Tag Archives | National Investment Commission (NIC)

Iraq and Qatar sign Major Commercial Agreements

By John Lee. Iraq and Qatar have solidified their bilateral relations through the signing of several agreements and memorandums of cooperation. Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani and the Emir of Qatar oversaw the signing ceremony, emphasizing comprehensive cooperation in politics, economy, energy, and investment. A joint declaration of intent was signed, paving the way for […]

Iraq courts Syrian Investment

By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Muhammad Makiya, met with the Syrian Ambassador to Baghdad, Mr. Sattam Jadaan, to discuss strengthening economic cooperation between Iraq and Syria. They talked about potential joint investment opportunities in various sectors, including housing, oil, industry, agriculture, and electricity. The Chairman expressed Iraq's […]

Tenders Announced for 3 Oil Refining Opportunities in Iraq

By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced the details of three investment opportunities in the oil refining sector. Please click on the links below for more information: Nasiriyah Refinery in Dhi Qar Governorate, with a capacity 150,000 bpd; Al-Kut Refinery in Wasit Governorate, with a capacity of 100,000 bpd; Samawah refinery in […]

NIC Boss discusses Saudi Projects in Iraq

By John Lee. Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Murshed, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) welcomed an Iraqi delegation led by the Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Muhammad Makiya in Riyadh on Sunday. The delegation comprised officials from various Iraqi ministries including Foreign Affairs, Finance, Agriculture, Oil, and Electricity, as well […]

New Investment Opportunities in Iraqi Oil Refining

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, has announced several investment opportunities in the oil refining sector: Maysan Refinery [Missan Refinery], with capacity of 150,000 barrels per day (bpd); Qayyarah Refinery in Nineveh governorate, with a capacity of 70,000 bpd; A black oil hydrogenation project in Basra Governorate, with a capacity of 30,000 […]

Chinese Firm may build New City near Baghdad Airport

By John Lee. The Prime Minister of Iraq has stopped the granting of investment licenses for the Al Rafeel [Rafael] City project until inventory, inspection, survey, and land identification actions are completed. Al Rafeel City is planned to cover 10,600 acres close to Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), […]

PM pushes for Replacement of Fertiliser Imports

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani visited the National Investment Commission (NIC) on Monday to meet officials and be briefed on its activities, progress, and challenges. He cited a lack of investment vision as one of the major obstacles to developing investment. Al-Sudani also directed the NIC to follow up the state's import […]

NIC considers Investment Offers from Hazar Group / YDA

By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Muhammad Makiya, has met with Sheikh Hazar Al-Zibari, Chairman of Hazar Group, which is the Iraqi partner of the Turkish YDA Holdings . During their meeting, Sheikh Al-Zibari discussed various projects that the group intends to implement in Iraq, including residential city […]

Orascom discusses Investment in Iraq

By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Muhammad Makiya, has met with the Chairman of Egypt's Orascom Investment Holding company, Naguib Sawiris. According to a statement from the NIC, they discussed a number of opportunities and sectors the company is willing to invest in, such as taking part in […]

Official Directive to Adopt Iraqi Dinar Rate

By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has issued a directive to all companies building residential complexes in Iraq to follow the official dollar exchange rate set by the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), specifically 1,470 dinars per dollar. Mrs. Hanan Jassim, the official spokesperson, states that this directive is in accordance with Cabinet […]

New Chair of Iraq's National Investment Commission

By John Lee. Dr. Haider Muhammad Makiya has taken up he new role as Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC). He immediately held a meeting with the Director Generals and senior officials, confirming the development of plans and strategies according to the governmental curriculum of the Prime Minister, Mr. Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, with the […]