IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Iraqi government issues new decisions

Iraqi government issues new decisions

2024-12-25

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani chaired the fifty-second regular session of the Council of Ministers Tuesday, during which the general conditions in the country were discussed, and a number of service, economic and social files were examined, in addition to discussing the topics Read more…

Amani: US leaks about Iraq’s request to extend the stay of its forces are absolutely out of the question

Amani: US leaks about Iraq’s request to extend the stay of its forces are absolutely out of the question

12-24-2024

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Security expert Haitham Al-Khazaali confirmed on Tuesday that what was leaked by some American media outlets regarding Iraq’s intention to submit an official request to extend the presence of American forces inside it under the pretext of the changing situation in Syria is absolutely unacceptable.

Al-Khazaali said in a statement Read more…

Parliamentary Finance: The budget will be passed with integrity and fairness

Parliamentary Finance: The budget will be passed with integrity and fairness

12-24-2024

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Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Hussein Al-Saabari, confirmed today, Tuesday, that the proposed tables in the draft budget law are under study, and it is expected that they will be passed finally.

Al-Saabari stressed in a statement Read more…

South Korea announces signing of $93.7 million contract with Iraq to purchase aircraft

South Korea announces signing of $93.7 million contract with Iraq to purchase aircraft

12-24-2024

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South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday that Korea Aerospace Industries has signed a $93.7 million deal with Iraq to export Suriyon KHUH-1 helicopters.

The report, translated by Al-Maalouma Agency, stated that “under the deal, Korea Read more…

Pentagon admits presence of more than 2,500 US troops in Iraq

Pentagon admits presence of more than 2,500 US troops in Iraq

2024-12-24

Shafaq News/ The Pentagon admitted that there may be more than 2,500 troops in Iraq, which is the basic number the military used for its military presence in the country, but the Pentagon did not provide any details about Read more…

Al-Sudani: Iraq is on the right track

Al-Sudani: Iraq is on the right track

12/23/2024

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani did not want the year (2024) to end without launching a package of projects in a new governorate, and it was the turn of Nineveh, which had previously Read more…

EU: Iraq’s development path represents infrastructure for the entire region

EU: Iraq’s development path represents infrastructure for the entire region

12-23-2024

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The European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Thomas Sailer, stressed that the Iraqi development path

It represents a major infrastructure for the entire region.

“There is cooperation in many areas,” Sayler told the official newspaper, expressing Read more…

24 new military industries projects to be launched in Iraq

24 new military industries projects to be launched in Iraq

12-23-2024

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The General Company for Military Industries announced the launch of (24) new projects at the beginning of next year 2025.

The company’s director, Ali Mohsen Khader, told the official newspaper, “The projects will be opened within two to three Read more…

“A unique achievement”.. The new electronic passport system enters into force in Iraq

“A unique achievement”.. The new electronic passport system enters into force in Iraq

2024-12-23 05:23

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced, on Monday, the start of work on the new electronic passport system, which citizens can register to obtain throughout Iraq.

The official spokesman for the Ministry of Interior, Brigadier General Muqdad Miri, considered during a press conference that this procedure is an achievement that is the first of its kind in the history Read more…

$24 billion “compensation for foreign companies” in Kurdistan after Iraqi oil appeal rejected

$24 billion “compensation for foreign companies” in Kurdistan after Iraqi oil appeal rejected

2024-12-23 04:52

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi economic expert, Nabil Al-Marsoumi, revealed on Monday that nine foreign companies are demanding compensation amounting to 24 billion dollars resulting from the suspension of oil exports after the Iraqi judiciary rejected the appeal of the Iraqi Ministry of Oil to cancel the contracts Read more…

Al-Sudani: Iraq needs to diversify its sources of armament

Al-Sudani: Iraq needs to diversify its sources of armament

2024-12-23 04:31

Shafaq News/ Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed, on Monday, Iraq’s need to diversify its sources of armament.

This came during his reception of representatives of the Korean Aerospace Industries Company (KAI) in his office in the capital, Baghdad, according to Read more…

MP: Cabinet reshuffle is out of the question at the moment

MP: Cabinet reshuffle is out of the question at the moment

12-22-2024

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MP Thaer Makhif confirmed today, Sunday, that the ministerial reshuffle is out of the calculations at the current stage, given the time remaining in the life of the current government.

Makhif said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The remaining time of the current government does not allow for any ministerial amendment,” noting that Read more…

Parliamentary Foreign Affairs: Halbousi’s visit to Washington is personal and raises questions about its agenda

Parliamentary Foreign Affairs: Halbousi’s visit to Washington is personal and raises questions about its agenda

12-22-2024

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Member of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee, Mukhtar al-Moussawi, confirmed today, Sunday, that al-Halbousi’s visit to Washington is personal and raises questions about its agenda.

Al-Moussawi said in an interview with Al-Maalouma Agency that “Al-Halbousi’s visit to Washington is not an official visit and did not take place with the knowledge Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee talks about determining the 2025 budget deficit

Parliamentary Finance Committee talks about determining the 2025 budget deficit

12-22-2024

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Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Mustafa Al-Karaawi, confirmed today, Sunday, that the deficit percentage in the 2025 budget cannot be estimated at present, given that its tables have not yet reached the House of Representatives.

Al-Karawi said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The deficit, revenues, and spending volume in the budget are calculated Read more…

Politician: Iraq has no fear of Trump reaching the White House

Politician: Iraq has no fear of Trump reaching the White House

12-22-2024

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Independent politician Wael al-Rikabi confirmed on Sunday that Iraq will not be negatively affected by the arrival of US President Donald Trump to power in the United States, pointing out that there is an Iraqi desire to Read more…

“In an unannounced move” .. Rapid movement of American forces from Iraq to Syria

“In an unannounced move” .. Rapid movement of American forces from Iraq to Syria

2024-12-22 04:53

Shafaq News/ A source in the international coalition revealed, on Sunday, that dozens of American forces stationed in Iraqi military bases moved towards Syria.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, “The US command decided to transfer Read more…

Amending the Election Law.. The “2021” option is the most prominent proposal on the Iraqi Parliament’s table

Amending the Election Law.. The “2021” option is the most prominent proposal on the Iraqi Parliament’s table

2024-12-22 00:38

Shafaq News/ The Legal Committee of the Iraqi Council of Representatives revealed, on Sunday, the latest developments related to amending the election law, after talks and calls from influential political forces.

Committee member, Aref Al-Hamami, told Shafak News Agency, “There are many political proposals submitted to amend the elections law, and among these Read more…

Prime Minister directs Mosul International Airport to open on June 10

Prime Minister directs Mosul International Airport to open on June 10

2024-12-22

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, on Sunday, followed up on the progress of the ongoing work at Mosul International Airport, during his visit to Nineveh Governorate, which he arrived at this morning. According to a statement from the media office, the Prime Minister was briefed Read more…

MP: Political differences delay 2025 budget

MP: Political differences delay 2025 budget

12-21-2024

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MP Jawad Al-Yassari confirmed today, Saturday, that the continuation of political differences between the blocs and parties regarding amending the budget law will lead to delaying the vote on the 2025 budget schedules.

Al-Yassari said in a statement to Read more…

Parliamentary Committee confirms return of movement regarding preparation of draft oil and gas law

Parliamentary Committee confirms return of movement regarding preparation of draft oil and gas law

12-21-2024

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Member of the Oil and Gas Committee, MP Basem Al-Gharibawi, confirmed on Saturday that there is a desire among the political forces to legislate the oil and gas law in the near future, through the return of the joint committees to work in order to Read more…