IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Abu al-Ais demands that al-Zaydi review the salary scale: 170,000 dinars is not enough to cover the expenses of officials’ children.

Abu al-Ais demands that al-Zaydi review the salary scale: 170,000 dinars is not enough to cover the expenses of officials’ children.

11-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Mohammed Abu Al-Eis addressed a strongly worded letter to Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi on Thursday, demanding the swift submission of the salary scale law to Parliament for a vote. He emphasized that the law remains stalled within government offices despite the suffering of employees and those with limited incomes.
Abu Al-Eis told the Information Agency, “Members of Parliament find it extremely difficult to meet with the Prime Minister due to his busy schedule Read more…

The budget is disrupting the interests of Iraqis… Parliament extends its legislative session to finalize the law.

The budget is disrupting the interests of Iraqis… Parliament extends its legislative session to finalize the law.

11-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Jassim al-Moussawi revealed on Thursday that there is widespread parliamentary determination to finalize the vote on the federal budget bill, stressing that the extension of the parliamentary session was specifically intended to complete this stalled process.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency, “The current stage requires the urgent passage of the budget law, given the numerous vital issues and files Read more…

Disarmament negotiations reach a “near-dead end,” and a close associate of al-Zaydi warns of a “confrontation.”

Disarmament negotiations reach a “near-dead end,” and a close associate of al-Zaydi warns of a “confrontation.”

2026-11-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A government source close to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi revealed on Thursday that negotiations regarding the disarmament of armed factions have reached a near-dead end, warning of the possibility of media escalation spilling onto the streets and impacting the security situation. Read more…

Billion-dollar trade through fraudulent means… when “Made in Iraq” circumvents the laws

Billion-dollar trade through fraudulent means… when “Made in Iraq” circumvents the laws

11-4-2026

Information/Special…
Economic expert Jalil al-Lami confirmed on Wednesday that the value of goods imported through Jordan has reached approximately $981 million, some of which have been relabeled as “Made in Iraq.” He warned against the manipulation of the country of origin and the placement of labels bearing the phrase “Made in Iraq” on imported goods. Read more…

Al-Fariji reveals the extent of Iraq’s financial losses due to its lack of oil tankers.

Al-Fariji reveals the extent of Iraq’s financial losses due to its lack of oil tankers.

11-4-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Crisis expert Ali Jabbar Al-Fariji explained the extent of the financial loss that Iraq is incurring due to not owning oil tankers to guarantee the export of its oil abroad.

Al-Fariji told Al-Maalouma, “Despite possessing a huge oil wealth, Iraq does not have a national tanker fleet of sufficient size to enable it to manage the transport and marketing of its oil during crises, a gap that was revealed by the Strait of Hormuz crisis.” Read more…

Al-Khafaji explains the reasons for postponing the vote on parliamentary committees.

Al-Khafaji explains the reasons for postponing the vote on parliamentary committees.

11-4-2026

Information/Baghdad…
The head of the parliamentary bloc, MP Abdul Hamza Al-Khafaji, explained the reasons for the House of Representatives postponing the vote on the parliamentary committees and the members of these committees, pointing out the importance of not passing some committees without others to ensure that these committees are not made lame. Read more…

Barzani calls on all political parties to participate in the Kurdistan Parliament sessions.

Barzani calls on all political parties to participate in the Kurdistan Parliament sessions.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Erbil
On Wednesday, Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani congratulated the people of Kurdistan, the Presidency of the Regional Parliament, and the political forces on the occasion of the parliament resuming its work, following a hiatus of nearly two years since the parliamentary elections in October 2024. Read more…

The Amarah gas separation plant begins trial oil production at 3,000 barrels per day.

The Amarah gas separation plant begins trial oil production at 3,000 barrels per day.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced on Wednesday that the operational and technical staff at the Amarah gas separation plant in the Missan Oil Company have begun trial production operations from the field at an initial rate of 3,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Read more…

Government decisions regarding Kurdistan’s oil, the protection of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and the development of Iraqi Airways.

Government decisions regarding Kurdistan’s oil, the protection of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and the development of Iraqi Airways.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
During its twenty-sixth regular session held on Tuesday evening, chaired by Ali al-Zidi, the Iraqi Council of Ministers approved a package of decisions that included supplying the Kurdistan Region with kerosene in preparation for winter, taking measures to reduce pollution in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, increasing allocations for the purchase of Boeing aircraft, and assessing the state of Iraqi Airways. Read more…

Iraqi oil prices plummet… Basra Heavy crude hits $70.15

Iraqi oil prices plummet… Basra Heavy crude hits $70.15

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Basra
Iraqi oil prices fell by more than 5% on Wednesday, with Basra Heavy and Medium crude dropping by about $4 per barrel, coinciding with the downward trend in global energy markets.

Basra Heavy crude fell to $70.15 a barrel, down 5.36%, while Basra Medium crude declined to $74.15, down 5.08%. Read more…

As confirmed by Shafaq News, Al-Zaidi is in Manama on an official visit to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues.

As confirmed by Shafaq News, Al-Zaidi is in Manama on an official visit to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi left Baghdad on Wednesday morning, heading to Manama for an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, at the head of a high-level government delegation.

Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said in a video statement that the visit comes “within the framework of the policy of balance and openness Read more…

By an absolute majority, the Kurdistan Parliament elects Vala Farid as Speaker and a new Presidential Board.

By an absolute majority, the Kurdistan Parliament elects Vala Farid as Speaker and a new Presidential Board.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Erbil
Members of the Kurdistan Parliament voted on Wednesday to elect the Kurdistan Democratic Party candidate, Vala Farid Ibrahim, as Speaker of Parliament, the representative of the Christian component, Rami Nouri Audish, as Deputy Speaker of Parliament, and the representative of the Turkmen component, Mona Nabi Nader, as Secretary of the Presidential Body. Read more…

Two years imprisonment for Alia Nassif and five years for Raed al-Jubouri

Two years imprisonment for Alia Nassif and five years for Raed al-Jubouri

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A judicial source reported on Wednesday that Alia Nassif was sentenced to two years in prison, based on confessions obtained from her in the case of the accused Adnan al-Jumaili.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that a five-year prison sentence was issued against Raed al-Jubouri in the same case. Read more…

The Director General of the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company was suspended and referred for investigation.

The Director General of the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company was suspended and referred for investigation.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source reported on Wednesday that the Director General of the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company, Ali Qais, has been suspended and referred for investigation, in connection with investigative committees related to the files of staff training and the new tankers that have stopped working. Read more…

The Kurdistan Democratic Party: Activating Parliament is a step to protect the region’s entity, and its doors are open to all.

The Kurdistan Democratic Party: Activating Parliament is a step to protect the region’s entity, and its doors are open to all.

2026-11-04

Shafaq News – Erbil
The spokesman for the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Mahmoud Mohammed, said on Wednesday that the Kurdistan Parliament holding its first session and electing its leadership was a “necessary step to protect the constitutional entity of the region,” despite its delay, accusing the leadership of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the New Generation Movement of obstructing the legislative institution for two years. Read more…

Minister of Transport: Land transport agreements with Jordan and Egypt will enter into force soon

Minister of Transport: Land transport agreements with Jordan and Egypt will enter into force soon

11-4-2026

Transport Minister Wahab al-Hassani announced on Wednesday that land transport agreements between Iraq, Jordan, and Egypt will soon come into effect. Speaking to the official news agency on the sidelines of his participation in the 39th regular session of the Council of Arab Transport Ministers, held at the headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria, al-Hassani said: “This meeting is important, especially as the world is going through regional and international Read more…

Al-Kinani: The region is demanding a 14% share of the budget without committing to handing over the revenues.

Al-Kinani: The region is demanding a 14% share of the budget without committing to handing over the revenues.

11-3-2026

Information/Special…
Economic expert Nasser al-Kinani criticized on Tuesday the ongoing disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region regarding oil and financial obligations, particularly the issue of exporting 400,000 barrels of oil per day and including the resulting revenues in the general budget. He pointed out that the region is demanding a 14% share of the budget despite not delivering the required quantities of oil and revenues. Read more…

Nineveh begins taking over its security file and announces: Partial withdrawal of Turkish forces from Zilkan

Nineveh begins taking over its security file and announces: Partial withdrawal of Turkish forces from Zilkan

2026-11-03

Shafaq News – Nineveh
The head of the security committee in the Nineveh Provincial Council, Muhammad al-Kaka’i, announced on Tuesday the launch of official procedures for the Nineveh police command to take over the management of the security file throughout the province, in implementation of a decree issued in this regard, noting the start of a partial withdrawal of Turkish forces stationed at the Zilkan camp in northern Iraq. Read more…

Al-Muslawi speaks about introducing the region’s border crossings into the ASYCUDA system… “It will boost the state treasury.”

Al-Muslawi speaks about introducing the region’s border crossings into the ASYCUDA system… “It will boost the state treasury.”

11-3-2026

Information/Special..
The spokesman for the Reconstruction and Development Bloc, former MP Firas Al-Muslawi, confirmed on Tuesday that the federal government’s obligation of the Kurdistan Region’s border crossings to operate according to the ASYCUDA electronic system and hand over customs revenues to the central government has contributed to boosting the state treasury’s revenues, noting that the revenues of the border crossings during the past month amounted to 560 billion dinars. Read more…

Diyala completes land sorting within the million free plots initiative

Diyala completes land sorting within the million free plots initiative

11-3-2026

Al-Maalomah/Diyala –
Diyala Deputy Governor Hassan al-Jubouri revealed on Tuesday that all phases of land allocation within the initiative to distribute one million free plots have been completed, noting that the province’s share will exceed 44,000 plots. Read more…