IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Iraq ranks last among Arab countries in terms of financial inclusion in 2025.

Iraq ranks last among Arab countries in terms of financial inclusion in 2025.

2025-08-30 03:13

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq ranked last in the Arab world in terms of financial inclusion in 2025, according to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).

The committee stated in its report on sustainable development for financial inclusion in the Arab region for the current Read more…

Iraq loses $200 million due to internet outages during exams.

Iraq loses $200 million due to internet outages during exams.

2025-08-30 03:51

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Economic expert Ahmed Abdel Rabbo revealed on Saturday that Iraq lost millions of dollars due to the internet outage during the second round of exams.

Abdul Rabbo told Shafaq News Agency, “The continued policy of shutting down the internet during exams has multiple negative repercussions Read more…

Among them is Iraq… Excessive oil production by some countries threatens a global surplus.

Among them is Iraq… Excessive oil production by some countries threatens a global surplus.

2025-08-30 04:05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said on Saturday that the first half of the year saw a sharp decline in oil prices due to “overproduction,” blaming OPEC countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iraq, and Kuwait, for the aggressive Read more…

Washington denies that its forces will completely withdraw from Baghdad tomorrow.

Washington denies that its forces will completely withdraw from Baghdad tomorrow.

8-29-2025

Information/Baghdad..
The US Embassy in Baghdad denied on Friday reports that US forces will completely withdraw from the capital, Baghdad, on Saturday.
In a statement received by Al-Maalouma Agency, the US Embassy spokesperson in Baghdad said, “The reports that US forces will completely evacuate Read more…

Basra: Protests outside the Kuwaiti consulate in rejection of the Khor Abdullah agreement

Basra: Protests outside the Kuwaiti consulate in rejection of the Khor Abdullah agreement

2025-08-29 08:47

Shafaq News – Basra
Basra Governorate witnessed a large demonstration on Friday in front of the Kuwaiti consulate building, attended by hundreds of citizens, to denounce the Khor Abdullah Maritime Agreement.

According to a Shafaq News Agency correspondent, the demonstrators considered the agreement a “serious violation of Iraqi sovereignty,” stressing that Read more…

Tomorrow… US forces will withdraw from the Joint Operations Headquarters in Baghdad.

Tomorrow… US forces will withdraw from the Joint Operations Headquarters in Baghdad.

2025/08/29

In implementation of the bilateral agreement between the two countries, US forces are expected to begin withdrawing from the capital, Baghdad, tomorrow, Saturday, according to what sources reported in a press statement.
Sources also clarified on Friday that US forces will withdraw from the heavily Read more…

Al-Gharibawi: Political understandings will be the deciding factor in passing the remaining laws before Parliament.

Al-Gharibawi: Political understandings will be the deciding factor in passing the remaining laws before Parliament.

8-29-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Bassem Al-Gharibawi stressed that political understandings and agreements will be the deciding factor in passing the remaining laws in parliament, noting the existence of popular discontent with the ruling parties due to Read more…

MP Amer Al-Fayez: There is clear waste of public money and corruption in Iraq’s ports and oil berth contracts.

MP Amer Al-Fayez: There is clear waste of public money and corruption in Iraq’s ports and oil berth contracts.

2025-08-29

MP Amer al-Fayez, head of the Tasmeem Alliance, confirmed on Thursday the clear waste of public funds and corruption in Iraq’s ports and oil terminal contracts.

Al-Fayez said in an interview with the program (Publicly), broadcast on Al-Sumaria TV, that “our achievements in Basra have not been carried out by any governor since Read more…

Warnings of a US scenario to cancel the elections and move towards regime change in Iraq

Warnings of a US scenario to cancel the elections and move towards regime change in Iraq

8-28-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
The head of the Wujoud Movement, Mohammed Abu Sa’ida, warned of an external scenario led by the United States, supported by international pressure, aimed at canceling the upcoming electoral process in Iraq and moving towards changing the political system under Read more…

Economist: There is no need for a special law granting Saudi Arabia investments in Iraq.

Economist: There is no need for a special law granting Saudi Arabia investments in Iraq.

8-28-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim confirmed that Iraq does not need to enact a special law that would allow Saudi Arabia to invest domestically, indicating that many countries have existing investments and projects in Iraq without the need Read more…

Anbar Council denies handing over US sites at Ain al-Assad base to Iraqi forces.

Anbar Council denies handing over US sites at Ain al-Assad base to Iraqi forces.

8-28-2025

Al-Maalomah / Anbar ..
A member of the Anbar Provincial Council, Adnan Kazim Al-Kubaisi, denied on Thursday the news circulating about the handover of American sites inside the Ain Al-Assad base building to the Iraqi army, stressing the inaccuracy of this story about the evacuation of the building by Read more…

Parliamentary call to reveal the reason for the delay in submitting the 2025 budget tables.

Parliamentary call to reveal the reason for the delay in submitting the 2025 budget tables.

8-28-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Member of the State of Law Coalition bloc, Muhannad Al-Khazraji, confirmed today, Thursday, that the 2025 budget tables have not reached Parliament, despite a long period having passed since the vote on Article (12A) related to the region’s oil, calling on the government to disclose or clarify the reasons Read more…

Ports announces its inclusion in the global list of lateral transport service providers.

Ports announces its inclusion in the global list of lateral transport service providers.

8-28-2025

Information/Baghdad..
The General Company for Iraqi Ports announced today, Thursday, its inclusion in the global list of Side-Loading Service (STS) providers.

The company’s general manager, Farhan Al-Fartousi, said in a statement received by Al-Maalouma Agency, “The General Company for Ports of Iraq has achieved a new qualitative accomplishment, represented by its official inclusion Read more…

Through two projects, the Iraqi Oil Minister promises to achieve self-sufficiency in gasoline production by 2025.

Through two projects, the Iraqi Oil Minister promises to achieve self-sufficiency in gasoline production by 2025.

2025-08-28 03:29

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul-Ghani al-Sawad said on Thursday that Iraq will achieve self-sufficiency in gasoline production by 2025 through the launch of two new projects in Read more…

The ghost of the 1990s haunts Iraq: economic collapse, stifling sanctions, and a solution: “divorce Iran.”

The ghost of the 1990s haunts Iraq: economic collapse, stifling sanctions, and a solution: “divorce Iran.”

2025-08-28 05:27

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Baghdad’s continued rapprochement with Iran raises fears that Iraq could return to the 1990s. Its continued close ties with Iran represent a “weak point” at a time when the region is undergoing a period of broad geopolitical transformations that place the country’s future at risk.

According to a report Read more…

Oil Products: Our revenues from electronic payments have increased to 700 billion dinars per month.

Oil Products: Our revenues from electronic payments have increased to 700 billion dinars per month.

2025-08-28

The Oil Products Distribution Company confirmed on Thursday that its revenues from electronic payments have risen to 700 billion dinars per month. In a statement to the official news agency, the company’s general manager, Hussein Talib, stated that “the company was among the first government departments to adopt electronic Read more…

The International Development Bank launches the first smart branch in Iraq.

The International Development Bank launches the first smart branch in Iraq.

2025-08-27 09:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The International Development Bank, one of the largest private banks and a pioneer in banking services and solutions in Iraq, announced on Wednesday the launch of the first smart branch of its kind.

According to a statement from the bank Read more…

Iraq succeeds in attracting major international companies

Iraq succeeds in attracting major international companies

08/27/2025

Baghdad: Morning
The Ministry of Oil’s signing of the Principles Agreement with the American company Chevron reflects a new approach adopted by the government in opening up to major international companies, following its recent efforts to Read more…

Customs denies disruption of ASYCUDA system

Customs denies disruption of ASYCUDA system

08/27/2025

The General Authority of Customs denied circulating reports regarding the existence of any comments on the implementation mechanism of the ASYCUDA Customs Management System, stressing that the procedures followed are clear and well-thought-out, and aim to enhance the efficiency Read more…

A government advisor explains the procedures to be followed in the event of a delay in approving the 2026 budget.

A government advisor explains the procedures to be followed in the event of a delay in approving the 2026 budget.

2025/08/27

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, explained that Iraq’s fiscal policy will adhere to the Federal Financial Management Law No. 6 of 2019, as amended, if the country enters the 2026 fiscal year without the approval of Read more…