Iraq plans to attract $250bn in investments by 2027 after securing $100bn in the past two years, driven by reforms and 100 new strategic opportunities
Iraq economy
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Iraq
Billions of dollars of oil theft in Iraq: Technology one potential solution, experts argue
Iraq has been losing billions of dollars because of oil theft every year, but the Arab country’s experts say this can be prevented
Adel Abdel Mahdi
In pictures: Iraqis protest on the deadline to form a new government
Hundreds of Iraqi anti-government protesters grappled with security forces in a bid to shut Baghdad streets on Monday, a deadline they had given authorities to implement long-awaited reforms.
Baghdad
Video: Protesters killed as young Iraqis call for change
Three more protesters have been killed in Iraq as demonstrators continue their campaign for new elections and an end to corruption.
Adel Abdel Mahdi
In pictures: Iraq demonstrators continue anti-government protests
Demonstrations broke out on October 1 in outrage over rampant corruption and unemployment in Iraq.
Baghdad
Oman to reopen embassy in Iraq after 29 years
Oman’s embassy in Baghdad was closed in 1990 after dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Crown Prince to open embassy in Baghdad
Saudi crown prince will sign a number of strategic agreements between Baghdad and Riyadh during his visit
Iraq economy
Saudi Arabia looking at Iraq farmland investments
SALIC, an arm of the country’s Public Investment Fund, is also looking to expand its investments in the Black Sea region
Ali Al Zahid
Zain Iraq: Putting faith in youth
Ali Al Zahid, CEO of Zain Iraq, is confident that the youth-centric telecomms operator’s digital investments will pave the way for a brighter future for the company as well as the country
