World Bank’s IFC to invest $600 million in Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, signed contracts worth over $1 billion USD with the Iraqi government and private companies, including investment contracts in Basra's Umm Qasr Port. News
Saudi Arabia, Qatar settle Syria’s World Bank debts The World Bank’s operations in Syria have been paused since 2011 News
Iraqi PM meets World Bank Vice President Discussions regarding World Bank projects in Iraq and assistance to the Iraqi private sector were on the agenda during a meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani and World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa Ousmane Dione, laying the groundwork for a lasting partnership. News