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, […]
The following were the ten most read dinar-related articles on Iraq Business News for the month of April: "Deleting the Zeros": What Iraq Actually Said, and What It Means for Your Investment You Bought Iraqi Dinars. Now What? What a New Iraqi PM means for Your Dinars Donald Trump and the "Great Iraqi Dinar Revaluation" […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Parliamentary push to bring back conscription ignites debate in Iraq Iraq's parliament has completed its first reading of a bill that would reintroduce mandatory conscription for men. Backed by Parliament Speaker Haibat Al-Halbousi, […]
By John Lee. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed a travel ban on its nationals travelling to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq, citing current regional developments. UAE nationals already in those countries have been urged to return home immediately. Full statement from UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs: In light of current regional developments, the Ministry […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Shiite alliance taps wealthy entrepreneur as Iraq's youngest PM-designate Iraqi President Nizar Amedi has tasked 41-year-old businessman Ali Al-Zaidi with forming a government, making him the country's youngest prime minister-designate. The surprise choice […]
From Mercy Path for Women's Affairs. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Protection Pathway - A Guide to Service Providers and Protection Capacity for Victims of Human Trafficking Behind Iraq's bi-governance lies 2 different systems for victim protection. This report presents […]
By Winthrop M. Rodgers, Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Political Deadlock has Left Iraq's Kurdistan Region Dangerously Exposed amid Iran War The stalemate over government formation is affecting the semi-autonomous region's ability to deal with the fallout of the […]
