Iraq, SpaceX discuss Approval for Satellite Internet Licences
SpaceX’s Starlink is getting closer to officially entering the Iraqi market, as the government prepares to finalise satellite-internet licences — including one for the…
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Oil prices rise due to tensions between the US and Venezuela.
Oil prices inched higher on Friday after news broke that the United States may seize more Venezuelan oil tankers. This raised fresh concerns about…
Contest for Iraqi Premiership and Ministries Heats Up
Race for Iraq’s Next Government Heats Up The fight over who will lead Iraq’s next government is getting louder and more intense, and local…
An economist explains the flexibility of the financial management law in case of a delay in approving the budget.
Economic expert Salah Nouri confirmed on Thursday that the amended Financial Management Law No. 6 of 2019 contains flexible provisions that allow the government…
Baghdad International Airport temporarily closed due to severe weather
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced late Wednesday that Baghdad International Airport is temporarily closed because of severe weather. In a statement, the ministry…
CBI Chief on the Future of Financial Markets in Iraq
CBI: Developing Iraq’s Financial Markets Is Now a Strategic Priority Iraq’s financial authorities say strengthening the country’s financial markets is no longer optional—it’s a…
Iraq Launches First Electronic Visa Service Abroad
The Embassy of Iraq in Ankara has officially started issuing electronic visas — the first time this system is being used outside Iraq. The…
Launch Your Career in Logistics: Professional Certification Now Open in Iraq
Launch Your Career in Logistics Professional International Certification Now Open in Iraq Are you ready to move forward in your logistics or supply chain…
US lawmaker ties future Iraq aid to breaking with “Iran-backed militias”
A senior US Republican lawmaker warned on Wednesday that future American security help for Iraq may soon come with serious conditions. He said the…
$300m Road Projects Launched in Karbala and Najaf
Two major road projects have officially kicked off to boost transportation and ease traffic in the central Euphrates region. The first project is a…
No Change to Iraq’s Subsidized Electricity Prices
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity has pushed back against rumors claiming that electricity prices were raised, calling the reports completely false and misleading. The…
Iraqi Insurance Premiums grew 75% in Q3
Iraqi insurance companies saw a big jump in business during the third quarter of 2025, recording written premiums of more than 207.3 billion dinars…
Al-Hilali reveals a conflict over the oil portfolio and a change in the ministerial map
Independent politician Ayed Al-Hilali has revealed that a major political fight is taking place over the Ministry of Oil, and he says this struggle…
Development Road Review Meeting
A high-level meeting was held to check how far Iraq has moved forward on the Development Road project, one of the country’s biggest long-term…
On the water issue, Iraq is playing its international cards to break Ankara’s silence.
Member of Parliament Ahmed al-Badri says Iraq needs to take the water crisis with Turkey more seriously — even if that means bringing the…
Economist: The absence of a budget will disrupt the country’s financial situation and hinder projects.
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim warns that Iraq could face serious financial problems if the country enters the new year without an approved budget.…
Oil prices remain stable amid anticipation of Ukrainian peace talks.
Oil prices held steady on Tuesday after slipping about 2% the day before. Traders are watching two big things right now: ongoing peace talks…
CBI Training on Detection of Counterfeit Dinars
The Banking Studies Centre at the Central Bank of Iraq has launched a new training course to help bank employees spot fake money —…
Customs calculates its revenues collected during the year 2025
On Sunday, the General Authority of Customs announced that Iraq’s customs revenues for 2025 reached 2.4 trillion dinars, marking a record achievement and a…
Maliki’s coalition reveals two plans to decide on the selection of the prime minister
On Monday, Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leader in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed that Iraq’s coordination framework has adopted two plans, Plan A…
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