Beyond Hormuz: Iraq's 'Development Road' in Focus
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Beyond Hormuz: Can Iraq's 'Development Road' become a strategic corridor? The disruption of maritime flows through the Strait of Hormuz has underscored a structural vulnerability at the heart of the global economy. For […]
UK Firm Supplies Bird Deterrent System to Basra Airport
By John Lee. UK-based Bremesgraf has supplied an advanced bird deterrent system at Basra International Airport, as part of efforts to enhance aviation safety standards in line with modern airport operational requirements. The system was installed with support from the Basra local government and in coordination with the Ministry of Transport's Iraqi Airports Administration. According […]
Babil Cement Factory Increases Output
By John Lee. The Babil Cement Factory, operated by the General Company for Iraqi Cement (GCPI) under the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has reported a significant increase in production of non-standard cement (oil well cement, grades B and G) in February of this year. Production reached 3,240 tonnes during February, a substantial rise compared […]
Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF): A Record Year of Impact
From the Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A Record Year of Impact: ICF Releases 2025 Annual Report Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF) is proud to share the publication of its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of continued […]
Tareeq al Majal to Distribute Geely Cars in Iraq
By John Lee. Tareeq Al Majal has signed a distribution agreement with China's Geely Auto, marking the brand's official return to Baghdad. The agreement was signed by Ali Jaffar, CEO of Tareeq Al Majal, and Tian Jinjun, General Manager of Geely International Middle East. Under the partnership, Tareeq Al Majal will introduce a new Geely […]
Businessman Nominated as New Iraqi PM
By John Lee. Ali Al-Zaidi [Al-Zaydi] has been tasked with forming a new government in Iraq, following a formal ceremony at Baghdad Palace. President Nizar Amedi made the designation, describing it as reflecting a commitment to the constitution in both letter and spirit. Speaking at the ceremony, he said: "The interests of Iraq stand above […]
Iraq Allocates $1.5bn for Basra-Haditha Pipeline Project
By John Lee. Iraq has formed a special committee to oversee the Basra-Haditha multi-directional oil pipeline project, following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani. The committee will be headed by the Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Oil and will include relevant advisers to the Prime Minister as well as directors-general from the […]
UK, Iraq Discuss Business Opportunities
By John Lee. A meeting took place at the Iraqi Embassy in London on 23rd April 2026 to explore prospects for joint cooperation in economic and commercial fields. The Iraqi side was represented by Counsellor Amer Abdulhussein Al-Fatlawi and Counsellor Atheer Abood Al-Saedy. The British side included Raoul Hodgson from the Iraq Department at the […]
New Digital Platform for Company Registration in Iraq
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Trade has launched an integrated electronic platform under its Companies Registration Directorate, aimed at streamlining the process of establishing and registering businesses in Iraq. Key features and developments include: Full automation of company registration and establishment procedures Significant reduction in bureaucratic processes, with transactions that previously took weeks […]
Basra-Ceyhan Pipeline Proposal Back Under Consideration
By John Lee. A proposed pipeline linking southern Iraq's oil fields to the Turkish port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean has re-emerged as a strategic option for diversifying Iraq's export routes, according to analysis published by the Centre for Trade and Economic Studies (TREC). The proposal has gained renewed attention following remarks by the Executive […]
Iraqi Airways Routes Resume in Full from May
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways is to resume its full international and regional route network from the beginning of May, following a suspension caused by the regional conflict and the closure of Iraqi airspace. The Ministry of Transport announced that Iraqi Airways has already restored daily services to a number of destinations, operating one flight […]
AI Strategy Meeting at Iraq's Ministry of Planning
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held an expanded meeting to discuss the country's artificial intelligence strategy, focusing on the development of measurable and achievable objectives aligned with Iraq's capabilities and ambitions in the field. Key topics included: Refining the strategy's goals to meet Ministry of Planning standards Mechanisms for establishing a sovereign […]