Iraq takes helm of Arab Economic Council ahead of Baghdad Summit

2025-05-13T12:27:38+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News / Iraq officially assumed the presidency of the Arab Economic and Social Council on Tuesday, as regional ministers gathered in Baghdad in preparation for the upcoming Arab League …

Iraq unemployment drops to 13.4%

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s Ministerial Council for Economy, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, convened on Monday (May 12, 2025) to discuss key economic initiatives, including the government’s poverty reduction …

Iraq to showcase 139 pre-approved projects at upcoming Baghdad Investment Forum

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s National Investment Commission (NIC) will present over 139 pre-approved investment opportunities at the upcoming Iraq Investment Forum in Baghdad, NIC Head Haider Makiya announced Tuesday (May 13, 2025). This initiative …

Iraq’s economy faces brewing storm

Lower oil prices, US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime and expansionary spending present a toxic mix of economic shocks Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old …

Iraq frees over 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty, including some ex-ISIL 

Iraq has released more than 19,000 prisoners under a sweeping amnesty law designed to relieve pressure on its overcrowded prison system, including inmates convicted of being members of ISIL (ISIS). The move offers legal reprieves to some individuals …

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Iraq’s IDB introduces Arab Tourist Card

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The International Development Bank (IDB) in Iraq announced on Saturday the launch of the ‘Arab Tourist Card’ in collaboration with the Visit Iraq platform, which would streamline financial transactions for Arab tourists visiting …

ISIS torches 5 civilian vehicles in Iraq’s Al-Anbar

2025-05-13T14:14:42+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ ISIS militants set fire to five civilian vehicles belonging to local shepherds in a remote desert area south of Al-Rutbah district in western Al-Anbar, the district mayor reported …

Output Messenger Zero-Day Exploited by Turkish Hackers for Iraq Spying 

A Turkey-affiliated threat actor has been observed exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Output Messenger against entities associated with the Kurdish military in Iraq, Microsoft reports. The hacking group, tracked as Marbled Dust, Sea Turtle, and UNC1326 …

Jordan, Iraq discuss accelerating joint economic city construction

AMMAN — Jordan and Iraq on Tuesday discussed progress on the joint economic city project, with a focus on selecting a developer to begin construction as soon as possible. Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah and his Iraqi counterpart Khaled …