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T964 and Nokia Partner to Upgrade Iraq's Digital Infrastructure

By on 16th February 2026 in Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraqi Communications News

By John Lee. T964 and Nokia have announced a partnership to modernise Iraq's telecommunications and digital infrastructure, with the agreement signed during Capacity Middle East. The collaboration will deploy advanced connectivity solutions aimed at strengthening the country's digital economy. Planned areas of cooperation include: Enterprise network deployment Data centre development International fibre transit optimisation Fibre-to-the-home […]

University Robotics and AI Championship Launched

By on 16th February 2026 in Iraq Education and Training News, Iraq Industry & Trade News

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched the National University Championship for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Applications, with participation from public and private Iraqi universities. Dr Haider Abdul Dhahad, Deputy Minister for Scientific Research Affairs, said modern education environments depend on advanced tools and software that support knowledge production. […]

Iraq's Start-Ups Aren't Disrupting -- they're Rebuilding

By on 15th February 2026 in Agriculture, Healthcare, Iraq Industry & Trade News

From Wired. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Startups Aren't Disrupting. They're Rebuilding From Mosul's agritech experiments to Baghdad's digital health records, founders are stitching together the basic systems Iraq's economy has long been missing -- one clinic and farm at […]

EU Strengthens Support for Iraq's Community Reintegration

By on 15th February 2026 in Healthcare

From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. European Union strengthens support for Iraq's community reintegration efforts The European Union, through its Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), is providing €8 million over an 18-month period to help Iraq […]

TPAO and BP Sign Oil and Gas Cooperation MoU for Iraq

By on 14th February 2026 in Iraq Oil & Gas News

By John Lee. Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) and BP have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation in oil and natural gas. The agreement was signed by TPAO General Manager Cem Erdem and BP Head of Global Oil and Gas Business Development Andrew McAuslan, in the presence of Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural […]

EBRD Launches Major SME Support Programme in Iraq

By on 14th February 2026 in Investment, Iraq Banking & Finance News, Iraq Industry & Trade News

By John Lee. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched its SME finance and development programmes in Iraq, including the rollout of its flagship Star Venture initiative for high-potential startups. An official event in Baghdad marked the launch, outlining the Bank's strategic priorities and planned projects to strengthen the country's small and medium-sized […]

Kirkuk-Baniyas Oil Pipeline Remains "Suspended"

By on 14th February 2026 in Iraq Oil & Gas News

By John Lee. The Undersecretary at Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has told state-run Iraqi News Agency that work to rehabilitate the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline remains suspended due to the security situation in Syria. He added that government is reviewing alternative export routes, including: Oil export link via Turkey Proposed connection through Jordan to Egypt […]

Iraqi e-Govt Collections Reach $642m

By on 13th February 2026 in Iraq Banking & Finance News

By John Lee. Rafidain Bank recorded more than IQD 841 billion (approximately USD 641.98 million) in electronic collection settlements on behalf of government entities during January 2026, reflecting continued expansion of digital payment systems. The bank said a total of 73,226 electronic settlements were processed the month, indicating growing adoption of digital collection services. It […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

By on 13th February 2026 in Investment

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 12th February 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) IQD-RSISX 2,548.0 0.8% -0.3% USD-RSISX 2,505.3 0.8% -0.3% […]

Iraq "Moves to Curtail Customs Evasion"

By on 12th February 2026 in Iraq Industry & Trade News

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Beleaguered by low oil prices, Iraq moves to curtail customs evasion A new scheme aimed at combating customs evasion has triggered nationwide protests and strikes in Iraq. Traders say the new regulations have […]

Iraqi Starts Export of Cooking Oil

By on 12th February 2026 in Iraq Industry & Trade News

By John Lee. The General Company for Food Products, part of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has begun exporting its products to neighbouring markets, starting with a shipment of cooking oil to Jordan. The company confirmed that the first shipment of 'Al-Bint' branded cooking oil, produced at the Imam Ali Al-Hadi plant in Maysan […]