By John Lee. National Investment Commission (NIC) Deputy Chairman Salar Mohammed Amin met with a delegation of Canadian, American, Spanish and local technology companies to discuss accelerating Iraq's digital transformation, particularly as the country advances major development and reconstruction programmes. The meeting reviewed priority digital investment projects, including the national fibre-optic project and the smart […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has begun the first phase of installing smart electricity meters in selected provinces and areas of Baghdad, alongside activating key electronic payment mechanisms. The ministry said the rollout includes government institutions and has already started in parts of Baghdad, as well as areas of Diyala, Kirkuk, Anbar and […]
By John Lee. The Samarra Pharmaceutical Company has launched its first production batch of anti-nausea tablets, marking a new addition to Iraq's domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing. The company said the product, manufactured as part of its November 2025 production plan, is used to treat nausea and vomiting in patients following surgical operations. The medicine has been […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq imported 50 tons of gold in 2025 amid global surge in demand Iraq has imported nearly 50 tons of gold so far in 2025, an official from the federal planning ministry said, noting […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Debate: Is it time for Iraq's democracy to field bigger parties? Amwaj.media invited three experts to reflect on whether it is time for Iraq's political stage to see a consolidation into larger and […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has made a series of recommendations on tackling corruption in Iraqi Kurdistan. The recommendations are included in its report on the second phase of the Trial Monitoring Programme on grand corruption cases in the region. Expand Judicial Specialization: Replicate the Fourth Erbil Criminal Court model in […]
By Hayder Al Shakeri for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq 2025 election: Reform candidates pushed out by a system that rejects change Hopes that reform of Iraq's political system would be possible from within have been dashed […]
By John Lee. Norway's DNO ASA has announced a major scaling-up of operations in the Kurdistan Region after surpassing 500 million barrels of cumulative oil production from the Tawke licence, where it holds a 75 percent operating stake. Drilling will resume next week after a 2.5-year spending pause, beginning with a new production well in the […]
By John Lee. Egypt's Edita Food Industries will direct part of its planned EGP 4-billion ($84 million) investment budget for next year toward expanding production in Iraq. Chairman and Managing Director Hani Berzi told Asharq Business that Edita's programme in Iraq includes installing a new production line at a factory the company bought recently, with operations scheduled […]
By John Lee. SpaceX (Starlink) has held talks in Baghdad as Iraq moves into the final stages of issuing satellite-internet licences, including one for the US company. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani received the delegation on Thursday, in the presence of US Chargé d'Affaires Joshua Harris. The meeting reviewed licensing procedures, potential cooperation in communications […]
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. Corruption remains a persistent threat to public accountability and undermines trust in public institutions. While the Kurdistan Regional Government continues to promote integrity through policies, legislation, and institutional reforms, […]
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 11th Dec 2025. 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 2,496.2 0.5% 11.0% USD-RSISX 2,454.5 0.5% 11.0% […]
