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From the Tigris to Dubai: The Aroma of Masgouf Reaches a City of Food Lovers

From the Tigris to Dubai: The Aroma of Masgouf Reaches a City of Food Lovers

Masgouf is not grilled directly over the flames like most fish. Instead, it stands beside the fire, slowly cooking from the heat of the glowing embers. The large fish is first opened and cleaned, then...

Sep 22, 2026

How to Buy an Apartment in a Residential Complex in Iraq: A Buyer’s Guide

How to Buy an Apartment in a Residential Complex in Iraq: A Buyer’s Guide

Buying an apartment in a residential complex in Iraq has become increasingly popular, particularly as new housing developments expand across Baghdad and other governorates and offer cash purchases, in...

Sep 20, 2026

Will Property Prices in Iraq Fall? Key Factors Driving the Real Estate Market in 2026

Will Property Prices in Iraq Fall? Key Factors Driving the Real Estate Market in 2026

Property prices have become one of the biggest concerns for homebuyers and investors in Iraq, particularly in Baghdad and other major cities, where the gap between real estate prices and household pur...

Sep 17, 2026

Iraq Housing Fund Loans 2026: Applications Open on August 23 – Loan Amount, Requirements, and How to Apply

Iraq Housing Fund Loans 2026: Applications Open on August 23 – Loan Amount, Requirements, and How to Apply

If you are planning to build a home in Iraq and are looking for housing finance, the Iraq Housing Fund loan is one of the most important government-backed financing options to follow in 2026, especial...

Aug 17, 2026

Emaar Leads, DAMAC Ranks Second: Dubai’s Top Real Estate Developers in the First Seven Months of 2026

Emaar Leads, DAMAC Ranks Second: Dubai’s Top Real Estate Developers in the First Seven Months of 2026

Dubai’s real estate market continued to demonstrate significant activity in 2026, supported by demand across residential, investment, luxury, and off-plan properties. According to DXBinteract data cit...

Aug 9, 2026

What's the Difference Between Residential, Agricultural, and Commercial Property Titles

What's the Difference Between Residential, Agricultural, and Commercial Property Titles

When searching for property in Iraq, you may come across listings for agricultural land, a house with a residential title, or a shop with a commercial title. While these terms may sound similar, they ...

Aug 5, 2026

The Kirkuk–Baniyas Pipeline Project: A Strategic Artery That Could Reshape the Region’s Oil Export Map

The Kirkuk–Baniyas Pipeline Project: A Strategic Artery That Could Reshape the Region’s Oil Export Map

After more than two decades of inactivity, the Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline project has returned to the forefront of regional and international attention, emerging as one of the most important energy p...

Jul 19, 2026

What Is the Best Time to Buy Property in Iraq? A Complete Guide to Real Estate Seasons and Market Opportunities

What Is the Best Time to Buy Property in Iraq? A Complete Guide to Real Estate Seasons and Market Opportunities

Buying a property is one of the most important financial decisions a person can make. Whether you are looking for a family home, a plot of land, or an investment property, the timing of your purchase ...

Jun 22, 2026

Iraq Plans Free Residential Land Program for Families Without Homes

Iraq Plans Free Residential Land Program for Families Without Homes

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi announced that the government is working on a comprehensive housing initiative aimed at providing free residential land plots to Iraqi families that do not own a home...

Jun 3, 2026

Baghdad Municipality Begins 20-Year Installment Ownership Plan for Agricultural Lands

Baghdad Municipality Begins 20-Year Installment Ownership Plan for Agricultural Lands

In a major step aimed at addressing Baghdad’s housing crisis and regulating informal residential areas, the Baghdad Municipality has officially started implementing Decision No. 320 of 2022, which all...

May 18, 2026

The problem isn’t finding a property… it’s finding the right one

The problem isn’t finding a property… it’s finding the right one

In today’s real estate market, the issue isn’t always a lack of options. Sometimes, the real problem is having too many options… but not the right ones. Many people searching for a house, apartment, l...

May 5, 2026

How War Affects Real Estate Prices: A Detailed Analysis

How War Affects Real Estate Prices: A Detailed Analysis

When war breaks out or geopolitical tensions rise sharply, the effects go far beyond immediate destruction or political conflict. Real estate prices—both residential and commercial—are deeply influenc...

Mar 5, 2026

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