IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

MP warns against procrastination in implementing the decision to withdraw foreign forces

MP warns against procrastination in implementing the decision to withdraw foreign forces

4-22-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Representative of the Sadiqoun parliamentary bloc, Rafiq Al-Salihi, expressed his rejection of the continued presence of foreign forces in Iraq on Tuesday, stressing that the exit of foreign forces, led by the American ones, is irreversible.
Al-Salihi told Al-Maalouma Agency, “Most political forces are adhering to their firm Read more…

Kurdistan transfers more than 48 billion dinars of its non-oil revenues to Baghdad.

Kurdistan transfers more than 48 billion dinars of its non-oil revenues to Baghdad.

2025-04-22 02:32

Shafaq News/ The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Region announced on Tuesday that the federal treasury’s share of non-oil revenues for March of this year has been transferred to the federal Ministry of Finance’s account.

The ministry stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “The transferred amount amounted to 48 billion, 205 million, and 765 thousand Iraqi dinars, and it was deposited in cash Read more…

Al-Sudani: We work according to a vision that puts Iraq’s supreme interest first, far from emotions.

Al-Sudani: We work according to a vision that puts Iraq’s supreme interest first, far from emotions.

2025-04-22 04:00

Shafaq News/ Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, stressed on Tuesday the importance of working according to a vision that “puts Iraq’s supreme interests first, far from emotions.”

This came in a speech he delivered during his attendance of the “Or 2” exercise, Read more…

The framework criticizes Al-Sudani’s government: The budget delay has frozen promotions and threatened people’s livelihoods.

The framework criticizes Al-Sudani’s government: The budget delay has frozen promotions and threatened people’s livelihoods.

2025-04-22 06:51

Shafaq News/ A Shiite Coordination Framework MP criticized Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government’s delay in submitting the amended budget tables for 2024 and 2025 to parliament on Tuesday, considering this delay a violation of the 2023 budget law.

MP Ibtisam Al-Hilali told Shafaq News Agency, “The government has not adhered to the provisions Read more…

Rafidain Bank: Mastercard and Visa cards operate normally inside and outside Iraq.

Rafidain Bank: Mastercard and Visa cards operate normally inside and outside Iraq.

2025-04-22

Rafidain Bank denied on Monday reports of a suspension of payment cards, confirming that its MasterCard and Visa cards are operating normally inside and outside Iraq. A statement from the bank read, “Rafidain Bank denies Read more…

Rafidain Bank announces the third issuance of national investment bonds.

Rafidain Bank announces the third issuance of national investment bonds.

2025/04/21

Rafidain Bank announced, on Monday, the third issue of national investment bonds.

The bank stated in a statement received by {Euphrates News} a copy of it, that: “It offers citizens and investors a distinctive investment opportunity through the third issue of national bonds, offered for subscription starting Read more…

Parliamentary Security: The timeframes for withdrawing international coalition forces have not changed.

Parliamentary Security: The timeframes for withdrawing international coalition forces have not changed.

4-21-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
The Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee confirmed that there is an agreement on the withdrawal of international coalition forces from Iraq according to specific time frames agreed upon between the Iraqi delegation and the international coalition, noting that the agreement is still Read more…

Al-Sudani’s advisor: Iraq’s foreign exchange reserves are fine.

Al-Sudani’s advisor: Iraq’s foreign exchange reserves are fine.

2025-04-21 01:17

Shafaq News/ The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Monday that Iraq’s foreign currency reserves cover 100% of the national currency.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency, “Iraq’s foreign currency reserves still have the capacity to cover 100% of Read more…

Al-Sudani acknowledges the “actual” realization of the budget deficit.

Al-Sudani acknowledges the “actual” realization of the budget deficit.

2025-04-21 05:33

Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani acknowledged on Monday that the federal budget deficit has been realized.

In his speech during a meeting with the head and members of the Dhi Qar Provincial Council, as reported by Shafaq News Agency, Al-Sudani said, “In our government, the budget deficit has actually appeared to achieve Read more…

Legal and Constitutional Aspects of the Abrogation of the Khor Abdullah Agreement: Iraqi Sovereignty at a Crossroads

Legal and Constitutional Aspects of the Abrogation of the Khor Abdullah Agreement: Iraqi Sovereignty at a Crossroads

4-21-2025

Researcher Shaza Khalil*
National Sovereignty Violated.
The 2023 decision by the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court to annul Law No. 42 of 2013, ratifying the agreement regulating navigation in the Khor Abdullah Strait between Iraq and Kuwait, has reopened debate over Iraqi sovereignty, economic Read more…

The Prime Minister offers his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis.

The Prime Minister offers his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis.

2025-04-21

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani offered his condolences to the Catholic Church on Monday over the passing of Pope Francis. In a statement, al-Sudani said, “We received with deep sadness and sorrow the news of the passing Read more…

United Nations: Iraq is experiencing an advanced level of security, openness, and urban development.

United Nations: Iraq is experiencing an advanced level of security, openness, and urban development.

4-20-2025

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support, Atul Khare, affirmed on Sunday that Iraq is experiencing an advanced level of security, openness, and urban development. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed Iraq’s great interest in cooperating with the United Nations.

Al-Sudani’s office said in a statement Read more…

Kocher: Salaries are safe despite the decline in oil prices, and the 2025 budget may be delayed until after next October.

Kocher: Salaries are safe despite the decline in oil prices, and the 2025 budget may be delayed until after next October.

2025/04/20

Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Jamal Kocher, confirmed on Saturday that the drop in oil prices will not affect the operating budget, explaining that salaries are being disbursed according to the Financial Management Law, which uses a 1/12 formula, making salaries safe, especially with the approaching election Read more…

“No retreat from implementation.” Parliamentary Security confirms it is monitoring the withdrawal of US forces.

“No retreat from implementation.” Parliamentary Security confirms it is monitoring the withdrawal of US forces.

4-20-2025

Al-Maalouma / Special..
The Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee confirmed, on Sunday, that it is closely following the issue of the withdrawal of US forces from Iraqi territory, stressing that the government is obligated to implement the agreement concluded with the international coalition regarding the timetable for the withdrawal Read more…

Omani Minister of Transport: The development road is a promising project that includes all Iraqi governorates.

Omani Minister of Transport: The development road is a promising project that includes all Iraqi governorates.

4-20-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Omani Minister of Transport, Said bin Hamoud Al-Maawali, affirmed today, Sunday, that the “Development Road” project is a promising project and will include all Iraqi governorates, pointing out his country’s efforts to activate Read more…

Al-Kadhimi proposes a new electoral system and invites parties to discuss the commission.

Al-Kadhimi proposes a new electoral system and invites parties to discuss the commission.

2025-04-20 01:52

Shafaq News/ Former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi proposed, on Sunday, adopting a fixed electoral system that all governments are obligated to adhere to, provided that it is based on objective criteria. He also called for the independence of the head and members of the Electoral Commission from Read more…

Iraq out for the second year… Two Arab countries are among the largest holders of US bonds.

Iraq out for the second year… Two Arab countries are among the largest holders of US bonds.

2025-04-20 03:10

Shafaq News/ The US Treasury Department announced on Sunday that two Arab countries were among the largest foreign holders of US bonds for 2025, while Iraq dropped from the list for the second year.

The Treasury said in its latest 2025 schedule, Read more…

The Ports Company sets a date for completing the Faw Port projects and contracting with the operating partner.

The Ports Company sets a date for completing the Faw Port projects and contracting with the operating partner.

2025-04-20

The Director General of the Iraqi Ports Company, Farhan Al-Fartousi, stated on Sunday that the Grand Faw Port projects will be 100% completed by the end of this year, noting that work is proceeding in parallel with another track represented by Read more…

Al-Fath: Baghdad possesses historical evidence proving its right to Khor Abdullah.

Al-Fath: Baghdad possesses historical evidence proving its right to Khor Abdullah.

4-19-2025

Al-Maalouma / Exclusive..
Member of the Al-Fatah Alliance, Salam Hussein, confirmed on Saturday that Baghdad possesses conclusive historical evidence proving that Khor Abdullah does not belong to the State of Kuwait, but to Iraq.
Hussein said in a statement Read more…

A source for Al-Furat News: The government is avoiding sending the budget and is content with operational expenditures.

A source for Al-Furat News: The government is avoiding sending the budget and is content with operational expenditures.

2025/04/19

An informed source revealed on Saturday that the Iraqi government has decided not to submit a draft general budget law for the current year, preferring to limit itself to operational expenditures.

The source told Al Furat News, “The government believes there is currently no need to prepare or send budget schedules, due to Read more…