CBI Governor Ali Al-Allaq confirms Iraq’s banking reform plan is advancing, with most banks pledging full participation.
IDF, Mossad on alert for Oct. 7-style threat from Iran-backed militias in Iraq
The main method of attack would likely involve launching missiles and drones from Iraqi territory, following a pattern similar to the one used during the first days of the Israel-Hamas War. The IDF …
First US Special Envoy to Iraq in Two Decades
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: Trump names first US special envoy to Iraq in two …
Corporación América Airports-led consortium awarded US$764 million Baghdad Airport contract
The consortium won the contract to rehabilitate, develop and operate the airport after submitting the most lucrative bid, pledging to allocate 43.05% of the airport’s annual revenue to Iraq’s central …
BP’s US$25bn Five-Field Megadeal In Iraq Is Finally Activated
The deal, alongside TotalEnergies’ $27 billion project, is part of Western efforts to reduce Iraq’s dependence on Iran for energy.
Cradle of civilisation at risk of erosion in Iraq due to climate change
Iraqi officials are sounding the alarm to save monuments of the cradle of civilisation, with thousands of years of history at risk of disappearing as Iraq’s ancient southern cities face erosion …
International Smart Card (QiCard) showcases Iraq’s fintech leadership at Money 20/20 USA
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: International Smart Card (QiCard), Iraq’s leading provider electronic payment solutions, set to represent Iraq’s rapidly advancing fintech sector at Money 20/20 USA 2025, …
Blocking Thirds and Big Money: Inside Iraq’s Preelection Knife Fight
Prominent Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is again boycotting the election, as in 2021. His supporters are expected to stage large demonstrations before or after the vote, despite a handwritten letter …
Iraq Arrests Four Kuwaitis and a Local Accomplice for Illegal Hunting
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 29: The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that four Kuwaiti fishermen and one Iraqi national accompanying them were arrested for violating fishing regulations within …
BP’s development of Kirkuk oil fields supports Iraq’s financial resources
The deal with BP to develop four oil fields in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk supports the state’s financial resources.