Iraq’s National Investment Commission (NIC) said that investments realised over the past three years have exceeded $102 billion, reflecting rising investor confidence and supporting expectations of stronger investment inflows in 2026.
NIC spokesperson Hanan Jassim said the commission closed 2025 with strategic achievements that strengthened Iraq’s investment environment and boosted the appeal of the market to both domestic and foreign investors, in line with the government programme and the National Development Plan.
The commission processed more than 850 investment applications in 2025 across energy, housing, health, education, transport and services, reviewed under Iraq’s Investment Law and in coordination with relevant authorities.
This resulted in the issuance or amendment of around 40 investment licences for strategic projects, including power generation, smart electricity collection schemes, residential complexes, commercial centres, airports and service projects. The NIC also participated in nearly 30 technical and legal committees to help remove obstacles and accelerate procedures.
The commission finalised the National Investment Map for 2025, organised the first Iraq Investment Forum, and expanded cooperation with international organisations including UNDP and IFC, adding that these steps would support economic growth, job creation and further investment diversification in the period ahead.
- Published: 26th January, 2026
- Location: Baghdad
- Country: Iraq
- Editor: Maria Ayman
- Category: Economy
