Economy
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Iraq Reviews Public Debt Management with Oliver Wyman
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Monday to review Iraq’s approach to managing and rescheduling public debt, as part of the government’s ongoing financial and economic reform efforts. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Finance, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, senior financial…
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Al-Naseriyah Airport Nears Completion Ahead of Opening
The Minister of Transport, Razzaq Mohebs Al-Saadawi, inspected Al-Naseriyah International Airport on Sunday, reviewing final works and preparations for its pilot opening. The visit included the Governor of Dhi Qar, senior transport officials, and representatives from the Chinese contractor CSCEC. They assessed infrastructure completion, navigation systems, and project timelines, with…
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Iraq Reports $102bn Investment Gains as 2025 Ends
Iraq’s National Investment Commision (NIC) said it concluded 2025 with strong progress in improving the investment environment, reporting more than $102 billion in investments over the past three years. The authority said it handled over 850 investment applications during the year across key sectors including energy, housing, transport, health and…
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Iraq Leads Türkiye’s Food Export Markets in 2025
Iraq ranked first among countries importing agricultural products, food, and beverages from Türkiye in 2025, reflecting the continued expansion of trade relations and growing economic cooperation between the two neighbors. According to data released by the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Türkiye (TGDF), Turkish exports of agricultural…
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Toyota Iraq Supports Farmers at Halabja Pomegranate Festival
With a large public turnout, Toyota Iraq proudly sponsored the annual Pomegranate Festival in Halabja. The three-day event took place at Halabja Amusement Park from October 30 to November 1, 2025, celebrating the region’s renowned agricultural produce. The festival is one of the most prominent annual events in the Kurdistan…
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Iraq Investors Rank Fifth in Turkey’s Property Market in November
Iraqi nationals continued to demonstrate strong engagement in Turkey’s real estate sector, ranking fifth among foreign property buyers in November, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT). The figures highlight the resilience of Iraqi investment activity in the Turkish market despite ongoing regional and global economic pressures.…
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Hamad Port Seeks to Boost Iraq-Qatar Trade Links
Trade Minister Dr Ather Dawoud Salman visited the Port of Hamad in Qatar to inspect its infrastructure and advanced logistics services, exploring opportunities for Iraqi traders and entrepreneurs to benefit from its operational capabilities. During the visit, the Minister received a presentation on the port’s handling, storage, and transportation technologies,…
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Iraq’s Mining Industry Achieves Global ISO Certifications
The General Corporation for Mining Industries, under the Ministry of Minerals and Industry, has received ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety certifications. The awards were granted by the Quality Assurance Company and recognised with merit by IFC Global. Engineer Muhammad Qasim Muften, the company’s General…
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Iraq Highlights Economic Reforms at Common Fund Meeting
The Ministry of Commerce has taken part in the 37th annual meeting of the Council of Governors of the Common Fund for Essential Commodities in The Hague, represented by Riyadh Fakher Al Hashmi, Director General of the Foreign Economic Relations Department and Iraq’s governor to the fund. The ministry said…
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Iraq advances tourism sector with Arab cooperation
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani received on Wednesday Mr. Bandar bin Fahd Al-Fahaid, President of the Arab Tourism Organization, to discuss enhancing Iraq’s tourism industry and the role of the banking sector in supporting investment across the sector. The meeting highlighted preparations for two upcoming conferences in Baghdad: an Arab…
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