By John Lee. The Iraqi Commission of Integrity has published statistics showing that its directorates and investigation offices conducted 181 operations across Iraq in February 2026, resulting in the apprehension of 168 suspects. The figures, broken down by governorate, are as follows: Kirkuk: 20 total operations, 9 apprehension operations, 9 suspects detained, 11 priority operations […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will Iraqi Kurdistan's new US consulate project strength or invite strikes? Amid much fanfare last December, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials inaugurated a new US consulate in the semi-autonomous region's capital Erbil. This […]
WFP Iraq Country Brief, April 2026 (Reporting Period: February and March 2026) In Numbers 45,241 people assisted in February 2026 (53.6% female) 14,779 people assisted in March 2026 (58.7% female) USD 5.3M required in the next six months (April - September 2026) Key Highlights Iraq continues to face severe climate impacts, including salinization, desertification, reduced […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Construction and Housing has reportedly announced a comprehensive plan to extend infrastructure services to districts and sub-districts across Iraq, including the development of "more than 21" (sic) residential cities in various governorates. Nabil al-Saffar, spokesman for the ministry, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the plan covers […]
By John Lee. A committee has been formed in Jordan to oversee and expedite transit trade, with a particular focus on goods destined for Iraq. According to Jordan's state-run Petra news agency, the committee will submit operational reports every three days on the movement of goods from the Port of Aqaba to their final destinations, and […]
By John Lee. The General Directorate for Industrial Development (GDID), a division of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, issued 124 provisional licences for new industrial projects in March 2025. The licences covered multiple industrial sectors and were distributed across several governorates: Baghdad: 30 licences Basra: 18 licences Nineveh: 18 licences Anbar: 10 licences Kirkuk: […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Three Car Manufacturing Plants to Be Established in Kurdistan Region The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is moving forward with plans to establish three automobile manufacturing projects in the region, in partnership with Chinese companies, […]
By John Lee. Seven OPEC+ member countries have agreed to implement a production adjustment of 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in June 2026, following a virtual meeting held on 3 May 2026. The seven countries involved are Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, all of which had previously announced additional voluntary adjustments […]
By John Lee. Iraq has fallen in the World Press Freedom Index for 2026, ranking 162nd out of 180 countries, down seven places on last year. The result puts Iraq behind countries such as Cuba and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but ahead of Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. First place went to Norway, with […]
By John Lee. Iraq's trade surplus with China narrowed sharply in 2025, as imports from China rose while oil export revenues declined, according to data published by the Ministry of Trade. The figures, compiled by the ministry's Directorate of External Economic Relations, show that Iraqi imports from China rose by 7.5 percent to approximately $17.02 […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. KRG Interior Ministry Bans Cryptocurrency Trading, Warns of Legal Action The Kurdistan Region's Ministry of Interior of the issued a directive on Sunday prohibiting citizens and commercial entities from engaging in digital currency transactions […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) has become the first government body in Iraq to complete registration in the national electronic signature certification system, marking a significant step in the country's digital transformation agenda. The commission's chairman stated that the move aligns with government efforts to develop public services and strengthen electronic governance, […]
