IRAQI DINAR POLITICS & ECONOMY

National Union disowns Karim

National Union disowns Karim

Posted, 2019/6/1

{International: Al Furat News} A leading member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) announced that Necmettin Karim has nothing to do with the Patriotic Union and says: “We do not like to have corruption charges, but the court will decide that.”
“He has no connection to the Patriotic Union and he is finished Read more…

Iraq objected to the final communiqué of the Mecca summit and disowned it

Iraq objected to the final communiqué of the Mecca summit and disowned it

2019/5/31 8:23

{International: Al Furat News} Iraq objected to the final communiqué of the Arab emergency summit held on Thursday in Mecca, which condemned the “interference” Iran in the affairs of other countries.
“Iraq opposes the final communiqué issued by the emergency Arab summit in Mecca which condemned Iran’s intervention in the affairs Read more…

Abadi announced his resignation and his withdrawal from all positions of leadership in the Dawa Party

Abadi announced his resignation and his withdrawal from all positions of leadership in the Dawa Party

2019/5/31 13:40

[BAGHDAD-IN]
Former Prime Minister of the Alliance of Victory Haider al-Abadi, announced his resignation and withdrawal from all positions of leadership in the Dawa Party, calling for a review and renewal of the structure of the Dawa Party.
In a letter addressed to the Dawa Party, Abadi said that “on the eve of the next conference, I find myself obliged to address you Read more…

An armed faction threatens Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi

An armed faction threatens Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi

2019/5/31 13:50

[BAGHDAD-IN]
An armed faction sent a death threat letter to House Speaker Muhammad Halabousi because of his stance on the US-Iranian conflict.
The House’s legal adviser Sabah al-Karbouli said in a press statement today that “Halabousi received a threatening message bearing the slogan (Hezbollah Brigades Iraq), and demanding Read more…

“Early political suicide” of Halbusi .. a step “serious” ..!

“Early political suicide” of Halbusi .. a step “serious” ..!

Thursday , 30 May 2019 at 14:52 pm

Baghdad / Sky Press

MP Ali Al-Badairi, MP of the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction, said today that Parliament Speaker Mohamed Halboussi agreed to include the discussion of Article 140 within the agenda of future meetings as “playing with fire and early suicide.” He stressed that Article 140 should be cooked out and agreed upon. Possible to be Read more…

Iraq awaits new US exemption for Iran’s electricity

Iraq awaits new US exemption for Iran’s electricity

2019/5/30 9:14

(Reuters) – Foreign Secretary Mike Pompeo has not yet decided to extend a 90-day exemption from the sanctions on electricity Iraq buys from Iran, a State Department spokeswoman said.
The State Department said on March 20 it would allow Iraq to continue to buy electricity from Iran for another 90 days Read more…

Massoud Barzani sends a strongly worded statement to the Baghdad government

Massoud Barzani sends a strongly worded statement to the Baghdad government

2019/5/30

(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party Massoud Barzani issued a strongly worded to the public and the Baghdad government on the Kurds in the areas of Article 140.
“The burning of agricultural crops for the Kurdish citizens in the areas of Article 140 as well as the killing, torture and injury Read more…

Deputy: Ministry of Electricity lie to Abdul Mahdi to embarrass him in front of the people

Deputy: Ministry of Electricity lie to Abdul Mahdi to embarrass him in front of the people

2019/5/30 10:19

[Baghdad: Al Furat News} accused MP High Nassif, the Ministry of Electricity to give false information to Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, on the production of electricity to embarrass it later in front of the people and make it bear the consequences of a corrupt ministry.
Nassif said in a statement that “this ministry is working Read more…

Barzani informs Abdul-Mahdi priorities in the presidency of the region

Barzani informs Abdul-Mahdi priorities in the presidency of the region

2019/5/30 15:25

(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) President-elect of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, stressed the need to consolidate relations between the region and Baghdad.
Barzani, a tweet on Twitter in response to the congratulations of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi on the occasion of his election Read more…

Because of statements “wise” .. Iraq may be subject to US sanctions .. !!

Because of statements “wise” .. Iraq may be subject to US sanctions .. !!

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 14:32 pm

Baghdad / Sky Press

Iraq’s prominent politician, Antifad Qanbar, predicted today that the US sanctions would affect Iraq because of statements made by Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali al-Hakim, in which he declared support for Iran.

“Al-Hakim’s statements during his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Muhammad Jawad Zarif put Iraq in the eye of the battle, Read more…

Advisor to the Prime Minister: Add 1200 MW to the electrical grid

Advisor to the Prime Minister: Add 1200 MW to the electrical grid

29/05/2019

Advisor to the Prime Minister: Add 1200 MW to the electrical grid
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The adviser to the Prime Minister that the next two days will see the addition of 1,200 megawatts to the electrical grid.
The consultant, Abdul Hussain Al-Henin, conducted an inspection Read more…

“Siemens” announces the start of the implementation of contracts for the first phase of the development of electricity in Iraq

“Siemens” announces the start of the implementation of contracts for the first phase of the development of electricity in Iraq

2019/5/29 15:43

BAGHDAD –

The German energy company Siemens said on Wednesday that it was starting to work on contracts for the first phase of electricity development in Iraq, pointing out that the goal is to provide affordable energy supplies without interruption.

The company said in a statement today that it “has already begun Read more…

Former Minister: Industry in Iraq deliberately killed through the crime of currency auction

Former Minister: Industry in Iraq deliberately killed through the crime of currency auction

Tuesday 28 May 2019 12:50 pm

BAGHDAD / The former Minister of Industry, Mohammed Al-Daraji, revealed what he described as the crime of the currency auction in Iraq and how he destroyed the national industry and encouraged its destruction since 2003.

“After 2003, the Iraqi industry was deliberately killed Read more…

Israel issues unprecedented resolution on Iraq and discloses shocking information

Israel issues unprecedented resolution on Iraq and discloses shocking information

05.28.2019 09:01

Baghdad today – follow-up

The Israeli newspaper Ma’ariv reported that the Israeli caretaker government has officially ratified a resolution that would allow Iraq to be removed from the list of countries that the law prohibits dealing with commercially.

According to the report, which was published on Monday, May 27, 2019, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon signed the resolution, which Read more…

Abdul Mahdi: Eid holiday begins Tuesday and visit Washington and Tehran to spare Iraq the repercussions

Abdul Mahdi: Eid holiday begins Tuesday and visit Washington and Tehran to spare Iraq the repercussions

2019/5/28 16:53

BAGHDAD (Reuters) –
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Tuesday that Iraq’s move to ease tension between the United States and Iran would spare Baghdad the consequences of sanctions imposed by Washington on Tehran.
“We will have a visit to Washington and Tehran Read more…

The election of Nizhvan Barzani as head of the Kurdistan region under the objections of the main parties in parliament

The election of Nizhvan Barzani as head of the Kurdistan region under the objections of the main parties in parliament

2019/5/28 16:59

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after the vacancy of the post of President of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, for a short period after the end of the mandate of Massoud Barzani without new elections because of political differences, the provincial parliament elected on Tuesday, the current provincial president Nechirvan Barzani, Read more…

UN Resolution 2470: The United Nations views Iraq as a failed country despite 16 years of change

UN Resolution 2470: The United Nations views Iraq as a failed country despite 16 years of change

2019/05/26 10:08

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Assessments on the UN Security Council resolution on Iraq issued at its May 21 meeting, resolution 2470, have mixed assessments, including a call for amending the constitution, resolving disputed areas, reforming and rebuilding security.
While the parties sought to question the decision as a new legal burden on the country and the movements of the government, where analyzes found that the decision is due to Iraq under Chapter VII, which means Read more…

“Alliance” includes new Abadi, Maliki and Hakim ..

“Alliance” includes new Abadi, Maliki and Hakim ..

Monday, May 27 2019 at 16:59 PM

Baghdad / Sky Press

Attempts of rapprochement between some prominent party leaders in Iraq in order to form alliances and new axes with a desire to revive the Dawa Party and bring it back to political life.

Local media revealed today, the leak of quadripartite meetings Read more…

Abdul Mahdi Office announces the opening of the Green Zone fully the first days of Eid

Abdul Mahdi Office announces the opening of the Green Zone fully the first days of Eid

2019/5/27 18:10

(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The office of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Monday that the Green Zone will be fully open from the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
“The Green Zone will be fully open within 24 hours starting from the first day Read more…

Minister of Finance Territory: Relations with Baghdad is very good and continuing to pay salaries

Minister of Finance Territory: Relations with Baghdad is very good and continuing to pay salaries

2019/5/27 11:15

“The relations with the federal government are very good,” said the minister of finance in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Rabaz Hablan, on Monday, adding that Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi “plays a very positive and patriotic role.”
“Our relations with the government are very good and the prime minister is playing a very positive and patriotic role Read more…