New Study to Strengthen the Private Sector in Iraq
The Ministry of Planning in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has launched a study on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Iraq. The study provides a solid evidence base to guide policies and strategies […]
Labor Market and Challenges of the Private Sector in Iraq
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) primarily focus on the essential elements for achieving a better path to equitable economic growth, providing adequate and equal education, gender equality, and material well-being across multiple dimensions. In this context, we will focus on SDG Goal 8, which aims to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full […]
Gulf Countries Explore Investment Opportunities in Iraq
In the Green Zone of Baghdad, a fortified area that remains unaffected by Iraq’s years of war, the finishing touches are being made to the luxurious Rixos Hotel, funded by Qatar, highlighting the increasing investment interest from Gulf countries. Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government hopes to host Gulf leaders and other delegations from […]
Iraq Introduces New Investment Opportunities to Stimulate the Economy
The investment graph in Iraq has recently surged to reach $300 billion, thanks to new legal amendments aimed at expanding the roles of productive sectors. This is part of the National Development Plan for the years 2024 to 2028, designed to reduce reliance on oil revenues to support the country’s public budget. The Investment Law […]
Smart Oasis for Systems Solutions is an Iraqi company
an Iraqi company established in 2024, based in Baghdad, Iraq. It is an independent company aimed at providing innovative solutions for urgent customer needs, adhering to the highest possible standards. We offer the same commitment, passion for quality, and expertise to all projects, whether we are designing an IT system for a small company, designing […]
More Than a Third of Iraqi Factories Are Idle
More than 18,000 industrial projects in Iraq have stopped operating for various reasons, while the industrial sector once represented 23% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before 2003. Baghdad – The total number of factories owned by public sector companies in Iraq is approximately 227, with only 140 of them still operational, according to data […]
The Largest Plastic Factory in Iraq: Get to Know Elite Pipe Factory
Elite Pipe Factory is considered one of the largest plastic factories in Iraq and enjoys significant recognition in the local plastic market. The factory offers a wide range of high-quality products that meet the needs of clients across various industrial sectors. With its quality, innovation, and dedication to providing the latest technologies, Elite Pipe Factory […]
“We Cut Five Years of Work” – The Story of an Iraqi Engineer’s Success
At the end of 2021, after the gradual retreat of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects, Iraqi engineer Ali Bashir Saleh, alongside two of his friends, decided to start his own business by launching a software development company in the city of Mosul, northern Iraq. Initially, the business progressed slowly, but everything changed in October of the […]
From Working in a Bakery in Baghdad to Becoming a Programmer in Austria
The young Iraqi man, Abdulrahman Al-Shallal, faced a challenge that many graduates can relate to – not being able to find a job that matched his degree. After completing his studies in Computer Science at the University of Baghdad in 2013, he found himself unable to secure a position in his field and had to […]
Shares of “Braskem” plummeted after “ADNOC” dropped its plans to acquire a stake in the Brazilian company
The largest oil producer in the UAE has backed away from its offer to purchase a stake in “Braskem SA,” as the company faces obstacles in its goal to build a global chemicals business, including issues related to valuation. “Abu Dhabi National Oil Company” (ADNOC) informed “Novonor S.A.,” the majority shareholder of “Braskem,” that it […]
