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Investment Licences for 60,000 Residential Plots in Karbala

By John Lee. Four investment licences have been signed with private developers to provide 60,000 residential plots in Karbala, as part of a government initiative to deliver one million serviced residential plots across Iraq's provinces. According to the National Investment Commission (NIC), the licences were signed with Al-Amniyat for Investment and Real Estate Development, Al-Mawj, […] The post Investment Licences for 60,000 Residential Plots in Karbala first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Iraq Recovers $13m Held in French Banks

By John Lee. Iraq has recovered $13 million in state funds that were frozen in French banks, following court orders and coordination with international and domestic authorities. According to the Iraqi Fund for Asset Recovery (IFAR), the recovered amount has been deposited into accounts held by the Ministry of Finance, following the completion of required […] The post Iraq Recovers $13m Held in French Banks first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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New Iraqi Ambassador to US Presents Credentials to Trump

By John Lee. Iraq's new ambassador to the United States, Krikor Der Hagopian, has presented his credentials to President Donald Trump at a formal ceremony at the White House. According to the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Der Hagopian conveyed greetings from the Iraqi government and stated that his mission's priorities would include following up […] The post New Iraqi Ambassador to US Presents Credentials to Trump first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Public Consultation Opens on Iraq's Draft AI Regulation

By John Lee. A draft regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) services in Iraq has been opened for public consultation. The Communications and Media Commission (CMC) announced the move, inviting stakeholders to submit comments within 30 days from 23 September 2026. The draft aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for AI services operating in […] The post Public Consultation Opens on Iraq's Draft AI Regulation first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Pipe Manufacturing Complex Planned for Basra

By John Lee. Plans are under discussion for an Indian investment in a pipe manufacturing complex in Basra, producing oil, gas, and water pipelines for infrastructure projects and the domestic market. The National Investment Commission (NIC) met with a delegation from Indian company Man Industries this week to explore the proposal. Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri, […] The post Pipe Manufacturing Complex Planned for Basra first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Iraq "Controls its Northern Exports, but Ankara Sets Timetable"

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Controls its Northern Exports, but Ankara Sets the Timetable While Baghdad appears to have won the fight over who controls crude oil pumped in Iraqi Kurdistan, it has not won control over […] The post Iraq "Controls its Northern Exports, but Ankara Sets Timetable" first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Iraq Courts Europe in Bid to Diversify Options

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Courts Europe in Bid to Diversify Options after Coalition Withdrawal Iraq is moving to forge bilateral security partnerships with Europe, with Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's recent tour of France and Germany resulting […] The post Iraq Courts Europe in Bid to Diversify Options first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Iraq in Talks with Germany's Schlegel on Urban Development

By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has held discussions with representatives of German consultancy firm Schlegel and Partners on potential investment and advisory cooperation across several sectors in Iraq. The meeting, attended by officials from the Muthanna Investment Commission, covered the firm's areas of specialisation and explored cooperation prospects in the advisory field. […] The post Iraq in Talks with Germany's Schlegel on Urban Development first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Population Distribution Report Launched in Baghdad

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have jointly launched a report on population distribution in Iraq, titled "Migration Challenges and Inequality: Towards a Balanced Map for Development and Stability." According to the Ministry of Planning, the report examines the relationship between population distribution and the spatial distribution […] The post Population Distribution Report Launched in Baghdad first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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The Green Era in Project Management: Is Iraqi Business Ready?

By Vugar Rustamli, Sustainable Project Management Consultant. The Green Era in Project Management: Is Iraqi Business Ready? Over the past two years, Iraq has begun building a clean-energy sector. The country's first industrial-scale solar plant is now operating in Karbala. Its first gigawatt-scale project, a 1 GW facility in Basra, entered trial operation in March […] The post The Green Era in Project Management: Is Iraqi Business Ready? first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Second Iraq-Egypt Transport Committee Meeting

By John Lee. A second meeting of the Iraq-Egypt Joint Technical Committee for the implementation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on freight and passenger transport has taken place in Baghdad. The Iraqi side was led by Karim al-Jabri, Director General of the Technical Department at the Ministry of Transport, while the Egyptian side was […] The post Second Iraq-Egypt Transport Committee Meeting first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Iraq and Oman Sign Anti-Corruption Agreement

By John Lee. Iraq and Oman have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation in integrity promotion and anti-corruption, on the sidelines of the Sixth Session of the States Parties to the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention in Doha, Qatar. The MoU was signed by Dr Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, President of the Federal Commission of […] The post Iraq and Oman Sign Anti-Corruption Agreement first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Workshop: Strengthening SME resilience in Iraq

From the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Strengthening SME resilience in Iraq: Building risk-informed, inclusive and resilient enterprises for sustainable recovery and local economic development Background Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are central […] The post Workshop: Strengthening SME resilience in Iraq first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Illegal Currency Network Dismantled as Dinar Weakens

By John Lee. An unlicensed currency exchange and money transfer network has been dismantled in Baghdad, with five suspects arrested and $240,000 seized. According to Iraq's Ministry of Interior, the operation was carried out by units of the Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency (FIIA). The suspects were operating in several districts on the Rusafa side […] The post Illegal Currency Network Dismantled as Dinar Weakens first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Oil Sector Talks for Iraqi PM in New York

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met separately in New York with representatives of US oil companies HKN Energy and ExxonMobil, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). In the meeting with HKN Energy, al-Zaidi urged the company to accelerate operations and increase working hours on its projects and contractual commitments in Iraq, […] The post Oil Sector Talks for Iraqi PM in New York first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Iraqi MP Ordered to Repay $58m After Corruption Conviction

By John Lee. An Iraqi member of parliament has been sentenced to seven years in prison for illicit enrichment and ordered to repay more than IQD 61 billion (USD 46.6 million) in unlawful assets and equivalent financial penalties. According to the Federal Commission of Integrity, the Central Criminal Court for Anti-Corruption issued an in-person verdict […] The post Iraqi MP Ordered to Repay $58m After Corruption Conviction first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Iraq's Small Business Support Fund to Improve Loan Access

By John Lee. Iraq's Small Business Support Fund has held a board meeting to review procedures for issuing loans and improve support for small business owners. The meeting took place at the premises of the Department of Labour and Vocational Training, which falls under the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. According to the Ministry […] The post Iraq's Small Business Support Fund to Improve Loan Access first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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Franchises as an Investment: Risks, Rewards and Returns

By Joel Bissitt. Franchises as an Investment: Risks, Rewards and Returns Investing in a franchise can be a very lucrative investment opportunity, but it can come with a hefty initial investment cost. On the other hand, franchises can prove to be fantastic investments for people who want to become business owners without having to reinvent […] The post Franchises as an Investment: Risks, Rewards and Returns first appeared on Iraq Business News .

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