From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq imports over 50 kilograms of gold daily: Ministry Iraq imports between 50 to 75 kilograms of gold daily excluding the Kurdistan Region, the planning ministry said on Wednesday, adding that gold imports are […]

6 days ago · By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with Ousmane Dione, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, to discuss strengthening cooperation and advancing development projects in Iraq. The discussions emphasised initiatives to diversify Iraq's economy, reduce oil dependency, and create employment opportunities, with a focus on private sector

3 days ago · By John Lee. The United Kingdom is supporting Iraq's emergency services through a major export deal, enabling the Iraqi Ministry of Interior to purchase 62 British-made fire engines with a $31 million loan from UK Export Finance (UKEF).

6 days ago · By John Lee. Iraq's Supreme Council for Youth has approved several initiatives to promote youth development and economic participation. Key decisions included establishing "Secure Economic Zones for Youth," with four incubators in Baghdad and two in each governorate, and creating the "Iraq Young Entrepreneurs Forum" to support 500 young entrepreneurs and enhance their access to […]

3 days ago · By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani and Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly participated in the Iraqi-Egyptian Economic Forum, attended by 300+ business leaders from both nations.

Jan 19, 2025 · By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani participated this week in a financial forum held in London during his official visit to the United Kingdom. The event brought together major British financial institutions, representatives of the Iraqi private sector, and government officials from both nations. In his remarks, Prime Minister Al …

Jan 7, 2025 · By John Lee. The Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) has published its main financial and economic indicators for 2024, highlighting significant growth in the performance of the Iraqi stock market. It said in a statement that the report reflects increased confidence in the market's role in supporting the national economy. Overview of Listed Securities Total Listed

6 days ago · By Ingrid d'Hooghe, Vera Kranenburg, and Erwin van Veen, for The Clingendael Institute. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.

Oct 29, 2024 · Jiyad: Disappointment at Latest Energy Licensing Round CNOOC Confirms Contract to Develop Iraq's Block 7 New Oil Concessions in Iraq: FULL LIST The Successes and Failures of Iraq's Energy Licensing Rounds

Dec 11, 2024 · By John Lee. The US State Department issued its 2024 Investment Climate Statement for Iraq earlier this year. The report covers the following key areas: Openness To, and Restrictions Upon, Foreign Investment Bilateral Investment and Taxation Treaties Legal Regime Industrial Policies Protection of Property Rights Financial Sector State-Owned Enterprises Responsible Business Conduct Corruption ...