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By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Electricity and Siemens have signed a Principles of Cooperation Agreement on energy in Iraq, covering a fourth phase of collaboration between the two parties. The signing ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Al-Zaidi also met separately in Berlin with Siemens Chief Executive […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has attended a German-Iraqi business dialogue forum in Berlin, held under the theme "Economic Bridges for a Common Future", with the participation of German business leaders and representatives of major German companies. Al-Zaidi presented Iraq's investment map, covering sectors including energy, oil and petrochemical industries, phosphates, clean energy, […]
By John Lee. A partnership agreement for integrated waste management has been signed between the General Company for Carbon Economics and German firm Sutco RecyclingTechnik GmbH, with support from the Iraqi Ministry of Environment and the German Embassy in Baghdad. The project aims to develop an integrated waste-management system covering the collection, transportation, and treatment […]
By John Lee. A clothing factory in Mosul has reopened following rehabilitation and a return to full production. The Waladi clothing workshop, part of the Ready-Made Garments Factory in Mosul and affiliated with the General Company for Textile and Leather Industries, was refurbished with funding from Germany's KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, German Development Bank) and […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has received Germany's Ambassador to Iraq, Daniel Krebber, for talks on bilateral relations and economic cooperation. According to the Prime Minister's Office, discussions covered ways to strengthen cooperation across various sectors, as well as regional and international developments. Al-Zaidi highlighted the government's programme of economic, financial, and […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi held a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday, covering bilateral relations and cooperation across economic, trade, investment, and migration sectors. According to the Prime Minister's Office, al-Zaidi expressed Iraq's interest in expanding economic ties and attracting German companies to invest in the country. He […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Private Banks League (IPBL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Germany's Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), establishing a strategic framework to support the development of Iraq's financial and banking sector and promote sustainable economic growth. The MoU was signed by Ali Tariq, Executive Director of the Iraq […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held talks with Germany's Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on a German government-funded grant project focused on climate-responsive and inclusive urban development, known as CITIES+. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Mohammed Mohsen Al-Sayed, Director General of the Regional and Local Development Directorate, reviewed the technical requirements […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held talks with Germany's Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on preparing a proposed strategic project to support the transition in Iraq's electricity and renewable energy sector. According to a statement from the Ministry, the project, which remains under study, aims to develop sector policies, improve energy […]
By John Lee. German firm HORN Glass Industries AG, the has signed a contract with Al Rida Investment to build a new float glass plant in Najaf, with a production capacity of 800 tonnes per day. The plant will be equipped with the latest technology and is intended to contribute to expanding glass production capacity in […]
By John Lee. The German Liaison Office for Commerce & Industry in Iraq (AHK Iraq) has announced three new corporate partners specialising in project management, engineering services, and industrial equipment. Omid Project Management (OPM Group) has joined as a Silver Partner. The company is an international project management consultancy and EPCM provider with expertise in: […]
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 […]
