IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

MP: Government spending without approved budget schedules is a clear legal violation.

MP: Government spending without approved budget schedules is a clear legal violation.

9-10-2025

Information/Exclusive:
MP Moeen Al-Kadhimi on Wednesday considered the government’s continued spending without approving the budget schedules a “legal violation,” stressing that the lack of parliamentary agreement to pass the budget as Read more…

“Electrical and mechanical appliances” are Iraq’s most prominent imports from Mexico.

“Electrical and mechanical appliances” are Iraq’s most prominent imports from Mexico.

2025-09-10 03:42

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A global statistic revealed, on Wednesday, Iraq’s most prominent imports from Mexico in 2024.

According to the Trade Map website , which tracks global markets, Iraq imported four goods from Mexico last year, including Read more…

Nechirvan Barzani discusses with an Emirati envoy enhancing investment and partnership in Kurdistan.

Nechirvan Barzani discusses with an Emirati envoy enhancing investment and partnership in Kurdistan.

2025-09-10 06:08

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani expressed his pleasure on Wednesday to receive Saeed Al-Hajri, the UAE Minister of State and Special Envoy for Economic Affairs to the region.

Barzani thanked the leadership of the United Arab Emirates for its support Read more…

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry launches the “Tas’heel” service for electronic document authentication.

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry launches the “Tas’heel” service for electronic document authentication.

2025-09-10 06:30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday the launch of the “Tas’heel” service for document authentication via secure mail.

This came during the inauguration of the service by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Read more…

5 billion dinars returned to the Iraqi treasury after two companies were defrauded.

5 billion dinars returned to the Iraqi treasury after two companies were defrauded.

2025-09-10 06:40

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council announced on Wednesday that the Karkh 2nd Investigation Court had recovered an amount of five billion Iraqi dinars for a financial fraud case.

In a statement received Read more…

Tehran: We are ready to develop Iraqi gas, and the decision is up to Baghdad.

Tehran: We are ready to develop Iraqi gas, and the decision is up to Baghdad.

2025-09-10

Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister, Hossein Zadeh, announced on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) his country’s readiness to work within Iraqi territory to develop and extract gas fields, which will support the Iraqi National Gas Company’s supplies.

Zada pointed out in press statements that the future of this vital cooperation Read more…

The Cabinet approves increased allocations for defense, oil, electricity, and digital transformation.

The Cabinet approves increased allocations for defense, oil, electricity, and digital transformation.

2025-09-09 08:57

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Council of Ministers approved, on Tuesday, amending the Ministry of Defense’s 2025 allocations to support the armed forces’ equipment, and proceeding with the completion of contracts with the Military Industrialization Authority for Read more…

Mazhar Saleh: The economy is achieving positive indicators with a growth rate of 5.3% in 2025.

Mazhar Saleh: The economy is achieving positive indicators with a growth rate of 5.3% in 2025.

2025/09/09

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, affirmed on Tuesday that the Iraqi economy is going through a pivotal phase that combines positive indicators and promising opportunities with structural challenges that require radical reforms, which the government program is working on with determination Read more…

Former MP calls for addressing loophole in mobile SIM cards in Iraq

Former MP calls for addressing loophole in mobile SIM cards in Iraq

9-9-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Former member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Ayoub Al-Rubaie, called on Tuesday for addressing a serious vulnerability in mobile phone SIM cards in Iraq.
Al-Rubaie told Al-Maalouma that “mobile SIM cards have become very important Read more…

The Progress Alliance raises the bar for temptations: one billion dinars for each defecting Sunni candidate.

The Progress Alliance raises the bar for temptations: one billion dinars for each defecting Sunni candidate.

9-9-2025

Information / Baghdad..
Sovereignty Alliance member Mohammed al-Dulaimi revealed on Tuesday that the head of the Progress Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, has allocated one billion dinars to each candidate who withdraws from the Sunni alliances and joins his Read more…

Lawsuit filed against the government and the Ministry of Finance for delaying budget schedules

Lawsuit filed against the government and the Ministry of Finance for delaying budget schedules

9-9-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of Parliament, Mustafa Al-Karaawi, announced on Tuesday that he had filed a lawsuit with the Public Prosecution against the government and the Ministry of Finance, due to their delay in sending the 2025 budget tables.
Al-Karaawi said in a statement Read more…

A different scenario: Expectations that the next government will be formed quickly, without political turmoil.

A different scenario: Expectations that the next government will be formed quickly, without political turmoil.

9-9-2025

Information/Baghdad..
Current political data and ongoing agreements between various parties, particularly within the Coordination Framework, indicate the possibility of forming a new government after the November elections more smoothly than before, free from the usual political turmoil and disagreements that have characterized the scene Read more…

Al-Sudani seeks a second term through NATO amid domestic criticism

Al-Sudani seeks a second term through NATO amid domestic criticism

9-9-2025

Information/Report..
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani faces an early political test as he seeks to secure a second term, amid US pressure to obstruct the passage of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law and impose other demands described as infringing Read more…

Al-Jubouri: Exposing the parties involved in vote-buying is an urgent necessity.

Al-Jubouri: Exposing the parties involved in vote-buying is an urgent necessity.

9-9-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Thaer al-Jubouri called on Tuesday for the identities of those trying to buy votes in Iraqi governorates to be revealed, stressing the seriousness of these actions on the electoral process.
Al-Jubouri said in an interview Read more…

Al-Fatlawi: The government is using oil prices and its dispute with the region as an excuse to cover up its financial problems.

Al-Fatlawi: The government is using oil prices and its dispute with the region as an excuse to cover up its financial problems.

9-9-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive…
MP Zuhair Al-Fatlawi confirmed on Tuesday that there is “defects and mismanagement” by the government in managing public finances, stressing that the halt in projects in the governorates is directly due to the lack of available funds.
Al-Fatlawi told Al-Maalouma that “the Ministry of Finance indicated the existence of Read more…

Masrour Barzani: We have no remaining problems regarding the resumption of Kurdistan Region oil exports.

Masrour Barzani: We have no remaining problems regarding the resumption of Kurdistan Region oil exports.

2025-09-09 00:56

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said on Tuesday that the regional government has no issues hindering the resumption of the region’s oil exports, stressing that what remains is to resolve the dispute between oil companies operating in Kurdistan and the federal Read more…

The inspection plane begins its operations at Mosul International Airport in preparation for its operation.

The inspection plane begins its operations at Mosul International Airport in preparation for its operation.

2025-09-09 02:56

Shafaq News – Nineveh
Nineveh Governor Abdul Qadir al-Dakhil announced on Tuesday the start of an inspection phase of Mosul International Airport’s navigation systems and equipment, using an inspection aircraft operated by a specialized company .

Al-Dakhil told Shafaq News Agency, “The inspection plane, a Szna Karban, landed this morning Read more…

Center warns of a “humanitarian catastrophe” and calls for a general alert in Iraq.

Center warns of a “humanitarian catastrophe” and calls for a general alert in Iraq.

2025-09-09 02:56

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Strategic Center for Human Rights in Iraq warned on Tuesday of a “humanitarian catastrophe” that could threaten the country as a result of the worsening water scarcity crisis and the increasing frequency of accidents that threaten infrastructure Read more…

Two political goals for Al-Sudani and an implicit bet on the Sadrists’ vote at the last minute

Two political goals for Al-Sudani and an implicit bet on the Sadrists’ vote at the last minute

2025-09-09 03:50

Shafaq News – Special Translation
The Atlantic Council described Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s move to confront Kata’ib Hezbollah as a “rare, bold, and calculated step,” identifying two objectives: to bolster his electoral success and to undermine the proposed legislation in the Iraqi parliament Read more…

Iraq is at the bottom of the list. Four Arab countries hold the top spot in the world’s strongest currencies.

Iraq is at the bottom of the list. Four Arab countries hold the top spot in the world’s strongest currencies.

2025-09-09 04:36

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Four Arab countries ranked first in the world with the strongest currencies against the dollar, while Iraq ranked last in 2025, according to “Country Cassette,” a website specializing in collecting international data and statistics.

According to a report by the website, Read more…