Iraq-Lebanon Trade and Investment Talks
Iraq has renewed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with Lebanon and making trade between the two countries easier by reducing unnecessary barriers. Iraqi…
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World Bank Loan Discussions Focus on Water and Sewerage Projects
A World Bank delegation met with officials from Iraq's Ministry of Construction, Housing and Municipalities on Thursday to discuss a loan for water infrastructure…
Gold relinquishes recent gains amid anticipation of inflation data.
Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as investors took profits following a gain of more than 1% in the previous session. Markets are also…
Iraqi oil prices plummet; Basra Heavy crude loses 7.28%
Iraqi oil prices dropped sharply on Tuesday as global oil prices continued to fall. Basra Heavy crude declined by 7.28%, while Basra Medium crude…
From six to 40 advisors… Al-Salami opens the file on violating the law in the Cabinet.
Former MP Haider al-Salami raised concerns on Tuesday about the fourth amendment to the Cabinet's internal rules, No. 5 of 2026, which was published…
Madrid Forum Spotlights Iraq Investment Opportunities
A Spanish-Iraqi business forum was held in Madrid, bringing together companies and business representatives from both countries to discuss investment opportunities and ways to…
The dollar holds its ground in Baghdad… and sees a slight increase in Erbil markets.
The US dollar exchange rate remained stable in Baghdad markets on Monday, while Erbil recorded a slight increase compared to the previous day. According…
Oil prices record a new decline, with Brent crude falling below $98.
Oil prices fell in early trading on Monday after US President Donald Trump said he was not planning any new military attacks against Iran…
Al-Rafidain Bank launches applications for the fifth batch of electronic loans for employees
Rafidain Bank has announced the opening of applications for the fifth round of its electronic loan program, giving civilian and military employees another chance…
Oil, smuggling, and the constitution: three issues that haunt the regional government and deepen its disputes with Baghdad.
Luqman Hassan, a member of the Kurdish Azadi Movement, said the ongoing problems between Baghdad and Erbil are mainly caused by the Kurdistan Regional…
Four complex issues threaten the 2027 budget… Abdul Hadi: It may be delayed until after mid-November
Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, said on Sunday that four major issues could delay the approval of Iraq's 2027 budget by…
The dollar continues to rise… An economist reveals the reasons behind the difference between the official and parallel market exchange rates.
Economic expert Dirgham Al-Haidari said on Sunday that several factors are behind the recent rise in the US dollar exchange rate in Iraq's local…
KBR and AUIB Sign Engineering Education Partnership
The American University of Iraq-Baghdad (AUIB) and KBR have signed an agreement to help develop engineering and technical skills in Iraq. Under this agreement,…
New rise in dollar prices in local markets
The US dollar edged slightly higher against the Iraqi dinar on Saturday in the markets of Baghdad and Erbil. At Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya…
An economist says there will be no new budget without final accounts for previous years.
Economic expert Nadim Issa warned on Saturday that Iraq should not move forward with preparing and approving the 2027 budget without first completing the…
Al-Shammari calls for accelerating the operation of the “stagnant” Diyala gas fields.
MP Munther Mohammed al-Shammari called on the Iraqi government and the Ministry of Oil on Saturday to speed up work on three major oil…
Basra crude oil suffers weekly losses of over $18
Basra Heavy crude oil prices rose in the latest trading session, closing at $55.66 per barrel after gaining $2.59, or 4.88%. However, the price…
Gold rises and is on track for weekly gains of around 6% amid anticipation of US jobs data.
Gold prices edged higher during Asian trading on Friday and are on track for strong weekly gains as investors wait for the latest US…
Oil prices are heading for weekly losses of around 12% despite Middle East supply concerns.
Oil prices are heading for a weekly drop of around 12% as markets expect tensions surrounding the war with Iran to ease following major…
KBR in West Qurna-1 Gas Compressor Station Contract
KBR has secured a new contract from AKT Oil Services Company, also known as Abraj Al-Kut Oil Services Company, to provide detailed engineering design…
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