Iraq economy

Iraq relies on foreign-owned tankers arranged by buyers to export crude, as it lacks vessels capable of large-scale oil transport. This reliance has become a bottleneck amid regional tensions.
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Iraq's oil exports hindered by large tanker shortages

Iraq continues to face logistical hurdles in resuming full oil exports, even as Iran assures there will be no disruption to shipments through Hormuz.

Dana Taib Menmy
08 April, 2026
A drilling rig in the Miran block that is co-owned by Genel Energy and Heritage Oil. A recent oil boom in the semi-autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan has seen the influx of international oil companies such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Gazprom.
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Iraq and Chevron signs deals to develop oil fields

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 February, 2026
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Iraq rejects demands to end ASYCUDA customs system

Dana Taib Menmy
09 February, 2026
An Iraqi Airways plane stands on the tarmac on the first day of Mosul International Airport's officially opening to domestic flights, in Mosul
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Iraq looking to lift EU ban on Iraqi Airways flights to Europe

The New Arab Staff
01 December, 2025
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What's driving forward US dollar smuggling from Iraq to Iran?

Dana Taib Menmy
30 June, 2025
Talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran are ongoing in the Iraqi capital Baghdad [Getty]
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US sends 'largest' trade mission to Iraq to boost economic ties

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 April, 2025
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Iraq scrambles to shield economy from Trump’s tariff shockwaves

Dana Taib Menmy
06 April, 2025
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Iraq, BP finalise deal to develop new oil fields

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 February, 2025
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CBI denies US sanctions on Iraqi banks amid conflicting reports

Dana Taib Menmy
17 February, 2025
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Trump ends Iraq’s exemption for 'crucial' Iranian gas imports

Dana Taib Menmy
07 February, 2025
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Iraq unveils massive oil discovery, bolstering global reserves

Dana Taib Menmy
23 January, 2025
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Pezeshkian's visit can't hide the cracks in Iran-Iraq relations

Omid Habibinia
25 September, 2024
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Iraq debates exit from 1963 Arab Economic Unity Pact

Dana Taib Menmy
03 September, 2024
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Iraq issues arrest warrants for 'heist of the century'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 August, 2024
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KRG delays salary nationalisation, defies Iraq's top court order

Dana Taib Menmy
01 August, 2024
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Iraq Awards $18B Baghdad Metro Project to European Firms

Dana Taib Menmy
28 July, 2024
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Iraq resumes rice cultivation with new climate friendly strain

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 July, 2024
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Iraqi lawmakers urges amending banking laws

Dana Taib Menmy
02 May, 2024
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Iraq audit exposes $600M corruption of 'ghost travellers'

Dana Taib Menmy
24 April, 2024
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Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed: From refugee to the First Lady of Iraq

Tanya Goudsouzian

Tanya Goudsouzian

17 April, 2024
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Iraq's external debt expected to drop to $9 billion by 2024

Dana Taib Menmy
10 April, 2024