IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Iraq is OPEC’s second-largest oil producer in a month.

Iraq is OPEC’s second-largest oil producer in a month.

2025-09-16 03:58

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) released oil production data for August 2025, showing that Iraq ranked second among the organization’s largest oil producers.

OPEC said that Saudi Arabia maintained its position as the largest oil producer Read more…

The Iraqi judiciary considers the budget delay a “violation of the constitution,” and Al-Sudani’s interrogation is approaching.

The Iraqi judiciary considers the budget delay a “violation of the constitution,” and Al-Sudani’s interrogation is approaching.

2025-09-16 05:20

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Supreme Judicial Council sent an official letter to the House of Representatives regarding the government’s delay in sending the general budget schedules, considering that this delay constitutes a breach of the constitutional and legal obligations stipulated in Article 62 Read more…

The Parliamentary Oil Committee reveals the date for finalizing the gas import file.

The Parliamentary Oil Committee reveals the date for finalizing the gas import file.

9-15-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
A member of the Parliamentary Oil, Gas and Resources Committee, Bahaa al-Din al-Nouri, revealed on Monday the date for the final completion of the gas import file, indicating that Iraq will achieve gas self-sufficiency within Read more…

Al-Sultani: The Renewable Energy Law addresses the electricity crisis and achieves an economic shift.

Al-Sultani: The Renewable Energy Law addresses the electricity crisis and achieves an economic shift.

9-15-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of the Parliamentary Energy Committee, MP Suhaila Al-Sultani, confirmed on Monday that the upcoming vote during today’s parliamentary session on the draft law regulating renewable energy will represent a qualitative step towards achieving self-sufficiency in Read more…

Al-Hare warns of a Gulf plot to buy voter cards and threaten the political process.

Al-Hare warns of a Gulf plot to buy voter cards and threaten the political process.

9-15-2025

Information/Special..
Amal al-Din al-Har, a member of the Coordination Framework, warned on Monday of a plot led by Gulf entities to destabilize the political process in Iraq by purchasing voter IDs and supporting the rise of corrupt Sunni figures to positions of power, with the aim of advancing Read more…

An economic expert outlines the most prominent solution to free Iraq from oil price fluctuations.

An economic expert outlines the most prominent solution to free Iraq from oil price fluctuations.

2025-09-15

Oil and economic affairs expert Ahmed Askar confirmed on Sunday (September 13, 2025) that Iraq’s financial and economic situation will remain subject to “global fluctuations,” while offering solutions to address this issue.

Askar said in a press interview, “The economic situation in Iraq will remain directly linked to fluctuations Read more…

The Ministry of Transport announces the main points of the fifth technical meeting of the development road project.

The Ministry of Transport announces the main points of the fifth technical meeting of the development road project.

2025-09-15

The Ministry of Transport announced, on Monday, the main topics of the fifth technical meeting of the Development Road Project, while indicating that the project represents the most important element for attracting investments. The Director of the Iraqi Ports Company, Read more…

An economist explains the reason for the fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate.

An economist explains the reason for the fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate.

9-14-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive…
Economic researcher Ali Karim Idhib confirmed on Sunday that the fluctuations in the exchange rate of the dinar against the dollar are linked to a number of internal and external factors, most notably the Read more…

Baghdad will host tomorrow the summit of the Quadripartite Council for the Development Path.

Baghdad will host tomorrow the summit of the Quadripartite Council for the Development Path.

09/14/2025

The Quadripartite Council Summit for the Development Road Project will be held in Baghdad tomorrow, Monday, with the participation of technical committees emanating from the project’s organizational structure.

The Director of the Media Office of the Ministry of Transport, Maitham Al-Safi, stated to Al-Sabah that the summit, which will be attended by the Minister of Read more…

Central Bank Governor: Inflation in Iraq is the lowest in its history.

Central Bank Governor: Inflation in Iraq is the lowest in its history.

2025/09/14

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, met with the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, in London. The meeting aimed to strengthen the historical relations between the two banks and discuss avenues for joint cooperation.
According to a statement from the Central Bank, Read more…

Bank of Baghdad signs an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) under the GTFP program to promote international trade.

Bank of Baghdad signs an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) under the GTFP program to promote international trade.

2025/09/14

The Bank of Baghdad announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to join the Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP), one of the most prominent global initiatives to support and expand banks’ capabilities to finance international trade.
This agreement aims to enable the Bank of Baghdad to obtain facilities and Read more…

Al-Sudani from an American perspective: A non-revolutionary “third party” and this is what awaits him.

Al-Sudani from an American perspective: A non-revolutionary “third party” and this is what awaits him.

2025-09-14 08:18

Shafaq News – Special Translation
War on the Rocks , an American website specializing in military and strategic affairs, has painted a picture of the upcoming Iraqi elections, which represent a moment of change and an opportunity for Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to Read more…

MP accuses Al-Sudani of being behind the failure to send budget tables

MP accuses Al-Sudani of being behind the failure to send budget tables

9-14-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Representative Hussein Ali accused Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and the Ministry of Finance on Sunday of being behind the failure to send the budget tables so far.
Ali said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The government’s delay in sending the budget tables represents a clear violation of the constitution Read more…

Iraq is the fifth most attractive country in the Middle East for investment in August 2025.

Iraq is the fifth most attractive country in the Middle East for investment in August 2025.

9-14-2025

Al-Maaloumah/Baghdad..
Wamda website reported that Iraq ranked fifth among the most attractive countries for investment in the Middle East and North Africa region during August 2025.
The website stated in a recently released report that the Middle East and North Africa region witnessed Read more…

Economist: Increased spending requires raising the percentage of oil exports in agreement with OPEC.

Economist: Increased spending requires raising the percentage of oil exports in agreement with OPEC.

9-14-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim believes there is an urgent need to increase oil exports to ensure the country’s operating expenses are covered.
Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “Iraq currently exports more than Read more…

A Kurdish opposition figure reveals a daily trick used by the regional government to smuggle oil.

A Kurdish opposition figure reveals a daily trick used by the regional government to smuggle oil.

9-14-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive..
Kurdish opposition figure Saman Ali accused the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Sunday of continuing to smuggle oil through what he described as “deceptive” methods, with the aim of circumventing federal government decisions and ensuring the continued sale of crude oil without Baghdad’s knowledge.
Ali told Al-Maalouma Agency, “The KRG has long relied on a daily fraud Read more…

Iraqi politician: Tsurkov’s release is a courageous message from al-Sudani to normalize relations with Israel

Iraqi politician: Tsurkov’s release is a courageous message from al-Sudani to normalize relations with Israel

2025-09-14 02:25

Shafaq News – Erbil
Iraqi politician Mithal al-Alusi on Sunday hailed the release of Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov as a “courageous message” from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani toward normalization between Iraq and Israel.

Al-Alusi wrote in a post Read more…

A Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) representative said a Kurdish delegation will visit Baghdad to agree on oil exports and salaries.

A Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) representative said a Kurdish delegation will visit Baghdad to agree on oil exports and salaries.

2025-09-14 04:20

Shafaq News – Baghdad
MP Mahma Khalil, representing the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), confirmed on Sunday that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has provided the federal government with all necessary information, and therefore must honor its promise to pay salaries. He also revealed that a delegation from the region will soon visit Read more…

Unusual calm… How did Al-Sudani push armed factions to leave the battlefield?

Unusual calm… How did Al-Sudani push armed factions to leave the battlefield?

2025-09-14 04:53

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Just a few years ago, the sounds of explosions targeting US bases in Iraq were an almost daily occurrence, leaving behind casualties and threatening statements, and putting the country on the brink of open regional confrontation.

These attacks were not merely military operations; they were tools of pressure used Read more…

Iraq obtains Jordan’s approval to recover smuggled funds.

Iraq obtains Jordan’s approval to recover smuggled funds.

2025-09-14 05:31

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Integrity Commission announced on Sunday that it had obtained Jordan’s approval to repatriate funds illegally smuggled into the kingdom to the state treasury.

According to a statement from the commission, Read more…