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News Iraq » Najaf » Economy: Iraq's holy city of Najaf witnessing an economic boom

News channel or source: https://www.semissourian.com/news/iraqs-holy-city-of-najaf-witnessing-an-economic-boom-1456410
Published on: Wednesday 27 August 2008

NAJAF, Iraq -- The city's first airport is weeks away from opening, but already a bigger one is talked about. Land prices are soaring. Merchants say they don't remember business ever being so good.

News Iraq » Najaf » Economy: Najaf Governor Seeks to Replicate Erbil’s Development Experience in Southern Iraq

News channel or source: https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/915035
Published on: Tuesday 19 May 2026

Iraqi official praises Kurdistan Region’s progress in electricity, water management, and public services during visit to Erbil ...

News Iraq » Najaf » Economy: Iraq launches 2035 tourism strategy targeting 10 million visitors

News channel or source: https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraq-national-tourism-strategy-investment-roadmap-2035/
Published on: Sunday 31 May 2026

The Iraqi Tourism Authority unveiled a cabinet-approved 2035 master plan developed with a German organization to attract 10 million tourists and upgrade infrastructure.

News Iraq » Najaf » Economy: Iraq's new oil minister pledges better terms for international investment

News channel or source: https://www.upstreamonline.com/field-development/iraqs-new-oil-minister-pledges-better-terms-for-international-investment/2-1-1995991
Published on: Wednesday 27 May 2026

Iraq's newly appointed oil minister has said the country will create better terms and operating environments for foreign companies as it seeks to foster investment in existing and new oil developments ...

News Iraq » Najaf » Economy: 250+ Companies at Najaf Int'l Trade & Industry Fair

News channel or source: https://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2026/05/21/250-companies-at-najaf-intl-trade-industry-fair/
Published on: Wednesday 20 May 2026

By John Lee. The 11th edition of the Najaf International Trade and Industry Fair has opened in Najaf province, with participation from more than 250 local and foreign companies across commercial, ...

News Iraq » Najaf » Economy: Iraq's Economy Reels as Hormuz Blockade Chokes Oil Revenues

News channel or source: https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Iraqs-Economy-Reels-as-Hormuz-Blockade-Chokes-Oil-Revenues.html
Published on: Wednesday 25 March 2026

Iraq is seeing the worst of the Middle East crisis as its heavily oil-dependent economy is now collapsing with the trickling oil revenues amid the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq, OPEC’s second ...