The country’s current investment expenditures, which total over $67.2 billion have helped to boost Iraq’s GDP by 35%.
Cultural diplomacy: Iraq Guest of Honor at TIBF 2025
Iraq enjoys the Guest of Honor at the 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), signifying an important cultural exchange between the two nations in line with Iran’s cultural diplomacy.
Iraqi President and CBI Governor discuss Economic Reforms
By John Lee. President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid and Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), Ali Al-Alaq, met at Baghdad Palace to discuss economic reforms aimed at strengthening Iraq’s financial …
Iraqi President and CBI Governor discuss Economic Reforms
By John Lee. President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid and Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), Ali Al-Alaq, met at Baghdad Palace to discuss economic reforms aimed at strengthening Iraq’s financial …
Iraq reaffirms support for Lebanon during high-level talks
Sudani’s comments came during talks with Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber and Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi, who are visiting Iraq to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Iraq Signs €130m Infrastructure Agreements with France
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Finance signed two new credit agreements on Tuesday with the French development agency, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), to finance critical infrastructure …
Chestertons Global opens new office in Iraq
British Chestertons Global has announced the opening of a new office in Baghdad as part of its Middle East expansion plans, the company stated on May 6. Currently operating out of the United Arab …
Iraq, Lebanon discuss cooperation in energy sector
The Iraqi electricity minister and his Lebanese counterpart discussed strategies to enhance cooperation in the energy sector.
Iraq expects 4% non-oil growth in 2025
Positive indicators from IMF Slight fall from last year Growth in farming sector Iraq expects its non-oil sector to grow by 4 percent in 2025 after increasing by 5 percent last year, the …
Iraq faces prison overcrowding crisis as general amnesty law takes effect
BAGHDAD—As a general amnesty law takes effect in Iraq, the country’s prisons are facing a crisis of overcrowding, housing more than double their intended capacity, the country’s justice minister said …