IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Al-Kadhimi’s return to Iraq: a political deal or a legal gamble?

Al-Kadhimi’s return to Iraq: a political deal or a legal gamble?

2-27-2025

Information / Baghdad..
The return of former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi to Baghdad on February 25, 2025, sparked widespread controversy and questions about the motives and timing of this move, especially with the approach of the parliamentary Read more…

MP calls on government to complete budget schedules and send them to parliament

MP calls on government to complete budget schedules and send them to parliament

2-27-2025

Information / Special..
Representative Faisal Al-Naili called on the government, today, Thursday, to expedite the completion of the budget tables and send them to the House of Representatives for approval, stressing the need to include all financial allocations Read more…

Oil Minister: Kurdistan Region’s oil exports will begin in a few days

Oil Minister: Kurdistan Region’s oil exports will begin in a few days

2025/02/27

Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani confirmed that the ministry has achieved a major accomplishment by reaching a mechanism and agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources in the region to export the region’s oil through the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (SOMO), and Read more…

Coordination Framework: Al-Kadhimi’s attempts to run in the elections are doomed to failure

Coordination Framework: Al-Kadhimi’s attempts to run in the elections are doomed to failure

2-27-2025

Information / Special..
Today, Thursday, the representative of the Coordination Framework, Firas Al-Muslimawi, described the return of former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi to Iraq and his attempt to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections as a “failed attempt,” stressing that Al-Kadhimi faces accusations of major corruption files Read more…

“Sulphur Mountains” stirs harsh parliamentary criticism of Iraq’s North Gas Company

“Sulphur Mountains” stirs harsh parliamentary criticism of Iraq’s North Gas Company

2025-02-27 05:09

Shafaq News/ The head of the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee, Arshad Al-Salihi, indicated on Thursday that there is a noticeable decline in the work of the Northern Gas Company, considering that “mountains of sulfur” are located in the company without any government marketing for them.

Iraq and BP recently signed a final agreement Read more…

“Parliament will not be suspended” .. Parliamentary Legal Committee reveals the plan for sessions during Ramadan

“Parliament will not be suspended” .. Parliamentary Legal Committee reveals the plan for sessions during Ramadan

2025-02-27 01:59

Shafaq News/ Member of the Parliamentary Legal Committee, Mohammed Anouz, confirmed on Thursday that the Iraqi Parliament will not be suspended early due to the upcoming legislative elections, stressing that the Council has a moral and constitutional responsibility to continue holding its sessions and approving Read more…

Former US diplomat: Iraq part of Trump’s maximum pressure policy on Iran

Former US diplomat: Iraq part of Trump’s maximum pressure policy on Iran

2025-02-27

Shafaq News/ Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump included Iraq as part of the maximum pressure policy he imposed on Iran.

This came during his hosting on the sidelines of the second day of the Erbil Forum Read more…

Mazhar Saleh stresses the importance of electronic payment in the digital transformation in Iraq

Mazhar Saleh stresses the importance of electronic payment in the digital transformation in Iraq

2025/02/26

Mazhar Muhammad Salih, advisor to the Prime Minister, confirmed today, Wednesday, that electronic payment is one of the basic pillars for achieving digital transformation and enhancing financial stability in Iraq.
He added in his statement to {Al Furat News}, that “electronic payment contributes Read more…

Trade Bank of Iraq stops cash withdrawals via ATMs outside Iraq

Trade Bank of Iraq stops cash withdrawals via ATMs outside Iraq

2025/02/26

The Trade Bank of Iraq announced today, Wednesday, the suspension of cash withdrawals via automated teller machines (ATM) using electronic cards (Visa and MasterCard) outside Iraq, as part of preventive measures to avoid Read more…

Iraqi Bank Wins International Award for Providing Reliable and Effective Financial Solutions

Iraqi Bank Wins International Award for Providing Reliable and Effective Financial Solutions

2-26-2025

Information/Baghdad…
The National Bank of Iraq announced that it has won the “Excellence Award” from Citi Bank, in recognition of its exceptional performance in managing incoming and outgoing financial transfers, stressing that it is an achievement that reflects Read more…

Al-Kadhimi in Iraq again.. between corruption accusations and arrest demands

Al-Kadhimi in Iraq again.. between corruption accusations and arrest demands

2-26-2025

Information / Report..
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi returned to the country amid tense political circumstances and ahead of the upcoming elections, which raised many questions about the timing and objectives of this return.
This step comes at a time when the political scene is witnessing Read more…

Parliamentary Integrity: 22,000 fictitious names receive salaries in the Peshmerga

Parliamentary Integrity: 22,000 fictitious names receive salaries in the Peshmerga

2-26-2025

Information / Special..
Member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee Hadi Al-Salami revealed today, Wednesday, a report issued by the Financial Supervision Bureau revealing the presence of 22,000 fictitious employees within the Peshmerga forces.
Al-Salami told / Al-Maalouma / agency that “the report of the Financial Supervision Read more…

Confirming Shafaq News.. Trump is heading to impose sanctions on Iraqi groups

Confirming Shafaq News.. Trump is heading to impose sanctions on Iraqi groups

2025-02-26 04:30

Shafaq News/ The American website “Fox News” published a report today, Wednesday, in which it referred to the “maximum pressure” sanctions that the Trump administration is pursuing against countries that have economic and trade relations with Iran, including Iraq, which includes punishing a group of banks Read more…

After being closed for 15 years, the Article 140 office is reopened to compensate those affected in Nineveh

After being closed for 15 years, the Article 140 office is reopened to compensate those affected in Nineveh

2025-02-26 07:12

Shafaq News/ The representative of Nineveh Governorate, Sherwan Al-Dobardani, announced on Wednesday the reopening of the office for implementing Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution in the city of Mosul after a 15-year closure.

Al-Dobardani said in a statement to Shafaq News Agency, “The office for implementing Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution regarding Read more…

Iraq discusses with the International Monetary Fund controlling expenditures and the 2024 budget

Iraq discusses with the International Monetary Fund controlling expenditures and the 2024 budget

2025-02-26 05:21

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, discussed with the International Monetary Fund, financial and banking reforms to support the Iraqi economy, during the periodic meetings held in the Jordanian capital, Read more…

US State Department reveals new details about Rubio-Sudani call

US State Department reveals new details about Rubio-Sudani call

2025-02-26

Shafaq News/ The US State Department announced, on Wednesday, new details regarding the phone call made by Secretary Marco Rubio with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

“Rubio discussed with Al-Sudani a number of issues, including Read more…

The Association of Banks announces a new project to facilitate financial transfers within Iraq electronically

The Association of Banks announces a new project to facilitate financial transfers within Iraq electronically

2025-02-26

The Iraqi Private Banks Association announced today, Wednesday, a new project to facilitate financial transfers within Iraq electronically, while indicating that efforts are being made to facilitate the transfer of funds through open banking, as the Executive Director of the Iraqi Private Banks Association, Read more…

Al-Sudani discusses with US Secretary of State areas of coordination between Iraq and the new Washington administration

Al-Sudani discusses with US Secretary of State areas of coordination between Iraq and the new Washington administration

2025-02-26

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received a call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Tuesday (February 25, 2025). The call discussed bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, with a focus on ways to Read more…

Rashid Bank announces the launch of the credit plan in its various types

Rashid Bank announces the launch of the credit plan in its various types

2-25-2025

Information/Baghdad
Rashid Bank announced today, Tuesday, the launch of the credit plan in its various types, and the application can be submitted exclusively through the bank’s branches.

The bank stated in a statement received by / Al-Maalouma /, “Rasheed Bank announced the launch of the credit plan for the year 2025, which includes Read more…

US pressure on Iraqi government to resume Kurdistan oil exports

US pressure on Iraqi government to resume Kurdistan oil exports

2-25-2025

Information/ Translation..
A report by the Investor Idea website revealed on Tuesday that the Trump administration is exerting unusual pressure on the Iraqi government to resume oil exports from the Kurdistan Region under the implicit threat of imposing economic sanctions.
The report, translated by /Al-Maalomah/ agency, stated Read more…