March 31, 2026

USD/IQD exchange rates edge lower in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Tuesday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […]

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March 30, 2026

Oil surges as Houthi attacks widen Middle East conflict Shafaq News

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, with Brent headed for a record monthly rise, after ‌Yemeni Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel over the weekend, widening the U.S.-Israel war […]

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March 30, 2026

Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

On Monday, gold prices hovered around 990,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded […]

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March 30, 2026

Airspace closure costs Iraq $360K daily Shafaq News

Iraq is losing an estimated $360,000 per day due to the suspension of overflights across its airspace, totaling about $10.8 million per month, according to the Eco Iraq Observatory on […]

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March 30, 2026

USD/IQD exchange rates edge higher in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Monday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […]

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March 30, 2026

Cash dominates payments in Iraq despite rise in bank cards Shafaq News

Cash transactions remain the preferred method of payment for many Iraqis despite the expansion of banking cards and digital applications, as concerns over trust and system stability continue to limit […]

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March 30, 2026

Iraq and US to Expand Joint Security Coordination iraq-businessnews

Iraq and the United States have agreed to establish a High Joint Coordination Committee to strengthen bilateral cooperation across security, political and economic areas. The decision was announced following the […]

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March 30, 2026

Iraq Warns Against Unlicensed Investment Firms iraq-businessnews

The Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) has renewed its warning to the public against dealing with unlicensed companies falsely claiming links to the Iraq Stock Exchange or other official entities. The commission said […]

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March 29, 2026

Shipping crisis halts rice exports to Iraq Shafaq News

Surging freight rates and a shortage of containers have disrupted global rice trade, with shipments to Iraq from Asia now halted, according to S&P Global’s Platts. A Bangkok-based trader reported […]

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March 29, 2026

Dollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar opened Sunday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 154,500 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

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March 29, 2026

Gold prices steady in Baghdad, Erbil Shafaq News

On Sunday, gold prices held ground in Baghdad and Erbil markets, hovering near 980.000 IQD per mithqal, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr […]

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March 29, 2026

Iraq oil exports to US rise to 270,000 bpd Shafaq News

Iraq’s oil exports to the United States rose to 270,000 barrels per day last week, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), marking a sharp increase compared to the […]

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March 29, 2026

Iraq held 5.2% of global oil output in 2025 Shafaq News

Iraq ranked second among Arab oil producers in 2025 with a 5.2% share of global output, according to Visual Capitalist. Saudi Arabia led with 11.26%, followed by the UAE (4.52%), Kuwait […]

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March 29, 2026

USD/IQD exchange rates climb in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Sunday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering near 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […]

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March 29, 2026

Hormuz Closure: Iraq Pivots North iraq-businessnews

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq pivots north as Strait of Hormuz closure forces rethink on […]

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March 28, 2026

Baghdad suspends Jordan oil flow for second month

Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq has halted crude oil shipments to Jordan for a second consecutive month, with both sides awaiting a renewed agreement after the previous memorandum expired, an energy […]

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March 28, 2026

Gold prices rise in Baghdad, Erbil markets

On Saturday, gold prices hovered around 980,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded […]

Iraqi News

March 28, 2026

Dollar rises in Baghdad, stabilizes in Erbil

The US dollar closed Saturday’s trading mixed in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

March 27, 2026

Oil drops as Trump pauses Iran energy strikes Shafaq News

Oil prices fell on Friday and were on track for the steepest weekly decline in six months after U.S. PresidentDonald Trump said talks to end the war with Iran were […]

Iraqi News

March 27, 2026

Dollar drops in Baghdad, rises in Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Thursday’s trading mixed in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

March 27, 2026

Foreign workers exit Iraq’s Basra refinery project amid regional tensions Shafaq News

All foreign personnel working on the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) project at Basra’s South Refineries Company have left Iraq via land routes to Jordan, a source told Shafaq News on […]

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March 27, 2026

Gold rebounds on weaker dollar despite weekly losses Shafaq News

Gold rose 2% on Friday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and ‌bargain hunting, but was on track for a fourth straight weekly decline as surging energy prices fuelled inflation concerns […]

Iraqi News

March 27, 2026

Iraq explores alternative oil export routes amid Strait of Hormuz concerns, MP says Shafaq News

The Iraqi government is pursuing multiple options to secure alternative oil export routes, as regional tensions disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and reduce output from southern oil fields, […]

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March 27, 2026

Iraq Stock Market Report iraq-businessnews

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 26th March. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities’ Market […]

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March 27, 2026

Iran “Charging” for Safe Passage through Hormuz iraq-businessnews

Iran has reportedly begun charging up to $2 million per ship for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The payments, according to the report from Deutsche Welle, would be a […]

March 26, 2026

Gold stabilizes as markets await Middle East developments Shafaq News

Gold prices held steady on Thursday, as investors awaited clearer signs ‌of progress in Middle East de-escalation efforts and stayed cautious ahead of fresh geopolitical developments that could shape safe-haven […]

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March 26, 2026

ADNOC: Iran curbs on Hormuz amount to “economic terrorism” Shafaq News

Any Iranian restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz would amount to “economic terrorism,” ADNOC CEO Sultan Al-Jaber said on Thursday. ADNOC is the national oil company of Abu […]

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March 26, 2026

Gold prices dip in Baghdad, Erbil Shafaq News

On Thursday, gold prices hovered around 970,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded […]

Iraqi News

March 26, 2026

Iraq oil exports reach $6.8B in February Shafaq News

Iraq exported 99,872,220 barrels of crude and condensate oil in February 2026 , generating $6.814 billion in revenue, the Oil Ministry said on Thursday. Citing figures from the State Organization […]

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March 26, 2026

Dollar drops in Baghdad, rises in Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Thursday’s trading mixed in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

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