CBI INFO & IRAQI DINAR NEWS

Central Bank Governor: Issuing instructions and controls to regulate the electronic payment process.

Central Bank Governor: Issuing instructions and controls to regulate the electronic payment process.

2025-08-30

Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq announced on Saturday the issuance of instructions and controls to regulate the electronic payment process in three aspects. While revealing the mechanism for developing the electronic payment process, he stressed the obligation of all state institutions to deal with electronic payments rather than cash. Al-Alaq told the official agency, “Electronic payment is Read more…

The Kurdistan Region deposits 120 billion dinars of non-oil revenues into the Iraqi treasury account.

The Kurdistan Region deposits 120 billion dinars of non-oil revenues into the Iraqi treasury account.

2025-08-28 00:23

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on Thursday that non-oil revenues for June had been deposited into the federal Ministry of Finance’s bank account.

The Ministry of Finance stated in a statement today that the region’s non-oil revenues for June 2025, amounting to Read more…

Iraq’s imports of goods amounted to about $90 billion during the year.

Iraq’s imports of goods amounted to about $90 billion during the year.

2025-08-28 05:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Thursday that Iraq’s imports of goods from around the world will exceed $87 billion in 2024.

The bank stated in statistics reviewed Read more…

Gold, deposits, and the share of project finance loans in the Central Bank of Iraq’s assets rise.

Gold, deposits, and the share of project finance loans in the Central Bank of Iraq’s assets rise.

2025-08-27 04:25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraq Future Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations said on Wednesday that the distribution structure of the Central Bank of Iraq’s assets witnessed significant changes between 2022 and 2025, as the percentages of contribution of different categories to total assets shifted Read more…

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08/25/2025

As part of its relentless efforts to strengthen Iraq’s economic and financial position on the international map, the government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani continues to implement an ambitious reform program for the financial and banking sector. This program aims to advance the national economy by stimulating global investment and Read more…

Disclosure of the value of Iraqi exports and imports for the first quarter of 2025

Disclosure of the value of Iraqi exports and imports for the first quarter of 2025

2025-08-24 03:33

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, the Central Bank of Iraq revealed the value of Iraqi exports of goods abroad and the value of imports for the first quarter of 2025.

The bank stated, in statistics reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, that the value of Iraqi commodity exports for the first quarter of this year amounted to Read more…

Economic Observatory: The Central Bank of Iraq “Slaughters” National Capital and Opens the Door to Monopoly

Economic Observatory: The Central Bank of Iraq “Slaughters” National Capital and Opens the Door to Monopoly

2025-08-23 01:27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An Iraqi economic observatory said on Saturday that the Central Bank is “slaughtering” national capital and granting private banks control over foreign ownership. The observatory noted that it has imposed what it described as “unreasonable conditions” that place banks under Read more…

Mazhar Saleh: Iraq’s foreign reserves provide exceptional stability for the national currency.

Mazhar Saleh: Iraq’s foreign reserves provide exceptional stability for the national currency.

2025/08/22

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Friday that the Central Bank of Iraq enjoys substantial foreign reserves that represent the primary backing for the national currency. These reserves are managed within a diversified foreign currency investment portfolio in accordance Read more…

An expert warns against adjusting the dollar exchange rate and outlines a solution to address the decline in oil prices. Go RV!!

An expert warns against adjusting the dollar exchange rate and outlines a solution to address the decline in oil prices. Go RV!!

2025/08/21

Economic expert Salah Nouri confirmed on Wednesday that adjusting the dollar exchange rate falls within the purview of the Central Bank of Iraq, noting that this measure is a monetary policy tool aimed at achieving economic stability and Read more…

The Central Bank indicates a decline in the rates of exported currency and inflation in Iraq.

The Central Bank indicates a decline in the rates of exported currency and inflation in Iraq.

2025-08-21 02:25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Thursday a decline in the country’s currency exports and inflation for the second half of 2025.

The bank said in a report seen by Shafaq News Agency that “the currency issued by the bank recorded a 3.8% decline Read more…

Central Bank: We cover almost all currencies used by Iraq for trade purposes.

Central Bank: We cover almost all currencies used by Iraq for trade purposes.

2025/08/20

Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq confirmed on Wednesday that nearly all major currencies are covered, noting that the central bank is conducting foreign exchange transactions in all currencies smoothly and with high fluidity.
Al-Alaq said in a press statement, “The foreign transfer process has witnessed Read more…

Al-Sudani directs the formation of a joint team to improve Iraq’s sovereign credit rating.

Al-Sudani directs the formation of a joint team to improve Iraq’s sovereign credit rating.

2025-08-20 | 05:14

Alsumaria News-
President’s face policy Cabinet of Ministers Mohammed Shia al-Sudani Today, Wednesday, a joint national team was formed, headed by the governor. Central Bank of Iraq To improve Iraq’s sovereign credit rating.
He said Media Office To the Prime Minister in a statement Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq announces an increase in state revenues and expenditures during May.

The Central Bank of Iraq announces an increase in state revenues and expenditures during May.

2025-08-19 02:16

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Tuesday that public revenues and expenditures increased during the month of May.

The bank stated in official statistics reviewed by Shafaq News Agency that public revenues for May rose to Read more…

An economist expects the capital increase period for Iraqi banks “covered by reform” to be extended.

An economist expects the capital increase period for Iraqi banks “covered by reform” to be extended.

2025-08-18 09:29

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Mustafa Akram Hantoush confirmed on Monday that the Central Bank of Iraq and the Iraqi banking system are going through a critical phase, suggesting that the deadline for increasing the capital of banks subject to reform will likely be extended to three years, instead of the previous deadline of Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq sold more than $35 billion in five months.

The Central Bank of Iraq sold more than $35 billion in five months.

2025-08-18 02:12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Monday that it had sold more than $35 billion in hard currency over the course of five months.

The bank stated in statistics reviewed Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq launches a guide to financing small and medium-sized enterprises.

The Central Bank of Iraq launches a guide to financing small and medium-sized enterprises.

2025-08-17 04:24

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Sunday the launch of a guide to accessing financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), in cooperation with the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) and the Iraqi Private Banks Read more…

Demands to open a branch of the Trade Bank of Iraq in Halabja

Demands to open a branch of the Trade Bank of Iraq in Halabja

2025-08-16 02:46

Shafaq News – Halabja
Halabja residents’ demands for banking services have morphed into an official call in the Iraqi parliament, with a member of parliament calling for the opening of a branch of the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) in the province.

Member of the Iraqi Parliament, Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq urges caution in transmitting economic information.

The Central Bank of Iraq urges caution in transmitting economic information.

8-15-2025

Information/Baghdad..
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) on Friday urged caution when reporting and circulating news not published on its official website, which is sometimes covered by local media outlets. The CBI emphasized that circulating such news without Read more…

An economic expert proposes amending the criteria for Iraqi banking reform.

An economic expert proposes amending the criteria for Iraqi banking reform.

2025-08-14 02:22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, economic expert Ahmed Abd Rabbuh called for amending the banking reform standards announced by the Central Bank of Iraq. The amendments include adding a clause allowing some banks to operate domestically under the central bank’s supervision, while other banks would apply international standards Read more…

The reform document is a strategic step to enhance confidence in the banking system.

The reform document is a strategic step to enhance confidence in the banking system.

2025/08/12

The Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Ali Al-Alaq, emphasized that the 2025 Banking Reform Document represents a strategic and fundamental step toward reforming the Iraqi banking system, addressing its shortcomings, and preparing it to operate in accordance with internationally recognized standards. This will enhance Read more…