IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Cameras captured the salaries of Kurdish employees heading to Erbil via armored vehicles.

Cameras captured the salaries of Kurdish employees heading to Erbil via armored vehicles.

2025-07-19 08:35

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A local source in Kirkuk province reported on Saturday that vehicles belonging to the Iraqi Ministry of Finance began arriving in Erbil, carrying funds allocated for the payment of salaries to employees of the Kurdistan Region.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, “Vehicles loaded with money entered Kirkuk Governorate today, coming from Baghdad, heading towards Erbil,” noting that Read more…

Al-Kadhimi: The government will continue spending despite the lack of a budget.

Al-Kadhimi: The government will continue spending despite the lack of a budget.

7-19-2025

Information / Special..
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Moeen Al-Kadhimi, confirmed on Saturday that the government is continuing its disbursement and financing operations despite the failure to submit the 2025 budget schedules to the House of Representatives and the lack of Read more…

Hard currency is being drained with the blessing of the National Bank. Experts warn of a catastrophe that will cripple the Iraqi economy.

Hard currency is being drained with the blessing of the National Bank. Experts warn of a catastrophe that will cripple the Iraqi economy.

2025-07-19 | 06:10

Alsumaria News- Economist
raises concerns about bank monopoly Al-Ahly Dollar remittances have sparked widespread controversy in Iraqi economic and commercial circles, amid accusations that they dominate foreign currency sales and transfers, threatening the principle of fair competition Read more…

Strengthening the national economy… Parliament prepares to approve the industrial investment law.

Strengthening the national economy… Parliament prepares to approve the industrial investment law.

7-19-2025

Information / Baghdad..
Representative Firas Al-Maslamawi, spokesman for the Reconstruction and Development bloc in parliament, confirmed on Saturday that there is a clear desire among most political blocs to pass several important laws during the final legislative session, most notably Read more…

180 MPs sign a petition to reject the Khor Abdullah Agreement and demand its redrafting.

180 MPs sign a petition to reject the Khor Abdullah Agreement and demand its redrafting.

7-19-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
A leader in the Sovereignty Alliance, Abdul Majeed al-Dulaimi, announced today, Saturday, that the signatures of more than 180 representatives have been collected to reject the Khor Abdullah Agreement, considering it “illegitimate” because Read more…

Suspicious relationships and family appointments… Al-Mashhadani’s scandals reinforce corruption within Parliament.

Suspicious relationships and family appointments… Al-Mashhadani’s scandals reinforce corruption within Parliament.

7-19-2025

Information / Special..
There is no doubt that the issue of family appointments to government positions in Iraq has been and continues to be one of the most controversial and widely criticized issues. In this context, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani’s son stands out as one of the most prominent examples of this phenomenon, having held a sensitive position Read more…

Iraq is only one stage away from the implementation of Turkmen gas.

Iraq is only one stage away from the implementation of Turkmen gas.

2025-07-19

The Ministry of Electricity confirmed on Friday that only one stage separates the entry into force of the Turkmen gas import agreement.

Ministry spokesman Ahmed Moussa told the official agency, “The Ministry of Electricity has completed the administrative and financial procedures Read more…

Wilson warns Al-Sudani: Don’t expose yourself to dire consequences, or we will freeze Iraqi oil funds.

Wilson warns Al-Sudani: Don’t expose yourself to dire consequences, or we will freeze Iraqi oil funds.

2025-07-18

Shafaq News – Washington
Republican U.S. Representative Joe Wilson called on Thursday to prevent Iraq from using oil funds deposited at the Federal Reserve, as part of pressure on Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to prevent Read more…

Al-Sakini rules out Al-Sudani’s bid for a second term in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Al-Sakini rules out Al-Sudani’s bid for a second term in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

7-18-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Ibrahim Al-Sakini, a member of the State of Law Coalition, ruled out that Al-Sudani would win a second term in the upcoming parliamentary elections, noting that the people will have their say in the voting process.
Al-Sakini said in a statement to Al-Maalouma, “The current Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, will not win the position again, especially after Read more…

Washington announces the return of its diplomats to Iraq after tensions with Iran eased.

Washington announces the return of its diplomats to Iraq after tensions with Iran eased.

2025-07-18

The United States has announced that it will allow its diplomats to return to Iraq, nearly a month after ordering them to leave as a precautionary measure following US strikes on Iran. While the State Department did not provide a direct explanation for this decision, shifts in diplomatic staff numbers often reflect US assessments Read more…

Rafidain Bank launches electronic inquiry service via the Ur platform.

Rafidain Bank launches electronic inquiry service via the Ur platform.

2025-07-18

Rafidain Bank announced today, Friday, the launch of an electronic inquiry service via the Ur platform. The bank stated in a statement that, “As part of its strategy aimed at digital transformation and providing innovative banking services, Rafidain Bank has launched an electronic inquiry service via the government’s Read more…

Iraq achieves self-sufficiency in 14 agricultural crops.

Iraq achieves self-sufficiency in 14 agricultural crops.

2025/07/17

In a move that reflects significant progress in the agricultural sector’s performance and the achievement of national food security, the Ministry of Agriculture announced that the country has achieved self-sufficiency in 14 major crops, with the surplus being exported abroad, particularly to Read more…

MP: Iraq will end its oil import bill in 2026.

MP: Iraq will end its oil import bill in 2026.

7-17-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Representative Ali Al-Lami confirmed on Thursday that the oil derivatives import bill will be completely closed by 2026.
Al-Lami said in an interview with Al-Maalouma, “Projects to develop Iraqi oil refineries and establish new refineries are among five important projects Read more…

Al-Harki: The Baghdad-Erbil understandings may pave the way for the enactment of an oil and gas law.

Al-Harki: The Baghdad-Erbil understandings may pave the way for the enactment of an oil and gas law.

7-17-2025

Information / Baghdad..
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) member Ahmed al-Harki affirmed on Thursday that reaching solutions to the outstanding disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government is in the interest of both parties and could pave the way for rebuilding trust and enacting a transparent and clear oil and gas law.

“Everyone, whether in Baghdad or Erbil, now realizes Read more…

Iraq’s ports generate more than 630 billion dinars in revenues in six months.

Iraq’s ports generate more than 630 billion dinars in revenues in six months.

2025-07-17

Shafaq News – Basra
The General Company for Iraqi Ports recorded a significant increase in revenues generated from its ports and affiliated facilities, exceeding 630 billion Iraqi dinars during the first half of this year.

The company’s director, Farhan Al-Fartousi, Read more…

A strange and bizarre agreement: We buy oil from our country… The text of the agreement between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government

A strange and bizarre agreement: We buy oil from our country… The text of the agreement between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government

2025-07-17

Today, a strange agreement was announced, which is happening for the first time in the history of the world. A country is buying its oil from a group belonging to the same country. What is painful about this is that the government says that it is a historic agreement. Yes, it is historic because it has never happened Read more…

From grease sellers to money and political hyenas… Halbousi, Al-Khanjar, and Al-Abbasi are stealing Iraq from its heart

From grease sellers to money and political hyenas… Halbousi, Al-Khanjar, and Al-Abbasi are stealing Iraq from its heart

7-16-2025

Information / Special ..
They say that “history is unforgiving,” but what is happening in Iraq today proves that history can be distorted by those who are only destined to have a place in it as “numbers” who contribute to its influence beyond their personal interests.
Mohammed al-Halbousi, Thabet al-Abbasi, Khamis al-Khanjar, and others are names that people may not overlook in conversation, but they have become symbols of corrupt political money, and their history is full of provocative questions.
From fake heroes to men of money and power, Read more…

A parliamentarian refutes rumors: There are no US sanctions on Iraq, and the relationship between us is witnessing significant balance.

A parliamentarian refutes rumors: There are no US sanctions on Iraq, and the relationship between us is witnessing significant balance.

7-16-2025

Baghdad – Mail
On Tuesday, Aqil al-Fatlawi, a member of the Coordination Framework, denied rumors circulating about the possibility of US economic sanctions being imposed on Iraq. He emphasized that the rumours being circulated in this regard are merely political speculations not based on any real facts .

Al-Fatlawi told Mail, “The recurring talk of impending Read more…

“Financial Sovereignty”: Why Has Iraq Not Emancipated Financially from the Grip of the US Federal Reserve?

“Financial Sovereignty”: Why Has Iraq Not Emancipated Financially from the Grip of the US Federal Reserve?

2025-07-16 | 03:52

Alsumaria News-
An economy that is witnessing Iraq Increasing American pressure regarding a set of demands that it considers Washington Essential, foremost among them the issue of armed factions. These pressures have become more prominent recently when salaries were paid to members Read more…

Al-Sudani: Mosul Airport will be fully operational within two months.

Al-Sudani: Mosul Airport will be fully operational within two months.

7-16-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed on Wednesday the importance of Mosul Airport in enhancing economic and development opportunities in Nineveh, noting that the airport will be fully operational within two months.
The Prime Minister’s media office said in a statement Read more…