IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

THE GOVERNMENT FINISHES PREPARING THE 2022 BUDGET

THE GOVERNMENT FINISHES PREPARING THE 2022 BUDGET

Wed, Oct 13, 2021 8:43 AM

Baghdad/National News Center

Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed that the preparation of the draft budget for next year 2022 has been completed, and that the price of a barrel of oil has been calculated Read more…

The rule of law is heading towards the “largest bloc” and the Sadrists comment: We will not return to 2010

The rule of law is heading towards the “largest bloc” and the Sadrists comment: We will not return to 2010

2021-10-13 08:45

Shafaq News/ The Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr commented today, Wednesday, on the movement of a number of political forces to form a “larger bloc” to confront it and withdraw the parliamentary majority from it, at a time when the State of Law coalition led by Nuri al-Maliki spoke about this “bloc” that will form Read more…

October elections.. What after announcing the preliminary results and submitting complaints and appeals?

October elections.. What after announcing the preliminary results and submitting complaints and appeals?

Wednesday October 13, 2021 | 06:23 PM

Iraqis are awaiting the announcement of the final results of the early parliamentary elections, after the curtain came down and was held on schedule last Sunday, in all governorates of Iraq. Experts in the legal and electoral affairs summarized the stage after the announcement of the preliminary results of the early parliamentary elections and highlighted the expected steps Read more…

A slight change in the dollar exchange rate in the Iraqi markets

A slight change in the dollar exchange rate in the Iraqi markets

Wednesday October 13, 2021 | 09:13 am

The exchange rates of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar on a daily basis, according to the variables of the currency exchange market in the capital, Baghdad, and the provinces of the country . Read more…

The International Monetary expects significant growth in the Iraqi economy and a decline in inflation in 2022

The International Monetary expects significant growth in the Iraqi economy and a decline in inflation in 2022

Wednesday October 13, 2021 | 01:10 PM

The International Monetary Fund expected a significant growth in the Iraqi economy to reach 10.5 percent in 2022, and a decrease in the inflation rate to 4.5 percent .

The fund said in its annual report for the month of October 2021 on its economic forecasts that the gross domestic product is expected to grow significantly, outperforming Read more…

Iranian fear of losing control of Iraq

Iranian fear of losing control of Iraq

10-13-2021

The Iraqi elections were nothing but a recording of a reality represented in the retreat of a section of the parties and forces loyal to Iran in light of the advance of the “Sadr bloc” led by Muqtada al-Sadr. This conclusion can be drawn, although it is not known whether Muqtada al-Sadr can be independent of Iran and what margin of freedom this Iraqi politician has. This politician, who is at the same time a clergyman, belongs to a family with a long history. It is certain that Muqtada al-Sadr’s words after the issuance of the preliminary results of the elections are Read more…

The Sadrists to the skeptics: Your storm will end with a ministerial portfolio, and we will form the government with the Kurds and Al-Halbousi

The Sadrists to the skeptics: Your storm will end with a ministerial portfolio, and we will form the government with the Kurds and Al-Halbousi

2021-10-12 08:21

Shafaq News/ A source in the Sadrist bloc and close to al-Hanana suggested the residence of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr; The acquiescence of all forces objecting to the election results to the fait accompli and acknowledging their defeat.

Today, Tuesday, the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, announced his rejection of the preliminary results Read more…

Dollar exchange rates in local markets

Dollar exchange rates in local markets

Tuesday 12 October 2021 | 09:43 AM

The exchange rates of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar on a daily basis, according to the variables of the currency exchange market in the capital, Baghdad, and the provinces of the country . Read more…

Iraq’s holdings of US bonds decreased to $19 billion

Iraq’s holdings of US bonds decreased to $19 billion

Tuesday 12 October 2021 | 10:20 am

On Tuesday, the US Treasury announced that Iraq’s holdings of US bonds decreased to 19 billion dollars during the month of July .

According to a schedule issued by the Treasury, “Iraq’s possession of US Treasury bonds for the month of July Read more…

Al-Sadr’s bloc is at the fore..Political and armed forces reject the results of the Iraqi elections

Al-Sadr’s bloc is at the fore..Political and armed forces reject the results of the Iraqi elections

10-12-2021

The Iraqi News Agency announced that the “Sadr Movement” bloc led by Muqtada al-Sadr came – according to preliminary results – in first place in the parliamentary elections, while Shiite political forces and armed factions from the Popular Mobilization announced their rejection of the results.

The official agency stated that the Sadrist bloc topped the results with Read more…

A strongly worded comment by Al-Amiri regarding the election results

A strongly worded comment by Al-Amiri regarding the election results

2021-10-12

The head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, commented today, Tuesday, on the results of the 2021 parliamentary elections.

Al-Amiri said in a brief statement, “We do not accept these fabricated results, whatever Read more…

Clarification from Tariq Harb about the largest bloc and the selection of the next prime minister

Clarification from Tariq Harb about the largest bloc and the selection of the next prime minister

2021.10.11 – 10:41

Baghdad – people

Legal expert, Tariq Harb, provided a brief explanation of the stages and steps that separate the political blocs from announcing the formation of the new government.

According to a briefing issued by Harb, followed by “Nass” (October 11, 2021), the next parliament will not face the problem of the largest bloc, which was resolved Read more…

World Bank: GDP growth in Iraq is 0.9% annually and the debt rate has improved

World Bank: GDP growth in Iraq is 0.9% annually and the debt rate has improved

2021-10-11 09:15

Shafaq News/ The World Bank announced that the gross domestic product in Iraq grew by 0.9% on an annual basis in the first half of 2021, expecting an improvement in the debt-to-GDP ratio.

The bank said in a report Read more…

The low exchange rate of the dollar in Baghdad and its rise in Kurdistan

The low exchange rate of the dollar in Baghdad and its rise in Kurdistan

2021-10-11 09:12

Shafaq News/ The exchange rates of the US dollar decreased against the Iraqi dinar, on Monday, in the main stock exchange in the capital, Baghdad, while it rose in the Kurdistan Region. Read more…

The Sadrist Bloc: We got 75 seats and set our sights on the 90

The Sadrist Bloc: We got 75 seats and set our sights on the 90

2021-10-11 09:07

Shafaq News/ The Sadrist bloc, led by cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, revealed on Monday that it had obtained more than 75 seats in the next Iraqi parliament.

The leader of the bloc, Riyadh Al-Masoudi told Shafaq News Agency, “According to preliminary information through the electoral centers’ agents, we have achieved no less than Read more…

The Change Movement admits its defeat in the elections and apologizes to its supporters

The Change Movement admits its defeat in the elections and apologizes to its supporters

Monday 11 October 2021 | 06:11 PM

Today, Monday, the Kurdish Change Movement admitted its failure in the Iraqi parliamentary elections that took place yesterday, and while it expressed its apology to its supporters, it affirmed that it bears responsibility for this. A statement by the movement stated that the preliminary results of the Iraqi parliament elections showed that the Change Movement candidates Read more…

After the results were announced… Al-Maliki invites political leaders to an expanded meeting

After the results were announced… Al-Maliki invites political leaders to an expanded meeting

Monday 11 October 2021 | 06:50 PM

Informed political sources revealed, on Monday, that the head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, called on Shiite leaders to hold a meeting that Sunni leaders are likely to join to discuss the results of the parliamentary elections that took place on Sunday. The sources said that Al-Maliki “called for an expanded meeting that will be held in the coming hours at his home, to discuss the electoral Read more…

Al-Kazemi’s advisor: The rise in oil prices will push the government not to borrow to fill the deficit

Al-Kazemi’s advisor: The rise in oil prices will push the government not to borrow to fill the deficit

Monday 11 October 2021 | 12:14 pm

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Monday that the rise in oil prices will prompt the government not to borrow to fill the budget deficit .

Saleh said, “The rise in oil prices will fill the deficit in the budget, but this rise needs to be sustained and Read more…

The Commission sets the date for announcing the results and the percentage of participation in the elections

The Commission sets the date for announcing the results and the percentage of participation in the elections

Posted, 10-11-2021

The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Independent High Electoral Commission, Jalil Adnan, revealed  Sunday, the date for announcing the percentage of participation in the elections.

“The announcement of the percentage of participation in the elections will be within Read more…

Dollar prices drop with the closure of Baghdad markets

Dollar prices drop with the closure of Baghdad markets

2021-10-10 08:28

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