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Iraq · Country watch

Iraq Develops Trade Policy, Dinar Rate Defended

Iraq collaborates with ITC on trade policy, and PM al-Zaidi defends the dinar exchange rate decision, impacting trade and finance sectors.

· · 4 sources

The picture Stable

Business conditions in Iraq remain stable as the government works on a new trade policy with ITC support and defends the dinar exchange rate decision. These developments indicate ongoing efforts to stabilize trade and finance sectors.

In this briefing Ministry of Trade (Iraq) · International Trade Centre · International Chamber of Commerce in Iraq · Ali al-Zaidi · Hibat Hamad al-Halbousi · Iraqi dinar

Regulation

  • public-sector

Iraq Develops Trade Policy with ITC Support

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Iraq's Ministry of Trade is collaborating with the International Trade Centre (ITC) to develop a national trade policy and a National Trade and Investment Strategy. The two sides met to discuss the key sectors and themes to be covered by both documents, and to agree on methodology and work phases, according to Iraq Business News. This initiative aims to enhance Iraq's trade framework, potentially affecting various sectors involved in international trade.

Impact Exporters and importers in Iraq will see changes in trade regulations as the new policy framework develops.

Sources: Iraq Business News ↗

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

Nothing significant reported today.

Trade

  • public-sector

ICC Iraq Plans CSR Forum in Baghdad

The International Chamber of Commerce in Iraq (ICC Iraq) is planning to hold a forum on corporate social responsibility and business sustainability in Baghdad on November 1, as reported by Iraqi News. The forum aims to discuss and promote sustainable business practices among Iraqi and international companies operating in the country.

Impact Companies in Iraq focusing on sustainability and CSR will gain insights and networking opportunities at the upcoming forum.

Watch The CSR forum is scheduled for November 1 in Baghdad. · 1 November 2026

Sources: Iraqi News ↗

Politics

  • finance
  • public-sector

PM Al-Zaidi Defends Dinar Rate Decision

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi addressed parliament to justify the government's decision to change the Iraqi dinar exchange rate. He outlined steps to safeguard living standards and ensure the regular payment of salaries and essential expenditures, according to Iraq Business News. Al-Zaidi met with parliament speaker Hibat Hamad al-Halbousi and heads of parliamentary blocs to discuss these measures.

Impact Financial institutions and public-sector employees face continued adjustments due to the dinar's exchange rate changes.

Sources: Iraq Business News ↗

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