IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

A new comment from the Al-Fateh Alliance regarding the legitimacy of the first parliament session

A new comment from the Al-Fateh Alliance regarding the legitimacy of the first parliament session

2022-01-16

A member of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Ali Al-Fatlawi, confirmed today, Sunday, that the decision of the Federal Court regarding the legitimacy of the first parliament session or not, is a necessary decision for all political forces.

Al-Fatlawi said in a press interview that “all political forces must “hear and obey” Read more…

Contractors: Al-Kazemi Government’s Policies Caused The Construction Market To Decline 40%

Contractors: Al-Kazemi Government’s Policies Caused The Construction Market To Decline 40%

01/15/2022 | 1:24 PM

The information/ Diyala…

Contractors in Diyala governorate accused, on Saturday, the caretaker prime minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, of being behind the setback in the construction market and its decline by more than 40%
. It is preceded by imported and even local building materials, which increased Read more…

Al-Hamami: The Coordination Framework Does Not Accept “Hoshyar Zebari” As President Of The Republic

Al-Hamami: The Coordination Framework Does Not Accept “Hoshyar Zebari” As President Of The Republic

01/15/2022 | 5:55 PM

Information / special

The deputy of the State of Law coalition, Aref Al-Hamami, confirmed today, Saturday, the rejection of the categorical coordinating framework for the nomination of Hoshyar Zebari for the presidency of the Republic, by the Kurdish component.

Al-Hamami said in a statement to the “Information” agency, that “the coordination framework is now in the process Read more…

Low dollar exchange rates with the closure of Baghdad markets

Low dollar exchange rates with the closure of Baghdad markets

2022-01-15 07:50

Shafaq News/ The exchange rates of the US dollar decreased against the Iraqi dinar, on Saturday evening, with the closure of the main stock exchange in the capital, Baghdad. Read more…

Al-Sadr uses his electoral victory to dislodge Iran’s most prominent ally in Iraq

Al-Sadr uses his electoral victory to dislodge Iran’s most prominent ally in Iraq

1-15-2022

The conflict between the “Sadr movement” led by Muqtada al-Sadr and the blocs of the “Coordination Framework” alliance, most of which are allied and loyal to Iran, may appear in several files, including the issue of dealing with the American presence, withdrawing militia weapons, restoring the Iraqi armed forces, fighting corruption, and the shape of foreign relations, especially with Iran,
but these files hide the real conflict between the two sides, as it is a leadership struggle, between the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr and former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, which is the basis for al-Sadr’s disagreement Read more…

What does removing the name of Iraq from the European Union terrorism list mean?

What does removing the name of Iraq from the European Union terrorism list mean?

1-15-2022

A few days ago, the European Union issued a decision to remove the name of Iraq from the list of high-risk countries in money laundering and terrorist financing, in a step described by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi as “important in dedicating effective Iraqi diplomacy to serve the interests of the country,” while specialists in Iraqi affairs believe that “the decision Positive repercussions on the economy and provides greater opportunities Read more…

The Kurdistan Democratic Party denies relinquishing the presidency and reveals its candidate

The Kurdistan Democratic Party denies relinquishing the presidency and reveals its candidate

2022-01-15

Today, Saturday, the Kurdistan Democratic Party denied relinquishing the presidency, while revealing its candidate for the presidency.

Party member Mahdi Abdul Karim said in a press interview that “there is no truth to the reports that the Kurdistan Democratic Party has relinquished the position Read more…

Economist: The Current Year’s Budget May Recognize 135 Trillion Dinars

Economist: The Current Year’s Budget May Recognize 135 Trillion Dinars

01/14/2022 | 9:43 AM

Information / Baghdad…

The economic affairs specialist, Muhammad Ali al-Moussawi, explained that the current year’s budget may be approved at an amount of 135 trillion dinars, pointing out that the dollar exchange rate needs to be modified according to Read more…

Al-Maliki: Reducing The Price Of The Dollar Is Our First Step, Whether We Are In The Government Or The Opposition

Al-Maliki: Reducing The Price Of The Dollar Is Our First Step, Whether We Are In The Government Or The Opposition

01/14/2022

Earth News/ An informed political source revealed today, Friday, a directive issued by the head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, to his bloc’s deputies to work to reduce the dollar exchange rate.
The source told Earth News, “Al-Maliki confirmed during a meeting of the rule of law to move forward towards reducing the price of the dollar,” noting that Read more…

Al-Kazemi’s advisor: The situation of Iraq’s external debt is comfortable and decreasing

Al-Kazemi’s advisor: The situation of Iraq’s external debt is comfortable and decreasing

01/14-2022 11:51 AM

Today, Friday, the financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that Iraq’s financial rating is high and has the ability to repay debts and confront them.
Saleh said, in a statement to the official agency: “The situation of foreign debts is comfortable and decreasing, and there is financial space in Iraq at the present time,” noting that “what must be paid does not exceed Read more…

Al-Halbousi receives an official invitation to visit America

Al-Halbousi receives an official invitation to visit America

2022-01-14 07:32

Shafaq News/ The Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Muhammad al-Halbousi, received, on Thursday, an official invitation from the US State Department to visit the United States.

Al-Halbousi’s media office said, in a statement Read more…

Kurdistan Democratic Bloc: Hoshyar Zebari will pass a parliamentary election for the presidency

Kurdistan Democratic Bloc: Hoshyar Zebari will pass a parliamentary election for the presidency

2022-01-14 07:28

Shafaq News/ The representative of the Kurdistan Democratic bloc in the Iraqi parliament, Mahma Khalil, confirmed on Friday that the candidacy of Hoshyar Zebari for the presidency of the republic enjoys Shiite and Sunni support, and will pass with “great comfort” in Parliament.

The Iraqi parliament elected a presidential body after a political agreement Read more…

After the “loyalty order”… the Shiite framework meets to revive its negotiations with Al-Sadr

After the “loyalty order”… the Shiite framework meets to revive its negotiations with Al-Sadr

2022-01-14 06:49

Shafaq News/ A source from within the coordination framework revealed an expected meeting of the framework forces later on Friday evening at the home of the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri to discuss his options after the Federal Court’s decision to temporarily stop the work of the Presidency of Parliament.

It is expected that the leaders of the framework, which includes the majority of Read more…

The Democrat confirms his “categorical rejection” of Saleh’s assumption of the presidency

The Democrat confirms his “categorical rejection” of Saleh’s assumption of the presidency

2022-01-13

Today, Thursday, the Kurdistan Democratic Party confirmed its “categorical rejection” of Barham Salih assuming the presidency of the Iraqi Republic for a second term.

Party member, Mahdi Abdel Karim, said in a statement to “The Information”, that “the presidential candidate will not pass without the consent of the Democrat,” noting that “the Kurdish parties agree to choose one figure acceptable Read more…

The Kurdistan Democratic Party nominates Hoshyar Zebari for the post of President of the Republic

The Kurdistan Democratic Party nominates Hoshyar Zebari for the post of President of the Republic

2022-01-13 07:47

Shafaq News/ An informed source revealed, on Wednesday, that the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party will run for the post of President of the Iraqi Republic.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, on condition of anonymity, that the Kurdistan Democratic Party will nominate the leader of the party, Hoshyar Zebari, for the post of President of the Republic.

He added that Zebari will travel tomorrow from Erbil to Baghdad to present his candidacy papers Read more…

The first comment from the coordination framework on the suspension of the work of Al-Halbousi and his two deputies by the Federal Court

The first comment from the coordination framework on the suspension of the work of Al-Halbousi and his two deputies by the Federal Court

2022-01-13 07:42

Shafaq News/ The leader in the coordination framework, Saad Al-Saadi, commented today, Thursday, on the decision of the Federal Court to temporarily suspend the work of the elected Presidency of the Parliament, after two complaints submitted by the independent representative, Basem Khashan, and Representative Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani.

The framework includes Shiite political forces opposed to the results Read more…

What is the consequence of stopping the work of the Presidency of Parliament?

What is the consequence of stopping the work of the Presidency of Parliament?

2022-01-13 07:38

Shafaq News/ An Iraqi legal expert explained, on Thursday, the repercussions that will result from the decision of the Federal Supreme Court to stop the work of the Presidency of Parliament.

Muhammad Al-Saadi told Shafaq News Agency, “The work of the parliament is now suspended after a pro-federal order was issued by the Federal Court to temporarily Read more…

Mustafa Al-Kazemi is on a paved road to win again the premiership of Iraq

Mustafa Al-Kazemi is on a paved road to win again the premiership of Iraq

1-13-2022

The recent moves of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, his supervision of development and service projects, and his launching of an undeclared campaign against corruption and the corrupt, are not without, according to many, political calculations linked to his desire to seize a new government mandate.

BAGHDAD – Iraqi political circles say that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi is on an open path to winning the premiership Read more…

Economist: The Government Has No Justification To Continue Raising The Dollar Exchange Rate

Economist: The Government Has No Justification To Continue Raising The Dollar Exchange Rate

01/12/2022 | 8:59 AM

Information / Baghdad…

The economic expert, Ihsan Al-Kinani, confirmed that the government does not have any justification to continue to raise the exchange rate of the dollar in the local markets, pointing out that oil prices and financial abundance make it imperative for the next government to take measures to reduce the exchange Read more…

Iraq Announces All Of Its Foreign Debts After Clearing The Kuwait Bill

Iraq Announces All Of Its Foreign Debts After Clearing The Kuwait Bill

01/12/2022 | 10:41 AM

The Information/Baghdad…

The Prime Minister’s economic advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, announced, on Wednesday, that the total debts owed by Iraq amount to about 20 billion dollars, stressing that they are paid according to timetables and have allocations in the general budget, among the benefits of Iraq’s exit from the list of high-risk countries. Read more…