Iraqi-French Business Forum 2025
By John Lee. The Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC) held a series of meetings in Paris as part of the Iraqi-French Business Forum 2025, engaging with major French companies and institutions to strengthen economic and investment cooperation. The delegation visited the Innovation Hub of Schneider Electric to review technologies in energy management, digital systems, and smart […]
Iraqi Telecoms Deal raises Security Concerns
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. PMU's economic arm under pressure as Iraq telecoms deal sparks ire Iraq has been shaken by claims that Iran-backed armed groups are aiming to gain control of the country's data network. The full […]
Flynas launches Flights between Madinah and Baghdad
By John Lee. Saudi carrier Flynas has announced the launch of a new direct service connecting Madinah (MED) and Baghdad (BGW), with flights commencing on 6 December. The route will operate twice weekly, providing improved travel options for pilgrims and other passengers moving between the two cities. The new service forms part of Flynas' regional […]
Lukoil in talks with Iraqi PM as US issues Sanctions Waiver
By John Lee. The United States has issued a sanctions waiver allowing continued operations related to Russia's Lukoil until 13th December, following restrictions imposed earlier this month. Lukoil said on 14th November that it is in negotiations with several potential buyers for its international assets, adding that a deal will be announced once agreements and […]
Iraq's Election: Outcomes and Next Steps
By James Jeffrey and David Schenker, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Election: Outcomes and Next Steps Sudani did very well at the ballot box, but the peculiarities of Iraq's long government formation […]
Final Results of Iraqi Election (By Governorate)
By John Lee. Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has just announced the final results of the 2025 parliamentary election (see below). It is understood that there is no significant difference to the preliminary results already published. Results by governorate (Arabic): Anbar Babil Baghdad Basra Dhi Qar Diyala Duhok Erbil Karbala Kirkuk Missan (Maysan) Muthanna […]
Final Results of Iraqi Election (By Party)
By John Lee. Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has published the final results of the 2025 parliamentary election, by party. Click here to download the full report (Arabic). (Source: IHEC)
Final Results of Iraqi Election (By Candidate)
By John Lee. Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has published the final results of the 2025 parliamentary election, by candidate. Click here to download the full 402-page report (Arabic). (Source: IHEC)
GKP Shares Rise on First Lifting of Kurdistan Crude
By John Lee. Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) has confirmed the completion of the first lifting of Kurdistan crude allocated to the company and other IOCs for September-October 2025 pipeline exports, carried out by the nominated trader at Türkiye's Ceyhan terminal. Payment for the company's share is expected within 30 days, in line with the interim […]
New Player in Iraqi Infrastructure?
By John Lee. On Thursday, an organisation calling itself the "Iraqi Infrastructure Fund (IIF)" published a statement requesting details of projects in Iraq valued at $200 million or more, in the areas of energy, transport, ports and airports. The statement describes the company as, "a closed-ended, privately funded platform that finances 100 % of your […]
Iraq, Egypt Advance Pharma and Healthcare Cooperation
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Health, Dr Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi, has held a series of meetings in Cairo aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation with Egypt in pharmaceuticals, regulation, and healthcare development. During a visit to Egypt's Drug Authority (EDA), the Minister was received by EDA Chairman Dr Ali Al-Ghamrawi. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration […]
UNDP and JICA renew Partnership Agreement 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. UNDP and JICA renew Partnership Agreement under the Fiduciary Monitoring Agent (FMA) framework in Iraq The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) […]