Top 10 Dinar Articles from December
The following were the ten most read dinar-related articles on Iraq Business News for the month of December: CBI on Banking Reform, "Digital Dinar", Dollar Transactions Iraqi Central Bank Reduces Supply of Dinars 10 Things the CBI Said About the Iraqi Dinar in 2025 CBI Training on Detection of Counterfeit Dinars CBI Chief on the […]
A New Chapter for the UN in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations' has said its engagement in Iraq has entered a new phase following the conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). It reaffirmed its commitment to remaining a long-term partner to the Government of Iraq in advancing national development objectives. Full statement from the […]
Iraq's Gas Flaring Paradoxes: Economic and Technical Obstacles
By Ahmed Tabaqchali, for the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at 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. Iraq's Gas Flaring Paradoxes: Economic and Technical Obstacles Almost every year, since 2012, Iraq vies with […]
AHK World Business Outlook - Fall 2025 | Iraq
From the German Liaison Office for Commerce & Industry in Iraq (AHK Iraq). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. AHK World Business Outlook - Fall 2025 | Iraq The Fall 2025 edition of the AHK World Business Outlook reveals continued confidence among […]
KRG Completes 172 Road Projects in 2025
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government has said it completed 172 road projects in 2025, strengthening transport infrastructure across the Kurdistan Region with a total investment of IQD 92,463,000,000 (approximately USD 63.4 million). The works comprised new road construction, as well as rehabilitation and asphalting of existing routes, spanning all governorates and self-administration districts. […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 1st January 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Note: The first trading session of 2026 will be on January 4. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) […]
2026: The Year Iraqi Dinar Speculators Finally Strike Gold?
By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will 2026 Be the Year Iraqi Dinar Speculators Finally Strike Gold? For nearly two decades, a peculiar investment subculture has persisted in the shadows of global finance: Iraqi Dinar speculation. Thousands of hopeful […]
A Message from the Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF)
From the Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF). As We Close the Year, Thank You for Standing With Our Children Dear Friends of ICF, As the year comes to a close, we want to pause and say something that often doesn't get said enough: Thank you. Because of you, your generosity, your trust, and your belief in […]
New Shatt al-Arab Marina Nears Completion
By John Lee. A new river taxi terminal / marina on the banks of the Shatt al-Arab has reached 96 percent completion, with the facility expected to open in early 2026. The project comprises a three-storey building designed in the shape of a ship, featuring a glass frontage. The structure has a total built area […]
Basra Airlines Receives Iraqi AOC Approval
By John Lee. Basra Airlines has officially received Iraqi Air Operator Certificate (AOC) No. 011, granting the carrier formal authorisation to operate as an approved Iraqi national airline under the supervision of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA). According to a statement from the company, the certification follows several years of preparatory work and coordination […]
Iraq Imposes Additional Duty on Imported Oxygen
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved measures to support the development of the domestic pharmaceutical industry and protect local production. The decision includes merging the existing Pharmaceutical Council, established under Cabinet Decision No. 23151 of 2023, with the Higher Committee for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry. The merged body will include […]
Iraqi Parliament opens Sixth Term, Elects Speaker
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Representatives has opened its first session of the sixth parliamentary term, electing Haibat [Haybat] al-Halbousi as Speaker and Adnan Fayhan as First Deputy Speaker. According to Al Jazeera, al-Halbousi is from the Taqaddum (Progress) Party. The session was chaired by Amer al-Fayez, the oldest serving MP, and attended by […]