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Japan wants to aid 'Weak' Iraqi Private Sector

From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi economic capital engulfed in trash, suffers from dilapidated electricity Japan is keen to assist Iraq develop its "weak" private sector by cooperating with Iraqi and Kurdish companies, the Japanese ambassador to Iraq, Futoshi […]

Qatar Willing to Increase Investment Opportunities in Iraq

Continuing his meetings in Germany on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference last week, President Nechirvan Barzani met with His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. The meeting focused on Qatar's relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and their joint […]

KRG announces first e-Visa Portal

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has announced the launch of the KRG's first e-Visa portal, in line with the promise to turn KRG into a digital government powerhouse by the end of 2025. The new paperless portal (visit.gov.krd) allows visitors and investors to apply for visas online, helping to boost tourism and foreign investment […]

KRG PM meets French Entrepreneurs and Investors

Kurdistan Region Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with a number of entrepreneurs, investors, businessmen and representatives of several French companies at the headquarters of the Mouvement des Enterprises de France (MEDEF) in Paris. In the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the general economic situation in the Kurdistan Region and the reforms of the […]

Article 140 and the future of Iraq's Turkmens

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Article 140 and the future of Iraq's Turkmens The Iraqi Turkmen community is increasingly fearful of the potential impact of Article 140 of Iraq's constitution. The article calls for resolving the […]

Kurdistan to Export More Agriculture Products

Kurdistan to export three more agriculture products in 2023 The Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, and his administration has been following a reform plan to develop the agricultural sector of the Kurdistan Region and to find domestic and international markets for local produce, consequently boosting and diversifying the region's economy. Within the framework […]

KRG meets with Iraqi Commission of Border Crossing Points

KRG delegation meets with Iraqi Commission of Border Crossing Points A Kurdistan Region Government (KRG) delegation on Monday discussed ways of reorganizing tariffs with authorities from the Iraqi Commission of Border Crossing Points. The KRG delegation consisted of spokesman Dr. Jutiar Adel, advisor at the ministry of interior Dr. Sami Jalal, and deputy general manager […]

"Favorable Environment" for Japanese Investments in Iraqi Kurdistan

President Nechirvan Barzani welcomes new Japanese Ambassador President Nechirvan Barzani received the incoming Japanese Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Futoshi Matsumoto, in Erbil on Wednesday. The meeting focused on the relations of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region with Japan, and ways to further strengthen bilateral ties. President Nechirvan Barzani congratulated Ambassador Futoshi on assuming the office […]

Deloitte report on Oil and Gas in Iraqi Kurdistan

As part of the KRG's drive to promote transparency, Deloitte have been commissioned to produce an audited report detailing oil and gas exports, production costs, and revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022. The report, which analyzes the oil and gas industry on a quarterly basis, is now available as a PDF. Click here to […]

Tipping Point of the Iraq-KRG Energy Dispute

By Bilal Wahab for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Tipping Point of the Iraq-KRG Energy Dispute Baghdad's legal wins won't mean much if it mishandles the political end, angers Turkey, and further damages the […]

Dana Gas announces "Strong Results" for 2022

Dana Gas PJSC has announced its preliminary financial results for the full year ended 31 December 2022: The Company reported net profit of AED 667 million ($182mm) in 2022 as compared to AED 1.16 billion ($317mm) in 2021. Excluding other income and impairments, Dana Gas reported adjusted net profit of AED 718 million ($196mm) as […]