The Baghdad International Energy Forum, which kicked off on September 6, 2025 and lasted for two days, witnessed a remarkable presence not only at the level of participating delegations of ministers and officials of international energy organizations, but also in terms of the wide media coverage that addressed its events and its economic and political messages.
Satellite channels: Live streaming and field coverage
Iraqi channels provided extensive coverage of the forum, with Al-Iraqiya TV broadcasting the opening session live in the presence of the prime minister, while Iraqi 24 HD and Wan News provided daily live feeds of the sessions.
Nahrain TV focused on analyses of energy diversification and strategic solutions, while Rudaw dedicated video reports to the side conversations. On the regional and international level, Press TV aired a special report on the economic and political dimension of the forum, while Iraq Alhadath provided real-time updates on its newscasts.
News agencies: Headlines and economic messages
Reuters reported extensively on Iraq's call to reconsider its OPEC+ quota, linking it to Baghdad's efforts to increase its oil production.
Qatar News Agency focused on the forum's messages on attracting investments and strengthening Iraq's position in energy markets. For its part, Anadolu Agency quoted Turkish officials on the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, noting new opportunities for energy cooperation between Ankara and Baghdad.
Iraqi channels, primarily al-Iraqiya al-Ikhbariya, al-Sumaria and al-Sharqiya, devoted extensive space to broadcasting the forum live, with field reports and interviews with participating ministers and experts. Arab channels such as Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya and Sky News Arabia also highlighted the forum's political and economic messages, especially with regard to Iraq's plans to strengthen its position as a regional energy center.
International news agencies such as Reuters, AFP and China's Xinhua reported on the forum, focusing on the investment dimension and reforms in Iraq's oil and gas sector. Arab agencies such as Anadolu, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) and Emirates News Agency (WAM) focused on opportunities for regional cooperation and integration in the field of energy.
Newspapers and news sites: Analytics and Insights
Iraqi newspapers such as Al-Sabah, Al-Mada and Al-Zaman gave special attention to renewable energy and the government's policies to diversify sources of income. On the other hand, the Arab and international press such as Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Hayat and the Financial Times focused on the challenges facing Iraq in attracting investments and ensuring a safe environment for investors. Online news sites were filled with in-depth analytical reports on the economic and geopolitical dimensions of the forum.
The National (UAE) reported on the forum's high international attendance, emphasizing that the participation of OPEC's Secretary General reflected the weight of the event.
Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reports on Iraq's quest to increase its oil exports and strengthen its position within OPEC+. The Media Line looks at the push for digital transformation in the Iraqi oil sector. Egypt's PowerNews covered the participation of an official Egyptian delegation, calling the forum a "message of confidence" to investors. The New Region highlighted Iraq's plans to revive alternative oil export routes through Syria and Turkey.
YouTube and Facebook: An Engaged Digital Audience
On digital platforms, major media pages dedicated live broadcasts and analytical excerpts. Attaqa Energy's Facebook page posted footage of the ministers' speeches, while UTV Iraq provided a video report that described the forum as a "great global participation." The official and private Iraqi channels broadcast the entire forum on YouTube, allowing the public to follow the discussions in real time. Official and private Iraqi channels broadcast the entire forum on YouTube, allowing the public to follow the discussions in real time. The Prime Minister's Media Office and the Presidency also used their official accounts to highlight leaders' speeches and welcome messages to delegates.
Shared Coverage Contents
Media coverage was unanimous in highlighting four main themes:
Calling on Iraq to reconsider its quota within OPEC+ in proportion to its reserves and production capacities.
Discussing alternative routes for exporting oil through Syria and Turkey, while signaling imminent understandings in this regard.
Attracting investments in the power and gas sector and reducing flaring as part of strategic reforms.
Highlighting the high international presence of ministers and officials of energy organizations as an indication of Baghdad's return as a platform for regional and international energy dialogue.
Thus, the Baghdad International Energy Forum was a pivotal event in the economic and political scene, and its echo was not limited to the conference halls, but extended to satellite channels, news agencies, newspapers and digital platforms, reflecting the great importance that the media attaches to this exceptional energy gathering.
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