By John Lee. Iraq's Private Sector Development Council has held its second session to discuss current economic developments and measures to support economic and financial stability. The meeting was attended by representatives from several government institutions, including the Ministry of Planning, with Dr Sabah Jundi Mansour, Director of the Economic and Financial Policies Department, representing the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's financial authorities have stressed that developing domestic financial markets is a strategic priority to support economic resilience, investment and long-term growth. At a conference in Baghdad on the future of Iraq's financial markets, Ali Mohsen Al-Allaq, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) said rapid global financial and technological shifts […]
By John Lee. The Trade and Economic Research Centre (TREC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, aiming to bridge the gap between academic research and Iraq's commercial and economic realities. The partnership seeks to promote a knowledge-based economy by translating theoretical studies into practical policies that enhance market […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a high-level meeting on Saturday to assess the economic and trade impact of the United States government's decision to raise customs tariffs on imports from multiple countries, including Iraq. The discussion addressed potential effects on global markets, crude oil prices, and Iraq's domestic economy. According to […]
