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By John Lee. Allo Beirut, a Lebanese restaurant brand, is planning to open a location in Baghdad. The announcement was made by Blackspoon, the brand's operator, which described the opening as part of a strategic partnership. No further details on the timeline or location have been provided. (Source: Allo Beirut)
By John Lee. A series of investment proposals covering smart cities, digital infrastructure, healthcare and tourism were discussed at a meeting between Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) and members of the Iraqi-French Business Council, along with representatives of companies Abraj Al-Maamura, Sawa and Enkidu. The meeting was chaired by Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri, head of […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi PM Adviser Denies US Plans to Halt Dollar Shipments Iraqi PM adviser Mazhar Mohammed Saleh denied reports that Washington plans to halt dollar shipments if armed groups fail to disarm by Sept. 30. […]
By John Lee. SalamAir is to begin flights between Muscat and Copenhagen via Baghdad, from 14th November. The Omani low-cost carrier says passengers in Iraq can book flights directly between Baghdad and the Danish capital. (Source: SalamAir)
By Nadim Kawach, for Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Drains $16bn from Reserves after Oil Revenues Slump Iraq's foreign-currency reserves fell by nearly $16 billion in four months this year as the government tapped […]
By Alex Kimani, for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Iraq Really Replace Saudi Arabia As The Middle East's Top Oil Producer? The global power of most Middle Eastern countries remains dependent on their oil and/or gas output, so it […]
By John Lee. Al Mana Film Studios has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Baghdad Film Institute, under which Al Mana has become an Official Industry Partner of the Baghdad Film Connection Awards 2026. As part of the agreement, Al Mana Film Studios will provide a project development services award of up to $5,000 […]
By John Lee. Two new operations centres and an electronic gas movement tracking system have been launched at the General Company for Gas Filling and Services in Baghdad, as part of the Ministry of Oil's digital transformation programme. According to the Ministry of Oil, a Security Operations Centre (SOC) and a Technology Operations Centre (TOC) […]
By John Lee. A new four-year Decent Work Country Programme for Iraq, 2026-2029, has been signed in Baghdad, setting out priorities for employment, skills development, economic diversification, workers' rights and social protection. The programme marks a shift from recovery-oriented efforts towards longer-term labour market development. The programme was signed by the Ministry of Labour and […]
By John Lee. Steven H. Fagin has returned to Baghdad as Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Mission to Iraq. According to the US Embassy in Baghdad, Fagin previously served as US Ambassador to Yemen, and before that as Chargé d'Affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission in Baghdad, and as Consul General in Erbil. (Source: […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Euphrates Inflow to Iraq Quadruples from Last Year: Ministry of Water Resources Water flowing into Iraq from Syria through the Euphrates river has increased to nearly 680 cubic meters per second, more than four […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Housing Boom is Leaving its Aspirational Class Behind In Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, a young professional said she considers herself fortunate by earning some two million IQD (1,500 USD) a […]
