High oil prices and threatened gas embargoes can make Iraq’s Kurdish region a key piece on the Middle East-European chessboard. This year, the Kurdish prime minister and president have busily talked …
Iraq’s prized rice crop threatened by drought
Drought is threatening the Iraqi tradition of growing amber rice, the aromatic basis of rich lamb and other dishes, and a key element in a struggling economy.
Sadr bets on keeping Kadhimi and using Iraq’s political limbo to edge out rivals
Unable to form a new government, the cleric has decided there are other ways to sideline the Iran-backed groups, starting with appointing officials …
Iraq’s April crude production rises above OPEC+ quota
According to the production figures, Iraq’s April output was 16,000 bpd above its OPEC+ quota for that month. The last time Iraq produced above its OPEC+ production quota was in November 2021, its …
Iraq to Build Solar Power Pumps Factory
In light of recent government measures to promote solar power in Iraq, the country’s State Company for Electric and Electronic Industries now aims to establish a factory for solar power pumps and …
Iraq Revenues to Exceed $150 Billion
By John Lee. A financial advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister has said he expects Iraq’s revenues this year to exceed $150 billion. Speaking to the state-controlled Iraqi News Agency (INA), Mudhar …
Last shot to revive Iran deal
The paramilitary organisation is a powerful arm of the ruling regime with vast business interests, and is the main force behind Iran’s proxy groups in neighbouring countries from Iraq and …
Last shot to revive Iran deal
The paramilitary organisation is a powerful arm of the ruling regime with vast business interests, and is the main force behind Iran’s proxy groups in neighbouring countries from Iraq and …
Iraq Petroleum Sector Chronicle, Volume 2 – 2011
Iraq Business News Expert Blogger, Ahmed Mousa Jiyad, has completed the second volume of his chronicle of the Iraqi oil industry, this time covering 2011. The first volume, published in October 2021, …
Between searing drought and Ukraine war, Iraq watchful over wheat
Iraqi farmer Kamel Hamed looks at the golden ears of wheat waving in the wind, unable to hide his anguish over the baking heat that is decimating his …