By John Lee. National Investment Commission (NIC) Chairman Haider Makiya [Makiyya] has announced that Iraq attracted more than $64 billion in foreign investment over the past two years, underscoring growing global confidence in the country's economic trajectory. Speaking to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), Makiya credited the surge to effective investment planning completed in […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has signed an investment contract with Al-Ramla for the development of a fully serviced vertical residential complex. The project will feature up to 3,840 housing units, a five-star commercial hotel, a shopping center, a business hub, and various integrated services, aiming to provide modern housing solutions and […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced that over 130 fully approved investment opportunities will be presented at the Iraq Investment Forum, set to take place in mid-June in Baghdad. NIC Chairman Dr. Haider Mohammed Makia [Makiyya] described the forum as a strategic platform for economic transformation, aimed at attracting international investors […]
By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyya, announced the restart of 503 investment projects across the country, as part of a national plan to stimulate the economy. These projects, valued at over $12 billion, are part of 855 projects that have been stalled for the past two […]
By John Lee. Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding) has confirmed that it is in advanced negotiations with Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) to develop a large-scale mixed-use project southwest of Baghdad, marking a major step in its regional expansion. The project, spanning approximately 14 million square metres [14,000 donums; 1,400 hectares], is expected to […]
By John Lee. The head of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Mohammed Makia [Makiyya], has announced the signing of two investment licences with Al-Bilal Group for General Contracting Ltd. to develop solar power plants in Karbala and Babil provinces, with a combined capacity of 525 megawatts. The projects will include a 225-MW plant […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has signed the Task Order for Phase One of developing the Al-Tayeb Specialised Economic Service Zone in Maysan Province, positioning it as Iraq's first integrated economic city. Key Developments: NIC Chairman Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyah stated that Al-Tayeb Economic City will attract global investors across agriculture, industry, […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) held an extensive meeting with KBR on March 4, 2025, to explore the development of Iraq's first blue ammonia plant in Basra. According to the UK's Royal Society, 'blue ammonia' is ammonia produced using 'blue hydrogen', i.e. hydrogen produced by steam methane reforming (SMR) where the carbon […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has held a preparatory meeting for the Energy Services Economic Cities Initiative, aimed at supporting local economic diversification and attracting foreign investment in the energy sector. NIC Chairman Dr. Haider Mohammed Makia [Makiyya] emphasised that these specialised cities will serve as hubs for global and local companies […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has granted its first solar power investment license for a 1,000 MW project to France's TotalEnergies, marking what it described as a major step in the country's transition to renewable energy. NIC Chairman Dr Haider Mohammed Makiyya [Makia] confirmed that construction work has begun at the Ratawi […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) hosted a high-level delegation from China's Shanghai Environment Company [Shanghai SUS Environment] to discuss investment contract requirements for Iraq's first waste-to-energy power plant. The company, which holds the investment license for the project, aims to develop a high-efficiency incineration plant that will generate up to 100 MW […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) held a meeting on Monday with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, to discuss joint cooperation in: Technical advisory services, Project financing support, Business environment improvement, and Capacity-building through training and workshops. NIC's Director General of Relations and Media, […]
