HRW: New Personal Status Code "Makes Women Second Class"
From Human Rights Watch (HRW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: New Personal Status Code Makes Women Second Class Iraq's new Ja'afari Personal Status Code, passed by parliament on August 27, discriminates against women by favouring men in matters of marriage, […]
Repeal of US Iraq War Authorizations ...
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will repeal of war authorizations end US military strikes in Iraq? Both houses of the US Congress have approved a bill to repeal two pieces of decades-old legislation that authorize the White House […]
Transport Investment Key to Iraq's Economic Growth
By John Lee. Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi opened the Transport, Aviation and Logistics Services Exhibition (ITL EXPO 2025) on Wednesday, attended by officials and representatives from local and international companies in transport, infrastructure, and logistics. In his opening remarks, Al-Saadawi stated that investment in the transport sector yields significant economic returns by reducing […]
Linxon Discusses Energy Projects with Iraqi PM
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani met in Baghdad on Wednesday with the Swiss Ambassador to Iraq, Daniel Hunn, and the Swedish Ambassador, Jörgen Lindström, accompanied by senior representatives from Linxon, including its Executive Director and the company's Head for Asia and the Middle East. The Prime Minister welcomed the presence of international, […]
Zubair-Mashrif Gas Separation Project Nears Completion
By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has held a pre-startup ceremony for the expansion of the Zubair-Mashrif Gas Separation Station. Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad described the project as a key milestone in Iraq's efforts to boost gas production capacity, noting that it will significantly increase the capture of associated gas and supply […]
UNDP contract in Baghdad
By John Lee. Dear Tech Company has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Supply of goods for donation STRIVE Juvenile project in Baghdad." Contract value is stated as $53,983.29. (Source: UNGM)
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 16th Oct 2025. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 2,350.3 -0.8% 4.5% RSISX USD Index […]
Citi Pharma Corrects Statement regarding Factory in Iraq
By John Lee. Pakistan's Citi Pharma has said it has not made a decision regarding the establishment of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Iraq. In a statement to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, the company blamed social media for spreading inaccurate information, and said it had only recently become aware of the reports. […]
IBBC Autumn Conference - 'Gateway to Iraq'
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC Autumn conference 'Gateway to Iraq' Basrah is the physical and symbolic gateway to Iraq, with ports for export and import and the impressive massive new Al Faw port, with links into Iraq. There are plans to build freeports for businesses and communities along the development road to […]
KBR supporting Digital Transformation in Iraq
By John Lee. The Ministry of Trade has held a joint meeting between the Department of Foreign Economic Relations and the economic team from US-based KBR to discuss areas of cooperation supporting Iraq's trade policies and digital transformation efforts. According to a ministry statement, Director General of the Department, Riyadh Al-Hashemi, highlighted the importance of […]
Khor Mor Gas Expansion Completed Eight Months Early
By John Lee. Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum have announced the start of commercial gas sales from the KM250 gas expansion project at the Khor Mor facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, marking a 50% increase in processing capacity. Completed eight months ahead of schedule, the KM250 project adds 250 million standard cubic feet […]
First Basra Airlines Aircraft Arrives in the City
By John Lee. Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani has welcomed the arrival of the first aircraft operated by Basra Airlines, named the "Shatt al-Arab", marking what he described as a milestone for the city's growing aviation sector. Founded in 2023 by Chairman and CEO Mr. Moffak Sabir Hamad, Basra Airlines aims to position itself as a modern […]