Having grown up in a war-torn Iraq, Kawa Junad understood the necessity for digital innovation from a tender age. But the founder of First Iraqi Bank says he refuses to be led by trends—for him, every …
Strategic Partnership between Tiryaki Agro and IFC on IFC’s 20th Anniversary in Iraq
Tiryaki Agro Holding, Türkiye’s leading and one of the world’s foremost agricultural supply chain companies, has entered into a new collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a …
World Bank’s IFC Announces $1bn Investment Package for Iraq’s Private Sector
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced $1 billion in new investments and partnerships for Iraq during an IFC Partnerships Day in Baghdad, …
UN Security Council adopts resolution on return of Kuwaiti missing persons due to 1990 Iraq invasion
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) — The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution on the return of Kuwaiti and third-country missing persons as a result of the 1990 Iraqi …
IFC marks 20 years of partnerships for impact in Iraq, announces $1bln in new investments
Promote manufacturing: IFC partnered with Nomu Holding, a subsidiary of Iraq’s Al-Maysarah Group and Saudi-based Al Muhaidib Group, with the aim to invest $200 million to strengthen Iraq’s …
Iraq’s budget deficit exceeds 7 trillion Dinars in H1 2025
An Eco Iraq Observatory report reveals a 7.5 trillion Dinar budget deficit in H1 2025. The report warns of a widening gap amid falling oil prices …
IFC pledges $1 billion to boost Iraq’s private sector
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has announced $1 billion in new investments and partnerships to strengthen Iraq’s private sector. The new financing is for …
Turkmenistan, Iran Sign Natural Gas Deal That Includes Plan To Build Pipeline
Turkmenistan and Iran signed a contract on July 3 for the delivery of 10 billion cubic meters of Turkmen natural gas per year, which Iran will then ship to Iraq. Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry …
550 foreigners are serving time in Iraq’s prisons
There are about 550 foreigners serving prison terms in Iraq, an official from the Ministry of Justice told Rudaw on Saturday. ‘Around 550 foreign nationals from countries that are members of the Arab …
Iraq completes 65% of Nasiriyah International Airport
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport revealed that Nasiriyah International Airport has reached advanced completion rates of more than 65 percent.