By John Lee. UAE-based law firm Habib Al Mulla and Partners has announced its expansion into Iraq with the opening of a new office in Baghdad. This expansion has been achieved through a strategic partnership with Iraq's Al Nesoor Law Firm. According to a press release, through this collaboration, the firm aims to facilitate foreign […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani and his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sánchez, have overseen the signing of four joint memoranda of understanding (MoUs): A memorandum of understanding for legal cooperation and exchange of expertise between Iraq's Ministry of Justice and Spain's Ministry of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with Legislative Councils. A […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Electricity, Eng. Ziyad Ali Fadel, chaired a technical meeting with ministry officials, representatives of the Central Region Electricity Production Company, and a delegation from Ethios Energy to expedite the rehabilitation of Al-Doura Gas Power Plant in Baghdad. The minister stressed the urgency of restoring power generation capacity to meet […]
By John Lee. The Fuel Directorate of Iraq's Ministry of Electricity hosted a seminar featuring representatives from Saudi-based CNSA, attended by senior officials including the Ministry's Deputy for Production Affairs, Eng. Mohammed Nema, and other technical specialists. CNSA presented innovative technologies to enhance the efficiency of Iraq's power sector, including: Advanced fuel tank cleaning methods […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Friday with a delegation from Consultrans, a Madrid-based company specialising in railway projects; Consultrans is part of the Imathia Group. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of Spanish companies investing in Iraq, highlighting the confidence Iraqi authorities have in Spanish firms, as reflected in […]
By John Lee. During his to visit to Spain this week Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani held discussions with representatives from Rheinmetall Expal, Indra, and Airbus. Rheinmetall Expal Munitions describes itself as, "a world-renowned ammunition and armament manufacturer specialised in artillery ammunition, mortar and medium calibre rounds as well as fuzes and rocket propulsion systems." […]
By John Lee. UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani during is visit to Madrid, to discuss strategies for revitalizing Iraq's tourism industry. The talks emphasized Iraq's rich religious, archaeological, and natural heritage, aligning with the government's goal to attract global visitors and drive economic growth. […]
By John Lee. The British Home Secretary has signed a joint statement with Iraq to tackle people smuggling and organised crime networks operating across the region and in Europe. During a 3-day official visit to Iraq, Yvette Cooper spoke to ministers from the Federal Government of Iraq and met ministers in the Kurdistan Regional Government […]
By John Lee. Fitch Ratings has affirmed Iraq's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B-' with a Stable Outlook.. More details here. (Source: Fitch Ratings)
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Professor Frank Gunter outlines what Iraq needs to do to support the private sector and IBBCs Shwan Aziz on Iraq's energy opportunities via Iraq 24 channel Professor Frank Gunter Economics professor at Lehigh University and long-term observer of Iraq's economy, is launching an 'Ease of Doing business 'report for […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 28th November 2024). 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 2,202.8 -2.4% 41.7% RSISX USD Index […]
By John Lee. British oil major BP aims to finalise an agreement to develop Iraq's Kirkuk oil field by February, CEO Murray Auchincloss (pictured) announced at the Energy Intelligence Forum. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in August with Iraq's Oil Minister covers redeveloping the 20-billion-barrel field and adjacent sites, including gas, solar, and exploration […]
