Iraq Business News brings you the latest news from Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq – including Banking, Airlines, Hotels, Property and more.
By Winthrop M. Rodgers, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Division between Iraq's Kurdish parties risks undermining Kurdistan Region's Autonomy The KDP and PUK largely agree on Kurdish issues in Turkey, Iran and Syria. But division on how to […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. KRG Deputy Minister Calls Iraq's Development Road Project Unfair KRG Deputy Minister Agrin Abdullah says Iraq's Development Road bypasses Kurdish areas, urging a railway via Kirkuk and Erbil before construction advances. Click here to […]
By John Lee. A new automotive centre has opened in Zakho in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The facility was developed by Harlem Group in partnership with Muhanad Group and spans close to 200,000 square metres. The centre covers vehicle reception and preparation, pre-delivery inspection (PDI), accessory fitting, vehicle care, spare-parts warehousing, body repair, quality […]
By John Lee. A business delegation from Türkiye, comprising business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors who are members of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK), has met with Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Erbil. The meeting was also attended by Anıl Bora İnan, Ambassador of Türkiye to Iraq, and Erman Topçu, Consul General of […]
By John Lee. Erbil-based Fly Erbil airline has been granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA), formally recognising it as an Iraqi national carrier. Captain Amjad Kazim, Deputy Head of the ICAA, received Fly Erbil's Chief Executive Lawand Mamundi to mark the certification. Mamundi expressed thanks to the ICAA […]
By John Lee. A joint delegation from the US-Kurdistan Business Council (USKBC) and US-Syria Business Council (USSYBC), representing more than 30 US companies active in sectors including defence and security, energy, logistics, transportation and industry, has visited the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. According to the Kurdistan Regional Government, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received the delegation […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Russian Business Council Eyes Kurdistan as Gateway to Iraqi Market The Kurdistan Region is a gateway to the wider Iraqi market for Russian companies seeking to expand their presence in the country, the executive […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Finance Ministry Sets $100 at 150,000 Dinars in Budget Iraq has set $100 at 150,000 dinars for certain housing payments, but Kurdistan Region investors lack access to the same official-dollar mechanism. Click here […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Iraq Caught in Middle as Trump Pursues 'Air Blockade' of Iran New US sanctions targeting more than two dozen Iranian airlines took effect on 23rd September, threatening any entity serving the […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Controls its Northern Exports, but Ankara Sets the Timetable While Baghdad appears to have won the fight over who controls crude oil pumped in Iraqi Kurdistan, it has not won control over […]
By John Lee. A new automotive facility for the OMODA and JAECOO brands has opened in Erbil, bringing sales, after-sales, spare parts and customer support under one roof. The site is operated by Jameel Motors Iraq, the official distributor of both Chinese brands in the country. The facility occupies approximately 9,000 square metres and includes: […]
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. […]
