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From UNHCR: UNHCR IRAQ Monthly Update February 2026 As of the end of February 2026, Iraq generously hosts over 351,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, the majority (88%) of whom are Syrians. Close to 81% of this population resides in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. While most refugees and asylum-seekers live in urban and peri-urban settings, 26% […]
By John Lee. The Al-Waleed border crossing has been reopened on a trial basis for the transit of crude oil tankers between Iraq and Syria, according to local officials. Mujahid Mardhi Al-Dulaimi, Director of Al-Waleed district, told state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that operations began with the initial movement of tankers across the border, marking […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has confirmed steps to export oil and oil derivatives via Turkey, Jordan and Syria. According to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), Deputy Minister for Extraction Affairs Bassem Mohammed Khudair said that the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has begun signing contracts with international carriers and buyers to export […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has reportedly issued tenders to export Iraqi crude oil through the Syrian port of Baniyas and the Jordanian port of Aqaba, according to Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani. In comments reported by the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), Abdul Ghani said Iraq remains heavily dependent on revenues from […]
By John Lee. Iraq Fund for the Recovery of Smuggled Assets has reportedly recovered approximately $379 million in Iraqi funds from abroad, according to its chairman, Mohammed Ali Al-Lami. Speaking to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Lami said the fund is seeking to sign cooperation agreements with international and local institutions to strengthen its […]
From UNHCR: UNHCR IRAQ Monthly Update January 2026 As of the end of January 2026, Iraq generously hosts over 350,110 refugees and asylum-seekers, the majority (88%) of whom are Syrians. Close to 81% of this population resides in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. While most refugees and asylum-seekers live in urban and peri-urban settings, 26 […]
By John Lee. Belgium has contributed €1.35 million in 2025 to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to support humanitarian demining operations in Iraq and Syria. According to the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the latest allocation brings Belgium's total investment in mine countermeasure initiatives in the two countries to more than €13 million […]
By John Lee. An Iraqi-Emirati consortium is reportedly planning a $700 million subsea and terrestrial data cable linking the United Arab Emirates to Turkey via Iraq. Branded WorldLink, the project comprises Tech 964 (T964), headed by Ali Elakabi [ALMCO, Amwaj International], Iraq-based DIL Technologies and UAE-based Breeze Investments. Click here to read the full article […]
By John Lee. The Undersecretary at Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has told state-run Iraqi News Agency that work to rehabilitate the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline remains suspended due to the security situation in Syria. He added that government is reviewing alternative export routes, including: Oil export link via Turkey Proposed connection through Jordan to Egypt […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sweden Commit SEK 100 million to Support Safe Return and Reintegration of Iraqi Families from Al-Hol Camp As Iraq continues the complex process of returning its nationals from Northeast […]
By John Lee. Steps to implement the strategic Haditha-Baniyas crude oil pipeline project have been reviewed. The discussions focused on completing technical and logistical studies required to advance the project, which is intended to diversify Iraq's export outlets and increase crude oil export capacity. According to the Ministry, the pipeline is designed to enhance flexibility […]
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: Iraqi Kurdistan caught in the middle amid Iran-US escalation Iraq's Kurdistan region has in recent weeks been rocked by seismic events on its borders. To the east, Iran has been reeling from […]
