IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Iraq halts fuel shipments to Lebanon over non-payment

Iraq halts fuel shipments to Lebanon over non-payment

2024-07-11 01:40

Shafaq News/ The Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water, Walid Fayyad, explained that the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) has stopped unloading fuel tankers exported to Lebanon due to non-payment of the due funds for the second year in a row.

Fayyad said, “For the fifth consecutive month, the Central Bank of Lebanon has not Read more…

For the first time, the Iraqi state’s non-oil revenues record an increase of 11%

For the first time, the Iraqi state’s non-oil revenues record an increase of 11%

2024-07-11 02:48

Shafaq News/ The “Iraq Al-Mustaqbal” Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations announced on Thursday that for the first time, the non-oil revenues of the Iraqi state recorded 11% of the total revenues, with oil revenues falling below the 90% barrier.

A report issued by the institution today stated that non-oil revenues Read more…

Some of it is “stolen” from the state and sold to it twice.. Horrors about corruption in wheat marketing in Iraq

Some of it is “stolen” from the state and sold to it twice.. Horrors about corruption in wheat marketing in Iraq

2024-07-10

Alsumaria News – Economy
Member of the House of Representatives, Representative Amir Al-Maamouri, reviewed today, Wednesday, a series of “atrocities” related to the wheat marketing file and the fraud and corruption operations practiced to deceive the state and benefit from the huge sums of money it pays for each ton of wheat at prices that exceed its real prices Read more…

MP accuses America of obstructing Iraq’s economic openness to the world

MP accuses America of obstructing Iraq’s economic openness to the world

7-10-2024

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Economic Committee, Yasser Al-Husseini, accused the United States of America, today, Wednesday, of obstructing Iraq’s economic openness to the countries of the world.
Al-Husseini said in an interview with / Al-Maalouma / agency, that “the United States of America stands against Iraq’s economic openness to the countries Read more…

Former MP: Localization in regional banks is a political favor

Former MP: Localization in regional banks is a political favor

7-10-2024

Information / Special..
Former MP Ghaleb Mohammed considered, on Wednesday, the Federal Court’s decision to allow all licensed banks in Kurdistan to participate in localizing the salaries of the region’s employees as a courtesy to the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Mohammed said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The judiciary’s decision was clear Read more…

US Ambassador to Iraq: We have provided more than $3 billion in aid to displaced persons and refugees

US Ambassador to Iraq: We have provided more than $3 billion in aid to displaced persons and refugees

2024-07-10 04:34

Shafaq News/ The US Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, confirmed on Wednesday that her country has provided financial aid exceeding $3 billion to the displaced and refugees, expressing its rejection of forcing the displaced into camps Read more…

Washington’s procrastination reveals the US administration’s intentions for a long-term occupation of Iraqi lands

Washington’s procrastination reveals the US administration’s intentions for a long-term occupation of Iraqi lands

7-9-2024

Information/Baghdad…
The procrastination shown by the American side regarding the file of its forces inside Iraq indicates the existence of a plan that aims to continue the military presence and occupy Iraqi bases with strategic locations with the aim of achieving the interests of Washington and its allies in the region, Read more…

Iranian President-elect: We attach great importance to great Iraq

Iranian President-elect: We attach great importance to great Iraq

2024-07-09 22:44

Shafaq News/ Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that his country pays great attention to Iraq, during a phone call with President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, according to what was announced by official Read more…

Exchange companies announce a “general strike” in all Iraqi governorates

Exchange companies announce a “general strike” in all Iraqi governorates

2024-07-08 08:56

Shafaq News/ The Coordination Committee for Exchange Companies Demonstrations announced a general strike in the capital, Baghdad.

The coordination committee stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “Given the insistence of the Central Bank of Iraq on harming companies and pushing them to the forbidden, and its disregard Read more…

For the first time, Google and Facebook pass their bandwidth through Iraq

For the first time, Google and Facebook pass their bandwidth through Iraq

7-8-20242024/07/08

The Ministry of Communications revealed, today, Monday, that Google and Facebook are passing their capacities through Iraqi territory, confirming that this is happening for the first time, while indicating that the transit projects will provide financial returns Read more…

Al-Kadhimi: Sunni forces need two months to agree on the position of Parliament Speaker

Al-Kadhimi: Sunni forces need two months to agree on the position of Parliament Speaker

7-8-2024

Information / Baghdad..
MP for the Al-Fatah parliamentary bloc, Moeen Al-Kadhimi, confirmed on Monday that the differences within the Sunni house regarding agreeing on a candidate for the position of Parliament Speaker are still complicated despite the intervention of Turkish President Erdogan and the head of the Democratic Party, Masoud Barzani, expecting that the Sunni political forces will Read more…

Al-Sudani directs to reconsider some unproductive economic decisions

Al-Sudani directs to reconsider some unproductive economic decisions

7-8-2024

Information/Baghdad..
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani directed, today, Monday, to reconsider some unproductive economic decisions and policies.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement received by Al-Maalouma Agency that “Al-Sudani chaired the periodic meeting of the Ministerial Council Read more…

MP: The US presence in Iraq is absurd and there is no point in keeping it

MP: The US presence in Iraq is absurd and there is no point in keeping it

7-8-2024

Information / Special..
Member of Parliament Hussein Mounes considered, on Monday, the presence of American forces in Iraq as absurd and worthless.

In a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, Mounes said, “The demands regarding the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq are truly constitutional Read more…

Iraq is the fifth largest economy in the Arab world and the 52nd largest economy in the world

Iraq is the fifth largest economy in the Arab world and the 52nd largest economy in the world

2024-07-08 03:26

Shafaq News/ The American magazine “CEOWORLD” reported on Monday that Iraq ranked fifth in the Arab world and 52nd globally as the largest economy in the world in 2024.

According to the American magazine, despite Read more…

Al-Sudani and a delegation from the Pentagon discuss the continuation of ending the mission of the international coalition

Al-Sudani and a delegation from the Pentagon discuss the continuation of ending the mission of the international coalition

2024-07-08 05:22

Shafaq News/ On Monday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani discussed with a delegation from the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) the procedures for proceeding with ending the mission of the international coalition to fight ISIS.

A statement by Al-Sudani’s office received Read more…

The government reveals the size of Iraq’s internal and external “debts” and reassures about “cash liquidity” – Urgent

The government reveals the size of Iraq’s internal and external “debts” and reassures about “cash liquidity” – Urgent

7-7-2024

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, revealed today, Sunday, the size of Iraq’s internal and external “debts”, while reassuring about “cash liquidity.”

Saleh told Al-Rabia, “The issue of Iraqi debts is often the subject of controversy, and Read more…

Al-Mutalibi: It is not in America’s interest for Iraq to have electricity

Al-Mutalibi: It is not in America’s interest for Iraq to have electricity

7-7-2024

Information / Special..
State of Law Coalition member Saad Al-Mutalibi confirmed today, Sunday, that the United States is the one that made electricity an unsolvable problem in Iraq.

Al-Mutalibi said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The only one affected by the electricity crisis is the Iraqi people, who continue to suffer from this crisis year Read more…

Badr calls for Iraqi will to expel US forces

Badr calls for Iraqi will to expel US forces

7-7-2024

Information / Baghdad..
The official of the northern organizations in the Badr Organization, Mohammed Al-Bayati, considered today, Sunday, that the file of scheduling the withdrawal of American forces is linked to the extent of the unity of the political and governmental decision in Iraq.

Al-Bayati said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The American Read more…

MP: Activating the political agreement after electing a new parliament speaker

MP: Activating the political agreement after electing a new parliament speaker

2024-07-07 03:55

Shafaq News/ A member of the parliamentary legal committee confirmed on Sunday that the general amnesty law needs political consensus to be approved, noting that electing a new speaker of the House of Representatives will help activate the political agreement and focus efforts on approving Read more…

Legislative session begins on Tuesday.. Date of first session revealed, 5 laws on agenda

Legislative session begins on Tuesday.. Date of first session revealed, 5 laws on agenda

2024-07-07

The Parliamentary Legal Committee revealed today, Sunday, that the new legislative session of Parliament will begin the day after tomorrow, Tuesday, but its sessions will be held approximately 10 days after the start of the legislative session.

Committee member Raed Al-Maliki said in a press statement Read more…