CBI INFO & IRAQI DINAR NEWS

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…

Despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, an economic expert says the central bank is capable of providing financing for a full year and that the dollar will not be affected.

Despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, an economic expert says the central bank is capable of providing financing for a full year and that the dollar will not be affected.

2026/03/13

Economic expert Abdul Rahman Al-Mashhadani confirmed that the Central Bank of Iraq is capable of financing the economy for a full year without affecting the price of the dollar.

Al-Mashhadani told Al-Furat News Agency that: “The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on Read more…

Bank deposits in Iraq declined as credit increased during 2025

Bank deposits in Iraq declined as credit increased during 2025

2026-03-10 03:10

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Tuesday a decline in the growth of deposits and an increase in cash credit growth during the year 2025.

The bank stated, in a statistic seen by Shafaq News Agency, that total deposits at banks operating in Iraq decreased by Read more…

“Within a year”… The Central Bank of Iraq sells more than $80 billion

“Within a year”… The Central Bank of Iraq sells more than $80 billion

2026-03-09 00:11

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Monday that its sales of hard currency amounted to more than $80 billion during the year 2025.

The bank stated in a statistic seen by Shafaq News Agency that its sales of hard currency during 2025 amounted to Read more…

An expert predicts a 30% drop in dollar sales in Iraq.

An expert predicts a 30% drop in dollar sales in Iraq.

2026-03-09 00:54

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Manar Al-Obaidi said on Monday that the total sales of foreign currency by the Central Bank of Iraq amounted to about $884 billion during the period from 2006 to 2025, noting that these sales witnessed a remarkable Read more…

Central Bank of Iraq: Reserves cover 12 months of imports

Central Bank of Iraq: Reserves cover 12 months of imports

2026-03-08 09:22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Sunday that its reserves cover 12 months of imports, while indicating that it possesses “financial buffers”.

In a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, the bank said, “Within the framework of its constitutional and legal responsibilities to protect monetary and Read more…

Iraq’s domestic public debt has risen to more than 8%

Iraq’s domestic public debt has risen to more than 8%

2026-03-08 03:32

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Sunday that domestic public debt will increase by the end of 2025.

The bank said in an official statistic seen by Shafaq News Agency that “Iraq’s internal public debt rose Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq reveals a decrease in foreign currency reserves.

The Central Bank of Iraq reveals a decrease in foreign currency reserves.

2026-03-05 02:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Thursday that its foreign currency reserves will decrease by the end of 2025.

The bank said in an official statistic seen by Shafaq News Agency that its foreign currency reserves at the end of last year amounted to Read more…