Iraq Recovers $13m Held in French Banks
By John Lee. Iraq has recovered $13 million in state funds that were frozen in French banks, following court orders and coordination with international and domestic authorities. According to the Iraqi Fund for Asset Recovery (IFAR), the recovered amount has been deposited into accounts held by the Ministry of Finance, following the completion of required […]
New Iraqi Ambassador to US Presents Credentials to Trump
By John Lee. Iraq's new ambassador to the United States, Krikor Der Hagopian, has presented his credentials to President Donald Trump at a formal ceremony at the White House. According to the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Der Hagopian conveyed greetings from the Iraqi government and stated that his mission's priorities would include following up […]
Public Consultation Opens on Iraq's Draft AI Regulation
By John Lee. A draft regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) services in Iraq has been opened for public consultation. The Communications and Media Commission (CMC) announced the move, inviting stakeholders to submit comments within 30 days from 23 September 2026. The draft aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for AI services operating in […]
Pipe Manufacturing Complex Planned for Basra
By John Lee. Plans are under discussion for an Indian investment in a pipe manufacturing complex in Basra, producing oil, gas, and water pipelines for infrastructure projects and the domestic market. The National Investment Commission (NIC) met with a delegation from Indian company Man Industries this week to explore the proposal. Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri, […]
Iraq "Controls its Northern Exports, but Ankara Sets Timetable"
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Controls its Northern Exports, but Ankara Sets the Timetable While Baghdad appears to have won the fight over who controls crude oil pumped in Iraqi Kurdistan, it has not won control over […]
Iraq Courts Europe in Bid to Diversify Options
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Courts Europe in Bid to Diversify Options after Coalition Withdrawal Iraq is moving to forge bilateral security partnerships with Europe, with Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's recent tour of France and Germany resulting […]
Iraq in Talks with Germany's Schlegel on Urban Development
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has held discussions with representatives of German consultancy firm Schlegel and Partners on potential investment and advisory cooperation across several sectors in Iraq. The meeting, attended by officials from the Muthanna Investment Commission, covered the firm's areas of specialisation and explored cooperation prospects in the advisory field. […]
Population Distribution Report Launched in Baghdad
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have jointly launched a report on population distribution in Iraq, titled "Migration Challenges and Inequality: Towards a Balanced Map for Development and Stability." According to the Ministry of Planning, the report examines the relationship between population distribution and the spatial distribution […]
The Green Era in Project Management: Is Iraqi Business Ready?
By Vugar Rustamli, Sustainable Project Management Consultant. The Green Era in Project Management: Is Iraqi Business Ready? Over the past two years, Iraq has begun building a clean-energy sector. The country's first industrial-scale solar plant is now operating in Karbala. Its first gigawatt-scale project, a 1 GW facility in Basra, entered trial operation in March […]
Second Iraq-Egypt Transport Committee Meeting
By John Lee. A second meeting of the Iraq-Egypt Joint Technical Committee for the implementation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on freight and passenger transport has taken place in Baghdad. The Iraqi side was led by Karim al-Jabri, Director General of the Technical Department at the Ministry of Transport, while the Egyptian side was […]
Iraq and Oman Sign Anti-Corruption Agreement
By John Lee. Iraq and Oman have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation in integrity promotion and anti-corruption, on the sidelines of the Sixth Session of the States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention in Doha, Qatar. The MoU was signed by Dr Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, President of the Federal Commission of […]
Workshop: Strengthening SME resilience in Iraq
From the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Strengthening SME resilience in Iraq: Building risk-informed, inclusive and resilient enterprises for sustainable recovery and local economic development Background Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are central […]