IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

MP: National industry is neglected, and the next government faces a rescue test

MP: National industry is neglected, and the next government faces a rescue test

11-24-2025

Information / Baghdad…
MP Kazem Attia called on the next government on Monday to give the national industry file top priority and develop it in line with the needs of the Iraqi market, stressing that the current ministry has not been up to the required level Read more…

The “sudden” rise of the dollar in Iraq: challenges and concerns

The “sudden” rise of the dollar in Iraq: challenges and concerns

2025-11-24 03:23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The exchange rate of the US dollar in Iraq has been under renewed pressure recently, amid widespread economic debate about the reasons for the rise and its impact on the general budget and the local economy. Experts have differing views on the nature of government measures and their results, with a general agreement on the need for a comprehensive package of reforms Read more…

The Sudanese candidate is out of the running… The framework begins the search for the new prime minister.

The Sudanese candidate is out of the running… The framework begins the search for the new prime minister.

11-23-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The parties within the coordination framework are continuing their efforts towards various political forces and other components to agree on a roadmap for the next four years, and to conduct discussions and interviews in order to unify visions and positions and reach a consensus on a specific figure for the position Read more…

MP: The majority of the framework supports al-Maliki’s nomination for the next prime minister for four key reasons

MP: The majority of the framework supports al-Maliki’s nomination for the next prime minister for four key reasons

11-23-2025

Information/Baghdad…
MP Baqi al-Saadi confirmed on Sunday that there is a majority within the Coordination Framework forces supporting the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for the next government, noting that there are four key points that reinforce this choice. Read more…

Political predictions: Maliki is the most likely candidate to head the government within the framework

Political predictions: Maliki is the most likely candidate to head the government within the framework

11-23-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Ibrahim al-Sarraj suggested on Sunday that Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, is the most likely candidate to win the nomination of the Coordination Framework for the position of Prime Minister of the next government, noting that the Framework’s support would be Read more…

MP: Forming the next government will take 3 to 4 months, and disagreements between the political forces are limited.

MP: Forming the next government will take 3 to 4 months, and disagreements between the political forces are limited.

11-23-2025

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mudhar Al-Karawi confirmed on Sunday that forming the next government will take three to four months, noting that the level of disagreements between political forces is not complicated.

Al-Karawi told Al-Maalouma that “consultations to form the government will clearly begin this week, Read more…

The National Tribal Current: The Sudanese government’s failures are piling up, and the Arab depth project has ended politically.

The National Tribal Current: The Sudanese government’s failures are piling up, and the Arab depth project has ended politically.

11-23-2025

Information/Special..
The head of the political body of the National Tribal Movement, Abdul Rahman Al-Jazaeri, confirmed that “the government of Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani witnessed clear failures in key files whose results the public was awaiting, most notably the file of services and economic reforms, as well as the decline Read more…

Publishing, deleting, and reposting… The announcement of Maliki’s nomination for Prime Minister sparks controversy

Publishing, deleting, and reposting… The announcement of Maliki’s nomination for Prime Minister sparks controversy

2025-11-23

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Facebook page of the Islamic Dawa Party republished on Saturday evening the announcement nominating the party’s Secretary-General, Nouri al-Maliki, for the next government, hours after deleting the post, sparking widespread controversy Read more…

Despite al-Maliki’s announced candidacy, the framework states: No official names are on the table, and we await the resolution of the two presidencies.

Despite al-Maliki’s announced candidacy, the framework states: No official names are on the table, and we await the resolution of the two presidencies.

2025-11-23 01:39

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Amer Al-Fayez, a leader in the Coordination Framework and head of the “Design” Alliance, confirmed on Sunday that there is no specific date for choosing a candidate for the position of Prime Minister, indicating that the Framework has “a long time” before deciding Read more…

Reconstruction and Development: Al-Sudani is our candidate for Prime Minister

Reconstruction and Development: Al-Sudani is our candidate for Prime Minister

2025-11-23

Qusay Mahbouba, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed on Saturday that the coalition’s leader, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, is their candidate for the Iraqi government’s premiership.

Mahbouba said in a post Read more…

State of law: Supporting Maliki for the premiership is a legitimate right and enjoys political backing.

State of law: Supporting Maliki for the premiership is a legitimate right and enjoys political backing.

11-22-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Issam Shaker, a member of the State of Law Coalition, commented today, Saturday, on the position regarding the coalition’s support for its leader, Nouri al-Maliki, as a candidate for prime minister.
Shaker told Al-Maalouma, “Nouri al-Maliki is a pivotal figure Read more…

Al-Khanjar calls on the winning political parties to meet tomorrow, Sunday.

Al-Khanjar calls on the winning political parties to meet tomorrow, Sunday.

2025-11-22 07:38

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, Khamis al-Khanjar, head of the “Sovereignty” coalition, called on the winning alliances and parties to a meeting to discuss upcoming entitlements.

Al-Khanjar said in a tweet on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency: “Based on the importance of unity and the pursuit of a unified position Read more…

Iraq earns half a trillion dinars in revenue from date exports

Iraq earns half a trillion dinars in revenue from date exports

11-22-2025

The Ministry of Agriculture announced on Friday that Iraq’s revenues from date exports last year exceeded half a trillion dinars, while also revealing measures to confiscate foreign dates in local markets for being “smuggled.” Deputy Minister Mahdi Suhr al-Jubouri stated that ” Iraq continues to Read more…

Politician: Two calls between the Sudanese official and the Trump administration cost him $10 million

Politician: Two calls between the Sudanese official and the Trump administration cost him $10 million

11-22-2025

Information/Baghdad..
Nizar Haider, director of the Iraqi Media Center in Washington, revealed on Saturday that arranging two calls between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and the US administration regarding the renewal of his second term cost $10 million, without achieving any tangible Read more…

Al-Saadi: A vision for developing the construction materials sector with massive investments within Iraq

Al-Saadi: A vision for developing the construction materials sector with massive investments within Iraq

11-22-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament’s Services Committee, MP Baqi Al-Saadi, revealed on Saturday that there is a vision to redevelop the construction materials sector in Iraq with investments reaching tens of millions of dollars.

Al-Saadi told Al-Maalouma that “the construction materials sector in Iraq is Read more…

The Pentagon announces a $252 million contract to support Iraq’s F-16 fighter jet program.

The Pentagon announces a $252 million contract to support Iraq’s F-16 fighter jet program.

2025-11-22

Shafaq News – Washington
The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced on Saturday that it had awarded a new contract worth more than $252 million to Vectrus Systems LLC to provide logistical and security support services for the F-16 aircraft program in Iraq.

The Pentagon stated in a statement Read more…

Moody’s warns of high-risk challenges in Iraq

Moody’s warns of high-risk challenges in Iraq

2025-11-22

Shafaq News – Translation
Moody’s credit rating agency maintained Iraq’s long-term local and foreign currency rating at Caa1 with a stable outlook, while warning of a number of structural challenges facing the Iraqi economy, most notably Read more…

Maliki arrives in Erbil carrying with him the agenda for forming the new Iraqi government.

Maliki arrives in Erbil carrying with him the agenda for forming the new Iraqi government.

2025-11-22 00:15

Shafaq News – Erbil
The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, arrived in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, on Saturday morning.

According to information available Read more…

Questions and confusion… Rafidain Bank suspends all loans and advances, except for “Riyada”

Questions and confusion… Rafidain Bank suspends all loans and advances, except for “Riyada”

2025-11-22 00:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Informed sources revealed on Saturday that Al-Rafidain Bank has suspended all advances and loans, with the exception of the “Riyada” initiative adopted by the current caretaker government headed by Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.

The sources explained to Shafaq News Agency that a large number of citizens Read more…

In the third quarter of 2025, Iraq will purchase 6 tons of gold.

In the third quarter of 2025, Iraq will purchase 6 tons of gold.

2025-11-22 01:40

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The World Gold Council announced on Saturday that Iraq purchased 6 tons of gold during the third quarter of this year.

The council stated in a report Read more…