CBI INFO & IRAQI DINAR NEWS

The Central Bank of Iraq is moving towards appointing an independent auditing firm to evaluate banks.

The Central Bank of Iraq is moving towards appointing an independent auditing firm to evaluate banks.

2026-05-12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Tuesday the continuation of the banking sector reform program, within a strategic vision aimed at strengthening the resilience of the financial system and raising the efficiency of banking institutions in accordance with international standards.

The bank said in a statement, received by Shafaq News Agency, that Iraqi Read more…

The return of dollar shipments… Has al-Zaidi won the bet of American trust?

The return of dollar shipments… Has al-Zaidi won the bet of American trust?

2026-05-03

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi succeeded in getting a quick response from the United States after he demanded the resumption of sending cash shipments in dollars to Baghdad.

According to the ” Center for Links Research and Strategic Studies ” institute, Read more…

In the new government’s first test: Al-Zaidi secures the return of the dollar to Baghdad and ignites market anticipation.

In the new government’s first test: Al-Zaidi secures the return of the dollar to Baghdad and ignites market anticipation.

5-3-2026

Researcher Shatha Khalil
In the first economic test for the new Iraqi government, Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh Kazem al-Zaidi succeeded in securing a swift response from the United States after requesting the resumption of dollar cash shipments to Baghdad. This move carried both political and economic significance, reflecting the new government’s ability to establish early channels Read more…

The Central Bank Governor denies halting dollar shipments and confirms: Salaries are secured.

The Central Bank Governor denies halting dollar shipments and confirms: Salaries are secured.

2026-05-02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, denied on Saturday that dollar shipments had stopped, stressing that transfers were continuing regularly and had not stopped, while confirming that employees’ salaries were “secured” no matter how Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq is discussing with Azerbaijan the opening of bank branches and the development of electronic payment systems.

The Central Bank of Iraq is discussing with Azerbaijan the opening of bank branches and the development of electronic payment systems.

2026-04-30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, discussed with the Azerbaijani Ambassador to Baghdad, Eldar Selimov, the development of cooperation, including opening bank branches in both Read more…

The Trump administration seizes Iraqi funds… ready-made pretexts and a worrying government silence

The Trump administration seizes Iraqi funds… ready-made pretexts and a worrying government silence

4-26-2026

The administration of US President Donald Trump, or what is known as the US Treasury Department, seized Iraqi funds amounting to $500 million from oil revenues that were supposed to reach Iraq for use for internal purposes or to benefit from and distribute as salaries, which is the practice on a monthly basis, according to a mechanism that stipulates that the US Federal Reserve receives Read more…

The President wants a “strong” Iraqi dinar and an improved standard of living for citizens.

The President wants a “strong” Iraqi dinar and an improved standard of living for citizens.

4-25-2026

Baghdad-Mail
President Nizar Amidi urged the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, on Saturday to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms, stressing the need to improve Read more…

The President of the Republic to the Governor of the Bank: The need to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms

The President of the Republic to the Governor of the Bank: The need to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms

2026/04/25

President Nizar Amidi stressed to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, on Saturday the need to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms.
A statement from the Presidency of the Republic, received Read more…

MP denies blocking $500 million from Iraq: No sanctions, no restrictions

MP denies blocking $500 million from Iraq: No sanctions, no restrictions

2026/04/22

MP Jamal Kojar denied on Wednesday the validity of the news circulating about preventing Iraq from receiving $500 million of its oil revenues, stressing that there are no sanctions or restrictions by the US Federal Reserve on the country.

Kujer told Al-Furat News Agency: “We contacted the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, and he confirmed Read more…

An official at the Central Bank of Iraq comments on Washington’s suspension of cash shipments to Baghdad.

An official at the Central Bank of Iraq comments on Washington’s suspension of cash shipments to Baghdad.

2026-04-22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing an official at the Central Bank of Iraq, that no notification had been issued by Washington to halt any cash shipments to the country.

The Iraqi official said that “a shipment that was expected to arrive in April has Read more…

Will Iraq be affected by the halt in dollar shipments? An economist answers: Its share is only 7%.

Will Iraq be affected by the halt in dollar shipments? An economist answers: Its share is only 7%.

2026-04-22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Mahmoud Dagher, a financial expert and former director general at the Central Bank of Iraq, confirmed on Wednesday that there has been no official announcement yet regarding the suspension of dollar shipments to Iraq, noting that what is being circulated in some media outlets is not based on official sources.

Dagher told Shafaq News Agency that “the Central Bank of Iraq and the government have denied the existence Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Borrowing to finance expenditures is contingent upon the formation of the government.

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Borrowing to finance expenditures is contingent upon the formation of the government.

2026-04-22

The parliamentary finance committee expressed its position on Wednesday regarding borrowing from the Central Bank to finance domestic expenditures, noting that this issue is linked to the formation of the government. Committee member, Ribwar Karim, stated in a statement to the official agency that “the proposal to borrow from the Central Bank to finance domestic expenditures is Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq announces its readiness to cover the dollar demands of pilgrims and travelers.

The Central Bank of Iraq announces its readiness to cover the dollar demands of pilgrims and travelers.

2026-04-21

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Tuesday that it has met all requests from banks and exchange companies for US dollars allocated to pilgrims, travelers, and foreign transfers.

The bank stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency Read more…

An economist warns of the decline of the Iraqi dinar due to currency printing policies.

An economist warns of the decline of the Iraqi dinar due to currency printing policies.

4-19-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Economic expert Nabil Al-Ali called on the Central Bank of Iraq on Sunday to develop an urgent plan to contain the repercussions of monetary inflation, warning of a significant decline in the Iraqi dinar’s exchange rate as a result of current monetary policies.
Al-Ali told the Information Agency that “the government is currently relying on Read more…

Al-Marsoumi reveals details of the distribution of foreign reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq

Al-Marsoumi reveals details of the distribution of foreign reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq

4-5-2026

Information / Baghdad…
Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi revealed on Sunday details of the Central Bank of Iraq’s foreign reserves up to the end of 2025, totaling $97.432 billion.
Al-Marsoumi explained in a post followed by the Information Agency that “gold stored at the London Gold House constitutes approximately Read more…

Central Bank: Plans to eliminate corruption and money laundering

Central Bank: Plans to eliminate corruption and money laundering

2026/03/30

The central bank seeks to implement reform plans to eliminate money laundering and combat corruption.
Alaa Al-Fahd, a member of the bank’s media team, told Al-Sabah: “The most prominent of these plans is reforming the banking system and strengthening Read more…

“Cash first”… Why is electronic payment failing to gain the trust of Iraqis?

“Cash first”… Why is electronic payment failing to gain the trust of Iraqis?

2026-03-30 03:33

Shafaq News – Baghdad
In Iraq, cash still retains its position as the most prevalent means of payment in daily life, despite the gradual expansion of electronic payment services.

While financial systems evolve and banking cards and applications proliferate, cash transactions remain the preferred option for a wide segment of citizens, as they consider it the fastest, simplest, and safest Read more…

Central Bank: New measures to address banks’ inability to deal in dollars

Central Bank: New measures to address banks’ inability to deal in dollars

2026-03-22

The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Sunday that it has taken several measures to address the problems of Iraqi banks that are deprived of dealing in dollars. The director of the transfers department at the Central Bank, Ahmed Dawood Salman, told the official agency that “the Central Bank is continuing its procedures with international auditing companies Read more…

Between bonds and gold: An economic roadmap to protect Iraq’s funds from the shocks of regional conflict

Between bonds and gold: An economic roadmap to protect Iraq’s funds from the shocks of regional conflict

2026-03-17 02:23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Mohammed Al-Hassani said on Tuesday that Iraq needs to reconsider the management of its foreign reserves, especially between US bonds and gold, in light of global economic fluctuations.

Al-Hassani told Shafaq News Agency that “US bonds remain an important liquidity Read more…

Iraqi salaries are “temporarily safe”… Will the Hormuz crisis swallow up the Central Bank’s reserves?

Iraqi salaries are “temporarily safe”… Will the Hormuz crisis swallow up the Central Bank’s reserves?

2026-03-15 04:05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Concerns are mounting in Iraq about the economic repercussions of the ongoing regional conflict, particularly in light of the threat to close the vital Strait of Hormuz, which is the main outlet for Iraqi oil exports.

Iraq’s economy is heavily dependent on oil revenues, which Read more…