IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Coordination Framework: No enmity with Trump and America, but we are friends

Coordination Framework: No enmity with Trump and America, but we are friends

2025-01-27 00:52

Shafaq News/ The Coordination Framework, which brings together the Shiite political forces forming the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, confirmed on Monday that it is not afraid of the new US President, Donald Trump, regarding imposing any sanctions on Iraq during the next stage.

The framework’s representative, Ali Nima, told Shafaq News Agency, “The framework has no fears of Trump, and Read more…

Al-Sudani: Economic reforms have raised the level of foreign investments in Iraq

Al-Sudani: Economic reforms have raised the level of foreign investments in Iraq

2025-01-27

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani confirmed Sunday (January 26, 2025), that the government has made significant progress in various aspects of economic reform and digital commercial and banking transformation, indicating that economic reforms have been able to raise the level of foreign investment in Iraq.

Al-Sudani’s media office said in a statement that the latter “received the Chairman of the US-Iraq Business Council, Vice President of the US Chamber of Commerce Read more…

“Trapped in government drawers” Parliament calls to expedite the enactment of the oil and gas law

“Trapped in government drawers” Parliament calls to expedite the enactment of the oil and gas law

1-26-2025

Information / Baghdad..
Member of the Parliamentary Energy Committee, Dahel Radhi, called today, Sunday, to expedite the legislation of the oil and gas law before the end of the current parliamentary session.

Radhi told Al-Maalouma Agency, “The oil and gas law is part of the government Read more…

Al-Sudani calls on American companies to participate in the “development renaissance” in Iraq

Al-Sudani calls on American companies to participate in the “development renaissance” in Iraq

2025-01-26 06:44

Shafaq News/ Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called on Sunday on American companies to participate in the “development renaissance” that Iraq is witnessing, stressing that the investment environment in the country is “attractive and business-friendly.”

Al-Sudani’s media office stated Read more…

Algerian: Call for an emergency parliamentary session to address oil smuggling from the region immediately

Algerian: Call for an emergency parliamentary session to address oil smuggling from the region immediately

1-26-2025

Information / Special..
Today, Sunday, the member of the Coordination Framework, Abdul Rahman Al-Jazaery, called for holding an emergency session of the House of Representatives to discuss the issue of oil smuggling from the region, which he described as directly affecting the country’s economy and posing a serious threat Read more…

MP: Sending budget tables is linked to amending the article related to regional oil

MP: Sending budget tables is linked to amending the article related to regional oil

1-26-2025

Information / Baghdad..
Former member of the Finance Committee, Abdul Hadi Al-Saadawi, confirmed on Sunday that the approval of the budget schedules for the current year is linked to the approval of the amendment sent by the government regarding Article 12 of the budget for Read more…

Business Insider: Iraq is a complex test for Trump to exert influence in the region

Business Insider: Iraq is a complex test for Trump to exert influence in the region

1-26-2025

Information/Translation..
A report by the American newspaper Business Insider confirmed, on Sunday, that the confusing situation in the region as a result of the American-backed wars and conflicts has made Iraq a difficult tool and a complex test for the upcoming Trump administration and the exercise of American Read more…

Al-Harki: One law can solve the Kurdistan oil problem radically

Al-Harki: One law can solve the Kurdistan oil problem radically

1-26-2025

Information/Special..
Kurdish politician Ahmed Al-Harki confirmed today, Sunday, that the failure to legislate the oil and gas law makes the oil disputes between Baghdad and Erbil and opens the door to foreign interventions.

Al-Harki said in an interview with Al-Maalouma Agency, “The sharp differences and mutual accusations regarding the Kurdistan Region’s oil file are mainly due to Read more…

Al-Sudani briefs the commander of the international coalition on developments in controlling the Iraqi borders

Al-Sudani briefs the commander of the international coalition on developments in controlling the Iraqi borders

2025-01-26 01:21

Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani briefed the commander of the international coalition forces against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, General Kevin Leahy, on the latest developments in the border file and its security.

This came during Al-Sudani’s reception of Al-Lehi in Baghdad, in the presence of the US Chargé d’Affaires in Iraq, Read more…

Parliamentary Finance: The government must expedite sending the 2025 budget tables

Parliamentary Finance: The government must expedite sending the 2025 budget tables

1-25-2025

Information / Baghdad..
Today, Saturday, the Parliamentary Finance Committee called on the government to expedite sending the 2025 budget schedule, warning against delaying sending the schedules to Parliament.

Committee member Moeen Al-Kazemi said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The 2025 budget schedules do not take a long time, considering that Read more…

Kirkuk oil on the cusp of a major boom with British BP

Kirkuk oil on the cusp of a major boom with British BP

2025-01-25 05:27

Shafaq News/ The administrative and financial assistant to the governor of Kirkuk, Jaafar Abbas Karim, revealed on Saturday new details regarding the contract between the Iraqi Ministry of Oil and the British company BP , while stressing that the cooperation will contribute to developing the North Oil Company and increasing Read more…

With “important” meetings, Baghdad plays the role of mediator to resolve internal and regional disputes

With “important” meetings, Baghdad plays the role of mediator to resolve internal and regional disputes

2025-01-25 03:27

Shafaq News/ Informed sources stated on Saturday that the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, will play the role of mediator to settle internal disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, in addition to other regional disputes, in meetings scheduled to be held Read more…

Cyber ​​Security warns citizens of a fraudulent website claiming to be linked to Rafidain Bank

Cyber ​​Security warns citizens of a fraudulent website claiming to be linked to Rafidain Bank

2025-01-25

Today, Saturday (January 25, 2025), the Cyber ​​Security Center monitored a fraudulent website claiming to be linked to Rafidain Bank.

The center said in a statement that “the fake website calls on those wishing to activate external withdrawals and raise the financial ceiling for withdrawals Read more…

Parliamentary Security: Reducing the impact of currency counterfeiting in Iraq by 70%

Parliamentary Security: Reducing the impact of currency counterfeiting in Iraq by 70%

1-24-2025

Information/Baghdad
The Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee confirmed, on Friday, that the impact of currency counterfeiting operations in Iraq has been reduced by 70%, noting the success of security plans in uncovering the most prominent networks Read more…

Iraqi Electricity announces completion of 75% of the Gulf power grid connection project

Iraqi Electricity announces completion of 75% of the Gulf power grid connection project

2025-01-24 01:21

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced on Friday that 75% of the stages of the Gulf interconnection project to supply the country with energy have been completed.

The ministry stated in a statement received Read more…

A large fire broke out at an oil refinery in southern Iraq, and firefighters are struggling to contain it (update)

A large fire broke out at an oil refinery in southern Iraq, and firefighters are struggling to contain it (update)

2025-01-24 03:41

Shafaq News/ A source in the Rumaila oil field in southern Iraq reported on Friday that a large fire broke out in one of the refineries, injuring six workers with varying injuries, while firefighting teams are struggling to control the flames.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, “Six workers in the refinery were Read more…

Baghdad responds to the region regarding the budget amendment

Baghdad responds to the region regarding the budget amendment

2025-01-24

The federal government denied Thursday, January 23, 2025, what was announced by the spokesman for the Kurdistan Regional Government, regarding submitting a proposal contrary to the amendment of the Council of Ministers in the financial budget law to the House of Representatives.

Government spokesman Bassem Al-Awadi said in a statement, “Based on Read more…

Iraq receives three modern boats to enhance the capabilities of the naval forces

Iraq receives three modern boats to enhance the capabilities of the naval forces

2025-01-23 07:59

Shafaq News/ An informed source reported on Thursday that three modern Korean-made boats arrived at Umm Qasr Port to enhance the capabilities of the naval forces with the aim of securing the Iraqi coasts.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, “In the context of enhancing the capabilities of the Navy, three modern SAT55 boats, Read more…

Al-Akeili: Iraq faces a challenge in light of America’s control over its economy

Al-Akeili: Iraq faces a challenge in light of America’s control over its economy

1-23-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Political analyst Sabah Al-Akeili said on Thursday that Iraq is facing a real challenge in light of America’s control over its economy and its arms projects with other countries, noting that America is pushing towards keeping Iraq Read more…

We are proceeding with his dismissal.. State of Law: Al-Mashhadani faces charges of perjury

We are proceeding with his dismissal.. State of Law: Al-Mashhadani faces charges of perjury

1-23-2025

Information / Baghdad..
Today, Thursday, Faisal Al-Naili, a representative of the State of Law parliamentary bloc, accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, of perjury.

Al-Naili said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The controversial laws were voted on without a legal quorum,” indicating that “the Speaker Read more…