IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

In the presence of the Prime Minister, the Baghdad International Energy Forum kicks off.

In the presence of the Prime Minister, the Baghdad International Energy Forum kicks off.

2025-09-06

The Baghdad International Energy Forum 2025 kicked off in Baghdad today, Saturday, with the attendance of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The official agency reported that the forum was organized by the Ghadan Risk Management Foundation in cooperation with the Ministry of Oil, with the participation of energy ministers, leaders of international organizations, and major global companies. Read more…

Macron postpones his visit to Iraq

Macron postpones his visit to Iraq

2025-09-06

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s representative in France, Ali Dolmari, confirmed on Saturday (September 6, 2025) that French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his visit to Iraq due to complex political developments in the region and Read more…

Al-Sudani stresses the importance of the strategic bilateral relationship between Baghdad and Washington.

Al-Sudani stresses the importance of the strategic bilateral relationship between Baghdad and Washington.

2025-09-06

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed on Saturday the importance of the strategic bilateral relationship between Iraq and the United States and increased joint coordination between the two countries.

The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement, “Al-Sudani today received the new US Chargé d’Affaires in Iraq, Joshua Harris, on the occasion of his assumption Read more…

Al-Khalidi: Reforming the port system will support Iraq’s treasury.

Al-Khalidi: Reforming the port system will support Iraq’s treasury.

9-5-2025

Information/Baghdad
Former Parliament Rapporteur Mohammed Othman Al-Khalidi confirmed on Friday that reforming Iraq’s port system could contribute approximately 10% of annual revenues to the Iraqi treasury.

Al-Khalidi told Al-Maalouma News Agency: “Iraqi ports constitute strategic economic facilities, especially Read more…

Iraq’s oil exports rose by 75,000 barrels per day in August.

Iraq’s oil exports rose by 75,000 barrels per day in August.

2025-09-05

Iraq’s crude oil exports rose by 75,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, on a monthly basis, marking the third consecutive monthly increase.

Data from the Washington-based Energy Research Unit shows that Iraqi seaborne oil exports rose to Read more…

Most of them are precious metals… UAE exports to Iraq amounted to approximately $33 billion during the year.

Most of them are precious metals… UAE exports to Iraq amounted to approximately $33 billion during the year.

2025-09-05 01:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraq Future Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations announced on Friday that UAE exports to Iraq increased by approximately $10 billion in 2024 compared to 2023, noting a significant increase in exports of precious metals from that country to Iraq, particularly Read more…

Leader: Kurdistan is witnessing the largest oil smuggling operations outside Iraq.

Leader: Kurdistan is witnessing the largest oil smuggling operations outside Iraq.

9-5-2025

Information/Anbar..
Abdul Majeed Hashim al-Dulaimi, a leader in the Sovereignty Alliance, accused prominent party leaders in the Kurdistan Region on Friday of being behind the largest oil smuggling operations outside Iraq. He pointed to the involvement of leaders from the two main parties, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), led by Masoud Barzani, Read more…

Unlimited prices… Why isn’t a government employee in Iraq satisfied with his salary?

Unlimited prices… Why isn’t a government employee in Iraq satisfied with his salary?

2025-09-05 06:40

Shafaq News – Baghdad
As soon as employee Amir Ahmed places his finger on the fingerprint device, announcing the end of his official work at one of the government’s ministries, he takes off his clothes in his car, puts on other clothes, and heads off to another job.

Ahmed wanders the streets of Baghdad, opening taxi apps and starting a new Read more…

Good news for retirees in Iraq: September salaries released

Good news for retirees in Iraq: September salaries released

2025-09-05 01:32

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Ministry of Finance announced on Friday the release of salaries for civilian and military retirees for the month of September.

The ministry said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “The Accounting Department at the Ministry of Finance has begun procedures to finance the salaries Read more…

Between smuggling and fraud, the “oil game” evaporates billions of Iraqis.

Between smuggling and fraud, the “oil game” evaporates billions of Iraqis.

2025-09-04 07:30

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Amman/London
Iraq is incurring significant losses estimated at between two and four billion dollars annually from oil smuggling operations, which exceed 300,000 barrels per day, according to experts. They warn that the continuation of these practices could prompt the United States and international bodies to tighten controls on Iraqi oil Read more…

Iraq opens the door to local car manufacturing for international companies.

Iraq opens the door to local car manufacturing for international companies.

9-4-2025

Iraq’s Economy – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Trade confirmed on Wednesday that it had reached an agreement with international companies from Germany, China, and Brazil to open car production lines in Iraq. The ministry noted that the vehicles produced will run on natural gas and will be Read more…

Energy expert: SOMO will not be subject to US sanctions, and oil prices will remain above $60.

Energy expert: SOMO will not be subject to US sanctions, and oil prices will remain above $60.

2025/09/04

Energy expert Nabil al-Marsoumi confirmed that the Iraqi State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) will not be subject to US sanctions, indicating that what the company may face will be no more than the freezing of some assets, while oil prices will remain stable Read more…

Al-Ziyadi: The next government will only be formed from within the Coordination Framework.

Al-Ziyadi: The next government will only be formed from within the Coordination Framework.

9-4-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Mohammed Al-Ziyadi confirmed on Thursday that the formation of the next government will be exclusively from within the Coordination Framework, stressing that the framework’s forces possess the cohesion and ability to decide the political Read more…

Government advisor: The three-year budget paves the way for economic growth of approximately 5% annually.

Government advisor: The three-year budget paves the way for economic growth of approximately 5% annually.

2025-09-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Economic Affairs, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, described the approval of the three-year budget on Wednesday as a “qualitative shift” in public finance management, providing a medium-term vision for government spending and breaking Read more…

Al-Sudani: The Iraqi government provides sovereign guarantees for the investment sector amounting to 85%.

Al-Sudani: The Iraqi government provides sovereign guarantees for the investment sector amounting to 85%.

2025-09-04 01:53

Shafaq News – Oman
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated on Thursday that the Iraqi government is working to improve the investment environment by providing the necessary sovereign guarantees for the value of projects implemented in this sector.

This came in a speech he delivered during his attendance at the Iraqi-Omani Businessmen Forum Read more…

Iraqi retirees are angry about delayed salaries and threaten to protest.

Iraqi retirees are angry about delayed salaries and threaten to protest.

2025-09-04 02:40

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A large number of Iraqi retirees threatened on Thursday to stage a demonstration to protest the delay in their salaries, holding the Ministry of Finance and the Retirement Authority responsible for the delay.

A retiree named Jamil Ahmed told Shafaq News Agency, “In all countries, retirees live with dignity and honor, enjoying privileges such as health cards and travel. However, in Iraq, retirees live in humiliation, waiting Read more…

Ministry of Communications: We will launch electronic signatures soon.

Ministry of Communications: We will launch electronic signatures soon.

2025-09-04

Minister of Communications, Hiyam Al-Yasiri, announced on Thursday the imminent launch of electronic signatures, while stressing that they are internationally recognized. Al-Yasiri stated in a statement to the official agency that “the government has been working very quickly, and digital transformation has been a priority,” noting that “electronic payment is now available everywhere, Read more…

Al-Sudani: The partnership between Iraq and the United States has achieved important results.

Al-Sudani: The partnership between Iraq and the United States has achieved important results.

09/03/2025

The commitment of Iraq and the United States to implementing the provisions of the joint declaration on the withdrawal of international coalition forces is clear evidence of the government’s ability to manage strategic security issues wisely and responsibly, while preserving citizens’ interests and promoting Read more…

Al-Moussawi: Parties opposing the Popular Mobilization Forces are seeking to get closer to the US administration.

Al-Moussawi: Parties opposing the Popular Mobilization Forces are seeking to get closer to the US administration.

9-3-2025

Information/Baghdad..
MP for the Coordination Framework, Mukhtar al-Moussawi, confirmed on Wednesday that the groups opposing the Popular Mobilization Forces and the proposed law in parliament are aiming to win the favor of the US administration.

Al-Moussawi told Al-Maalouma, “The Popular Mobilization Forces do not represent Read more…

Economist: Prices are eating up Iraqis’ salaries and weakening their purchasing power.

Economist: Prices are eating up Iraqis’ salaries and weakening their purchasing power.

9-3-2025

Information/Baghdad..
Economic researcher Diaa Abdel Karim warned on Wednesday that rising prices, particularly of consumer goods and food, will weaken citizens’ purchasing power in the absence of genuine salary reforms.

Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “After raising the dollar exchange rate in recent Read more…