Adel Dakhil Muhammad al-Yasiri has taken up his role as chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC). On assuming his duties, al-Yasiri held a meeting with senior staff and directors-general at the NIC, reviewing the progress of current investment projects and the challenges they face. He stated that the coming period would see a qualitative shift in the handling of Iraq's investment file, with a focus on transparency, rule of law, and streamlined administrative procedures to attract domestic and foreign capital. He replaces Haider Mohammed Makkiya [Makiyya], who had held the role since the end of 2023. (Source: National Investment Commission)