IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

The National Coalition denies the death of “Iyad Allawi”

The National Coalition denies the death of “Iyad Allawi”

12-26-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The National Coalition denied on Thursday the death of its leader, Ayad Allawi, after news of his death circulated on social media.

The coalition’s media office stated in a statement Read more…

A historic leap: Silver and platinum hit unprecedented record highs

A historic leap: Silver and platinum hit unprecedented record highs

12-26-2025

Information/Follow-up…
Silver and platinum prices hit new historic highs in financial markets on Friday, exceeding $75 and $2,450 per troy ounce, respectively, according to trading data.

According to economic reports, the price of silver futures contracts Read more…

Economic expert: The telecommunications tax harms citizens more than it benefits the state.

Economic expert: The telecommunications tax harms citizens more than it benefits the state.

12-26-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim explained that the tax imposed on telecommunications will raise the prices of prepaid phone cards and internet services, burdening citizens without generating significant revenue for the budget.
Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “Achieving the highest revenues cannot be Read more…

Barzani informs Sunni forces of his rejection of Halbousi’s nomination and demands an alternative.

Barzani informs Sunni forces of his rejection of Halbousi’s nomination and demands an alternative.

12-26-2025

Information/Anbar..
On Friday, Abdul Sattar Ahmed Al-Dulaimi, a member of the United Anbar Alliance, revealed that Masoud Barzani had informed the Sunni National Council of his rejection of the nomination of Mohammed Al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Party, for the presidency Read more…

Al-Kadhimi rules out foreign influence on the coordination framework for selecting the prime minister.

Al-Kadhimi rules out foreign influence on the coordination framework for selecting the prime minister.

12-26-2025

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mu’in al-Kadhimi, from the Badr Bloc, dismissed the notion that the coordination framework would be affected by foreign interference in the selection of the next prime minister, noting that the decision regarding the position is Iraqi and the American side will deal with the reality on the ground.
Al-Kadhimi told Al-Ma’louma, “The coordination framework has not been affected Read more…

The Iraqi economy in 2025: The year of heavy oil and postponed reforms

The Iraqi economy in 2025: The year of heavy oil and postponed reforms

2025-12-26 02:03

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Special Report
The year 2025 witnessed a complex economic path in Iraq, in which oil abundance was intertwined with the fragility of the financial structure, and the progress of some production files with the stumbling of other vital files, most notably energy, electricity and economic Read more…

A step towards global recognition: Erbil hosts the first “Off-Road” championship with wide participation

A step towards global recognition: Erbil hosts the first “Off-Road” championship with wide participation

2025-12-26 05:01

Shafaq News – Erbil
On Friday, Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, witnessed the launch of the first official championship of its kind in Iraq for four-wheel drive off-road racing , with wide participation from racers and enthusiasts, in a step aimed at putting Iraq on the map of international championships.

Mariwan, one of the participants and organizers Read more…

Ministry of Planning: The quality control system has become part of the global control system.

Ministry of Planning: The quality control system has become part of the global control system.

2025-12-26

The Ministry of Planning confirmed on Friday that the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control has become part of the global regulatory system. The head of the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control, Fayyad Muhammad, told the official news agency that “the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control does not operate in isolation from the international trade system, but rather bases its technical and Read more…

The coordination framework postpones the nomination of a prime minister candidate until after the election of the Speaker of Parliament and the President of the Republic.

The coordination framework postpones the nomination of a prime minister candidate until after the election of the Speaker of Parliament and the President of the Republic.

2025-12-25

The Coordination Framework revealed today, Thursday (December 25, 2025), its vision for the timing of choosing its candidate for Prime Minister, stressing that it is still too early to talk about this issue, and that the priority at the present stage is to complete the first constitutional requirements.

Mahmoud Al-Hayani, a leader in the framework, said that “talking about Read more…

The Ministry of Finance completes the electronic network link between the Accounting and Budget Departments.

The Ministry of Finance completes the electronic network link between the Accounting and Budget Departments.

2025-12-25

The Ministry of Finance announced today, Thursday (December 25, 2025), the completion of the electronic network link between the Accounting and Budget Departments.

The ministry said in a statement that “this strategic step comes within the framework of the ministry’s commitment to promoting digital transformation Read more…

Political movement: No prime minister will be approved without international consensus.

Political movement: No prime minister will be approved without international consensus.

12-25-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The head of the Existence Movement, Muhammad Abu Saida, stated on Thursday that the passage of the candidate’s name for the position of the next prime minister depends on international balances.

Abu Saeeda told Al-Maalouma that “American influence is effective Read more…

State of Law: The premiership will be decided soon, and Maliki is the most acceptable candidate.

State of Law: The premiership will be decided soon, and Maliki is the most acceptable candidate.

12-25-2025

The Information Agency/Baghdad…
Former MP Jassim Mohammed Jaafar, a leading figure in the State of Law Coalition, confirmed on Thursday that the Coordination Framework does not favor the emergence of a new leader for the next prime minister and is working to resolve the competition among the currently nominated Read more…

Al-Kadhimi: Exporting oil at $60 a barrel will secure employee salaries

Al-Kadhimi: Exporting oil at $60 a barrel will secure employee salaries

12-25-2025

The Information Agency / Baghdad –
MP Mu’in al-Kadhimi affirmed on Thursday that continuing to export oil at a rate of three and a half million barrels per day at a price ranging between $60 and $65 per barrel could be sufficient to cover the necessary funds for paying Read more…

Officially launched: First shipping line connecting Iraq’s Umm Qasr port with the UAE’s Rashid port

Officially launched: First shipping line connecting Iraq’s Umm Qasr port with the UAE’s Rashid port

2025-12-25 00:30

Shafaq News – Basra
The General Company for Iraqi Ports, affiliated with the Ministry of Transport, opened today, Thursday, the first shipping line linking the port of Umm Qasr in Basra Governorate in the far south of the country with the Emirati port of Rashid.

The first ship docked at Umm Qasr port, having sailed from Rashid port on Read more…

Iraq and the United Nations sign a cooperation framework for sustainable development 2025-2029

Iraq and the United Nations sign a cooperation framework for sustainable development 2025-2029

2025-12-25 01:54

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the Iraqi government and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) signed a cooperation framework for sustainable development for the period 2025-2029, to enhance cooperation on four key strategic axes.

UNAMI stated in a statement Read more…

Government comment on the rise in the dollar exchange rate in Iraqi markets

Government comment on the rise in the dollar exchange rate in Iraqi markets

2025-12-25 02:34

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the Prime Minister’s financial and economic advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, commented on the return of the rise in the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar in local markets.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency: “The fluctuations observed in the parallel exchange Read more…

A closed meeting of the coordination framework was held without the candidates present; five names were put forward for the premiership.

A closed meeting of the coordination framework was held without the candidates present; five names were put forward for the premiership.

2025-12-25 02:51

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A leader in the Badr Organization revealed on Thursday that the Coordination Framework, which includes Shiite political forces, held a closed meeting away from its regular meeting and in the absence of candidates for the position of Prime Minister, during which it discussed mechanisms for choosing the most suitable Read more…

Sudanese: The budget deficit has affected all sectors of the state, and solutions will require time and patience.

Sudanese: The budget deficit has affected all sectors of the state, and solutions will require time and patience.

2025-12-25 02:50

Shafaq News – Salah al-Din
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated on Thursday that the financial deficit incurred by the federal government is affecting all sectors of the Iraqi state, stressing that there are solutions to overcome this stage, but they require “time, patience, and Read more…

Ministry of Interior: Strict measures against violations during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations

Ministry of Interior: Strict measures against violations during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations

2025-12-25

The Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday the details of the security plan for Christmas and New Year celebrations, while indicating that strict measures will be taken against violations. The head of the Department of Relations and Media at the Ministry, Brigadier General Miqdad Miri, told the official agency that “the Ministry has put in place a comprehensive Read more…

Al-Kadhimi: 6 candidates for Prime Minister, and Badr and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq are competing for the position of First Deputy Prime Minister

Al-Kadhimi: 6 candidates for Prime Minister, and Badr and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq are competing for the position of First Deputy Prime Minister

12-24-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Mu’in al-Kadhimi revealed on Wednesday that the nomination for the position of Prime Minister has been narrowed down to six candidates, in addition to the competition between Read more…