On Tuesday, USD/IQD exchange rates surged in Baghdad and Erbil, sending waves through local currency markets. Consequently, traders quickly adjusted their strategies. Meanwhile, buyers...
Brent crude surges past $80 on Tuesday as fears over the Strait of Hormuz intensify. Traders reacted to escalating U.S.-Israeli-Iran conflict. Consequently, energy markets...
Hormuz closure risks billions in Iraq’s monthly oil revenue as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Experts warn that prolonged disruptions could force production...
By Kamiyar Deraney
Oil and gas are central to the economy of the Kurdistan Region. The way oil is managed affects government revenue, public services,...
Iraq is accelerating energy investments to strengthen growth and modernize its oil sector. Energy deals to boost Iraq’s economy now drive government planning and international partnerships....
Iraq‑Turkey oil exports enter a new chapter as Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization begins renewing a key agreement. Moreover, the director of SOMO, Ali...
The electricity billing process is under renewed focus, especially as Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a key meeting on Wednesday. Moreover, the session...
USD/IQD exchange rates remained stable across major Iraqi cities on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Currency traders reported nearly identical figures in Baghdad, Erbil, and...
By early 2026, the Iraq pollution crisis had reached alarming levels. The country now ranks among the world’s most polluted nations. Meanwhile, more than...
Gold prices have shifted this week in Iraq, as Baghdad and Erbil show different trends. In Baghdad, gold edged higher, while Erbil recorded a...