From Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq to Contain the Kurdish Opposition and Pay Its Debts to Iran in Emirati Dirhams Iraq will begin paying for its debts and imports from Iran in Emirati […]
From the MIT Center for International Studies. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Reprinted with permission of MIT News. 3 Questions: The Iraq invasion, 20 years later This week marks the 20th anniversary of the United States-led invasion of Iraq. Code-named […]
By Crispin Smith and Michael Knights for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Remaking Iraq: How Iranian-Backed Militias Captured the Country The slow-rolling regime change focused on capturing U.S.-supported institutions and turning them against U.S. […]
UNDP and USAID re-open Ninewa's Medical Fluids Factory to strengthen Iraq's health system The U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, and Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq, Ghimar Deeb, recently participated in the reopening of the Ninewa Medical Fluids Factory, which will provide over 300 jobs and strengthen Ninewa's […]
US Allows Iraq to Release $500 Million in Iran's Blocked Assets The United States has allowed Iraq to release the Iranian blocked assets worth $500 million due to sanctions relief, an Iranian official said. The US has mandated Iraq to release $500 million in Iranian blocked assets, the secretary-general of Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce […]
By Suadad al-Salhy for Middle East Eye. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How Iraq caused a currency crisis by paying Iran in dinars Desperate to avoid power shortages, Kadhimi's government gave Iran billions of dinars. US sanctions however mean it […]
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), […]
By John Lee. Texas-based law firm Vinson and Elkins has received more than $2.6 million for its role as legal advisor to Iraq's Ministry of Oil in the United States. According to documents filed under the US's Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), the sum relates to the six-month period to the end of January. The […]
Remarks for the Ambassador's Keynote Speech at the Iraq Oil and Gas Show Saturday, February 18, 10:45 a.m. (Babylon Rotana Hotel) I have recently returned from Washington, D.C. where we had the privilege of hosting Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his 15-member delegation. This visit was historic. It was the first Higher Coordinating Committee that […]
By John Lee. The Industrial Cities Authority, affiliated to the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, held a meeting with the South Korean company TRAC Development Group to discuss establishment of an industrial city in Habbaniyah. Both sides sought to enhance communication and exchange of experiences with countries that are capable of managing industrial cities. The […]
By Simon Watkins for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. China Makes Big Moves To Secure Iraqi Oil Whilst the U.S. and its allies appear to be taking a subtle approach to advancing their remaining interests in Iraq, as hinted […]
U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski's Remarks Virtual Roundtable Discussion with the U.S.-Iraq Business Council January 31, 2023 I am pleased to meet with members of the U.S.-Iraq Business Council. You represent some of the finest companies in the United States, and some of you know Iraq very well. Let me begin by providing a […]
