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ICAO asked to help lift the European Ban on Iraqi Flights

By John Lee. Mohsen Al-Mindlawi, the First Deputy Speaker of Iraq's Council of Representatives, has called on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to assist in lifting the European ban on Iraqi aviation, after the country's commitment to international aviation standards. At a meeting with the Secretary General of the ICAO, Juan Carlos Salazar, he […]

Iraq Confirms January Oil Exports

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil exports for January of 101,245,095 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.266 million barrels per day (bpd), down from the 3.332 million bpd exported in December. The exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to approximately 98,460,050 barrels, while […]

Iraq's Orisdi raises $220,000 in New Investment

The Iraq-based e-commerce business Orisdi raised a $220,000 bridge round in January 2023 to reinforce the continuous growth of the business and the growing potential of e-commerce in Iraq. The round included new investors like 3B Starlight Investment, Ahmed Gorani, Naveed Pasha, Hassan Al Shawaf, Ali Jawad, Zaid Al Khatib, and others, and existing investors […]

Iraq PM launches 150 New Projects in Baghdad

Prime Minister Mr. Mohammed S. Al-Sudani launched 150 public service and development projects in the capital Baghdad during the celebration held Thursday evening on the occasion of the centenary of the founding of the Mayoralty of Baghdad. The projects consist of four phases: The first phase includes 70 road development and pavement projects with an […]

Tetra Pak in EUR10m Iraq Deal

By John Lee. Tetra Pak Arabia has reportedly signed a €10-million deal with Alssad Company for Food to expand its facility in Baghdad. According to Khaleej Times, the facility is planned to produce one billion packs per annum for dairy and beverage products. It is expected to be completed in 2024. (Source: Khaleej Times)

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 23rd Febuary 2023). Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Return       RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 951.0 1.6% 4.5% RSISX USD Index 809.4 […]

Air Arabia launches New Flights to Baghdad and Erbil

Low-cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of its two new routes from Abu Dhabi to Baghdad and Erbil. The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to both Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) and Erbil International Airport with a frequency of two flights per week starting from June 22, 2023. […]

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 […]

Iraqi Finance Minister meets with IFC

By John Lee. On Wednesday, Iraq's Minister of Finance, Taif Sami Muhammad, met with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is part of the World Bank Group. The delegation was headed by investment officer Mr. Julie Kalos and Mr. Bilal Rabah, the resident representative of the Corporation in Iraq. The meeting discussed […]

Iraq to Offer a Sixth Energy Licensing Round

By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister has said that Iraq will achieve self-sufficiency in gas within three years. Speaking at the final signing ceremony of the contracts for the fifth licensing round on Tuesday, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani said the cost of importing gas is up to 10 trillion dinars [$6.8 billion] annually. Iraq also […]

Contracts Signed for Iraq's Fifth Round Energy Licences

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mr. Mohammed S. Al-Sudani attended the final signing ceremony of the contracts for the fifth licensing round for border zones and fields, held on Tuesday 21st February at the headquarters of the Ministry of Oil. The Prime Minister pointed out that implementing the fifth licensing round was delayed for five […]

Iraq Economic Contact Group meets with Fin Cmte

By John Lee. On February 13, 2023, the ambassadors of the Iraq Economic Contact Group (IECG), under German co-chairmanship, met with representatives of the Iraqi parliament's finance committee to exchange views on key economic reforms and ongoing budget negotiations. Ambassador Jäger reiterated the offer of support from the G7 countries to assist Iraq in furthering […]