By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Trade has held a virtual seminar aimed at helping the country's date industry meet European Union requirements and expand export opportunities into European markets. The event, titled "Standards for the Entry of Iraqi Dates into European Markets", was organised by the ministry's Private Sector Development Department, in cooperation with […]
By John Lee. Two economic meetings have taken place in Paris between a delegation of Iraqi companies and representatives of the French employers' association Mouvement des Enterprises de France (MEDEF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between Iraq's private sector and its French and international […]
By John Lee. The head of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, Amer al-Fahdawi, held a series of meetings on the sidelines of the Arab-Swiss Business Forum in Geneva, organised by the Arab-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Al-Fahdawi met with the president of the Union of Arab Chambers, Samir Majoul, to discuss ways […]
By John Lee. According to Iraq's Ministry of Trade, officials have met to discuss implementation of the trade memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Iraq and Germany on 26th February 2026. The meeting, held in Baghdad, brought together Sattar al-Jabiri, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Administrative Affairs; Sontka Hiren, director of the liaison offices of […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held the second meeting of the preparatory committee for the Fourth Arab Entrepreneurship Summit, scheduled to take place in Iraq in November. The meeting, chaired by the ministry's Undersecretary for Technical Affairs, Dr Maher Hammad Johan, addressed a range of organisational and logistical issues, including: Review of […]
By John Lee. According to a statement from the Ministry of Trade, the Private Sector Development Department will develop specialised training programmes for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and strengthen private sector participation, in line with a resolution of the Industrial Coordination Council. The meeting brought together representatives from: Ministry of Industry Ministry of Planning […]
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. Forum on Commercial Arbitration Supports Stronger Investment Environment in Iraq The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Iraq joined leading national institutions and private sector partners this week in Baghdad […]
By John Lee. Commercial and economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and Iraq is entering a new phase following high-level business discussions in Baghdad and Anbar. The Chairman of the Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Davron Vakhabov, is currently on a working visit to Iraq. With the support of Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Kuwait, Ayubkhan Yunusov, he […]
By John Lee. The Trade and Economic Research Centre (TREC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, aiming to bridge the gap between academic research and Iraq's commercial and economic realities. The partnership seeks to promote a knowledge-based economy by translating theoretical studies into practical policies that enhance market […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani oversaw the signing of three significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday, two in the electricity sector and one to enhance commercial cooperation with the United States. The first MoU, signed with GE Vernova, outlines a strategic cooperation framework to develop combined-cycle gas power plants in Iraq, […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani received a delegation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, including American investors and corporate executives, accompanied by the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Iraq. The meeting focused on strengthening economic ties and promoting Iraq as an attractive destination for foreign investment. The Prime Minister outlined steps […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Trade, Mr. Atheer Daoud Al-Ghurairi, emphasized the government's dedication to advancing economic, trade, and investment relations with Greece during his meeting with Mr. Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary-General for International Economic Relations at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Greek Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Georgios. Key Highlights of the Meeting: […]
