IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

Dollar prices stabilize with the closure of Baghdad markets

Dollar prices stabilize with the closure of Baghdad markets

2021-08-24 08:03

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

Iraqis fear their turn will come after Afghanistan

Iraqis fear their turn will come after Afghanistan

8-24-2021

In the aftermath of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Iraqis worry about what it would mean for a similar withdrawal from Iraq leading to a power grab by Iranian militias, the resurgence of the Islamic State, or a possible civil war. Similarities between the two cases include intense patronage politics and militia intimidation, but Baghdad has advantages that could help it avoid the fate of Kabul.

Perhaps the Iraqi people are the most shocked by the disaster in Afghanistan. He fears, more than anyone else, Read more…

The Kurds of Diyala require an end to the oppression of Khanaqin and the revival of Article 140 to support the candidates

The Kurds of Diyala require an end to the oppression of Khanaqin and the revival of Article 140 to support the candidates

2021-08-23 08:48

Shafaq News/ A Kurdish party official in Diyala identified, on Monday, the most important electoral priorities of the Kurdish component, stressing the removal of injustice and marginalization of Khanaqin and its dependencies, the revival of Article 140 and the achievement of peaceful coexistence that guarantees Read more…

Iraq raises its holdings of US bonds to 21.2 billion dollars

Iraq raises its holdings of US bonds to 21.2 billion dollars

Monday 23 August 2021 | 11:00 am

The US Treasury Department announced that Iraq raised its holdings of US bonds to $21.2 billion during the month of June .

The Treasury said in its table that “Iraq raised its balance of purchasing US Treasury bonds by 23.98% to reach $21.187 billion, after it was $17.1 billion in December 2020:”, indicating that “the bonds include long-term guarantees Read more…

There are no signs of the international coalition leaving Iraq before 2023

There are no signs of the international coalition leaving Iraq before 2023

8-23-2021

With the approach of the seventh anniversary of the formation of the international coalition against ISIS, which was established by the United States of America with more than 80 other countries to fight the organization in Iraq and Syria, in September 2014, attitudes in Iraq vary regarding the future presence of this coalition in the country. Armed forces and factions close to Iran have urged the rapid exit of foreign forces Read more…

Adviser to the Prime Minister: A new approach to solving the electricity crisis… and results after 5 years

Adviser to the Prime Minister: A new approach to solving the electricity crisis… and results after 5 years

2021.08.22 – 09:00

Baghdad – people

The economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed, on Sunday, that Iraq is moving to enter into the aspect of producing alternative or clean energy, which is solar energy, indicating that its results will appear during the next five years.

Saleh said in a shout-out to the official newspaper, followed by “Nass”, (August 22, 2021), “Iraq is a hot country in the summer, and heading to alternative energy to generate electricity is important Read more…

Economy Committee: The decision to open imports confirms that the justifications for raising the price of the dollar have disappeared

Economy Committee: The decision to open imports confirms that the justifications for raising the price of the dollar have disappeared

02:45 – 08/22/2021

Baghdad Mawazine News
The Parliamentary Economy Committee confirmed, on Sunday, that the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture to reopen imports confirms the disappearance of the justifications for raising the dollar exchange rate.
Committee member, Mazen Al-Faili, said in a press conference, “Time after time, the excuses for raising the dollar exchange rate are falling, as the rise in Read more…

An official statement reveals details of the expanded talks between the delegations of Iraq and Kuwait

An official statement reveals details of the expanded talks between the delegations of Iraq and Kuwait

Sunday, August 22, 2021 | 06:18 PM

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and his Kuwaiti counterpart chaired the expanded talks between the delegations of Iraq and Kuwait. A statement by Al-Kazemi’s office stated that “Al-Kazemi and Al-Sabah chaired, today, Sunday, the expanded discussions between the Iraqi and Kuwaiti delegations, as the meeting discussed all files to enhance cooperation between the two countries, in the sectors Read more…

Dollar exchange rates in local markets

Dollar exchange rates in local markets

Sunday, August 22, 2021 | 10:44 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…

A Sunni warning… the US withdrawal from Iraq will cause the “collapse” of security institutions

A Sunni warning… the US withdrawal from Iraq will cause the “collapse” of security institutions

2021-08-21 08:29

Shafaq News/ The leader of the “United Nations” party, Atheel Al-Nujaifi, warned today, Saturday, of the collapse of some security institutions, after the US withdrawal from Iraq.

Al-Nujaifi told Shafaq News Agency, “There is no doubt that the American withdrawal from Iraq will cause the collapse of some security institutions that depend on American support,” noting that “the problem is that both the Americans Read more…

Japan announces its support for Al-Kazemi’s white paper and attends the Baghdad conference as an observer

Japan announces its support for Al-Kazemi’s white paper and attends the Baghdad conference as an observer

2021-08-21 07:07

Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi invited Japan to attend the Baghdad conference to be held at the end of this month as an observer, while the Japanese Foreign Minister expressed

On his country’s readiness to support the implementation of the “white paper” for economic reform in Iraq.

Al-Kazemi’s media office said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, that the latter received today, Read more…

Dollar exchange rates in local markets

Dollar exchange rates in local markets

Saturday August 21, 2021 | 10:50 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…

Parliamentary Committee: The white paper negatively affected food prices

Parliamentary Committee: The white paper negatively affected food prices

Saturday August 21, 2021 | 11:13 am

On Saturday, the Parliamentary Committee on Economy and Investment criticized the government’s weakness in following up on the market and ignoring the increase in food prices, stressing that the government’s recent announcement to implement the white paper affected the market negatively .

Committee member Nada Shaker Jawdat said, “After every initiative Read more…

The scenario of the collapse of Afghanistan terrifies the Iraqis.. How can it be avoided?

The scenario of the collapse of Afghanistan terrifies the Iraqis.. How can it be avoided?

2021-08-20 07:30

Shafaq News/ The American “Foreign Policy” magazine said that the Iraqis fear that their turn will come after the collapse of Afghanistan and its fall into the hands of the Taliban, following the US military withdrawal from the country, after a 20-year war.

And the newspaper added, in a report published on its website, that perhaps no one is more shocked by the disaster in Afghanistan than the Iraqi people, as they fear Read more…

How much Iraq’s debts and what is the fate of the reform paper?

How much Iraq’s debts and what is the fate of the reform paper?

Friday August 20 2021 18:23

The Iraqi government, headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi , launched a plan for economic reform and revenue diversification to achieve sustainable development for the country. The government wants to restore Iraq’s economy to its strength after it suffered a major collapse since 2003.

Over the past years, Iraq has suffered from a stifling security and financial crisis Read more…

Dollar exchange rates on the Iraq Stock Exchange

Dollar exchange rates on the Iraq Stock Exchange

2021-08-20 | 06:43

Alsumaria news

Alsumaria News publishes the exchange rates of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar on the Iraqi Stock Exchange, during trading today, Friday. Read more…

Bloc Head: The elections will be postponed by 90% to April 2022

Bloc Head: The elections will be postponed by 90% to April 2022

2021-08-20 04:30

Shafaq News/ The head of the Bayariq Al-Khair Parliamentary Bloc, Muhammad Al-Khalidi, suggested on Friday, announcing the postponement of the parliamentary elections, and their relocation to April 2022.

Al-Khalidi told Shafak News Agency, “The available information indicates that the heads of the political blocs were unable to persuade the election boycotters Read more…

Al-Kazemi will visit Kuwait next week to discuss a number of files

Al-Kazemi will visit Kuwait next week to discuss a number of files

2021-08-20 07:22

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, on Friday, that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi will visit Kuwait next week.

The ministry said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “The Iraqi ambassador to Kuwait, Al-Manhal Al-Safi, recently met with the head of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Muhammad Al-Saqr, to discuss with a number of topics, including preparing for Al-Kazemi’s visit Read more…

An Iraqi observer provides an interesting explanation about the reality of the upcoming ‘climate devastation’!

An Iraqi observer provides an interesting explanation about the reality of the upcoming ‘climate devastation’!

08.19.2021 – 10:11

Baghdad – people

On Thursday, a meteorologist refuted what is being circulated about the impact of global warming on the climate changes facing the world.

Observer Hussein al-Asadi said in a clarification that he followed “Nass” (August 19, 2021), that “global warming or (the new climate cycle) cannot cause atmospheric phenomena called climate destruction, even if thunderstorms Read more…

The Minister of Oil reveals a plan to provide an “optimal environment” for international investment companies

The Minister of Oil reveals a plan to provide an “optimal environment” for international investment companies

08.19.2021 – 13:40

Baghdad – people

The Iraqi Oil Minister, Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar, confirmed that his ministry has set in its plans to provide an appropriate investment environment for international companies to work in the oil and gas sector in Iraq.

On the sidelines of his participation in a video meeting with the American Chamber Read more…