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Iraq Becomes Major Destination for Syria’s Higher-Value Exports

Iraq is becoming an important market for Syrian exports as Damascus shifts toward higher-value products. Syria is moving away from selling mainly raw materials and expanding...

Iraq Car Sales Fall 28.6% as Economic Pressures Hit Consumers

Iraq’s car sales decline reached 28.6% during the first half of 2026. Official dealerships sold 59,264 new vehicles during the period. The sharp decline reflects growing...

Iraq’s Economy Faces Pressure as Non-Oil Activity Weakens

Iraq’s non-oil economic slowdown is raising concerns despite a nearly 10% increase in money supply. Inflation has remained close to 3% since the beginning of the...

Iraq’s 100% Leave Salary Plan Raises Major Fiscal Questions

Iraq’s 100% leave salary proposal is drawing attention as lawmakers consider new rules for public employees. The proposal would allow some government workers to take long-term...

Turkish Food Exports to Iraq Surpass $16 Million in July

Turkish food exports to Iraq exceeded $16 million in July, strengthening trade between the neighboring countries. Mediterranean exporters shipped $16.8 million worth of food products...

Iraqi Airways Restores Direct Basra–Delhi Flights

Iraqi Airways will resume Basra–Delhi flights on August 18, reconnecting southern Iraq with India’s capital. The direct service will operate once a week every Tuesday. The...

Dollar Falls in Baghdad as Erbil Market Moves Higher

The US dollar opened Sunday with mixed movements across Iraq’s currency markets. The greenback traded near 152,000 Iraqi dinars for every $100. Baghdad recorded...

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