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Iraq Completes Cabinet, Investment in Hor Al-Dalmaj
Iraq finalizes its cabinet under PM al-Zaidi, and launches investment plans for Hor Al-Dalmaj, impacting governance and agriculture sectors.
The picture Improving
Business conditions in Iraq are improving as the government finalizes its cabinet, enhancing governance stability, and launches investment opportunities in Hor Al-Dalmaj, boosting the agriculture sector.
In this briefing National Investment Commission (Iraq) · Hor Al-Dalmaj · Ali al-Zaidi · Haybat al-Halbousi · Council of Representatives of Iraq · Laith al-Khazali
Regulation
Nothing significant reported today.
Disruption
Nothing significant reported today.
Internal tension
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Safety & health
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Companies
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Markets
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Trade
Investment Package Planned for Hor Al-Dalmaj
The National Investment Commission (NIC) announced plans to promote the Dulmaj Marsh (Hor Al-Dalmaj) as an integrated investment opportunity, covering the provinces of Wasit and Diwaniyah, according to Iraq Business News. The NIC, in collaboration with local investment authorities, aims to offer the wetland for development projects to stimulate the local economy.
Impact Agriculture investors gain new opportunities with Hor Al-Dalmaj's investment package.
Sources: Iraq Business News ↗
Politics
Iraq's Parliament Completes Cabinet with New Ministers
Iraq's Council of Representatives approved three deputy prime ministers and eleven ministers, completing Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's cabinet. The session, chaired by Speaker Haybat al-Halbousi, saw the attendance of 261 members of parliament. Al-Zaidi stated that his deputies would not receive a salary or financial allowances, according to Iraq Business News. This development finalizes the governmental structure under al-Zaidi's leadership.
Impact Public-sector stakeholders gain clarity on governance with the completed cabinet under PM al-Zaidi.
Sources: Iraq Business News ↗
Iraq’s parliament approves new cabinet ministers
Iraq's parliament confirmed 11 cabinet nominees and three deputy prime ministers, including Laith al-Khazali, a key member of the Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq, according to Iraqi News. This marks a significant step in stabilizing the government under Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. The approval of these ministers is expected to enhance governance and policy implementation.
Impact Public-sector operations stabilize with a complete cabinet, aiding policy implementation.
Sources: Iraqi News ↗
Also today in Iraq
- Indonesian stocks dive 11% as MSCI weighs market reclassification — Iraqi News
- Italy Extends Schengen Suspension with Spain Ahead of Talks — PUKmedia Kurdish
- Europe Can Flag Ships to Keep the Black Sea Open — Lvin Press Kurdish
- Gloomy handset outlook flattens Transsion IPO — Iraqi Media Network
- Eurobites: Europe must not stand on sidelines of connectivity space race, says EU's López — Iraqi Media Network
- How This Year’s Economics Nobel Winners Shaped the World — Lvin Press Kurdish
- How Zayo is trying to keep its cool in an overheating data center market — Iraqi Media Network
- The Buildout: Electric co-op first to sign New Mexico BEAD award — Iraqi Media Network
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