Al-Zaydi launches his “One Million Plots of Land” project and a similar number of farms, and calls on companies to invest in Mosul Airport.
2026-10-12
Shafaq News – Nineveh
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi announced on Monday that an official invitation has been extended to international companies specializing in airport management and operation to invest in Mosul International Airport and develop its services.
This came during a visit he is making to the city of Mosul to launch the implementation work on the million residential plots project, and to follow up on service and development projects, Read more…
By 2026, Iraq will be among the most digitally connected economies in the world.
2026-10-12
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraq ranked 99th globally in the 2026 ICT Development Index, scoring 79.4 points, according to data published by Visual Capitalist, a website specializing in economic data and designs.
The ranking is based on the International Telecommunication Union’s index, which measures the level of digital connectivity in 159 economies around the world, relying on indicators that include internet access and use, network coverage, data consumption, and Read more…
Enrichment negotiating point: from 60% to agreement
10-12-2026
Iyad Al-Anaz
The importance of discussing Iranian nuclear activities and studying the dimensions of the nuclear program and its significance in the American-Iranian confrontation stems from the interview conducted by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian with Fox News on September 24, 2026, on the sidelines of his attendance at the United Nations meetings, in which he announced that Tehran was open to committing to all the provisions of the Nuclear Read more…
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Central Bank: Electronic payment cards operate at the official approved rate to meet the needs of citizens abroad
10-12-2026
The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Monday that electronic payment cards operate at the official approved rate to meet the needs of citizens abroad. A statement from the bank said that “what was circulated by one of the news agencies, quoting an unknown source, claiming that (the bank returned amounts worth 600 billion dinars because it did not adopt the previous rate of 1320 dinars per dollar, but rather demanded Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-11-2026
10-11-2026 Intel Guru Frank26 We needed stability and that’s what 1500 is doing. 1500 stabilizes [Iraq’s] exchange rate…1500 is bringing you security and stability…clearing the way for the RD and RI in the next 2 1/2 months and God willing for January 1st to be the launch of [Iraq’s] monetary reform by lifting the 3-zeros and giving lower notes… Read more…
The nine-portfolio dispute is nearing resolution… The framework sets a date for the “decisive session” at its next meeting.
10-11-2026
Information/Special…
Member of the Coordination Framework, Uday Abdul-Hadi, confirmed on Sunday that the upcoming meeting of the Framework will finalize the date for the parliamentary session to decide on nine ministerial portfolios still being managed by acting ministers in Ali al-Zidi’s government.
Abdul-Hadi explained to Al-Maalouma that “the upcoming Framework meeting will address the issue of finalizing an agreement on setting a date Read more…
Al-Maliki: Adjusting the exchange rate requires government measures to contain its negative effects
2026-10-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday evening, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, called for the swift announcement of measures to protect citizens’ income and purchasing power, and to maintain the stability of markets and economic activities, in light of the decision to raise the dollar exchange rate.
Al-Maliki said in a statement, which was reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, that those concerned with Iraqi economic affairs are divided between Read more…
Al-Zaydi threatens provinces lagging in allocating residential land: I will take on the task myself.
2026-10-11
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi vowed on Sunday to personally take on the task of completing the allocation of residential land if any governorate falters in completing the necessary procedures, stressing the need to lay the foundation stone for the million residential land plots project before the end of this year.
This came during his chairmanship of the sixth regular session of the Higher Read more…
Despite the $37 discount, Iraqi oil achieves a net price of $65 per barrel.
10-11-2026
Iraqi oil revenues are expected to rise this month, as Gulf oil exports, including Iraqi exports, recover more than 80% of their pre-Hurrum Strait closure levels, with expectations that Iraq’s total exports will reach about 3 million barrels per day.
Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi said that the net selling price of a barrel of Iraqi crude oil is currently about $65, despite the price discounts Read more…
The Democratic Party reveals its candidates for ministerial positions and confirms its rejection of the 2027 draft budget.
10-11-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Wafa Muhammad Karim, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), confirmed that the Kurdish delegation is continuing its political activity and holding intermittent discussions in Baghdad regarding issues related to the cabinet, ministerial positions, and next year’s budget.
Karim told Al-Maalouma that “the KDP has nominated Reber Ahmed for the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Ribas Hamlan for the position of Read more…
Who will hold the government accountable for the dollar’s rise? A member of parliament speaks about the parliament’s inaction.
10-11-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Yasser Hashem confirmed the inability of parliamentarians to oppose the decision to increase the dollar exchange rate in local markets, given the agreement among political blocs and parties on the new rate.
Hashem told Al-Maalouma, “The agreement among political forces and blocs regarding the new exchange rate means that parliament has become powerless to oppose the decision to devalue the dinar.” Read more…
The dollar exchange crisis is spreading beyond the markets… the citizen is the victim of the government’s war on speculators.
10-11-2026
Information/Report…
The child on his way to school may be the most psychologically affected by rising market prices, as he cannot afford sweets with the meager amount of money he carries each day. The new reality forces citizens to reassess their finances after the increased financial burdens resulting from the new decisions of the Al-Zaidi government, which raised the dollar exchange rate by 15 percent. The Prime Minister justified this increase as a means to combat speculators and prevent resorting to borrowing or forced savings. Meanwhile, Read more…
Following the rise in the dollar’s price, Al-Bayati calls for curbing speculation and protecting three sectors from price hikes.
10-11-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Bayati called on Sunday for the adoption of a strict principle to prevent speculation in the parallel market and to protect three key sectors from price hikes, following the government’s decision to raise the dollar exchange rate.
Al-Bayati explained to Al-Maalouma that “the government has presented several justifications for its decision to raise the dollar exchange rate Read more…
Al-Moussawi reveals the date when the 2027 budget will reach Parliament
10-11-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi confirmed on Sunday that the 2027 budget draft will reach the Parliamentary Finance Committee this week for discussion of its articles. He also indicated that there are seven complex issues that the upcoming budget will face.
Al-Moussawi explained to Al-Maalouma that “the 2027 budget draft will arrive this week from the Council of Ministers to the Parliamentary Finance Committee, in preparation for a thorough discussion of its articles.” Read more…
Al-Sharmani: Iraqi investment is held hostage by influential figures and the economic committees of political parties.
10-11-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Ahmed Al-Sharmani called on Sunday for a comprehensive administrative and oversight overhaul to liberate the investment sector from the grip of influential figures and economic committees affiliated with certain political parties. He emphasized that the subordination of development projects to narrow interests has become the biggest obstacle to the country’s economic recovery. Read more…
Most disputes resolved… Parliament prepares to vote on vacant ministerial posts
10-11-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Riyadh al-Khafaji announced on Sunday that the issue of vacant ministerial posts is nearing resolution and the government formation is nearing completion. He confirmed that a parliamentary session will be held next week to vote on the remaining ministerial nominees.
Al-Khafaji told the Information Agency that “the intensive political negotiations over the past few days have led to resolving most of the obstacles Read more…
Al-Moussawi: The government needs to improve performance, not create new positions.
10-11-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Ahmed al-Moussawi, a member of the Coordination Framework, criticized on Sunday the efforts of some political blocs to create new government positions, arguing that they offer no real benefit to the government’s work, given the need to focus on improving institutional performance and meeting citizens’ needs.
Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency, “Some political forces are seeking to create new positions, including deputy prime minister positions, despite Read more…
Al-Fatlawi: Raising the exchange rate has opened the door to a new wave of inflation.
10-11-2026
Information/Baghdad…
MP Shaima al-Fatlawi criticized the government’s decision to proceed with raising the exchange rate of the US dollar through the Central Bank of Iraq on Sunday, describing this move as an ill-considered and hasty step that directly targets the daily sustenance of citizens and opens the door to a severe wave of price hikes.
In a statement to the Information Agency, al-Fatlawi said, “Insisting on raising the exchange rate will immediately lead to an unprecedented increase in the prices Read more…
Economic: 104 trillion dinars of non-oil revenues outside the budget
10-11-2026
Information/Special…
Economic expert Nasser al-Kinani confirmed on Sunday that Iraq possesses substantial non-oil revenues not included in the general budget, estimating their size at approximately 104 trillion dinars. He indicated that investing and managing these funds transparently could contribute to addressing a portion of the debt and the financial crisis, and reduce the need for measures that affect citizens’ purchasing power, such as raising the dollar exchange rate. Read more…
The US Treasury announces the start of a campaign to “completely isolate” Iran.
2026-10-11
Shafaq News – Washington
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bisent announced on Sunday that Washington is moving from a policy of “maximum pressure” on Iran to a campaign of “total isolation,” with the aim of cutting off its ties with the outside world and tightening the noose on its financial resources.
According to Fox News, Bisent said that Iran no longer has any oil on board Read more…
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