IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

General Electric reveals the details of the electrical grid interconnection agreement between Iraq and Jordan

General Electric reveals the details of the electrical grid interconnection agreement between Iraq and Jordan

01:18 – 27/08/2020

BAGHDAD – Mawazine News
Chief Executive Muhammad Muhaisen, for network solutions at General Electric in the Middle East, announced, on Thursday, the existence of the agreement regarding linking the network of Iraq and Jordan.
Al-Muhaisen said, “This agreement signed between the Network Solutions Business Unit at General Electric and the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity Read more…

Al-Kazemi: Sectarianism in Iraq is a big lie and the Gulf states are our strategic depth

Al-Kazemi: Sectarianism in Iraq is a big lie and the Gulf states are our strategic depth

08/27/2020 15:04:20

{International: Al Furat News} Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi described the sectarian system in Iraq as a “big lie”, which he promised to fight and get rid of completely during his rule of the country.
In an interview with “The National” newspaper, Al-Kazemi said that sectarianism is the main reason for the spread of corruption in Iraq, since 2003, and that the idea of ​​sectarianism, which provides the national balance, must be completely ended.
He added, “There has been a defect in the structure of some state institutions Read more…

Iraq .. political fears that no elections will be held!

Iraq .. political fears that no elections will be held!

Thursday 27 August 2020 | 05:59 pm

Today, Thursday, a member of Parliament, Asaad Al-Morshedy, confirmed that there are political and popular fears that no elections will be held in Iraq, among the reasons for that.

Al-Morshidi said, to “Eye of Iraq News”, that “there are political and popular concerns about not holding any elections in Iraq, neither Read more…

The Saudi Foreign Minister reveals the details of his meeting with Al-Kazemi

The Saudi Foreign Minister reveals the details of his meeting with Al-Kazemi

08/27/2020 16:41

[Baghdad-Where]
The Saudi Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan, revealed, on Thursday, the details of the meeting that he gathered with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, during his visit today to the capital, Baghdad.
Bin Farhan said, in a tweet to him on Twitter: “I was pleased today Read more…

Iraq: Oil will not be able to fulfill our obligations after 2030 and we will establish an energy company

Iraq: Oil will not be able to fulfill our obligations after 2030 and we will establish an energy company

09:20 – 26/08/2020

BAGHDAD – Mawazine News
The Ministry of Oil and the American Chevron Corporation signed the initials of a contract to establish an energy company that will include work in Dhi Qar oil fields.
“The contract, which was signed during the visit of the Prime Minister and his accompanying ministerial delegation to the American capital, Washington,” said Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar, according to official media.
Abdul-Jabbar added that “major American companies are serious Read more…

Al-Kazemi government is preparing a budget for only three months

Al-Kazemi government is preparing a budget for only three months

08/26/2020 18:27

[Baghdad-Where]
The Iraqi government announced, on Wednesday, that it is working on preparing the general budget for the remaining three months of the current year.
Ahmed said Mullah Talal , a spokesman for the prime minister told a news conference, said that the 2021 budget completed almost Read more…

Parliament: Any agreement between Baghdad and another country must be voted on by MPs

Parliament: Any agreement between Baghdad and another country must be voted on by MPs

Wednesday 26 August 2020 | 03:14 PM

A member of the Foreign Relations Committee, Amer Al-Fayez, explained today, Wednesday, that any agreement concluded between the Iraqi government and the government of another country must be voted on in Parliament to give it legitimacy, noting that the Iraqi-Chinese agreement “has gone with the wind .”

Al-Fayez said, “The visit of dismissed Prime Minister Read more…

The Central Bank decides to increase the amount of housing finance for citizens and extend the payment period

The Central Bank decides to increase the amount of housing finance for citizens and extend the payment period

08/26/2020 17:35

[Baghdad-Where]
The Central Bank of Iraq announced, on Wednesday, the amendment of the housing finance ceiling within the One Trillion Initiative.
The central bank said in a statement, that “in response to the increasing demand Read more…

After his return from Jordan, Al-Kazemi tweets about the results of the tripartite summit

After his return from Jordan, Al-Kazemi tweets about the results of the tripartite summit

08/26/2020 9:05

Where’s News_Baghdad

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi tweeted about the results of the tripartite summit in the Jordanian capital, Amman.
Al-Kazemi said in a tweet on his Twitter account: “I participated in the Iraqi-Egyptian-Jordanian tripartite meeting, hosted by my brother His Majesty King Abdullah Read more…

Parliamentary Finance: The 2020 budget will focus on the operational side

Parliamentary Finance: The 2020 budget will focus on the operational side

06:55 – 25/08/2020

Baghdad – Mawazine News
The Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed, on Tuesday, that the general budget for 2020 will be brief and will focus on the operational side, while it indicated that the next budget will be different.
Committee member Ahmed Al-Saffar said, according to the official agency, that “approving the general budget in Parliament depends Read more…

Iraq sold nearly $ 3.5 billion of oil last month

Iraq sold nearly $ 3.5 billion of oil last month

08/25/2020 14:01:13

{Baghdad: Al Furat News} The Ministry of Oil announced, on Tuesday, the total oil exports and revenues achieved for the month of July, according to the final statistics issued by the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (SOMO).
A spokesman for the Ministry of Oil, Assem Jihad, said in a press statement that “the amount of exports of crude oil amounted to (85) million and (663) thousand and (290) barrels Read more…

An American report: Two strategic issues prompted Trump to insist on linking Iraq’s electricity to the Gulf countries

An American report: Two strategic issues prompted Trump to insist on linking Iraq’s electricity to the Gulf countries

08/25/2020 17:11

Baghdad Today – Follow-up

A report published by the American newspaper, The AIPAC Times, said that the administration of US President Donald Trump is trying to support Iraq in developing good relations with the Gulf countries to help it meet its electrical energy needs.

The newspaper quoted, Isra Serem, a political science expert Read more…

Customs: more than 4 billion and 250 million dinars, the total revenues earned yesterday

Customs: more than 4 billion and 250 million dinars, the total revenues earned yesterday

08/25/2020 16:59

[Follow-up_wine]
The General Authority of Customs announced, on Tuesday, that it has achieved more than 4 billion 250 million dinars, the total revenues achieved on Monday.
The authority stated, in a statement. That “its total revenues achieved on Monday, 8/24/2020 in its customs centers, which amounted to more than Read more…

Text of Al-Kazemi’s speech at the tripartite summit in Amman

Text of Al-Kazemi’s speech at the tripartite summit in Amman

08/25/2020 16:24

{Baghdad: Where News} Our agency publishes the text of the speech of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi at the tripartite summit held in the Jordanian capital Amman between Iraq, Jordan and Egypt.
In his speech, Al-Kazemi said, “I am pleased to express Read more…

Source: Al-Kazemi plans to integrate ministries into his government and transfer electricity to a public authority

Source: Al-Kazemi plans to integrate ministries into his government and transfer electricity to a public authority

01:39 – 08/24/2020

Baghdad – Mawazine News

An official source in the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, who declined to be named, said that Mustafa Al-Kazemi intends to merge and cancel some ministries in an effort to reduce his government.
And these endeavors remain just a desire that quickly collides with the quota wall that dominates the formation of Iraqi governments, as well as that the matter remains dependent Read more…

Iraq’s ambassador in Riyadh: Al-Kazemi’s visit to Saudi Arabia will be scheduled soon

Iraq’s ambassador in Riyadh: Al-Kazemi’s visit to Saudi Arabia will be scheduled soon

08/24/2020 08:14:36

(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Iraqi ambassador in Riyadh, Qahtan Al-Janabi, confirmed, on Monday, that the visit of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be scheduled soon.
Al-Janabi said in a press statement, “We expect the visit of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazimi to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be scheduled in the near future, to be a new start for relations between the two countries,” noting that “the Iraqi embassy in Riyadh is in contact with the Saudi Foreign Ministry Read more…

A statement from the Finance Ministry revealing details of the settlement of the outstanding issues with Kurdistan and the latest developments in the 2021 budget

A statement from the Finance Ministry revealing details of the settlement of the outstanding issues with Kurdistan and the latest developments in the 2021 budget

2020/08/24 15:22

Baghdad today – Baghdad

Today, Monday, the Ministry of Finance issued a statement clarifying the outstanding matters with the Kurdistan region, confirming its commitment to its constitutional duties for economic and financial reform and public financial management.

The ministry stated in a statement received Read more…

The disclosure of 5 types of support that Al-Kazemi obtained during his recent visit to Washington

The disclosure of 5 types of support that Al-Kazemi obtained during his recent visit to Washington

08/24/2020 16:57

Baghdad today follow-up

The head of the Victory Parliamentary Bloc, Adnan Al-Zarfi, revealed, on Monday, August 24, 2020, 5 types of support that the Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazimi, obtained during his recent visit to Washington, while those who objected to this support called for resorting to political methods.

Al-Zorfi said in a televised statement Read more…

Bringing in the former Minister of Electricity and a General Director in the Ministry after banning their travel

Bringing in the former Minister of Electricity and a General Director in the Ministry after banning their travel

08/24/2020 15:29

Where’s News_ Baghdad

The Federal Integrity Commission announced the issuance of a summoning order against the former Minister of Electricity and the General Director of the Administrative Department in the Ministry, indicating that the order followed a decision to prevent them from traveling.

The Investigation Department of the Authority, Read more…

Al-Kazemi identifies “difficult questions that remain unresolved” with America

Al-Kazemi identifies “difficult questions that remain unresolved” with America

08/23/2020 11:16:28

{International: Al-Furat News} The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, identified what he described as “difficult questions” with the United States of America.
The prime minister is trying to create a different model for Iraq that emphasizes sovereignty, combating corruption, and a sustainable military training relationship with the United States, the Washington Post said about him.
Al-Kazemi explained his vision in a lengthy interview Thursday, after his meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump, and it seems that he and Trump Read more…