While pursuing cost-effective security engagement in fragile states, the United States should consider NATO’s mission in Iraq for a model.
Iraq divided over future of pro-Iran armed alliance
A bill in Iraq that would further formalize the role — and perhaps, the autonomy — of a powerful coalition of pro-Iran former paramilitaries has sparked a heated debate, fanned in part by U.S.
OPEC oil output rises in July led by UAE and Saudi, survey finds
OPEC’s oil output rose further in July after an OPEC+ agreement to raise production, a Reuters survey found on Friday, although the hike was limited by Iraq making additional cuts and by drone attacks …
Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala halted: Shia community accuses Pakistan of sectarian bias
The group began their journey on foot from Karachi, with the goal of reaching the Taftan border and continuing towards Iraq for the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage.
Iraq’s Qi Card and Turkish Airlines launch co-branded MasterCard
Iraqi financial services provider Qi Card has partnered with Turkish Airlines to launch a co-branded MasterCard linked to the airline’s Miles&Smiles loyalty program. The card enables Iraqi […] …
Iraq to adopt national policy for small and medium enterprises
The Iraqi Ministry of Planning held a workshop to approve the first draft of Iraq’s National Policy for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME).
Tabaqchali: A Tour of Baghdad, Babylon, and Ctesiphon
By Ahmed Tabaqchali, Chief Strategist of AFC Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. “A tour of Baghdad, Babylon, and …
Iraq’s Central Bank accelerates digital financial reform
At the Comprehensive E-Payment Transformation Summit in Baghdad, Iraq’s Central Bank Governor, Ali Mohsen Al-Allaq, emphasized the country’s transition to a modern, transparent economy based on …
Iraq says ‘committed’ to receiving 230,000 barrels of oil daily from KRG
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq’s oil minister on Wednesday said Baghdad is “committed” to receiving 230,000 barrels of oil per day from the Kurdistan Region, amid efforts to boost output despite a …
China’s investment appetite for Iraq’s energy sector
Iman Nasseri from FGE NexantECA discusses the opportunities and challenges in Iraq’s oil and gas development, and the potential for China’s participation.