By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has received a delegation from the UAE's ADNOC, headed by Mr. Nasser Mohammed Al Ameri, Executive Vice President for Business Management, Gas Processing, Refining, and Petrochemicals. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and exploring investment opportunities in Iraq's oil and gas sector. The Undersecretary highlighted Iraq's attractive investment environment, […]
By John Lee. The Baghdad International Fairground will host the inaugural Iraq International Transport, Airports, and Logistics Exhibition (ITLEXPO 2025) from 15-17 October 2025. According to a statement from the Ministry of Trade's media office, quoting Dr Mustafa Al-Ani, Director General of the General Company for Iraqi Fairs and Commercial Services, the event - held […]
By John Lee. Chwarbarda Company for General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for "Rehabilitation of 35 Category III WDSs in Sinjar, Iraq (LIRA III)." The contract value was stated as $373,360. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. An Iraqi government spokesman has said Iraq views recent US sanctions against Iraqi enities, including the Muhandis General Company [Sharakat al-Muhandis al-Amma], as "deeply regrettable," describing it as a unilateral action that contradicts the spirit of friendship and mutual respect between the two countries. Basim Alawadi added that the Prime Minister has […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone for the Medical Health City project in southern Baghdad, covering an area of 120,000 m². The launch ceremony was attended by the Minister of Health and representatives of international pharmaceutical companies. The project includes five pharmaceutical factories with a total investment […]
By John Lee. The Government of Iraq, with support from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and funding from the European Union (EU), has launched the National Housing Policy (NHP) 2025-2030, providing a comprehensive framework to address the country's housing challenges and promote equitable, sustainable urban development. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani praised the […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has inaugurated the strategic Third Offshore Pipeline Project ('Sealine 3' Project), one of the most important initiatives aimed at strengthening Iraq's southern crude oil export system. Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani said during the inauguration ceremony in Basra that the […]
By John Lee. The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed new sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of helping the Iranian regime evade US sanctions, smuggle weapons, and engage in corruption through networks operating in Iraq. According to a statement from OFAC, the designations target Iraq-based financial and […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Governor, Ali Mohsen Al-Allaq, met in Baghdad with the Representative of Institutional Clients and International Transaction Banking at Germany's Commerzbank, to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral financial cooperation. Discussions focused on expanding banking relations between Iraqi banks and Commerzbank to support economic activity and deepen financial […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced the start of administrative procedures to designate the Al-Tayeb area in Maysan as a district, paving the way for its transformation into a major multi-service economic city and strategic investment opportunity. NIC Chairman Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiya said the Commission has received the master planning […]
By John Lee. Al-Fityan Company For General Contracts has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for "Rehabilitation of 40 category III housing units in Ramadi" Reference: ITB/2025/58519, Lot 2. The contract value was stated as $350,655. (Source: UNGM)
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Fragile accord sees resumption of oil exports from Iraqi Kurdistan Iraqi federal authorities and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) are celebrating an agreement to resume oil exports via Turkey after a two-and-a-half year […]
