IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Iraq ranks one among the largest foreign holders of US Treasury bonds

Iraq ranks one among the largest foreign holders of US Treasury bonds

2023-02-23 00:45

Shafaq News/ The US Treasury announced, on Thursday, that Iraq ranks among the largest foreign holders of US Treasury bonds.

In its latest table, seen by Shafaq News agency, the treasury said, “Iraq rose one place to rank Read more…

The Kurdistan Union reveals the main reason for delaying the adoption of the oil and gas law

The Kurdistan Union reveals the main reason for delaying the adoption of the oil and gas law

2023-02-23

A member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Sherzad Abdul Samad, said that the Kurdish delegation negotiating in Baghdad represents only the Democratic Party, while he indicated that “suspicions of corruption and political agreements” obstructed the adoption Read more…

Iraq adopts the “yuan” in its foreign trade with China

Iraq adopts the “yuan” in its foreign trade with China

2-22-2023

Information/Baghdad…
Today, Wednesday, the Central Bank of Iraq announced the second package of facilities to obtain foreign currency, including reliance on the yuan currency to organize financing foreign trade from China.
In addition to what was announced in the first package Read more…

Attempting to return.. Al-Maliki’s coalition identifies two reasons behind Al-Kazemi’s visit to Iran

Attempting to return.. Al-Maliki’s coalition identifies two reasons behind Al-Kazemi’s visit to Iran

2-22-2023

Information / special.
Today, Wednesday, the State of Law Coalition identified two reasons behind the visit of the former Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, to Iran, before the visit of its Foreign Minister to Baghdad, while confirming that Al-Kazemi is trying to enter the Iraqi political process again.

The leader of the coalition, Kazem Al-Haidari, said, in an interview Read more…

Parliamentarian: The previous government handed over the reins of power to Washington

Parliamentarian: The previous government handed over the reins of power to Washington

2-22-2023

Information / special.
Today, Wednesday, a member of Parliament, Muhammad Karim, accused America of standing against arming the Iraqi army, while stressing that the previous government handed over the reins of power and administration to Washington during Read more…

Parliamentarian: We need 45 days to review the federal budget law

Parliamentarian: We need 45 days to review the federal budget law

2023-02-22 00:23

Shafaq News / A member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Faisal Al-Naili announced, on Wednesday, that the House of Representatives needs 45 days to review and vote on the Federal Budget Law for the year 2023 before returning it to the government Read more…

Deputy: The government has a real move to resolve the budget file and hand it over to Parliament

Deputy: The government has a real move to resolve the budget file and hand it over to Parliament

2-21-2023

Information / Baghdad…
The representative of the coordination framework, Ali Nehme, confirmed that the government has a real move to resolve the issue of the budget within the Council of Ministers and then send it to the House of Representatives so that transfers can be Read more…

Economic calls to end the sale and purchase of real estate in dollars to prevent speculation

Economic calls to end the sale and purchase of real estate in dollars to prevent speculation

2-21-2023

Information / Baghdad..
The economist Diaa Mohsen, on Monday, staked the end of the dollar crisis on the government taking several administrative measures, most notably preventing dealing in dollars in the sale and purchase of real estate, indicating that registering these contracts in dinars will greatly reduce Read more…

Prime Minister: Iraq’s entry into the global gas market will be implemented

Prime Minister: Iraq’s entry into the global gas market will be implemented

2-21-2023

Information/Baghdad …
Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani affirmed today, Tuesday, that Iraq’s entry into the global gas market will be implemented and that gas cannot continue to be burned.
Al-Sudani said in a speech during the signing ceremony of the fifth licensing round, Read more…

The Investment Authority adopts the Iraqi dinar in paying dues for housing projects

The Investment Authority adopts the Iraqi dinar in paying dues for housing projects

2-21-2023

Information / Baghdad..
The head of the National Commission for Investment, Haider Muhammad Makiya, directed, on Tuesday, to adopt the Iraqi dinar in paying dues for housing projects.

The media and government communication department in the commission said in a statement received Read more…

Signs of a breakthrough between Baghdad and Erbil to end the differences over the oil file

Signs of a breakthrough between Baghdad and Erbil to end the differences over the oil file

2-21-2023

BAGHDAD – The Iraqi federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government agreed on Sunday to form a joint committee to draft a federal oil and gas law, in an indication of signs of a breakthrough between Baghdad and Erbil to turn the page on the most complex pending issues Read more…

US control of transfers raises Iraq’s reserves and plunges the Iranian currency

US control of transfers raises Iraq’s reserves and plunges the Iranian currency

2-21-2023

Observers attributed the coincidence of the increase in Iraqi dollar reserves with the collapse of the Iranian riyal to the effectiveness of the strict US control over the movement of the dollar in Iraq, which prevented the flow of more hard currency towards Iran, and led to the collapse Read more…

Al-Sudani’s advisor: Iraq has maintained a stable credit rating over the last 8 years

Al-Sudani’s advisor: Iraq has maintained a stable credit rating over the last 8 years

02/20/2023

Baghdad – Mawazine News,
the financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed, on Monday, that Iraq has maintained a stable credit rating during the last eight years, indicating that Iraq has a rating that includes Read more…

Al-Fateh: Washington is trying to isolate Iraq externally by fabricating a dollar crisis

Al-Fateh: Washington is trying to isolate Iraq externally by fabricating a dollar crisis

2-20-2023

Information/Baghdad
Today, Monday, the representative of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Karim Al-Muhammadawi, accused the US of working to isolate Iraq regionally and internationally by fabricating the dollar crisis.
Al-Muhammadawi said in a statement to Al-Maalouma, “Washington is working to obstruct any agreement between the new Iraqi government headed by Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani with Read more…

“Because of pressure.” Abdul Latif: Siemens will not work in Iraq without the approval of America

“Because of pressure.” Abdul Latif: Siemens will not work in Iraq without the approval of America

2-20-2023

Information / special..
The former deputy of the State of Law coalition, Wael Abdel Latif, considered, on Monday, that America will not allow the German company Siemens to work inside Iraq without its prior approval, while stressing that Washington considers itself the guardian Read more…

Hussein reveals the purpose of Washington’s visit and points out the differences between buying dollars and the market’s need

Hussein reveals the purpose of Washington’s visit and points out the differences between buying dollars and the market’s need

2023-02-20 00:27

Shafaq News/ Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein revealed, on Monday, the purpose of the Iraqi delegation from its visit to the US capital, Washington, and while pointing to differences between buying the dollar and the market’s need, he stressed that the Iraqi currency is strong and the reserves exceeded Read more…

After contacting the Minister of Finance.. Al-Mandalawi: The budget law will reach parliament early next week

After contacting the Minister of Finance.. Al-Mandalawi: The budget law will reach parliament early next week

2023-02-20 06:21

Shafaq News/ First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, announced today, Monday, that the general budget bill will reach Parliament early next week, while stressing the importance of discussing it to support Read more…

Is the US tutelage imposed on the Iraqi economy?

Is the US tutelage imposed on the Iraqi economy?

2-20-2023

Iraqis and observers are following with great interest the results of the visit of the Iraqi economic delegation to the United States a few days ago, because of its decisive effects on the economic and living conditions of the country, present and in the future, in light of Read more…

The battle between al-Maliki and al-Halbousi explodes the alliance of sovereignty

The battle between al-Maliki and al-Halbousi explodes the alliance of sovereignty

2-20-2023

The war of settling scores waged by the leader of the State of Law bloc, Nuri al-Maliki, against Speaker of Parliament Muhammad al-Halbousi is approaching its end after the collapse of the Sovereignty Alliance that brings together the Taqaddam Party led by al-Halbousi and the Azm Alliance headed by Read more…

Parliamentary planning expects the date of the arrival of the budget.. “The discussions in Baghdad and Erbil are continuing.”

Parliamentary planning expects the date of the arrival of the budget.. “The discussions in Baghdad and Erbil are continuing.”

2-19-2023

Information / special.
The Parliamentary Federal Strategic Planning and Service Committee expected, today, Sunday, that the file for approving the budget law for the year 2023 will soon be resolved, while confirming the continuation of discussions between the governments of Baghdad and Erbil.

The deputy head of the committee, Muhammad Karim, said in an interview Read more…