CBI INFO & IRAQI DINAR NEWS

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…

The Central Bank announces the completion of the main step in the banking reform process and launches an initiative.

The Central Bank announces the completion of the main step in the banking reform process and launches an initiative.

2026/02/26 .

The Central Bank of Iraq announced today, Thursday, the completion of the main step in the comprehensive reform process of commercial and Islamic banks and branches of foreign banks by submitting the required documents for review.

A statement from the Central Bank of Iraq, Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq launches a new initiative to expand the capacity of private banks to support international trade.

The Central Bank of Iraq launches a new initiative to expand the capacity of private banks to support international trade.

2026-02-26 03:20

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Thursday the launch of a new initiative to expand the ability of private banks to support international trade by allowing them to resume cross-border transactions and issue letters of credit in several foreign currencies.

In a statement today, the bank indicated that it had completed the main step Read more…

The Central Bank warns against scams and fraud perpetrated using various banknotes.

The Central Bank warns against scams and fraud perpetrated using various banknotes.

2026-02-23

The Central Bank warned on Monday of fraud and scams perpetrated using various banknotes. The Central Bank’s media office stated in a statement that “a number of fraud and scams have been detected perpetrated by unscrupulous individuals against citizens for financial gain,” calling for “the need to Read more…

An economic institution submits a proposal to the Iraqi government to stop the rise of the dollar in the parallel market.

An economic institution submits a proposal to the Iraqi government to stop the rise of the dollar in the parallel market.

2026-02-21 02:28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Iraq Future” Economic Foundation attributed the rise in the dollar exchange rate against the dinar in the parallel market to the increased demand for hard US currency by small traders who import goods and services other than food items, while suggesting that these Read more…

Parliamentary move to host the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq to discuss “salaries and citizens’ income”

Parliamentary move to host the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq to discuss “salaries and citizens’ income”

2026-02-16 09:01

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, MP Duha Al-Bahadli, from the National Approach bloc, revealed a parliamentary move to host the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, to ​​discuss the reasons for the fluctuation in cash liquidity and mechanisms for Read more…