IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Trump’s Vice President: Our invasion of Iraq destroyed one of the world’s greatest historic Christian communities.

Trump’s Vice President: Our invasion of Iraq destroyed one of the world’s greatest historic Christian communities.

2025-03-15 00:24

Shafaq News/ US Vice President J.D. Vance admitted that the 2003 US invasion of Iraq led to the destruction of “the greatest historic Christian communities in the world,” warning against a repeat of the same thing in Syria and the protection of Read more…

Iraq opens its doors to 37 countries through the “e-visa” service

Iraq opens its doors to 37 countries through the “e-visa” service

2025-03-14 08:13

Shafaq News/ The Visa Guide website, which specializes in visa news around the world, confirmed that Iraqi authorities have abolished the requirement to obtain a visa upon arrival for citizens of the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and others, replacing it with an “electronic visa.”

According to the website’s report, Read more…

Iraq’s Public Sector Crisis: The Solution: The Free Market and the Private Sector

Iraq’s Public Sector Crisis: The Solution: The Free Market and the Private Sector

3-14-2025

Researcher Shaza Khalil*
In recent years, Iraq has faced significant economic challenges, particularly in the public sector. The government’s dominance over key industries, its inability to provide high-quality services, and the inefficiency of its state-owned enterprises are hampering the country’s potential. Despite Iraq’s vast natural resources, Read more…

Ministry of Agriculture: We are self-sufficient in seven crops and export 13 others

Ministry of Agriculture: We are self-sufficient in seven crops and export 13 others.

2025-03-14

The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed, on Thursday, the presence of unprecedented government interest in developing the agricultural sector in the country, noting that self-sufficiency in 7 crops has been achieved and 13 crops have been exported abroad. Ministry of Agriculture spokesman Mohammed Al-Khazai told the official agency that, “In light of the many challenges, especially regarding water Read more…

Initial details on the size of the budget and the date of its passage in Parliament

Initial details on the size of the budget and the date of its passage in Parliament.

2025-03-13 | 02:44

SumerianNews
Representatives and government advisors revealed preliminary details on Thursday about the size of the current year’s budget and the likely date of its submission to parliament. Estimates indicate Read more…

Economist: Operating expenses and pensions are challenges that require strengthening the private sector

Economist: Operating expenses and pensions are challenges that require strengthening the private sector.

3-13-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Financial and banking researcher Mustafa Hantoush confirmed on Thursday that operating expenses and retirement are challenges that require strengthening the role of the private sector.
Hantoush said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “Iraq is able to pay employee salaries, as more than 3.3 million barrels of oil are Read more…

Iraq prepares for “worst-case scenarios” and identifies three alternatives to Iranian gas.

Iraq prepares for “worst-case scenarios” and identifies three alternatives to Iranian gas.

2025-03-13 07:12

Shafaq News/ The Director General of the Fuel Department at the Ministry of Electricity, Saad Jassim, announced on Thursday that preemptive plans have been put in place for what he described as the “worst-case scenarios” that Iraq may face after the interruption of Iranian gas supplies. These plans include Read more…

Al-Sudani: We will end the practice of citizens traveling outside Iraq to obtain medical treatment.

Al-Sudani: We will end the practice of citizens traveling outside Iraq to obtain medical treatment.

2025-03-13 04:30

Shafaq News/ Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Thursday that his government is determined to end the medical trips of citizens abroad by building and rehabilitating hospitals in Iraqi city centers.

This came in a speech he delivered during the launch Read more…

MP: Al-Kadhimi’s chances of returning to the political scene are slim.

MP: Al-Kadhimi’s chances of returning to the political scene are slim.

3-12-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Amer Hussein confirmed on Wednesday that former Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has no chance of returning to the political scene, pointing to the lack of harmony between him and other parties in Read more…

Al-Khazraji calls on the government to clarify the reasons for the delay in submitting the budget schedules

Al-Khazraji calls on the government to clarify the reasons for the delay in submitting the budget schedules

3-12-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
MP for the State of Law Coalition, Muhannad Al-Khazraji, confirmed on Wednesday that the 2025 budget tables have not reached Parliament, despite more than a month having passed since the vote on Article (12A) on the region’s oil. He called on the government to clarify the reasons for the delay or send the tables Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The 2025 budget amounts to 216 trillion dinars, and the government will not submit it soon.

Parliamentary Finance Committee: The 2025 budget amounts to 216 trillion dinars, and the government will not submit it soon.

2025-03-12 04:54

Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, the Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Ikhlas al-Dulaimi, ruled out the government’s submission of budget schedules within the next two months, while confirming that the value of the 2025 budget amounts to 216 trillion Iraqi dinars .

Al-Dulaimi told Shafaq News Agency, “The Ministry of Finance has not yet sent Read more…

Prime Minister’s Advisor: No US Sanctions on Rafidain, Exemption for Gas Imports from Iran Continues

Prime Minister’s Advisor: No US Sanctions on Rafidain, Exemption for Gas Imports from Iran Continues

025-03-12

The Prime Minister’s advisor for foreign relations, Farhad Alaa Al-Din, denied the existence of US sanctions on Rafidain Bank. While indicating that the US exemption on importing gas from Iran remains in place, he confirmed that some factions have offered to join the Popular Mobilization Forces, subject to conditions. Alaa Al-Din said in a televised interview Read more…

MP: Continued disruption of sessions may lead to final dissolution of parliament

MP: Continued disruption of sessions may lead to final dissolution of parliament

3-11-2025

Al-Maalouma / Special..
MP Hussein Al-Saabari warned, on Tuesday, that the continued disruption of the House of Representatives sessions due to the lack of quorum poses a direct threat to the course of legislative work, and may lead to the final dissolution of Parliament if the crisis continues without Read more…

Rashid to an American newspaper: Iraq is ready to mediate between Washington and Tehran

Rashid to an American newspaper: Iraq is ready to mediate between Washington and Tehran

2025-03-11 06:33

Shafaq News/ Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid confirmed on Tuesday that Baghdad wants to play a mediation role between Washington and Tehran, while calling on US President Donald Trump to implement his promises regarding ending conflicts in the Middle East.

“Iraq has changed a lot from what it was under Saddam Hussein, and Read more…

Iraqi government announces establishment of “National Mobile” in partnership with Vodafone

Iraqi government announces establishment of “National Mobile” in partnership with Vodafone

2025-03-11 06:52

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi government agreed during its meeting today, Tuesday, headed by Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, to establish the “National Mobile Phone” to operate the fifth generation in partnership with “Vodafone”.

Al-Sudani’s media office said in a statement received by Shafak News Agency that the Council of Ministers approved the establishment of the National Mobile Phone Read more…

World Bank confirms strengthening financial stability in Iraq

World Bank confirms strengthening financial stability in Iraq

2025-03-11 06:52

Shafaq News/ Minister of Finance Taif Sami stressed, on Tuesday, the importance of the ongoing partnership with the World Bank, and Iraq’s aspiration to benefit from the technical and financial support it provides in implementing strategic projects to stimulate economic growth and Read more…

Ministry of Transport prepares a plan to develop its maritime fleet and enhance operational capabilities

Ministry of Transport prepares a plan to develop its maritime fleet and enhance operational capabilities

2025-03-11

The Ministry of Transport announced today, Tuesday, a plan to develop the operational capabilities of the transport sector and increase its maritime fleet during the current year. The Director of the Ministry’s Media Office, Maitham Al-Safi, confirmed that the Ministry is currently negotiating with a number of companies Read more…

After cutting off the “Iranian electricity artery”, Iraq prepares and experts propose alternative solutions

After cutting off the “Iranian electricity artery”, Iraq prepares and experts propose alternative solutions

2025-03-10 10:06

Shafaq News/ In light of the crisis of canceling the US exemption to import Iranian gas, and the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity’s confirmation of working on alternative plans to mitigate the damage, by diversifying gas sources as well as energy, experts believe that the solution lies in the Iraqi government adopting Read more…

Economist: Lower oil prices may push Iraq to reduce exchange rate and cut expenses

Economist: Lower oil prices may push Iraq to reduce exchange rate and cut expenses

2025/03/10

Economic expert Nabil Al Marsomi warned today, Monday, that the continued decline in oil prices will put the Iraqi government before difficult choices, including those that may include reducing the exchange rate to confront financial challenges.
Al-Marsoumi told Al-Furat News Agency that “the government may be forced to take austerity measures Read more…

Government Advisor: 2025 Budget Will Reach Parliament Before End of Ramadan

Government Advisor: 2025 Budget Will Reach Parliament Before End of Ramadan

2025-03-10 03:56

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Prime Minister’s advisor for economic affairs confirmed on Monday that there is a government-parliamentary understanding regarding the 2025 budget, expecting it to reach parliament before the end of Ramadan.

Mazhar Mohammed Saleh told Shafaq News Agency that there is an understanding Read more…