Economy
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Centre for Banking Studies Increases International Partnerships to Enhance Banking Reform
The Central Bank’s Centre for Banking Studies has initiated various partnerships with international organisations to support the centre’s role in Iraq’s banking reform according to international standards. This included regional and international financial, and training institutes such as The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, The Egyptian and Jordanian Institutes…
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Minister of Finance Meets With World Bank Delegation
Iraq’s Minister of Finance met yesterday with the World Bank delegation for the Middle East and North Africa to discuss cooperation opportunities and economic reform in Iraq. With a shared vision of economic reform and expansion of major development programmes, Iraq’s visible commitment to streamlining banking procedures to create an…
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Halit Acar Re-Elected Chair Of Turkey–Iraq Business Council
Halit Acar has been re-elected as Chair of the Turkey–Iraq Business Council under Türkiye’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) for a third term, underlining continuity in efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. During 2024 and 2025, the Council stepped up its activities to expand bilateral economic relations…
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Uzbekistan, Iraq Hold Investment and Business Forum
The Uzbek–Iraqi Investment and Business Forum held in Samarkand brought together more than 400 business representatives and officials from both countries to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation. The forum was organised with the participation of senior officials from relevant ministries and government agencies, alongside representatives…
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Iraq Development Fund Signs MoU With Bpifrance
The Iraq Development Fund and Bpifrance signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to strengthen financing cooperation and support investment projects in Iraq, Iraqi officials said. The agreement was signed in Paris during a ceremony attended by Iraq’s interim business affairs commissioner Thaer Wahib Hussein and representatives of the Iraqi…
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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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