CBI INFO & IRAQI DINAR NEWS

Central Bank Governor: Iraq’s internal and external debts amount to approximately $150 billion

Central Bank Governor: Iraq’s internal and external debts amount to approximately $150 billion

2025-10-18 05:35

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq said that Iraq’s internal and external debt has reached approximately $150 billion, in response to a parliamentary question directed to him by MP Raed Al-Maliki.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Read more…

Prime Minister’s Advisor: The Central Bank is leading a comprehensive shift towards reform.

Prime Minister’s Advisor: The Central Bank is leading a comprehensive shift towards reform.

2025-10-16

The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Thursday that Iraq’s commitment to international standards paves the way for the return of dollar transactions, attracting foreign investment, and expanding Read more…

5 Iraqi banks will leave the market and close their doors.

5 Iraqi banks will leave the market and close their doors.

2025-10-15 | 03:12

SumerianNews-Economy
Revealed Central Bank of Iraq Five Iraqi banks are expected to exit the market in the coming period, following their failure to comply with the comprehensive review standards imposed by the Central Bank of Iraq.

Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Amer Al-Aithawi, said that the process of Read more…

Central Bank: Gold reserves reach 170 tons, with intention to remove zeros from dinar

Central Bank: Gold reserves reach 170 tons, with intention to remove zeros from dinar

2025-10-15

The Central Bank of Iraq announced, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, its gold reserves and its intention to remove zeros from the Iraqi currency.

Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Read more…

Citizens demonstrate in front of Al-Warka Bank in Baghdad to demand their money.

Citizens demonstrate in front of Al-Warka Bank in Baghdad to demand their money.

2025-10-14

Citizens staged a demonstration today, Tuesday, in front of Al-Warka Bank in Baghdad, demanding the return of their funds deposited there. Al-Sumaria TV reported, “A number of citizens staged demonstrations today in front of the entrance to Al-Warka Bank in central Baghdad, demanding the withdrawal of their funds Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Washington controls Iraqi financial transfers and hinders economic independence

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Washington controls Iraqi financial transfers and hinders economic independence

10-12-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of Parliamentary Finance, Moeen Al-Kadhimi, confirmed today, Sunday, that the United States of America imposes direct control over financial transfers in Iraq, which restricts the country’s Read more…

The Central Bank begins the actual implementation of the comprehensive banking reform project.

The Central Bank begins the actual implementation of the comprehensive banking reform project.

2025-10-12

The Central Bank’s actions and efforts, in partnership and consultation with private banks, have been fruitful in facilitating the implementation of the objectives, programs, mechanisms, and standards of the comprehensive banking reform project. This was achieved in collaboration with the government and the global consulting firm Oliver Wyman, as well as Read more…

Iraq’s domestic debt rises to 90 trillion dinars

Iraq’s domestic debt rises to 90 trillion dinars

2025-10-11 03:57

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Saturday an increase in Iraq’s domestic debt for July 2025.

The bank stated in a report Read more…

Prime Minister’s Advisor: The Central Bank is working on three strategic projects for financial transformation.

Prime Minister’s Advisor: The Central Bank is working on three strategic projects for financial transformation.

2025-10-11

The Prime Minister’s advisor for banking affairs, Saleh Mahoud, confirmed on Saturday that the Central Bank is working on three strategic projects for financial transformation. Mahoud told the official agency, “The Central Bank is currently working on three very important projects that will propel Iraq to important Read more…

Central Bank Governor: We have received 80 applications to establish digital banks.

Central Bank Governor: We have received 80 applications to establish digital banks.

2025-10-09

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, announced on Thursday that the bank has received approximately 80 applications to establish digital banks, stressing that the names of licensed digital banks will be announced soon. Al-Alaq told the official agency, “The Central Bank has received Read more…

Baghdad Digital Transformation Council: Adoption of electronic payment has achieved significant growth over the past period.

Baghdad Digital Transformation Council: Adoption of electronic payment has achieved significant growth over the past period.

2025-10-06

The Baghdad Digital Transformation Council announced on Monday that the adoption of electronic payments has achieved significant growth over the past two years, while pointing to a qualitative leap in digital transformation thanks to government and Central Bank Read more…

Al-Sudani issues several directives regarding granting loans.

Al-Sudani issues several directives regarding granting loans.

2025-10-05 06:25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani issued several directives on Sunday regarding the granting of loans of all kinds.

Al-Sudani’s media office said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “Al-Sudani chaired a meeting dedicated to approving Read more…

Institution: Total assets of the Iraqi banking system rise to approximately 275 trillion dinars

Institution: Total assets of the Iraqi banking system rise to approximately 275 trillion dinars

2025-10-04 02:10

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraq Future Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations reported on Saturday that the total assets of the banking system reached approximately 275 trillion Iraqi dinars at the end of Read more…

Economist: Controlling exchange rates is the responsibility of the Central Bank, and the challenges facing banks continue.

Economist: Controlling exchange rates is the responsibility of the Central Bank, and the challenges facing banks continue.

2025/10/03

Economic expert Salah Nouri affirmed on Friday that the financial system and exchange rate control are among the primary responsibilities of the Central Bank of Iraq, noting that the bank faces numerous challenges in Read more…

Gold changes the equation: profits for the central bank, losses for the middle class, and a disaster for Iraqi families.

Gold changes the equation: profits for the central bank, losses for the middle class, and a disaster for Iraqi families.

2025-09-30

The global gold market has been witnessing a rapid upward trend since the beginning of 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions and declining confidence in financial markets, making the yellow metal the primary safe haven for capital. Iraq, for its part, is being affected by this trend in two contradictory ways: the first is Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq comments on the possibility of changing the dollar exchange rate.

The Central Bank of Iraq comments on the possibility of changing the dollar exchange rate.

2025-09-28 01:05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq denied on Sunday any plans to change the dinar’s exchange rate against the dollar.

During a dialogue session at the Iraq Investment Forum, Read more…

Central Bank Governor: We have comfortable foreign reserves capable of defending the exchange rate.

Central Bank Governor: We have comfortable foreign reserves capable of defending the exchange rate.

2025-09-28

Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq announced on Sunday that Iraq is currently experiencing its lowest inflation rate in history. He also noted that Iraq possesses comfortable foreign reserves capable of defending the exchange rate. He emphasized Read more…

An integrated digital economy in Iraq next year

An integrated digital economy in Iraq next year

09/24/2025

The Prime Minister’s financial and economic advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, stressed the importance of the Central Bank of Iraq’s announcement that cash payments will be phased out in all government institutions and other facilities in July 2026.

The Central Bank made a statement reported Read more…

Boosting the value of the dinar, Iraq achieves the “highest” percentage of gold reserves in its history.

Boosting the value of the dinar, Iraq achieves the “highest” percentage of gold reserves in its history.

2025-09-24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraq Future Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations announced on Wednesday that the Central Bank of Iraq has achieved its highest gold reserve since its establishment, with a value exceeding 24 trillion dinars.

The head of the institution, Manar Al-Obaidi, said in a report published today Read more…

Reducing corruption and enhancing transparency… an integrated digital economy in Iraq next year

Reducing corruption and enhancing transparency… an integrated digital economy in Iraq next year

2025-09-23 02:18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The financial and economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, revealed on Tuesday the importance of the Central Bank of Iraq’s announcement to end cash payments in all government institutions and other facilities in July 2026.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency, “Iraq’s farewell to cash payments in 2026 Read more…