My perspective on the dinar and economic reform, based on what Dr. Nabil Al-Marsoumi wrote about them.
2025-12-14 05:03
With all due respect to you, my dear professor Dr. Nabil Al-Marsoumi, and with all due appreciation for your knowledge and expertise, from which I have always benefited, I hope you will allow me to present the following points to you, in response and commentary on what you wrote about economic reform a few days ago, as follows:
1- The “White Paper” was never a reform paper, and it never will be. In it, the wrong Read more…
Warnings of decisions that could destabilize living conditions and the economy
2025-12-14
Economic and financial affairs expert Ahmed Al-Tamimi warned of serious social and economic repercussions that may result from any government move to reduce employee salaries or raise the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar in Read more…
Rafidain Bank: (20) additional branches join the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing system
2025-12-14
Rafidain Bank announced today, Sunday, the addition of (20) additional branches to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing System. A statement from the bank stated that, “Under the auspices of the Director General of Rafidain Read more…
The Federal Supreme Court approves the election results.
2025-12-14
The Federal Supreme Court announced today, Sunday, the ratification of the final results of the general elections for membership in the House of Representatives. A statement from the court’s media center stated that “the Federal Supreme Court held its closed session today, Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the presence of Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-13-2025
12-13-2025 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: “SAVAYA, THE MAN OF “NO’S,” COMING TO IRAQ” Quote: “Iraqis are awaiting the arrival of US President Donald Trump’s envoy, Mark Savaya, in the coming days to put the “American” touches on the government’s formation. Savaya may have the final say in assigning jobs and ministries, away from the influence of armed militias close to Iran.” The final announcement of the new prime minister and parliamentary members won’t happen until he arrives. Read more…
Iraq spends 617 million dinars per minute on its employees without producing anything.
2025-12-13 07:32
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Khaled Al-Jabri, head of the Usul Foundation for Economic Development and Sustainable Development, confirmed on Saturday that the administrative laws relating to state employees are disciplinary and discipline laws and are not based on performance and productivity.
Al-Jabri told Shafaq News Agency that “laws that are not based on performance Read more…
192 countries… Iraq joins a global anti-corruption alliance
2025-12-13 07:41
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq’s Federal Integrity Commission announced on Saturday that it has officially joined the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), which has 192 member countries.
This came during the chairmanship of the delegation participating in the annual Read more…
The Iraqi banking sector is witnessing its largest digital expansion deal to launch more innovative digital services.
12-13-2025
Baghdad-Mail
The National Bank of Iraq praised the investment developments taking place in Iraq, stressing that this is a strategic step that enhances the digital transformation in the country, while noting that the development of banking services is in line with the highest international standards.
The bank said in a statement, “The bank has approved the purchase of 51% Read more…
An economist reveals the secret behind the withdrawal of deposits from Iraqi banks.
12/13/2025
An economic expert, Salah Nouri, revealed the main reasons behind the decline in deposits in Iraqi banks, attributing this to global economic developments and interest rate policies that directly affected the behavior of depositors within Iraq.
Nouri told Al-Furat News Agency that: “The US Federal Reserve’s resort to lowering interest rates Read more…
A file worth billions… MP: The Sudanese government failed to address it
12-13-2025
Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament Hussein Ali accused Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government on Wednesday of negligence and failure to address the issue of collecting customs duties, despite proposals submitted by the Parliamentary Committee on Economy and Investment to address the existing problems Read more…
The commission submits the final results to the Federal Court for ratification of the parliamentary elections.
12-13-2025
Information/Baghdad…
The head of the media team at the Electoral Commission, Imad Jamil, confirmed on Saturday that the Federal Court’s ratification of the results of the House of Representatives elections will end the commission’s work related to these elections, noting that preparations for the constitutional entitlements will begin immediately Read more…
Al-Fahdawi: Al-Halbousi and Al-Khanjar’s visit to Qatar returned empty-handed
12-13-2025
Information/Baghdad…
On Saturday, Mohammed Dhari Al-Fahdawi, a leader in the Anbar Alliance, revealed that Qatar’s role in forming the new government has declined as a result of the declining popularity of Qatar’s agents in Iraq and their inability to influence Read more…
“There are four of them”… Al-Samarrai speaks about the criteria for choosing the next prime minister
12-13-2025
Information/Special..
Omar Al-Samarrai, a member of the National Wisdom Movement, revealed today that there are four well-known candidates for the position of Prime Minister, all of whom hold official positions within Iraqi state institutions, stressing that Read more…
Returning to Al-Kadhimi’s “White Paper”… Former MP: No government will approve it and there is no budget
2025-12-13 06:23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Jamal Kojar, a member of the Finance Committee in the outgoing parliamentary session, ruled out on Saturday the implementation of the “White Paper” project for economic reform, explaining that the current government has no powers, in addition to the absence of a budget.
Kujer told Shafaq News Agency, “Talking about implementing the White Paper Read more…
Economic Observatory: Iraq spends more than 5 trillion dinars to cover half of its electricity demand
2025-12-13 00:52
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Economic Observatory “Eco Iraq” stated on Saturday that the cost of electricity production in Iraq reached 5.6 trillion dinars, while the contribution of renewable energy does not exceed about 2% of the current total production.
According to a statement issued Read more…
Iraq launches a maritime route that shortens transport time between three countries via Basra.
2025-12-13 00:43
Shafaq News – Basra
On Saturday, Basra is preparing to host a new maritime transport service linking Umm Qasr port with Rashid port in Dubai, as part of an advanced logistics route expected to bring about a shift in reducing time and cost between countries in the region.
An informed source told Shafaq News Agency that “the new service will rely on Read more…
Iraq bids farewell to UNAMI with a statement of “concerns”.
2025-12-13 01:30
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq is preparing to bid farewell to the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) after more than two decades of complex diplomatic and humanitarian work, in a development that is considered one of the most sensitive shifts in Iraq’s Read more…
Guterres praises Iraq’s courage: The country is different today and enjoys security.
2025-12-13 03:25
Shafaq News – Baghdad
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday praised Iraq’s courage and determination to overcome terrorism, noting that the country now enjoys security and safety.
Guterres said during a joint press conference with caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani: “We have witnessed Iraq’s courage, Read more…
Sudani: The end of UNAMI’s mission does not mean the end of the partnership between Iraq and the United Nations.
2025-12-13 03:16
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Saturday that the end of the UNAMI mission’s work in Iraq does not mean the end of the partnership between the country and the United Nations, while welcoming the selection of former President Barham Salih to be the new High Commissioner Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 12-12-2025
12-12-2025 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: “WASHINGTON PREPARES MAJOR SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQI FIGURES OVER MONEY LAUNDERING, ARMED GROUPS FUNDING” There are individual sanctions and not UN Chapter VII sanctions and I am told by my CBI contact these, if applied, alone will not stop the targeted reinstatement in early January. However, combined with the Iranian influence in the new government there could be some ramifications. Read more…
