Iraq: Introductory Country Profile from UK Parliament
The UK Parliament's House of Commons Library has published its Iraq: Introductory Country Profile. This 21-page briefing provides an introduction to Iraq's: Leadership, politics, and political rights, including recent parliamentary elections, major political groupings, and political participation Human rights, such as the rights of women and freedom of religion or belief Trade with the UK and […]
"Iraq First" National Security Strategy 2025-30
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has made the "Iraq First" National Security Strategy 2025-30 available to the public. The document was officially launched on 4th August. Click here to download the full report [Arabic]. To browse our comprehensive library of reports on Iraq, click here. (Source: CBI)
Can Iraq Sustain Rising Boom in Foreign Investment?
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Can Iraq sustain rising boom in foreign investment? Iraq's investment boom has seen thousands of infrastructure projects pop up across the country in recent years. The upturn has raised hopes that […]
PM discusses Iraqi-French Business Forum
By John Lee. The Prime Minister's Office hosted a meeting this week, chaired by adviser Eng. Adham Al Fakhar Al-Fakhar, to review outcomes of the Iraqi-French Business Forum delegation's visit to Paris. Discussions focused on forum sessions held in France, with participants presenting proposals and practical solutions aimed at converting talks into implementable projects in […]
CBI Third Strategic Plan 2024 - 2026
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has made public its Third Strategic Plan (2024 - 2026). Click here to download the full report [Arabic]. To browse our comprehensive library of reports on Iraq, click here. (Source: CBI)
Video: Iraq's Economy - Progress or Pressure?
By John Lee. Ahmed Tabaqchali of AFC Iraq Fund (and Expert Blogger on Iraq Business News) was interviewed this week on the Youtube channel Majlis & Markets, examining the true state of Iraq's economy, including stability since 2019, the Iraqi dinar (IQD), de-dollarisation, banking sector challenges, fintech growth, tokenisation, the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) and […]
AUIS Hosts Iraq's First National VEX Robotics Competition
From the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). The opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. AUIS Hosts Iraq's First National VEX Robotics Competition, Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators The American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) proudly hosted Iraq's first-ever National VEX Robotics Competition […]
WFP Iraq Country Brief, October 2025
In Numbers 11,212 People assisted in October USD 0.3 million cash-based transfers made In October USD 8 million for the next six months (November 2025 - April 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP provided e-vouchers to over 6,994 returnees (1,903 households) residing in the Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 4th Dec 2025. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) IQD-RSISX 2,483.6 -0.3% 10.4% USD-RSISX 2,442.1 -0.3% 10.4% […]
PM Promotes Investment at IBBC Basra Conference
By John Lee. At the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) conference in Basra, Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing investment in cooperation with the private sector and international partners. Held under the theme "Gateway to Iraq," the conference gathered senior Iraqi and UK officials and leading companies to explore trade […]
Arbitration Forum Supports Stronger Investment Environment in Iraq
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Forum on Commercial Arbitration Supports Stronger Investment Environment in Iraq The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Iraq joined leading national institutions and private sector partners this week in Baghdad […]
Sudani Opens First Segment of Development Road in Basra
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has inaugurated the first 63-km segment of the Development Road, linking the Grand Faw Port to the international highway in Basra. The opening marks a major milestone in the nationwide infrastructure programme and forms part of the government's "Year of Continuing Achievements". The completed section connects Iraq's […]