The Minister of Communications announces the launch of the first Iraqi satellite ground station in Baghdad.
2026-10-15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Communications Minister Mustafa Sand announced on Thursday the launch of the first Iraqi satellite ground station (Teleport) in the capital, Baghdad, next Sunday. The station is dedicated to dealing with satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO). He considered this project to be a consolidation of the ministry’s vision to achieve Iraqi digital sovereignty. Read more…
The Minister of Finance discusses with the World Bank the financing of strategic projects and support for economic reforms.
10-15-2026
Finance Minister Falih Sari met on Thursday with the World Bank Group’s Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, Ousmane Dione, to discuss financing strategic projects and supporting economic reforms in Iraq. A ministry statement said that “Finance Minister Falih Sari met in the Thai capital, Bangkok, with the World Bank Group’s Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, Ousmane Dione, in the presence of the Central Bank Governor, Nizar Nasser Hussein, on the sidelines of the annual meetings Read more…
An economist expresses surprise: The government raises prices while asking merchants not to raise them.
2026-10-15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi expressed surprise at the demand for merchants not to raise the prices of their goods following the devaluation of the dinar, at a time when government institutions are raising the prices of their services.
Al-Marsoumi said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “It is strange that we ask merchants not to raise the prices of their goods as a result of the devaluation of the dinar, while Read more…
Flights between Iraq and Kuwait have resumed after being suspended due to regional tensions.
2026-10-15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday the reopening of air routes between Iraq and Kuwait, which had recently been suspended due to security developments and regional tensions.
The ministry explained in an official statement that the technical efforts resulted in reaching operational arrangements, under the supervision of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and in cooperation with the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Read more…
The Sadiqun bloc announces the creation of three new ministries, including Digital Economy and Governance.
10-15-2026
The Sadiqun parliamentary bloc announced on Thursday the creation of three new ministries, including the Ministry of Digital Economy and the Ministry of Governance. It indicated that the candidates for the Ministries of Planning and Migration have not yet been decided. MP Riyad al-Tamimi told the official news agency that “the newly created ministries are the Ministry of Tourism, which has been decided for Ali al-Dakhili, the Ministry of State for Minorities Affairs, which has been decided for Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-14-2026
10-14-2026 Intel Guru Reset Intelligence In 2019 the US Treasury sanctioned Laith al-Khazali. On Thursday Iraq’s parliament votes on making him a deputy prime minister. His brother leads Asaib Ahl al-Haq, one of the most powerful armed factions in Iraq. There are 2 ways to end a militia. Fight it, or bring it inside the state and pay it yourself. Baghdad has chosen the second. Pensions for the fighters in September. Offices for the factions this week. Why would Washington allow it? Well, they still control the dollars Iraq earns from its oil. The IQD cannot be worth what we all know Iraq is really valued at while armed groups draw on it from outside the state. Thursday, parliament votes on bringing them inside. Read more…
An economist speaks about investment: “Iraq is a hostile environment.”
10-14-2026
Information/Special…
Economic expert Dirgham Muhammad Ali affirmed on Wednesday that reviving the Iraqi economy requires fundamental changes to existing laws and the removal of obstacles facing industrialists and investors. This would facilitate their acquisition of investment licenses and encourage the expansion of productive activity.
Ali told Al-Maalouma that “improving the economic situation cannot be Read more…
After a hiatus of more than half a century, the Iraqi maritime line resumes its voyages.
14/10/2026
Baghdad – From Jebel Ali port in the United Arab Emirates to Umm Qasr port in Basra , the Iraqi maritime carrier is preparing to return to regional trade routes, via a trial voyage expected to transport about 500 containers of various cargoes.
This move returns Iraqi ships to a shipping route they have been cut off from since the mid-1960s, and presents them with a test that goes beyond sailing to the ability to compete and continue in turbulent regional conditions. Read more…
Al-Khalidi calls for a comprehensive audit of officials’ credentials to uncover forgers.
10-14-2026
The former rapporteur of the Iraqi Parliament, Mohammed Othman al-Khalidi, emphasized on Wednesday the importance of verifying the academic credentials of all senior officials, ministers, and government officials to ensure transparency and combat the forgery of certificates.
Speaking to Al-Maalomah, al-Khalidi explained that “forging certificates is a crime punishable by law, and unfortunately, some have resorted to this tactic Read more…
Iraq’s budget faces restructuring after the exchange rate change; two weeks to finalize the calculations.
10-14-2026
Information/Report…
The Central Bank’s change in the dollar exchange rate, and the approval of political parties and parliamentary bloc leaders for this decision, necessitates that the government amend the budget in light of the new dollar-dinar value. Political figures have confirmed that both the government and parliament need more time to finalize the budget according to current changes and developments, ensuring that Read more…
Reconstruction and Development reveals details of political agreement ahead of Thursday’s session
10-14-2026
The spokesperson for the “Reconstruction and Development” parliamentary bloc, Firas al-Muslawi, confirmed on Wednesday that the anticipated cabinet reshuffle will be limited to the creation of only one new ministry, with the proposed Ministry of Artificial Intelligence being scrapped. He also announced his bloc’s intention to attend Thursday’s session to vote on the nominees for deputy prime ministers. Al-Muslawi told the Information Agency that Read more…
Al-Hamami: Tomorrow’s session will decide on the remaining ministerial portfolios and the four deputy prime ministers.
10-14-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Arif al-Hamami, a member of the Coordination Framework, confirmed on Wednesday that Thursday’s session will be held with a full quorum, anticipating that all remaining ministerial portfolios will be finalized without any complications.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Hamami said, “Tomorrow’s session, dedicated to voting on the remaining ministerial posts in Ali al-Zaidi’s government—some of which are Read more…
Al-Jalabi warns against appointing al-Zidi’s deputies without salaries: a circumvention of constitutional oversight.
10-14-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Zuhair al-Jalabi, a leader in the Coordination Framework, described Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s letter and directive regarding the appointment of deputies without salaries or financial allowances as “ridiculous,” warning that this step represents a black hole that disables the mechanisms of constitutional oversight and accountability for Read more…
The State of Law coalition reveals its position on the vote for deputy prime ministers.
10-14-2025
Information/Special…
Salah Boushi, a leading figure in the State of Law Coalition, revealed the coalition’s official position on Wednesday regarding the parliamentary session scheduled to vote on the deputy prime ministers and the remaining vacant ministerial posts. He emphasized that the position is based on the firm principle of respecting political agreements and proceeding with the completion of the cabinet, avoiding any obstructionist tactics. Read more…
Al-Khalidi questions the justifications for creating four deputy prime minister positions.
10-14-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Mohammed al-Khalidi confirmed on Wednesday that the newly created deputy prime minister positions are not free of charge, and questioned the justifications for this move.
Speaking to Al-Maalouma, al-Khalidi explained that “Iraq is going through a severe financial crisis, amidst difficult regional circumstances, which has directly impacted its economy, heavily reliant on oil exports.” He added, “In light of this crisis, four deputy prime minister positions are being created, which raises many questions.” Read more…
The International Monetary Fund predicts that Iraq will lead Arab economies with 19% growth in 2027.
10-14-2026
The International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) announced on Wednesday that Iraq is projected to be the top-performing Arab economy in 2027, according to its economic forecasts.
An IMF statement, reported by the Al-Maalomah news agency, noted that “the performance of Arab economies witnessed a sharp shift between 2026 and 2027.”
The statement added that “in 2026, Arab oil-exporting countries Read more…
The Kurdistan Regional Government insists on a 14.14% population percentage as the basis for the region’s share of the budget.
2026-10-14
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Council of Ministers confirmed on Wednesday that the actual percentage of the region’s population, according to the 2024 census, is 14.14%, stressing the need to adopt it as a basic criterion for determining the region’s share in the federal general budget.
This came during the regular cabinet meeting, the first focus of which was to Read more…
Al-Zidi proposes Thursday as the date for voting on his deputies and completing the government cabinet
2026-10-14
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi proposed setting next Thursday, October 15, 2026, as the date for holding a session of the House of Representatives to vote on the candidates for deputy prime ministers and the vacant and newly created ministries.
This came in an official document issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Read more…
Shafaq News publishes the list of candidates for ministerial portfolios amid disagreements over some positions.
10-14-2026
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Tuesday the names of a number of candidates to fill the vacant ministerial portfolios in Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi’s government, distributed among different political blocs and forces, amid anticipation of a parliamentary session to vote on them according to the date proposed by the Prime Minister, while consultations are still ongoing to decide Read more…
The dollar is driving up vegetable and fruit prices in Sulaymaniyah… and the union explains the reasons.
2026-10-14
Shafaq News – Sulaymaniyah
The head of the Alwa Sulaimaniyah Syndicate, Sarwar Ali, revealed on Wednesday a significant increase in the prices of imported vegetables and fruits during the past two days, as a result of the rise in the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar, and the accompanying increase in import and transportation costs. Read more…
