IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

The Iraqi Contractors Union is preparing to organize a “massive demonstration” in front of the Tax Authority

The Iraqi Contractors Union is preparing to organize a “massive demonstration” in front of the Tax Authority

1-23-2024

Information / Baghdad.
The Iraqi Contractors Union is preparing to organize a “massive demonstration” in front of the Tax Authority due to what it described as “confusion” in its administration.

The Union stated in a statement received by “Al-Ma’louma” that “The President of the Iraqi Contractors Union, Ali Al-Sanafi, directed to hold an urgent meeting Read more…

An economic expert classifies the US sanctions on “Fly Baghdad” as a warning to Iraq

An economic expert classifies the US sanctions on “Fly Baghdad” as a warning to Iraq

2024-01-23 02:45

Shafaq News/ Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi described, on Tuesday, the sanctions imposed by the US Treasury on the “Fly Baghdad” airline company, as “an American economic warning to Iraq.”

Al-Marsoumi said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “Both the President of the United States and Congress have the authority to issue sanctions, Read more…

Government source: Issuing electronic cards to small merchants in Iraq

Government source: Issuing electronic cards to small merchants in Iraq

2024-01-23 01:42

Shafaq News/ An informed government source said on Tuesday that electronic payment companies have begun issuing cards to small merchants with a financial ceiling of 100 thousand dollars per month for import purposes.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, “Based on the directives of Prime Minister Read more…

“Diplomacy will not work.” Determining ways to “expel” American forces from Iraq

“Diplomacy will not work.” Determining ways to “expel” American forces from Iraq

1-22-2024

Information/private..
Today, Monday, the Al-Fatah Alliance identified ways to force the American administration to withdraw its forces and leave Iraq, while considering the diplomatic system with the Americans “will not work.”

The leader of the coalition, Ali Hussein, said in an interview Read more…

Including Russian weapons.. Parliamentarian: America is obstructing important military agreements for Iraq

Including Russian weapons.. Parliamentarian: America is obstructing important military agreements for Iraq

1-22-2024

Information/private..
Member of the House of Representatives, Jassem Al-Atwani, confirmed today, Monday, that the American side is obstructing some agreements that are in the interest of Iraq, while he stressed that the current government is continuing to liberate itself from American hegemony, Read more…

Al-Rafidain launches the third issue of reconstruction bonds… available in two categories

Al-Rafidain launches the third issue of reconstruction bonds… available in two categories

1-22-2024

Baghdad – 964
On Monday, Rafidain Bank announced the issuance of the third issue of reconstruction bonds, while indicating that it will be in the form of two categories, a 500 thousand dinar bond and a million dinar bond.

A statement from the bank, a copy of which was Read more…

A parliamentary committee explains the main reason behind obstructing the oil and gas law

A parliamentary committee explains the main reason behind obstructing the oil and gas law

1-22-2024

Information / Baghdad…
On Monday, member of the Parliamentary Oil and Natural Resources Committee, Kazem Al-Touki, explained the main reason behind obstructing the passage and resolution of the oil and gas law, pointing out that the approval of the law will be delayed until Read more…

Parliamentary Finance: The 2024 budget will take into account two important files

Parliamentary Finance: The 2024 budget will take into account two important files

1-22-2024

Information / Baghdad….
The Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed, on Monday, that the amendments that will be made by the government to the 2024 budget schedules will include several paragraphs, the first of which is an increase in Read more…

United Nations employees were involved.. Billions in corruption in the reconstruction file.. A British report reveals what is hidden: Corruption is “the lifeblood of politics in Iraq”

United Nations employees were involved.. Billions in corruption in the reconstruction file.. A British report reveals what is hidden: Corruption is “the lifeblood of politics in Iraq”

1-22-2024

A British report revealed a loud scandal in which it was alleged that United Nations employees were involved in receiving bribes in exchange for passing a project to aid Iraq worth 1.5 billion pounds sterling (about 1.9 billion dollars).

An investigation conducted by The Guardian newspaper indicates that employees working for the United Nations in Iraq are demanding bribes in exchange for Read more…

The US Treasury includes Fly Baghdad on the sanctions list: cooperating with the Iranian Quds Force

The US Treasury includes Fly Baghdad on the sanctions list: cooperating with the Iranian Quds Force

2024-01-22 06:35

Shafaq News/ The US Treasury Department announced, on Monday, the designation of the Iraqi airline “Fly Baghdad” and its CEO to provide assistance to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard “Qods Force” and its proxy groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.

The Treasury stated in a statement Read more…

The UAE’s TAQA sells its entire stake in the Atrush field in the Kurdistan Region

The UAE’s TAQA sells its entire stake in the Atrush field in the Kurdistan Region

2024-01-22 01:16

Shafaq News/ Abu Dhabi National Energy Company “Taqa” concluded an agreement with the British company “General Exploration Partners” to sell its entire share in the Atrush oil field in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

TAQA said in a statement to the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange that it had concluded Read more…

Al-Badri: America is waving the economic card to ensure that its interests are served in Iraq

Al-Badri: America is waving the economic card to ensure that its interests are served in Iraq

1-21-2024

Information / Baghdad…
Political analyst Saeed Al-Badri said on Sunday that Washington often waves the economic card against Baghdad in order to ensure the implementation of its agendas and the continued presence of its forces in Iraqi territory for as long as possible.

Al-Badri said in a statement to Al-Maalouma, “America is a country that cannot be Read more…

Al-Maliki indicated during his meeting with Romansky the necessity of activating the strategic framework agreement

Al-Maliki indicated during his meeting with Romansky the necessity of activating the strategic framework agreement

01-21-2024

The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, received in his office today the US Ambassador to Iraq, Elena Romanski, noting the necessity of activating the strategic framework agreement.

A statement from Al-Maliki’s office said, “During the meeting, the two sides Read more…

A parliamentary move to approve strategic laws during the next stage

A parliamentary move to approve strategic laws during the next stage

1-21-2024

Information / Baghdad..
On Sunday, the representative revealed the coordination framework within Radhi, a parliamentary agreement to pass important laws during the current legislative term, while determining the fate of the blocked strategic laws.

Radi said in an interview with the Maalouma Agency, “It is expected that the current legislative term will witness an important legislative agenda Read more…

Today.. the framework holds a meeting to agree on the candidate for the Speaker of Parliament

Today.. the framework holds a meeting to agree on the candidate for the Speaker of Parliament

1-21-2024

Information/Baghdad…
Representative, Muhammad Al-Zayadi, confirmed on Sunday the intention of the coordination framework to hold a meeting this evening to reach a final agreement on the candidate for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Al-Ziyadi said in an interview Read more…

4 leaders of Taqadum were summoned after their involvement in purchasing MPs’ accounts

4 leaders of Taqadum were summoned after their involvement in purchasing MPs’ accounts

1-21-2024

Information/Anbar..
Abdul Wahed Al-Hamad Al-Dulaimi, one of those close to the Taqadum Party in Anbar, revealed on Sunday that an integrity committee is investigating 4 of the party’s leaders following their involvement in operations to purchase the liabilities of some representatives during the voting processes to elect a new president Read more…

Specialist: There are Iraqis whose profits have reached $5 million through daily trading

Specialist: There are Iraqis whose profits have reached $5 million through daily trading

2024-01-21 23:37

Shafaq News/ Ali Linqawi, the Emirati researcher specializing in financial markets, revealed on Sunday the presence of Iraqi currency speculators on the stock market, who achieved profits amounting to $5 million, stressing that Iraq supports its currency through Read more…

Parliamentary Finance: Legal and political pressure to amend paragraphs in the budget, most notably Kurdistan salaries

Parliamentary Finance: Legal and political pressure to amend paragraphs in the budget, most notably Kurdistan salaries

2024-01-21 03:44

Shafaq News/ Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Mustafa Sanad, revealed, on Sunday, “legal and political” pressure to amend paragraphs of the budget law for the year 2024, which the Iraqi Parliament voted on last year as a three-year budget for Read more…

The American defense talks about the type of injuries among its soldiers caused by ballistic missiles on Ain al-Assad

The American defense talks about the type of injuries among its soldiers caused by ballistic missiles on Ain al-Assad

2024-01-21

The Pentagon spoke about the type of injuries suffered by a number of American soldiers as a result of a missile attack on the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq, which was claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
The US military command in the Middle East, Centcom, explained in a statement, saying that at approximately 18:30 (Baghdad time) on January 20, Iranian-backed Read more…

Politician: Al-Sudani’s statements are messages to Washington to end the presence of its forces in Iraq

Politician: Al-Sudani’s statements are messages to Washington to end the presence of its forces in Iraq

1-20-2024

Information / Baghdad..
Political observer Sabah Al-Ugaili confirmed, on Saturday, that Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani’s statements in “Davos” represent direct messages to the American administration to implement the strategic framework agreement, as it includes ending their military presence Read more…