IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Iraq expresses its readiness to contribute to the success of the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.

Iraq expresses its readiness to contribute to the success of the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.

2025-05-16 00:39

Shafaq News/ Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid expressed his country’s readiness to contribute to the success of the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.

In an interview with Al-Sharq TV, Rashid said, “We welcome the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, support their success, and are Read more…

Among them are “hateful and abhorrent.” Al-Sudani’s advisor reveals Iraq’s debts and their global classification.

Among them are “hateful and abhorrent.” Al-Sudani’s advisor reveals Iraq’s debts and their global classification.

2025-05-16 06:50

Shafaq News/ The financial advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, revealed on Friday that the ratio of external and domestic public debt does not exceed 33% of the gross domestic product, an indicator that places Iraq within a comfortable and low-risk global credit rating.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency, “Iraq legally and customarily Read more…

The Ministry of Transport delivers cadastro maps for the development road project to four governorates.

The Ministry of Transport delivers cadastro maps for the development road project to four governorates.

2025-05-16

The Ministry of Transport announced, on Thursday, the delivery of cadastro maps for the Development Road Project to 4 governorates, while indicating that the sub-expropriation committees will begin the procedures for inventorying and expropriating lands to prepare the requirements for implementing Read more…

“A historic moment” and “high hopes”… Details of the Arab ministers’ meeting in preparation for the Baghdad summit

“A historic moment” and “high hopes”… Details of the Arab ministers’ meeting in preparation for the Baghdad summit

2025-05-15 08:20

Shafaq News/ The Arab foreign ministers’ preparatory meeting for the Arab League summit, held Thursday in Baghdad, addressed a number of topics to be discussed at the Arab summit scheduled for next Saturday.

During the meeting, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein proposed forming an open-ended Arab higher ministerial committee Read more…

Have government measures actually contributed to lowering the dollar’s value?

Have government measures actually contributed to lowering the dollar’s value?

5-15-2025

Information/Exclusive:
Political analyst Diaa Mohsen cast doubt on Thursday on the effectiveness of the government’s announced measures to reduce the dollar exchange rate, asserting that the recent decline is due to a change in speculators’ tactics rather than actual Read more…

The Regional Committee hosts the Ministers of Finance and Planning to discuss the 2025 budget and the disbursement of governorate dues.

The Regional Committee hosts the Ministers of Finance and Planning to discuss the 2025 budget and the disbursement of governorate dues.

5-15-2025

Information/Baghdad
Thaer al-Jubouri, a member of the Parliamentary Regions Committee, confirmed on Thursday that his committee has decided to host the Ministers of Finance and Planning to discuss important issues related to the 2025 budget and the Read more…

To prevent MPs from being absent, parliamentarians are moving to adopt an electronic voting system.

To prevent MPs from being absent, parliamentarians are moving to adopt an electronic voting system.

5-15-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Representative Ahmed Majeed Al-Sharmani revealed, on Thursday, that more than 100 signatures have been collected to adopt the electronic voting system instead of manual voting to prevent the farce of MPs’ absence and the repeated passing of one-basket laws.
Al-Sharmani told Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The government does not intend to submit the 2025 budget tables.

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The government does not intend to submit the 2025 budget tables.

5-15-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
The Parliamentary Finance Committee revealed, on Thursday, that the government of Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has no intention of sending the 2025 budget tables to the House of Representatives, despite more than five months having passed since Read more…

Foreign Ministry: Iraq seeks to capitalize on the summit to strengthen its regional role and attract investment.

Foreign Ministry: Iraq seeks to capitalize on the summit to strengthen its regional role and attract investment.

5-15-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed, on Thursday, that Iraq seeks to invest in the holding of the Arab Summit in Baghdad not only at the organizational level, but also as an opportunity to highlight the positive developments witnessed by the country, enhance joint action in various fields, and attract more Arab investments Read more…

Iraqi Foreign Ministry: More than half of Arab leaders will attend the Baghdad summit.

Iraqi Foreign Ministry: More than half of Arab leaders will attend the Baghdad summit.

2025-05-15 03:17

Shafaq News/ Iraqi Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Hisham Al-Alawi confirmed on Thursday that the level of attendance at the Arab Summit scheduled to be held in Baghdad is “good” and no less than the level of participation in the previous summit hosted by Bahrain.

Al-Alawi told Shafaq News Agency that “the attendance of Arab presidents and Read more…

Intensive US military activity at Ain al-Asad base coincides with Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia.

Intensive US military activity at Ain al-Asad base coincides with Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia.

5-14-2025

Al-Maalouma/Anbar..
A security source in Anbar province reported on Wednesday that US forces have tightened their security measures inside the Ain al-Assad military base, coinciding with the visit of former US President Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia.
The source told Al-Maalouma Agency, “US forces imposed a tight security cordon around the Ain al-Assad base building in the al-Baghdadi area of ​​ Read more…

The government continues to spend without budget schedules and without parliamentary oversight.

The government continues to spend without budget schedules and without parliamentary oversight.

5-14-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
The federal government continues to spend operating and investment funds without sending budget tables to parliament. The absence of the legislative oversight authority due to the holiday allowed the government to delay sending the tables to a later date. Despite demands made by parliamentarians and statements urging Read more…

Al-Saadi: The 2025 budget schedules may be included after the end of Parliament’s legislative session.

Al-Saadi: The 2025 budget schedules may be included after the end of Parliament’s legislative session.

5-14-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Representative Baqir Al-Saadi confirmed on Wednesday that the 2025 budget tables may be included after the end of the current legislative session of the House of Representatives, noting that the tables represent a vital tool for ensuring the funding of government Read more…

Al-Araji stresses to Qaani the importance of the success of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Al-Araji stresses to Qaani the importance of the success of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

5-14-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji stressed, during his meeting with the commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, General Esmail Qaani, today, Wednesday, the importance of the success of the ongoing negotiations between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Al-Araji said Read more…

A qualitative leap in “financial incentives” at Iraqi ports

A qualitative leap in “financial incentives” at Iraqi ports

2025-05-14 00:08

Shafaq News/ The General Company for Ports of Iraq announced on Wednesday an unprecedented increase in financial incentives allocated to its employees after achieving record operational and revenue results during the first quarter of 2025.

Abbas Ali Hussein, the company’s director of internal audit and control, Read more…

Iraq welcomes Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia and considers the Riyadh and Baghdad summits complementary.

Iraq welcomes Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia and considers the Riyadh and Baghdad summits complementary.

2025-05-14 02:57

Shafaq News/ Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed on Wednesday that Iraq welcomes US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia. While announcing that Iraq will chair three Arab summits, he pointed to “tremendous” efforts being made to organize the Baghdad Development Summit.

“We are pleased with Trump’s visit to the region and the understandings reached, Read more…

Al-Sudani: Iraq is an oil and industrial country that has the potential to export products to the region.

Al-Sudani: Iraq is an oil and industrial country that has the potential to export products to the region.

2025-05-14 04:53

Shafaq News/ Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani described Iraq on Wednesday as an “industrial country,” not just an oil country, and that it can meet the needs of the local market and countries in the region.

This came in a speech delivered via video link during the inauguration of the steel plant at the General Company for Iron and Steel in Basra Governorate, with a Read more…

Al-Maliki: We hope Arab leaders will pay attention to what will be presented at the Baghdad summit.

Al-Maliki: We hope Arab leaders will pay attention to what will be presented at the Baghdad summit.

2025-05-14 05:28

Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, addressed a request to the Arab leaders participating in the Arab Summit, stressing that holding the summit more than once in Iraq proves that the country wants to contribute to addressing the “nation’s affairs.”

In a speech he delivered on the occasion of the Arab Summit in Baghdad, Read more…

Over a billion dinars in exchange rate difference.. Kurdistan pilgrims receive $2,000 at subsidized rate

Over a billion dinars in exchange rate difference.. Kurdistan pilgrims receive $2,000 at subsidized rate

2025-05-14 07:24

Shafaq News/ The General Authority for Hajj and Umrah in the Kurdistan Region announced on Wednesday the start of disbursing $2,000 to each pilgrim at an exchange rate of 132,000 Iraqi dinars per $100, through visiting Cihan Bank branches.

The authority explained, in a statement Read more…

Al-Awadi: A significant number of Arab leaders, kings, and presidents have officially confirmed their attendance at the summit.

Al-Awadi: A significant number of Arab leaders, kings, and presidents have officially confirmed their attendance at the summit.

2025-05-14

Government spokesman Bassem Al-Awadi announced: “A significant number of Arab leaders, kings, and presidents have officially confirmed their attendance at the upcoming Arab Summit through notifications sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister’s Office.”

Al-Awadi said in a statement to the official agency: “The Baghdad Summit is an Read more…