The College of Engineering at the University of Sulaimani has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Irish Emergency Logistics Team during a ceremony held in Erbil. The event was attended by Assistant Professor Dr. Sirwan Khurshid, Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Sulaimani, Andrew Paisley, British Consul General […]
By John Lee. Asiacell has announced the launch of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) for the first time in the Iraq. According to a press release, the new service allows subscribers to make clearer and more reliable calls wherever mobile coverage may be weak, such as in high-rise buildings, basements, or remote areas. Customers can use […]
By John Lee. The State Company for Food Products, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has signed a partnership contract to rehabilitate and operate several production lines at the Al-Maamoun Factory, as part of its plan to modernise operations and strengthen its presence in the local market. Director General Eng. Haider Shwea said […]
By John Lee. Chroo Company for General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Date Palm Value Chain Project." Contract value is stated as $64,520.71. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. A British couple have posted a video about their experiences visiting Iraq as tourists; they were very impressed by the hospitality and friendliness of the people, and the quality of the wonderful Iraqi food. Click here to view the video on YouTube. (Source: Bevetravels)
By Yasir Kuoti and Ali Taher al-Hamoud for War on the Rocks. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's 2025 Election: A Recalibration of Power, Not a Rupture of the Status Quo The air in Iraq is thick these days with political […]
By John Lee. The United Kingdom has issued a new report on "actors of protection" in Iraq. The country policy and information note (CPIN) provides country-specific information on who might provide protection or cause harm within a particular country, including state and non-state actors. Click here to download the full report. To browse our comprehensive […]
By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein inaugurated on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, the new 'Tasheel' service for the electronic authentication of documents through secure mail at the Ministry's Consular Department. The launch was attended by Consular Department Director Dr. Falah Abdul Hassan and representatives from the Ministry of Communications. Minister […]
By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, has met with the World Bank's Director on the sidelines of the Gastech exhibition and conference. The discussions covered issues related to oil and the wider economy. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister for Gas Affairs, […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC hosts Governor of Ninevah and leading commentators at Cumberland Lodge IBBCs annual member retreat at Cumberland Lodge, saw a full house of members and international commentators on Iraq, discuss Middle East geopolitics, Iraq's internal dynamics and an illuminating talk from the Governor of Ninevah province under Chatham […]
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has successfully organized the Iraq Knowledge Sharing Conference 2025 at the Ministry of Planning in Baghdad, with the participation of Iraqi government representatives, experts, and alumni of training programs in Korea. The conference aimed to strengthen the exchange of expertise and knowledge gained in Korea and apply it to […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 11th September 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 2,325.1 -0.2% 3.4% RSISX USD Index […]
