Of Iraq’s six post-invasion prime ministers … a news and analysis website supporting business diplomacy with Iran. “It’s the natural order of affairs for two countries that border one another to …
As U.S. Election Nears, Iran Tones Down Its Posture in Iraq, Officials Say
U.S. officials and analysts said Iran is unlikely to launch a provocative attack that could have the effect of rallying U.S. public support for President Trump in the weeks leading up to the election.
A Worsening Water Crisis Is Threatening Iraq’s Future
The many ongoing challenges in Iraq—from political upheaval and COVID-19 to plummeting oil prices and the resurgence of the Islamic State—often overshadow the precarious state of the country’s water …
EBRD set to decide on Iraq membership next month
DUBAI, Sept 21 (Reuters) – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is assessing a request from Iraq to become a member of the multilateral financial institution, the bank’s acting …
Gas capture key to ending Iraq’s chronic power shortages
Iraq needs to step up plans to capture more volumes of flared gas to help the country’s stricken power generation capacity, according to speakers at an online forum on Iraq’s power sector. To tackle …
Call for EU to Remove Iraq from List of High-Risk Countries
Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein has met with Mr. Josep Borrell, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in the European Union, at the European Commission headqua …
Iraq to Export Barley for the First Time
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Agriculture has reportedly announced that it will export barley for the first time. A ministry spokesman told Shafaaq News Agency that 700,000 tons of barley will be …
Trade Bank of Iraq names Salem Chalabi as its new Chairman and President
Jalabi will oversee and manage the operations of the biggest Iraqi bank whose exceptional and unprecedented financial performance has resulted in it being ranked as one of the best regional banks and …
Trade Bank of Iraq names new Chairman and President
Abu Dhabi: Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) announced that it has named Salem Jawad Abdul Hadi Al-Jalabi as the company’s Chairman & President effective immediately under the directive of the Iraqi Prime …
From foe to friend: how Iran transformed post-war Iraq ties
In the four decades since Iran and Iraq went to war, Tehran has turned enmity into influence, seeing its allies installed in Baghdad’s halls of power and becoming its top trading partner.