IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

MEED reports a recovery in the Iraqi market after government spending exceeded $30 billion

MEED reports a recovery in the Iraqi market after government spending exceeded $30 billion

2026-01-01 00:48

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The British magazine MEED reported on Thursday that Iraq is experiencing a strong recovery in the projects market after government spending exceeded $30 billion on various projects, with real GDP expected to grow by 3.6% by 2026.

The magazine said in its report that Iraq’s economic performance appears positive Read more…

Iraq exports more than 70 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products to America.

Iraq exports more than 70 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products to America.

2026-01-01 02:16

Shafaq News – Baghdad / Washington
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Thursday that Iraq’s exports of crude oil and petroleum products to the United States totaled more than 73 million barrels during the first 10 months of 2025.

A table from the administration, seen by Read more…

Anbar: US and international coalition forces evacuated from Ain al-Assad towards Harir base

Anbar: US and international coalition forces evacuated from Ain al-Assad towards Harir base

12-31-2025

Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
A security source in Anbar province announced on Wednesday the start of the evacuation of US and international coalition forces from Ain al-Assad Air Base in western Anbar towards Harir Air Base in Erbil and Jordan, amid reports that Read more…

Al-Saadi: There will be no delay in electing the Prime Minister.

Al-Saadi: There will be no delay in electing the Prime Minister.

12-31-2025

Information / Baghdad
MP Saud Al-Saadi predicted on Wednesday that the upcoming political process, which includes electing the president and appointing the prime minister, will proceed smoothly and without obstacles, given the existence of initial and prior understandings between Read more…

Legal expert: The formation of the three presidencies is one of the most critical constitutional obligations.

Legal expert: The formation of the three presidencies is one of the most critical constitutional obligations.

12-31-2025

Information / Baghdad
Legal expert Saad Al-Bakhati confirmed that the process of forming the three presidencies is one of the most dangerous and delicate constitutional procedures in the Iraqi political system, due to the legal and political consequences Read more…

Al-Karkoushi: Reaching an agreement and understanding regarding the prime minister may take a full month.

Al-Karkoushi: Reaching an agreement and understanding regarding the prime minister may take a full month.

12-31-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Imran al-Karkoushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, suggested that political blocs might be delayed in deciding on a candidate for prime minister, noting that these blocs could need up to a month to finalize the nomination. Al
-Karkoushi told Al-Maalouma, “The political blocs have a lot of work Read more…

Coordination framework: No change to the list of prime ministerial candidates so far

Coordination framework: No change to the list of prime ministerial candidates so far

12-31-2025

The Information/Baghdad –
On Wednesday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed that there have been no changes to the list of candidates for the position of Prime Minister.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, Abdul-Hadi stated, “The list of candidates for the position of Prime Minister remains unchanged, limited to three names, and no Read more…

The Great Dam’s reservoir jumps to 30% after December floods

The Great Dam’s reservoir jumps to 30% after December floods

12-31-2025

The Information/Diyala…
The Diyala Water Resources Directorate revealed on Wednesday that the water level in the province’s second largest dam has risen to 30% following recent floods.
Director of Water Resources in Diyala, Muhannad al-Maamouri, told Al-Maalouma that “the water level in the Al-Adhaim Dam reservoir, in the far north Read more…

Economist: The rise of the dollar in Iraq is linked to external fluctuations

Economist: The rise of the dollar in Iraq is linked to external fluctuations

12-31-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Duraid Al-Anzi confirmed on Wednesday that the recent fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate in Iraq are not a result of monetary policies, but rather reflect the direct effects of fluctuations in neighboring foreign currencies. Read more…

Parliament announces the opening of nominations for the position of President of the Republic

Parliament announces the opening of nominations for the position of President of the Republic

12-31-2025

The Information/Baghdad…
The House of Representatives announced today, Wednesday, the opening of nominations for the position of President of the Republic, specifying the timeframes and legal conditions that must be met by the candidates, based on the provisions of Read more…

Mosul is illuminated with hope… Christmas trees and Santa Claus return after years of darkness

Mosul is illuminated with hope… Christmas trees and Santa Claus return after years of darkness

2025-12-31 00:25

Shafaq News – Nineveh
As the year draws to a close, Mosul appears brighter and more joyful this year than its residents have experienced in previous years. Colorful lights, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus figures adorn some streets and markets, gradually restoring the city’s lost spirit after years of violence and Read more…

Iraqi Joint Operations Command: Coalition forces will withdraw completely next week

Iraqi Joint Operations Command: Coalition forces will withdraw completely next week

2025-12-31 02:34

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday, the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, revealed details of the security forces’ activities during 2025, noting the implementation of 37 security operations and 93 airstrikes targeting ISIS sites, while indicating that Ain al-Assad base will be handed over to Iraq after the withdrawal of coalition forces next week.

Al-Muhammadi said in a press conference Read more…

Dollar prices soar in Iraq on New Year’s Eve

Dollar prices soar in Iraq on New Year’s Eve

2025-12-31 05:22

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Erbil
The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar rose on Wednesday afternoon in the markets of Baghdad and Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, coinciding with the closure of the stock exchange on New Year’s Eve.

A correspondent for Shafaq News Agency said that the dollar prices rose Read more…

Ministry of Planning: Monthly and annual inflation rates decreased during the month of November.

Ministry of Planning: Monthly and annual inflation rates decreased during the month of November.

2025-12-31

The Ministry of Planning announced on Wednesday a decrease in monthly and annual inflation rates during the month of November. The official spokesman for the ministry, Abdul Zahra Al-Hindawi, told the official agency that “the monthly inflation rate, according to the field monitoring of the Statistics Authority, decreased Read more…

Farhad Atroushi wins the position of Second Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament

Farhad Atroushi wins the position of Second Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament

2025-12-30 07:30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday evening, members of the Iraqi Parliament elected Farhad Amin Atrushi, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, as the second deputy speaker of the parliament, after a third round of voting was held due to the failure Read more…

Intensifying efforts to raise Iraq’s credit rating

Intensifying efforts to raise Iraq’s credit rating

2025/12/30

Baghdad: Hussein Thaghab
The government has intensified its efforts to achieve the highest international credit rating, given the importance of this step in gaining the confidence of international investors, facilitating the attraction of foreign investments, reducing borrowing costs, and enhancing confidence in the national economy. Read more…

Al-Moussawi: The current session will witness the passage of important laws, and the framework is the biggest political player.

Al-Moussawi: The current session will witness the passage of important laws, and the framework is the biggest political player.

12-30-2025

The Information Agency / Baghdad –
MP Ahmed al-Moussawi confirmed on Tuesday that the current parliamentary session will witness the passage of a package of important laws, as part of fulfilling legislative obligations and addressing key issues of concern to the Iraqi public.
Al-Moussawi explained Read more…

Al-Karawi: 10 urgent laws awaiting a vote in the sixth parliamentary session

Al-Karawi: 10 urgent laws awaiting a vote in the sixth parliamentary session

12-30-2025

The Information/Baghdad –
MP Mudhar al-Karawi confirmed on Tuesday that there are ten urgent laws that must be voted on during the sixth parliamentary session, given the economic and financial challenges facing the country.
Al-Karawi told Al-Maalouma that “the sixth parliamentary session faces significant Read more…

A political agreement has been reached to resolve the issue of the position of Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

A political agreement has been reached to resolve the issue of the position of Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

12-30-2025

Information/Baghdad…
A parliamentary source revealed on Tuesday a political agreement among the blocs to resolve the issue of the second deputy speaker of parliament, indicating that the session will witness a carefully planned scenario to ensure the passage Read more…

Iran announces the release of $2 billion frozen in a “neighboring country”.

Iran announces the release of $2 billion frozen in a “neighboring country”.

2025-12-30 04:50

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iran’s Fars News Agency revealed on Tuesday that more than $2 billion of frozen Iranian assets had been released by a neighboring country, likely Iraq.

The Iranian agency quoted an informed source confirming that “these funds are located in a neighboring country,” without naming it. Read more…