US sanctions loopholes and weak oversight helped militias profit from card schemes as Washington and Baghdad race to contain the damage.
Iraq reaffirms commitment to supporting Lebanon
The Iraqi Prime Minister reaffirmed Iraq’s continued support for the Lebanese people as well as Lebanon’s internal political consensus.
Kurdistan workers urge Iraq’s top court to order salary release from Baghdad
Iraq’s highest judicial authority, the Federal Supreme Court, announced on Sunday that it has registered a new lawsuit filed by public servants in the Kurdistan Region, seeking an injunction to ensure …
Iraq aims for banking power with digital finance strategy
Iraq ranks 3rd in Arab bank card issuance & set for full e-collection by mid-2025, says PM’s advisor. UN rep sees Iraq becoming a banking power.
Why a Princeton graduate student kidnapped in Iraq still isn’t free 800 days later
With the world’s attention fixed on efforts to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, talks are quietly continuing to liberate a Princeton scholar and Israeli hostage held in Iraq by a different …
Erbil, Baghdad trade accusations over financial disputes
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – The finance ministries of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi government on Friday traded accusations over Erbil’s financial entitlements in the federal …
Grand Cristal Erbil Hotel set to open in Iraq by 2028
Cristal Hospitality Group, a leading UAE-based hotel management firm, has partnered with Qalhat Al Batra to develop the Grand Cristal Erbil Hotel in northern Iraq. The luxury property, […] …
Rubio urged to punish Iraq with ‘maximum pressure’ sanctions for its ‘complete subjugation’ by Iran
GOP lawmakers push for sanctions on Iraq, citing its subjugation by Iran and the need to halt U.S. aid, highlighting past policy failures and security concerns.
China Tightens Grip on Iraq’s Energy Future with Massive Basra Megaproject
China’s Geo-Jade Petroleum has secured a comprehensive contract package for Iraq’s first fully integrated energy project in Basra.
CBI launches national financial inclusion strategy for 2025-2029 with international support
Central Bank of Iraq launches 2025-2029 National Financial Inclusion Strategy to boost access to financial services, developed with World Bank, AMF, AFI & GIZ.