President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he was naming Detroit-area entrepreneur Mark Savaya, who helped boost Muslim American turnout for his campaign, as special envoy to Iraq.
Iraq’s $150bn debt sparks public backlash as economists warn of economic risks
Iraqi economists and politicians have cautioned that growing loans could weaken Iraq’s economy, currency value and political independence.
Iraq Stock Exchange’s weekly transactions hit $14 million
The Iraq Stock Exchange revealed on Sunday that trading volume during the previous week surpassed approximately $14 million.
In Iraq, will Muqtada al-Sadr’s endgame of power work?
The Shia leader withdrew from the political process three years ago to position his bloc for a powerful return.
Oliver Wyman report: Iraq’s banking sector to reach $60 billion by 2035
A report by Oliver Wyman states Iraq’s banking sector will exceed $60B by 2035 due to CBI reforms, positioning the country as a unique MENA investment opportunity.
ITC and GroFin to boost SME financing in Iraq
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Iraq are set to gain improved access to finance following a new collaboration between the International Trade Centre (ITC) and GroFin. The […] …
IBBC Autumn Conference – ‘Gateway to Iraq’
IBBC Autumn conference ‘Gateway to Iraq’ Basrah is the physical and symbolic gateway to Iraq, with ports for export and import and the impressive massive new Al Faw port, with links into Iraq. There a …
Turkey and Iraq reach draft agreement on sharing water as drought worsens
Turkey and Iraq have discussed cooperation on water sharing amid worsening drought conditions. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said they reached a draft agreement on water management.
Saudi Arabia earn draw with Iraq to secure World Cup berth
Saudi Arabia claimed a 0-0 draw with Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday to seal qualification for next year’s World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Iraq pledges to end $4 billion gas imports from Iran by 2028 as it races to diversify beyond oil
Decades of mismanagement, underinvestment and corruption have strained the power grid of Iraq, which is OPEC’s second-largest producer after Saudi Arabia.