IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

The Ministry of Trade announces the completion of seven major files related to Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The Ministry of Trade announces the completion of seven major files related to Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

2025-09-01

The Ministry of Trade announced, on Monday, that the current government’s efforts to join Iraq to the World Trade Organization (WTO) have exceeded all previous measures combined. While indicating the completion of 7 main files, it confirmed the preparation of accurate answers to 175 questions related to Iraq’s accession Read more…

Monetary stability and exchange rate liberalization.

Monetary stability and exchange rate liberalization.

2025/08/31

In economic feasibility studies, the financial, marketing, and technical studies cannot be prepared in an investment environment unless that environment enjoys monetary stability, paving the way for stable exchange rates for the local currency against foreign currencies. This allows the economic Read more…

Halbousi fails to convince the US ambassador to mediate to lift the freeze on his frozen assets.

Halbousi fails to convince the US ambassador to mediate to lift the freeze on his frozen assets.

8-31-2025

Al-Maalouma / Anbar ..
Abdullah Ahmed Al-Dulaimi, a member of the United Anbar Alliance, revealed on Sunday that the head of the Progress Alliance, Mohammed al-Halbousi, failed to convince the US Chargé d’Affaires in Baghdad to mediate to lift the freeze imposed on his assets and the assets of two party leaders, which were frozen in Jordanian and Read more…

The Ministry of Transport announces the completion of 97% of the Grand Faw Port navigation channel project.

The Ministry of Transport announces the completion of 97% of the Grand Faw Port navigation channel project.

8-31-2025

Al-Maalouma/ Follow-up..
The Ministry of Transport announced, on Sunday, that the external navigation channel project for the Grand Faw Port has reached its final stages, with a completion rate of 97%.
A statement by the Ministry received by Al-Maalouma Agency stated that “this achievement represents an advanced step towards completing the Grand Faw Port Read more…

The secret weapon: a food basket in exchange for a ballot box, and poor people’s cards are cheap currency in the dirty election market!

The secret weapon: a food basket in exchange for a ballot box, and poor people’s cards are cheap currency in the dirty election market!

8-31-2025

Information / Special ..
In heartbreaking scenes that tear apart human dignity, social media has been flooded in recent days with video clips showing poor and needy families crowding in front of the headquarters of some political parties and election candidates, panting after a meager food box, offered to them not out of humanitarian or moral duty, but Read more…

Al-Sarraj: The US withdrawal from Iraq remains formal unless it includes Ain al-Assad base.

Al-Sarraj: The US withdrawal from Iraq remains formal unless it includes Ain al-Assad base.

8-31-2025

Al-Ma’alouma/Baghdad.
Political analyst Ibrahim Al-Sarraj asserted on Sunday that any withdrawal of foreign forces, primarily US forces, will not be credible or real unless it includes the handover of the Ain al-Assad military base and a complete withdrawal from Iraqi Read more…

Signing the contract to establish the National Mobile Telephone Company in Iraq

Signing the contract to establish the National Mobile Telephone Company in Iraq

2025-08-31 00:29

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani sponsored the signing ceremony of the founding contract for the National Mobile Phone Company today, Sunday.

On March 11, 2025, the Iraqi Council of Ministers, headed by Read more…

Tankers in the Shadows: Iraq a Strategic Hub for Sanctioned Oil Transport

Tankers in the Shadows: Iraq a Strategic Hub for Sanctioned Oil Transport

2025-08-31 02:17

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq has recently emerged as a key logistical player within the shadow oil tanker network serving sanctioned countries such as Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.

S&P Global data indicates that the fleet of these vessels expanded significantly during the first half of 2025, relying on new shipping companies registered in Read more…

“A Big Deception”… Turkish Water Releases to Iraq End

“A Big Deception”… Turkish Water Releases to Iraq End

2025-08-31 02:30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Green Iraq Observatory, which specializes in environmental affairs, confirmed that Sunday marks the last day of the grace period set by Türkiye for water releases into Iraq.

The observatory stated, in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, that Turkey had announced the release of 400 cubic meters per second during July and August Read more…

The United States and Kurdistan agree to strengthen relations and resolve outstanding financial issues.

The United States and Kurdistan agree to strengthen relations and resolve outstanding financial issues.

2025-08-31 02:59

Shafaq News – Erbil
Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the new US Consul General to the Kurdistan Region, Wendy Green, agreed during a meeting held on Sunday to strengthen bilateral relations and resolve outstanding financial Read more…

With a multi-billion dollar investment, Iraq opens the banks of the Tigris River to hotels and restaurants.

With a multi-billion dollar investment, Iraq opens the banks of the Tigris River to hotels and restaurants.

2025-08-31 05:22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the National Investment Commission, Haider Makiya, confirmed on Sunday that the volume of investments in Iraq has reached more than $100 billion, while revealing the nature of the developments that will take place along the banks of the Tigris River.

” The volume of investments in Iraq has reached more than $100 billion, with Read more…

“I encountered some errors.” The Nineveh Commission conducts the third simulation in 142 locations.

“I encountered some errors.” The Nineveh Commission conducts the third simulation in 142 locations.

2025-08-31 06:31

Shafaq News – Nineveh
The Nineveh Governorate Electoral Commission announced on Sunday the third simulation of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

“The simulation was conducted in 142 locations, including one in the Nineveh Operations Command and another within Read more…

Japanese Ambassador: The Memorandum of Understanding with Iraq paves the way for economic integration between the two countries.

Japanese Ambassador: The Memorandum of Understanding with Iraq paves the way for economic integration between the two countries.

2025-08-31

The Japanese Ambassador to Iraq, Akira Endo, affirmed today, Sunday, that the Memorandum of Understanding with Iraq will contribute to strengthening relations between the private sectors of the two countries, Japan and Iraq. In his speech following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Iraq and Japan on Read more…

Minister of Finance: Continuing partnership with the World Bank to support the government’s financial reform priorities

Minister of Finance: Continuing partnership with the World Bank to support the government’s financial reform priorities

2025-08-31

Finance Minister Taif Sami affirmed on Sunday the continuation of the partnership with the World Bank to support the government’s financial reform priorities. A statement from the ministry stated, “Finance Minister Taif Sami affirmed the continuation of the partnership with the World Bank Read more…

Parliamentary Committee: The government committed serious violations by not implementing the three-year budget.

Parliamentary Committee: The government committed serious violations by not implementing the three-year budget.

8-30-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Member of the Parliamentary Strategic Planning Committee, Suad Al-Maliki, considered the three-year federal budget incorrect on Saturday, indicating that Parliament made a mistake by passing it, pointing out that the government did not commit to Read more…

Parliamentary Security: The withdrawal of US forces is a step towards achieving national sovereignty.

Parliamentary Security: The withdrawal of US forces is a step towards achieving national sovereignty.

8-30-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, MP Mahdi Taqi, confirmed today, Saturday, that the Iraqi security forces, including the army, the federal police, and the Popular Mobilization Forces, are at the highest level of readiness to confront any aggression that the country may be exposed to.
Taqi said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, that “the withdrawal of US forces Read more…

Washington folds its tents in Iraq amid a regional storm

Washington folds its tents in Iraq amid a regional storm

2025-08-30

Shafaq News – Special Analysis
Ahmed Hussein
The US military withdrawal from Iraq is proceeding amidst internal, regional, and international political and security minefields. The White House’s statements so far have appeared “elastic,” attempting to hold a middle ground, or at least implying Read more…

The digital economy in Iraq: 10 million bank cards and 15 trillion dinars in payments

The digital economy in Iraq: 10 million bank cards and 15 trillion dinars in payments

2025-08-30 00:20

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Eco Iraq Observatory, which specializes in economic affairs, announced on Saturday that the number of active bank cards in the country has exceeded 10 million, indicating the rapid expansion towards a digital economy.

The observatory quoted the Baghdad Council for Digital Transformation Read more…

Starting today, 24-hour electricity will be available in Sulaymaniyah, with more than 600 generators shut down.

Starting today, 24-hour electricity will be available in Sulaymaniyah, with more than 600 generators shut down.

2025-08-30 01:57

Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
The Sulaymaniyah Electricity Directorate announced on Saturday that the city will be supplied with 24-hour national electricity starting today, confirming that hundreds of private generators will be shut down after the project goes into effect.

The directorate said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “All neighborhoods Read more…

Maliki’s coalition casts doubt on the US troop withdrawal and reveals details of al-Sudani’s agreement with the factions.

Maliki’s coalition casts doubt on the US troop withdrawal and reveals details of al-Sudani’s agreement with the factions.

2025-08-30 02:25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The State of Law Coalition, led by Nouri al-Maliki, cast doubt on Saturday on the existence of a US troop withdrawal from Iraq, while revealing details of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s agreement with armed factions amid a “critical” regional Read more…