IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Preparing the budget requires a fully empowered government and real resources, not “fantasy” figures.

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Preparing the budget requires a fully empowered government and real resources, not “fantasy” figures.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Jamal Kojar, a member of the Finance Committee in the Iraqi Parliament, confirmed on Tuesday that the deficit is hindering the resolution of the budget, while pointing out that budgets are based on resources and not on “fanciful figures”.

Kojer told Shafaq News Agency that preparing the budget law and sending it to Read more…

From administration to presidency: Ali al-Zaidi, the compromise candidate who is testing the limits of the Iraqi system.

From administration to presidency: Ali al-Zaidi, the compromise candidate who is testing the limits of the Iraqi system.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Special analysis
Ali al-Zaidi was not the most prominent name in the prime ministerial struggle. He did not lead a broad election campaign, he did not appear as a party leader, and he was not part of the political generation that Iraqis were used to seeing moving between parliament, the government, and Read more…

A legal expert explains the mechanism for passing al-Zaydi’s government in parliament and the voting conditions.

A legal expert explains the mechanism for passing al-Zaydi’s government in parliament and the voting conditions.

4-28-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Legal expert Musaddaq Adel confirmed on Tuesday that Article 76 of the Constitution, which pertains to the mechanism for submitting the cabinet, does not specify a fixed number of ministers that the prime minister-designate must present. He explained that political custom and Federal Court rulings permit Read more…

Security files await the new government… Will the government succeed in resolving the sovereignty issue?

Security files await the new government… Will the government succeed in resolving the sovereignty issue?

4-28-2026

Information/Baghdad…
All eyes, both locally and internationally, are on the Government Palace in Baghdad, where Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zubaidi is preparing to embark on one of the most challenging political and security periods in Iraq’s modern history. Forming a cabinet is no longer the sole obstacle Read more…

From political conflict to reconstruction: the next government’s focus is on the economy.

From political conflict to reconstruction: the next government’s focus is on the economy.

4-28-2026

Information/Report…
While political analysts held their breath awaiting a “break” in the unified stance of the Coordination Framework forces regarding the parliamentary speakership, the “largest bloc” demonstrated a remarkable ability to maneuver and overcome constitutional obstacles with great flexibility, thus Read more…

A leader in the Sudanese coalition: Ali al-Zaidi’s appointment depends on overcoming the American veto.

A leader in the Sudanese coalition: Ali al-Zaidi’s appointment depends on overcoming the American veto.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A leader in the “Reconstruction and Development” coalition, headed by outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, said on Tuesday that assigning Ali al-Zidi to form the new government could represent a “rising political phenomenon” or a “major setback,” considering that the matter depends on his ability to overcome the American “veto” peacefully. Read more…

Al-Sudani issues directives to his ministers regarding facilitating the work of Al-Zidi’s government.

Al-Sudani issues directives to his ministers regarding facilitating the work of Al-Zidi’s government.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani issued a set of directives to ministers regarding facilitating the work of the new government and providing support to Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zidi during his term.

A statement from the office of the Sudanese Prime Minister, received by Shafaq Read more…

The new Prime Minister: Confronting internal and external challenges and investing in economic potential are among our priorities.

The new Prime Minister: Confronting internal and external challenges and investing in economic potential are among our priorities.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi affirmed on Monday evening that confronting internal and external challenges, assessing risks, and seizing opportunities will be among the “priorities” of his government program, noting that Iraq’s economic capabilities provide an opportunity to Read more…

Britain, France and Germany welcome al-Zaidi’s appointment as Prime Minister of Iraq

Britain, France and Germany welcome al-Zaidi’s appointment as Prime Minister of Iraq

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The United Kingdom, France and Germany welcomed on Tuesday the appointment of Ali al-Zaidi to form the new Iraqi government.

The British Embassy in Iraq expressed its wishes for al-Zaidi to “succeed in Read more…

“The relationship is good, but we will not support him.” Sadr’s first comment on al-Zaydi’s nomination

“The relationship is good, but we will not support him.” Sadr’s first comment on al-Zaydi’s nomination

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A prominent leader in the Shiite National Movement, led by Muqtada al-Sadr, commented on Tuesday on the nomination of Iraqi businessman Ali al-Zaidi for the premiership by the Coordination Framework.

The leader told Shafaq News Agency that “the movement and its leadership are still committed to the decision to boycott political work, and there are no secret Read more…

Al-Sudani affirms to Al-Zidi his full support for the success of the government formation mission.

Al-Sudani affirms to Al-Zidi his full support for the success of the government formation mission.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received Prime Minister-designate Ali Falih Kazem al-Zaidi in a meeting to discuss the overall situation in the country and the region.

The media office of Al-Sudani stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Read more…

A strongly worded message to al-Zaydi: There is no legitimacy without revealing the killers of the protesters and the disappeared, and ending impunity.

A strongly worded message to al-Zaydi: There is no legitimacy without revealing the killers of the protesters and the disappeared, and ending impunity.

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Observatory for Human Rights warned Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi on Tuesday against limiting the new government program to power-sharing and the distribution of positions, stressing that the real test for the next government begins with revealing Read more…

Baghdad and Erbil discuss unifying customs and generalizing the “ASYCUDA” system

Baghdad and Erbil discuss unifying customs and generalizing the “ASYCUDA” system

2026-04-28

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government discussed unifying customs procedures and regulating the work of border crossings throughout Iraq, during an expanded meeting hosted by the Border Ports Authority in Baghdad.

The authority said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that Read more…

Al-Zaidi is on the verge of becoming Prime Minister… Will he lead Iraq to stability or reproduce the crises?

Al-Zaidi is on the verge of becoming Prime Minister… Will he lead Iraq to stability or reproduce the crises?

2026-04-28

Amid the rapid political transformations in Iraq, the name of Ali Faleh Kazem al-Zaidi stands out as one of the most controversial and questionable figures, not only because of his sudden rise to the forefront of the scene, but also because of the nature of his background, which differs from the traditional pattern of men of power in the country.

According to recent Reuters reports, al-Zaidi is a prominent businessman with a wide network of interests in the financial and commercial sectors, placing him among the influential economic players who operate outside the traditional Read more…

The President calls on political forces to support the Prime Minister-designate

The President calls on political forces to support the Prime Minister-designate

2026-04-28

President Nizar Amidi announced on Monday (April 27, 2026) that he has tasked Ali al-Zidi, the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc, with forming the new government, confirming that the third stage of the constitutional entitlement has been completed without delay.

Amidi said in a statement that “based on our constitutional responsibilities, we Read more…

The President of the Republic tasks Ali al-Zaidi with forming the new government.

The President of the Republic tasks Ali al-Zaidi with forming the new government.

4-27-2026

The President of the Republic tasks Ali al-Zaidi with forming the new government. Read more…

According to the document, the Coordination Framework presents its candidate, Ali al-Zidi, to the President of the Republic for appointment as Prime Minister.

According to the document, the Coordination Framework presents its candidate, Ali al-Zidi, to the President of the Republic for appointment as Prime Minister.

4-27-2026

According to the document, the Coordination Framework presents its candidate, Ali al-Zidi, to the President of the Republic for appointment as Prime Minister. Read more…

Following news of an agreement on a candidate for prime minister, the framework begins its meeting after a meeting of the presidencies.

Following news of an agreement on a candidate for prime minister, the framework begins its meeting after a meeting of the presidencies.

2026-04-27 11:02

Following news of an agreement on a candidate for prime minister, the framework begins its meeting Read more…

Al-Muslawi: The framework will announce its candidate for the position of Prime Minister unanimously tonight.

Al-Muslawi: The framework will announce its candidate for the position of Prime Minister unanimously tonight.

4-27-2026

Information/Special…
MP Firas al-Muslawi, spokesperson for the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed that the Coordination Framework will unanimously announce its candidate for the position of Prime Minister tonight.
Al-Muslawi told Al-Maalouma, “The Reconstruction and Development Coalition supports whoever is chosen within the Coordination Framework Read more…

“Friend of all”… Maliki and Sudani agree to pass Ali al-Zaidi as a compromise candidate

“Friend of all”… Maliki and Sudani agree to pass Ali al-Zaidi as a compromise candidate

2026-04-27

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Political sources revealed on Monday that Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, and Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the outgoing Prime Minister, agreed to nominate Ali al-Zidi as a compromise candidate for the premiership.

The sources told Shafaq News Agency that “Al-Zaydi enjoys extensive relations Read more…