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Chevron Expansion Watch: Chevron’s CFO says the company sees “significant potential” to grow in Iraq, pointing to progress on West Qurna 2 and Nassiriya talks and new export-route work with Baghdad. Fiscal Pressure: Iraq’s oil-driven budget strain is tightening fast, with the health minister saying the state needs about 10.8tn dinars monthly for public wages versus roughly 2.5tn from oil revenues. Arbaeen Economy Boost: Iraq expects around 22 million pilgrims for Arbaeen, including up to 5 million from abroad, with officials ramping transport and volunteer services to lift tourism, retail, and hospitality. Militia Disarmament Standoff: Reports say PM Ali al-Zaidi threatened to resign unless Iran-aligned armed groups submit to state control, as regional strikes and sovereignty disputes keep escalating. Regional Security Tensions: Syria warned Iraq that strikes from Iraqi soil could trigger Syrian action against the “militias” inside Iraq, adding pressure on Baghdad’s new security strategy. Energy Shipping Shock: Hormuz disruption claims and counterclaims continue as oil markets react to possible wider conflict, with tanker routing and transit uncertainty still hitting trade flows. Tech & Fraud: A new industry report says AI-enabled fraud surged sharply, with small and medium businesses hit hardest—raising the stakes for Iraq’s banking and payments security.

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Jun. 30, 2026

SOUEAST rolls out S08 DM hybrid SUV in Iraq with first public test drive

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Jun. 20, 2026

Lucas Air named best heating and air conditioning company in Lake and Sumter counties

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Jun. 17, 2026

SOUEAST opens first mall showroom in Baghdad as Iraq expansion accelerates

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Jul. 28, 2026

Asiacell wins five Stevie awards for AI innovation

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Jul. 27, 2026

Chinese Consul General in Erbil Liu Jun Meets with the President of the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

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Chinese Consul General in Erbil Liu Jun Pays a Courtesy Call on the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq

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