By John Lee. Iraq is reportedly preparing to grant an investment licence for its first blue ammonia production plant, which will be situated in Basra Governorate. A spokesperson for the National Investment Commission (NIC) told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the project will reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, making it environmentally friendly. […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has just published its Iraq Investment Map 2024. The 283-page report includes details of investment opportunities, in addition to sectoral and regional data. Click below to download the full report: English Arabic See also Investor Guide to Iraq 2024. (Source: NIC)
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has just published its Investor Guide to Iraq 2024. The 55-page guide gives an overview of the investment climate in Iraq. Click below to download the full report: English Arabic See also Iraq Investment Map 2024. (Source: NIC)
By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Mohammed Makkiya, received a delegation from the Japan Center for Cooperation in the Middle East (JCCME), and discussed the possibility of activating the agreement signed between the two parties more than ten years ago. The agreement aims to promote cooperation between Iraq […]
By John Lee. On Thursday, Dr. Haider Mohammed Makkiya, President of the National Investment Commission (NIC), met with a team from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), led by Mr. Mamunur Rashid, the Environment, Energy, and Climate Change Program Portfolio Manager. According to a statement from the NIC, the discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between […]
By John Lee. Dr. Hayder Makia [Makiya, Makiyya], Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC), chaired a meeting to discuss preparations for the first-of-its-kind Iraq Investment Forum, scheduled for November. The meeting included Iraqi Economic Council President Ibrahim Al-Baghdadi and his delegation, as well as several senior officials and stakeholders from the commission. Dr. Makia […]
From the UN Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Marking a milestone in boosting foreign investments: Iraq signs the Singapore Convention In a landmark move to attract foreign investors to Iraq, the country celebrated its signing of the United […]
By John Lee. The head of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haidar Mohammed Makkiya, has met with the Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade, Mr. Amin Salam. During the meeting, Makiya affirmed Iraq's desire to expand cooperation in the investment sector. The NIC chairman stated that the Iraqi government aims to achieve integration in […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) hosted the first technical meeting on the National Climate Investment Plan last week, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Dr. Muna Al-Jabri, head of the technical team representing the NIC, affirmed that this meeting is a continuation of the plan's launch, which is part […]
By John Lee. The head of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haidar Mohammed Makiyya, has met with the Lebanese Prime Minister, Mr. Najib Mikati. They discussed extending a fiber optic cable project from Iraq through Syria and Lebanon, emphasizing the importance of integration in vital and strategic projects among regional countries. Makiya stated that […]
By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiya, has signed the Singapore Convention on Mediation (formally the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation). He stressed the importance of integrating international and local investment environment indicators. Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiya, the Chairman of the National […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, has chaired the sixth meeting of the Supreme Committee for Reconstruction and Investment this week, discussing service and residential investment opportunities in various governorates. At the meeting, approval was given for a request from the National Investment Commission (NIC) to establish an iron and steel […]
