IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

After a hiatus of more than half a century, Iraqi Line prepares to return to the Gulf.

After a hiatus of more than half a century, Iraqi Line prepares to return to the Gulf.

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced on Monday that the Iraqi Shipping Line is ready to resume its commercial shipping activity in the Gulf region, after a hiatus of more than half a century, with its first voyages scheduled to depart on October 15 from Jebel Ali Port in the UAE towards Umm Qasr Port in Iraq. Read more…

“Soyana”: We insist on our right to assume the Ministry of Immigration

“Soyana”: We insist on our right to assume the Ministry of Immigration

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the Christian parliamentary bloc “Suyana”, Kaldo Ramzi Oghna, affirmed on Monday that his bloc is holding fast to its entitlement to assume the Ministry of Migration and Displacement, stressing its rejection of any attempt to bypass it or include it in other political equations.

During a press conference held at the parliament building, accompanied by Read more…

Iraq resumes direct flights to Iran on Thursday

Iraq resumes direct flights to Iran on Thursday

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Airways announced on Monday that the national carrier will resume direct flights to Iran starting next Thursday, October 8, 2026.

The company’s management stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the new operating plan includes regular daily flights between Najaf International Airport and the airports of Mashhad, Tehran and Isfahan, which contributes to Read more…

No session on Thursday… “Vacant Ministries” meeting today and “State Administration” meeting tomorrow

No session on Thursday… “Vacant Ministries” meeting today and “State Administration” meeting tomorrow

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament has postponed a session scheduled for next Thursday to complete the cabinet formation until next week.

According to an informed source who spoke to Shafaq News Agency, the postponement came as a result of ongoing disagreements over the candidates for the ministries of Labor and Social Affairs, Youth and Sports, and Planning, Read more…

Al-Zaydi makes 5 decisions to stimulate the economy and finance projects

Al-Zaydi makes 5 decisions to stimulate the economy and finance projects

2026-10-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced a package of initiatives and measures aimed at revitalizing the market, stimulating economic activity, and strengthening the role of the banking sector in financing productive and investment activities.

This came during his chairmanship of a meeting that included the Minister of Finance, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, the Head of the Board of Advisors, a number of advisors, general Read more…

Iraqi Oil Minister: We went through difficult times and the crisis has begun to subside

Iraqi Oil Minister: We went through difficult times and the crisis has begun to subside

2026-10-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem al-Abadi confirmed on Sunday that the crisis that Iraq went through during the previous period “has begun to crumble,” noting that the ministry continues to work on increasing crude oil production, raising export capacities, and supporting the national economy.

This came during his chairmanship of the crisis cell meeting to discuss crude Read more…

2027 Budget: Parliament rebukes the Minister of Finance and decides to summon him.

2027 Budget: Parliament rebukes the Minister of Finance and decides to summon him.

2026-10-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, the parliamentary finance committee decided to host Finance Minister Faleh Sari to discuss the priorities of the 2027 federal budget law and the date it will be sent to the House of Representatives. The committee expressed its displeasure with the minister for not communicating with the committee and informing it of the articles Read more…

A crucial meeting of the framework will take place this week… a move to finalize the ministerial portfolios.

A crucial meeting of the framework will take place this week… a move to finalize the ministerial portfolios.

10-4-2026

Information/Baghdad…
A member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Sunday that the framework will hold an important meeting this week to determine the date for deciding on the remaining ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zidi’s government, particularly the Ministries of Interior and Defense.

Abdul-Hadi explained in his interview with Al-Maalouma that “important Read more…

Al-Hamami: The State of Law coalition has decided on its candidate for the Interior Ministry… Yasser al-Maliki is the most likely candidate.

Al-Hamami: The State of Law coalition has decided on its candidate for the Interior Ministry… Yasser al-Maliki is the most likely candidate.

10-4-2026

Information/Baghdad…
A member of the State of Law Coalition and former MP Arif al-Hamami confirmed on Sunday that an agreement had been reached on a candidate for the Ministry of Interior, and he expected a session of the House of Representatives to be held next week to vote on the remaining ministerial portfolios.

Al-Hamami explained in his interview with Al-Maalouma that “the State of Law Coalition has finally agreed to Read more…

For the first time in decades, Iraq transports a massive oil shipment out of the Strait of Hormuz.

For the first time in decades, Iraq transports a massive oil shipment out of the Strait of Hormuz.

10-4-2026

The Iraqi Oil Tankers Company announced on Saturday the completion of a maritime transport operation, the first of its kind in decades, which involved shipping two million barrels of Iraqi crude oil using a giant tanker.

The shipment was transported beyond the Strait of Hormuz, as part of an ambitious government plan to develop logistical capabilities and strengthen Read more…

An oil-rich country like Iraq doesn’t have oil tankers and is now planning to buy them.

An oil-rich country like Iraq doesn’t have oil tankers and is now planning to buy them.

10-4-2026

Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem Khudair al-Abadi told INA news agency on Saturday that his country’s authorities plan to purchase oil tankers specifically for Iraq in order to increase the volume of its oil exports.

The minister added: “The Ministry of Oil, in coordination with the government, is seeking to allocate financial credits from the budget to purchase Read more…

The Iraqi government announces the arrest of those involved in the desecration of the American flag in Baghdad.

The Iraqi government announces the arrest of those involved in the desecration of the American flag in Baghdad.

2026-10-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu’man, announced on Sunday the arrest of those involved in the desecration of the American flag during the Sovereignty Day celebration.

Al-Nu’man said in a statement: “ In implementation of the orders of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Falih al-Zaidi, the competent authorities arrested those involved in the transgression against the American flag in Baghdad, which accompanied Read more…

Al-Zaydi: Iraq today is a country that makes its own decisions and where weapons are under the control of the Commander-in-Chief

Al-Zaydi: Iraq today is a country that makes its own decisions and where weapons are under the control of the Commander-in-Chief

2026-10-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi affirmed on Saturday evening that Iraq is a country that “owns its own decision and protects its land and skies, and weapons within it are subject to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,” noting that the Iraqi state completed its sovereignty on September 30, 2026, with the end of the military mission of the international coalition. Read more…

Targeting governance, environment, and economy: Launch of a cooperation document between Iraq and the United Nations until 2029

Targeting governance, environment, and economy: Launch of a cooperation document between Iraq and the United Nations until 2029

2026-10-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Planning announced today, Sunday, the launch of the United Nations Framework for Cooperation for Sustainable Development (UNSDCF) document for the period (2025–2029).

This came during a ceremony organized by the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry’s headquarters in Baghdad, in cooperation with the United Nations and in the presence of representatives of the Iraqi government, United Nations organizations and Read more…

Iraq’s revenues reached 39 trillion dinars by July, with oil accounting for 78% of that.

Iraq’s revenues reached 39 trillion dinars by July, with oil accounting for 78% of that.

2026-10-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data released by the Iraqi Ministry of Finance on the implementation of the federal budget up to the end of July 2026 on Sunday showed that Iraq’s total revenues amounted to about 39.096 trillion dinars, with oil revenues constituting about 78% of the state’s total resources.

According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, oil revenues amounted to Read more…

Al-Zaidi orders the formation of an investigative committee regarding the desecration of the American flag during “Sovereignty Day”.

Al-Zaidi orders the formation of an investigative committee regarding the desecration of the American flag during “Sovereignty Day”.

2026-10-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu’man, announced on Sunday that Commander-in-Chief Ali al-Zaidi had issued an order to form an investigative committee to look into the circumstances of the transgression that accompanied one of the parades during the “Sovereignty Day” events, against the flag of the United States of America. Read more…

Red alert for Iraqi palm trees: A deadly weevil strikes more than 7 governorates

Red alert for Iraqi palm trees: A deadly weevil strikes more than 7 governorates

2026-10-04

Shafaq News – Najaf
Among the palm trunks that extend over vast areas of Iraqi agricultural land, a pest is hidden that is not easily seen in its early stages, but it may destroy the palm from the inside before signs of infection appear on its surface. It is the red palm weevil, an insect that moved into Iraq across the borders and infected offshoots, before its infections were recorded in more than seven governorates and in varying proportions. Read more…

“On behalf of MPs”: Five legal cases on the table of Baghdad courts

“On behalf of MPs”: Five legal cases on the table of Baghdad courts

10-3-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Informed sources revealed on Saturday that five legal cases, mostly involving current members of parliament, will be presented to the relevant courts in Baghdad this week for a ruling based on the available evidence.
The source explained to Al-Maalomah that “five cases, mostly involving current members of parliament, will be presented to the relevant courts in Baghdad this week for a ruling, either conviction or acquittal, based on Read more…

Al-Khazali: Next week is the deadline for finalizing the names of the ministerial cabinet and voting on them.

Al-Khazali: Next week is the deadline for finalizing the names of the ministerial cabinet and voting on them.

10-3-2026

Information/Special…
MP Faleh al-Khazali confirmed on Saturday that political forces have finalized their choices, and it is highly likely that the issue of completing the cabinet and voting on the nominated names will be resolved next week. This aims to end the crisis of vacant ministerial positions and enable the ministries to perform their duties and provide services to citizens. Al-Khazali told Al-Maalouma that “political forces have finalized their choices regarding the names that will be Read more…

Import Allocation Monitoring Authority: Every dinar that enters and leaves the Iraqi treasury is subject to monitoring.

Import Allocation Monitoring Authority: Every dinar that enters and leaves the Iraqi treasury is subject to monitoring.

10-3-2026

The General Authority for Monitoring the Allocation of Federal Revenues revealed on Saturday its procedures for monitoring the movement of funds from the treasury to spending entities, stressing that every dinar that enters and leaves the treasury is subject to monitoring.

According to the official agency, the head of the General Authority for Monitoring the Allocation of Federal Imports, Susan Abdullah, said, “The Authority is independent and serves as an early warning system for combating corruption, as the Authority’s tasks Read more…