ACK3 marks seven years of continuous presence in Iraq, where it operates from its own office and supports international companies, Spanish companies in particular, as they develop their business in one of the Middle East’s highest-potential markets.
Baghdad, Iraq — ACK3 Global Solutions, an international strategic intelligence and risk management consultancy, marks seven years of operations in Iraq. Since 2019, the company has worked on the ground from its own office in Baghdad, with a consolidated network of local partners and first-hand knowledge of the country’s institutional, regulatory and security environment. That experience allows it to help companies that want to enter, operate or grow in Iraq make decisions based on reliable information and deliver their projects with confidence. This matters all the more at a time when the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to the country because of the regional crisis.
Iraq, a market in transformation
Iraq is going through a period of structural change. The Development Road project, a corridor of some 1,200 kilometres and around 17 billion dollars that will link the Grand Faw Port in Basra with the Turkish border, is moving towards execution: according to Iraq’s Ministry of Transport, by August 2026 the railway design was more than 95% complete. In energy, the Government has raised the capture of associated gas from 52% in 2022 to 74% in 2026 and has signed contracts with major international companies in the sector. The context also demands judgement. The International Monetary Fund expects the Iraqi economy to contract in 2026, linked to regional tension and disruptions to crude exports, followed by a strong recovery in 2027. For companies, that cycle opens a window: positioning themselves before the rebound, with the right information and the right partners, makes the difference between arriving on time and arriving late.
“Seven years of continuous presence in Iraq have given us something you cannot build from the outside: relationships of trust with institutions and local partners. That is the bridge we offer Spanish companies that want to grow in the country safely and with results.”
— Toña Díaz, Chief Corporate and International Officer (CCIO) of ACK3
Sectors with opportunities
Energy
Oil, gas, power generation and electricity grids.
Infrastructure
Transport, rail, ports and logistics.
Construction
Civil works, housing and public facilities.
Water and utilities
Water, sanitation, telecommunications and digitalisation.
Official sponsor of Spain’s National Day in Baghdad
ACK3’s commitment to the country also has an institutional dimension. The company was official sponsor of the reception for Spain’s National Day, 12 October, hosted by the Embassy of Spain in Iraq in Baghdad. The event, presided over by Ambassador Alicia Rico Pérez del Pulgar, brought together Iraqi authorities, the diplomatic corps, military representatives and the business community, and included a tribute from Iraq to Spain. ACK3 was represented by Toña Díaz, the company’s Chief Corporate and International Officer (CCIO), and by members of its team in Iraq. ACK3’s presence at Spain’s main institutional event in the country reflects seven years of work on the ground and its role as a bridge between Spanish companies and the Iraqi market. In 2025, the company also sponsored Spain’s National Day in Abu Dhabi.
What ACK3 brings on the ground
- Market entry strategy and market intelligence, with due diligence on partners, clients and projects.
- Country risk analysis and 24/7 monitoring from ACK3’s Security Operations Centre (SOC).
- Travel Risk Management and secure mobility for executives and deployed teams.
- Operational Deployment & Logistics Coordination, with vetted local partners.
- Contingency and evacuation plans defined before a crisis, not during one.
“Iraq is not a market for improvisation. The companies that arrive with reliable information, proven partners and a contingency plan are the ones that turn opportunity into contracts. That is what seven years on the ground bring.”
— Jorge Quintana, CEO and founder of ACK3
Considering entering or growing in Iraq?
At ACK3 we combine seven years of presence in the country with applied intelligence, so your company can decide with information and operate with confidence.
