IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Parliamentary criticism of Al-Sudani: He runs a “shadow cabinet” that will drag Iraq into collapse.

Parliamentary criticism of Al-Sudani: He runs a “shadow cabinet” that will drag Iraq into collapse.

2025-09-09 04:05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Parliament’s Transport and Communications Committee criticized the performance of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s advisors on Tuesday, warning that exceptional decisions to award projects to specific companies could lead to “recurring disasters,” such as the collapse of the al-Atishi Bridge Read more…

Erbil hosts one of the most prominent economic events in Kurdistan

Erbil hosts one of the most prominent economic events in Kurdistan

2025-09-09 05:33

Shafaq News – Erbil
The sixth edition of the Erbil International Real Estate Investment Fair kicked off today, Tuesday, with widespread participation from local and international companies. It’s one of the most prominent economic events in the Kurdistan Region Read more…

An Emirati company is awaiting Baghdad’s response to supply it with Kurdish gas to power its electricity grid.

An Emirati company is awaiting Baghdad’s response to supply it with Kurdish gas to power its electricity grid.

2025-09-09 05:38

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Tuesday, Abdullah Al-Qadi, CEO of the UAE’s Crescent Petroleum Company, revealed the current gas production capacity at the Kormor field in Sulaymaniyah, noting the company’s readiness to supply quantities of gas to the federal government Read more…

SOMO: We have prepared a plan to make Iraq an open market and a pivotal energy hub.

SOMO: We have prepared a plan to make Iraq an open market and a pivotal energy hub.

9-8-2025

Baghdad – Mail
The State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) announced a plan to increase Iraq’s production and export share, transform it into a pivotal energy hub, enter into global partnerships, and provide strategic storage sites.

SOMO Director General Ali Nizar said, “Iraq seeks to Read more…

Next week… two power-generating barges will enter service.

Next week… two power-generating barges will enter service.

09/08/2025

As part of its efforts to support the national energy system and reduce power outages, the Ministry of Electricity has completed the connection of the first Turkish barge docked at Khor Al-Zubair Port. It is continuing its efforts to connect the second barge, located at Umm Qasr Port, in preparation for their operation next Read more…

Building 8 giant ships to support trade exchange

Building 8 giant ships to support trade exchange

09/08/2025

The Ministry of Transport has prepared a plan to develop the maritime transport sector by opening the doors to partnerships and investment with specialized regional and international companies, in addition to building eight giant ships to support trade exchange, coinciding with the launch of the Grand Faw Port Read more…

Who is disrupting the sessions? Everyone is accused and everyone denies it.

Who is disrupting the sessions? Everyone is accused and everyone denies it.

9-8-2025

Information/Report..
With only three months remaining in the current parliamentary term before the parliamentary elections scheduled for next November, the performance of parliament has become a subject of widespread debate among Iraq’s political elite, Read more…

Only its equipment was moved… Al-Dulaimi denies the withdrawal of US forces from Ain al-Assad.

Only its equipment was moved… Al-Dulaimi denies the withdrawal of US forces from Ain al-Assad.

9-8-2025

Al-Maalouma/Anbar..
Today, Monday, the leader of the Azm Alliance, Mohammed Ali al-Dulaimi, denied the allegations of the withdrawal of US forces from the Ain al-Assad base in the al-Baghdadi area of ​​​​Hit District, west of Anbar.
Al-Dulaimi said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “What is being circulated about the start of the withdrawal is false,” indicating that “the US forces only Read more…

Iraqi Telecom launches “Tas’heel” service to track and complete government transactions

Iraqi Telecom launches “Tas’heel” service to track and complete government transactions

2025-09-08 02:20

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Minister of Communications Hiyam Al-Yasiri announced on Monday the launch of the “Tas’heel” service to track and complete government transactions for citizens .

“Today, we announce the official launch of the project to facilitate the transfer of citizens’ personal documents and facilitate their access via Read more…

Al-Sudani’s advisor: The development path will contribute 20% to diversifying the Iraqi economy.

Al-Sudani’s advisor: The development path will contribute 20% to diversifying the Iraqi economy.

2025-09-08 02:36

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Mudhar Mohammed Salih, an advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, revealed on Monday that the development road project will contribute 20% to diversifying the national economy.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency, “The development road project, which connects the port of Al-Faw in southern Iraq to Read more…

It will not reduce Iraq’s deficit and will increase pressures. An expert comments on the OPEC+ decision.

It will not reduce Iraq’s deficit and will increase pressures. An expert comments on the OPEC+ decision.

2025-09-08 02:56

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economist Ahmed Abd Rabbo confirmed on Monday that OPEC+’s decision to increase production starting next month will not reduce Iraq’s fiscal deficit in the near term, but may even exacerbate financial pressures. He emphasized the need for Read more…

A scientific agreement between the Iraqi Integrity Commission and the American University for Anti-Corruption Training

A scientific agreement between the Iraqi Integrity Commission and the American University for Anti-Corruption Training

2025-09-08 04:19

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Federal Integrity Commission and the American University in Baghdad signed a scientific cooperation agreement on Monday aimed at raising the academic level of staff, exchanging specialized expertise, and developing educational and training programs to enhance the capabilities of those working in the field of combating Read more…

Kurdistan invites American companies to invest and develop the security infrastructure.

Kurdistan invites American companies to invest and develop the security infrastructure.

2025-09-08 04:18

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Region Interior Minister Rebar Ahmed on Monday called on American companies to invest in the region, stressing that partnership with the United States is the foundation for a “brighter ” future.

“Security is a fundamental foundation for transitioning Read more…

Ministry of Oil: Signing major contracts with international companies to develop fields in Nasiriyah and Kirkuk.

Ministry of Oil: Signing major contracts with international companies to develop fields in Nasiriyah and Kirkuk.

2025-09-08

The Ministry of Oil confirmed, on Monday, that the achievements of the current government are a clear message to investors that Iraq is an attractive environment for the oil industry, while pointing to the achievement of great leaps in the oil industry in four sectors, and revealed the signing of major contracts with international companies Read more…

Ministry of Construction and Housing: Extensive facilities for investors in the fields of industry and construction.

Ministry of Construction and Housing: Extensive facilities for investors in the fields of industry and construction.

2025-09-08

Minister of Construction, Housing and Public Municipalities, Benkin Rekani, announced on Monday extensive facilities granted to investors in the industrial and construction sectors. Speaking at the Iraq International Construction Exhibition, Read more…

Including Iraq, eight OPEC countries agree to increase oil production in October.

Including Iraq, eight OPEC countries agree to increase oil production in October.

9-7-2025
Baghdad – Mail

Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance agreed on Sunday to increase oil production in October by 137,000 barrels per day .

In detail, the eight member countries of the OPEC+ group, which includes Iraq, Read more…

Government advisor: The international coalition’s mission in Baghdad and Anbar will end this month.

Government advisor: The international coalition’s mission in Baghdad and Anbar will end this month.

2025/09/07

The Prime Minister’s advisor for security affairs, Hussein Allawi, announced that the international coalition’s mission in Baghdad and Anbar provinces will end this September.
Allawi told the official agency that “the government is working to end his duties and transfer relations to the level of joint bilateral relations, whether with the United States of America or Read more…

A proposal to desalinate the Euphrates water in Dhi Qar to address the severe shortage of drinking water.

A proposal to desalinate the Euphrates water in Dhi Qar to address the severe shortage of drinking water.

9-7-2025

Information/Dhi Qar..
Dhi Qar Provincial Council member Ahmed Al-Khafaji confirmed on Sunday that a proposal has been put forward to desalinate Euphrates water to address the severe shortage of drinking water in several areas of the province.

Al-Khafaji told Al-Maalouma, “Water desalination technology has proven its worth in many countries around the world, Read more…

The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and the ambassadors’ list are just a straw that could shatter Al-Sudani’s dream of a second term.

The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and the ambassadors’ list are just a straw that could shatter Al-Sudani’s dream of a second term.

9-7-2025

Information / Report:
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s ascension to the top executive position was only possible on the basis of a specific transitional period leading to early elections. However, he quickly sought to gain the support of the framework forces to remain until Read more…

How did internal and external crises affect Al-Sudani’s chances of a second term?

How did internal and external crises affect Al-Sudani’s chances of a second term?

9-7-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive..
Political analyst Dawood Al-Halfi confirmed on Sunday that the government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has failed to manage many internal and external issues, warning that the continuation of crises without radical solutions Read more…