Market Resilience Defies Middle East Turmoil
De-escalation and Calm Risk Assessment Recent weeks have seen limited military escalation between Iran and Israel, including retaliatory attacks, which initially triggered concern in markets. However, the market’s reaction hasn’t reflected this alarm with the same intensity that the nature…
Iraq Moves to Strengthen Sovereign Credit Rating amid Economic Overhauls
Iraq is entering a pivotal phase of economic transformation, with fresh fiscal and administrative reforms aimed at securing an upgrade to its sovereign credit rating, according to a new report by the London-based International Center for Development Studies (ICDS). The…
New Platform Tracks Iraq’s Emerging Market Opportunities
The International Center for Development Studies (ICDS) has announced the launch of “Iraq Business Update“, a specialized media platform dedicated to tracking investment flows, corporate developments, and partnership initiatives within Iraq’s evolving economic landscape. The platform emerges at a pivotal…
AI Middle East: Unlocking the Region’s Next Tech Frontier
The International Center for Development Studies has announced the launch of “AI Middle East“, a specialized media platform aimed at enhancing understanding and development of artificial intelligence technologies across the Middle East and North Africa region. This initiative comes at…
ICDS to Participate in Pivotal Energy Disputes Conference in London
The International Center for Development Studies (ICDS) will participate in the 8th Annual conference on Energy Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in the Middle East and Africa, taking place on June 12–13, 2025, at the prestigious London offices of Herbert Smith…