Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq announced $450 billion in investment opportunities on Saturday, targeting housing, education, digital transformation, industry, agriculture and environmental projects.
The government said recent reforms, including changes to company laws, support for small and medium enterprises, banking sector restructuring and expanded digitization of state services, were designed to attract foreign capital and boost private sector growth.
Officials noted Iraq’s credit rating has improved alongside steps to align banking rules with international standards, expand electronic payments and tighten financial oversight.
The National Investment Commission said projects already under way exceed $102 billion and employ more than 950,000 people, underscoring Baghdad’s push to accelerate economic diversification.
