Baghdad, Iraq - The Al-Anbar Provincial Council is reintroducing its glass and ceramics factory as an investment opportunity after terminating its contract with a Russian company. An official confirmed the decision on Sunday, marking a new chapter for the long-idled facility.
The move follows years of legal and financial challenges that halted rehabilitation efforts, leading to prolonged shutdowns. The factory,...
Baghdad, Iraq - Iraq’s annual government spending has surpassed that of several stronger economies, despite ongoing economic stagnation and heavy reliance on oil. Manar Al-Obaidi, head of the Iraq Future Foundation, highlighted these concerns while analyzing the country’s financial trajectory.
Over the past decade, Iraq’s total revenues reached 1,028 trillion Iraqi dinars ($784.4 billion), with 92% coming from oil. The...
Baghdad, Iraq- Iraq’s olive oil production has reached a record high in 2025, marking a major breakthrough for the country’s agricultural sector. The Ministry of Agriculture announced this achievement on Sunday, highlighting significant improvements in oil extraction rates.
According to the ministry, oil extraction rates have risen to 18% across various olive varieties, including Picual, Gerafa, and Saint Catherine. This...
Baghdad, Iraq- Iraq is taking a major step toward environmental safety by installing pollution monitoring sensors in meteorological stations across the country. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has approved these measures to strengthen pollution detection and protect public health.
Transport Minister Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi has been a strong supporter of this initiative. He emphasized the importance of integrating these sensors...
Baghdad, Iraq - Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has approved the activation of environmental pollution monitoring sensors in meteorological stations nationwide. This step aims to enhance pollution detection and safeguard public health, according to Dr. Salman Al-Bahadli, Director General of the General Authority for Meteorology and Seismology.
Transport Minister Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi has played a key role in supporting...
Baghdad, Iraq- The Ministry of Justice has taken new steps to promote digital transactions in legal and real estate departments. Authorities aim to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on cash payments. Officials emphasize that digital solutions will improve service speed and transparency.
Ministry spokesperson Ahmed Laibi confirmed that most transactions now follow an electronic process. He explained that only a...
Erbil, Kurdistan Region – Iraq’s Oil Minister, Hayyan Abdul Ghani, confirmed on Thursday that Baghdad is considering the possibility of exporting oil from the southern Basra province to Turkey via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline. Discussions are also ongoing regarding the resumption of Kurdish oil exports.
At the helm of the Iraqi-Turkish Committee meeting, Minister Abdul Ghani discussed the “imminent activation of...
Baghdad, Iraq- The Pharmacists Union confirmed on Thursday that the process of pricing medicines in the private sector has reached its final stages. This development will ensure the availability of safe, tested, and fairly priced medicines for consumers. Additionally, the union emphasized the importance of purchasing medicines and dietary supplements through prescriptions and from trusted sources to guarantee public...
Baghdad, Iraq- The Ministry of Education of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has successfully installed solar power systems in 81 schools across Erbil, Slemani, Duhok, Halabja, and Kirkuk.
According to ministry spokesperson Saman Siwayli, the initiative aims to provide 24-hour electricity to schools, eliminating dependence on power generators and ensuring uninterrupted learning.
To further expand the project, KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has allocated IQD 5 billion to equip 76 more schools with solar...
Baghdad, Iraq- Iraq's gold reserves have seen a significant increase, according to the latest data for March from the World Gold Council (WGC). The country's gold holdings rose from 152.7 tons last month, now accounting for 13.6% of its total reserves.
With this increase, Iraq has secured the 28th position globally out of 100 listed countries and ranks fourth among Arab nations, following Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Algeria.
Globally, the United States remains the largest holder of gold reserves with 8,133 tons,...