Reconstruction and Development: Al-Sudani is our candidate for Prime Minister

Reconstruction and Development: Al-Sudani is our candidate for Prime Minister

2025-11-23

Qusay Mahbouba, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, confirmed on Saturday that the coalition’s leader, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, is their candidate for the Iraqi government’s premiership.

Mahbouba said in a post Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-22-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-22-2025

11-22-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 Question: “When Iraqi citizens get their purchasing power…would the rest of the world who holds dinar also be able to exchange at the new rate?” The moment the CBI releases it, boom, the world gets it. It’ll go straight to Forex, every bank, every exchange center, everybody will receive it instantly. Read more…

Iraqi economist: $47 billion disappears between the Central Bank and Customs

Iraqi economist: $47 billion disappears between the Central Bank and Customs

2025-11-22 08:52

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, Iraqi economist Manar Al-Obaidi revealed a stark discrepancy of approximately $47 billion between financial transfers and customs data in 2024.

Al-Obaidi said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “the 2024 data revealed a huge numerical paradox in the Iraqi economy, Read more…

State of law: Supporting Maliki for the premiership is a legitimate right and enjoys political backing.

State of law: Supporting Maliki for the premiership is a legitimate right and enjoys political backing.

11-22-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Issam Shaker, a member of the State of Law Coalition, commented today, Saturday, on the position regarding the coalition’s support for its leader, Nouri al-Maliki, as a candidate for prime minister.
Shaker told Al-Maalouma, “Nouri al-Maliki is a pivotal figure Read more…

Al-Khanjar calls on the winning political parties to meet tomorrow, Sunday.

Al-Khanjar calls on the winning political parties to meet tomorrow, Sunday.

2025-11-22 07:38

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, Khamis al-Khanjar, head of the “Sovereignty” coalition, called on the winning alliances and parties to a meeting to discuss upcoming entitlements.

Al-Khanjar said in a tweet on the “X” platform, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency: “Based on the importance of unity and the pursuit of a unified position Read more…

Iraq earns half a trillion dinars in revenue from date exports

Iraq earns half a trillion dinars in revenue from date exports

11-22-2025

The Ministry of Agriculture announced on Friday that Iraq’s revenues from date exports last year exceeded half a trillion dinars, while also revealing measures to confiscate foreign dates in local markets for being “smuggled.” Deputy Minister Mahdi Suhr al-Jubouri stated that ” Iraq continues to Read more…

Politician: Two calls between the Sudanese official and the Trump administration cost him $10 million

Politician: Two calls between the Sudanese official and the Trump administration cost him $10 million

11-22-2025

Information/Baghdad..
Nizar Haider, director of the Iraqi Media Center in Washington, revealed on Saturday that arranging two calls between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and the US administration regarding the renewal of his second term cost $10 million, without achieving any tangible Read more…

Al-Saadi: A vision for developing the construction materials sector with massive investments within Iraq

Al-Saadi: A vision for developing the construction materials sector with massive investments within Iraq

11-22-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Member of Parliament’s Services Committee, MP Baqi Al-Saadi, revealed on Saturday that there is a vision to redevelop the construction materials sector in Iraq with investments reaching tens of millions of dollars.

Al-Saadi told Al-Maalouma that “the construction materials sector in Iraq is Read more…

The Pentagon announces a $252 million contract to support Iraq’s F-16 fighter jet program.

The Pentagon announces a $252 million contract to support Iraq’s F-16 fighter jet program.

2025-11-22

Shafaq News – Washington
The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced on Saturday that it had awarded a new contract worth more than $252 million to Vectrus Systems LLC to provide logistical and security support services for the F-16 aircraft program in Iraq.

The Pentagon stated in a statement Read more…

Moody’s warns of high-risk challenges in Iraq

Moody’s warns of high-risk challenges in Iraq

2025-11-22

Shafaq News – Translation
Moody’s credit rating agency maintained Iraq’s long-term local and foreign currency rating at Caa1 with a stable outlook, while warning of a number of structural challenges facing the Iraqi economy, most notably Read more…

Maliki arrives in Erbil carrying with him the agenda for forming the new Iraqi government.

Maliki arrives in Erbil carrying with him the agenda for forming the new Iraqi government.

2025-11-22 00:15

Shafaq News – Erbil
The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, arrived in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, on Saturday morning.

According to information available Read more…

Questions and confusion… Rafidain Bank suspends all loans and advances, except for “Riyada”

Questions and confusion… Rafidain Bank suspends all loans and advances, except for “Riyada”

2025-11-22 00:41

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Informed sources revealed on Saturday that Al-Rafidain Bank has suspended all advances and loans, with the exception of the “Riyada” initiative adopted by the current caretaker government headed by Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.

The sources explained to Shafaq News Agency that a large number of citizens Read more…

In the third quarter of 2025, Iraq will purchase 6 tons of gold.

In the third quarter of 2025, Iraq will purchase 6 tons of gold.

2025-11-22 01:40

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The World Gold Council announced on Saturday that Iraq purchased 6 tons of gold during the third quarter of this year.

The council stated in a report Read more…

Wisdom and law determine the mechanism and timeframe for deciding on the position of Prime Minister within the framework.

Wisdom and law determine the mechanism and timeframe for deciding on the position of Prime Minister within the framework.

2025-11-22 02:43

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Wisdom Movement, led by Ammar al-Hakim, revealed on Saturday the date on which the Coordination Framework will officially decide on the candidate for Prime Minister.

Hassan Fad’am, a leader in the movement, Read more…

The first comment from the Sadrist movement regarding al-Maliki’s nomination for prime minister

The first comment from the Sadrist movement regarding al-Maliki’s nomination for prime minister

2025-11-22 03:10

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A prominent leader in the Shiite National Movement, led by Muqtada al-Sadr, commented on Saturday on the Dawa Party’s announcement of its official nomination of its Secretary-General, Nouri al-Maliki, for the premiership Read more…

An American institute warns against reproducing the “Maliki model” in Iraq.

An American institute warns against reproducing the “Maliki model” in Iraq.

2025-11-22 03:38

Shafaq News – Translation
The Arab Center in Washington raised the question of whether Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has a chance of assuming a second term as prime minister, while describing him as “fascinated by the trappings of power” and having a tendency to “violate civil rights,” raising concerns about a repeat of the Nouri al-Maliki Read more…

Masrour Barzani and Maliki discuss forming the new government and nominate Nouri al-Maliki for PM

Masrour Barzani and Maliki discuss forming the new government and nominate Nouri al-Maliki for PM

2025-11-22 04:13

Shafaq News – Erbil
The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, who arrived in Erbil on Saturday, discussed the ongoing efforts and dialogues to form the new government.

The regional government said in a statement Read more…

Internet service cut for half a million Iraqis due to fiber optic cable damage

Internet service cut for half a million Iraqis due to fiber optic cable damage

2025-11-22 04:36

Shafaq News – Kirkuk
A source in the Kirkuk Governorate Communications Department reported on Saturday that there was a near-complete internet outage in Hawija district and several of its sub-districts, after the main fiber optic cable supplying the area was cut due to excavation work Read more…

Savaya: I look forward to visiting Iraq soon… and we will not accept any foreign interference in the formation of the government.

Savaya: I look forward to visiting Iraq soon… and we will not accept any foreign interference in the formation of the government.

2025-11-22

US President’s envoy Mark Savaya said on Friday (November 21, 2025) that he looks forward to visiting Iraq soon and holding meetings with the country’s “key leaders,” stressing that Washington is closely monitoring the formation of the new government.

Savaya added in a tweet on the “X” website that “Iraq has made remarkable progress Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-21-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 11-21-2025

11-21-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Sudani made an announcement saying Iraq is introducing a new mechanism for their currency starting on December 1, 2025. This involves some strategic shifts in the Iraqi dinar and he mentioned the Vietnamese dong is doing something similar…It’s all about currency revaluation aligning with global economic players like the BRICS nations and boosting gold reserves and reducing reliance on the US dollar. Your president Trump is affecting every country, every currency. FRANK: Well gooood morning Iraq! Good for you, Sudani. You grew a set, didn’t you… OMAR: Sudani stopped short of declaring a formal revaluation date but he emphasized the groundwork is fully in place for a “historic making financial transformation.” Read more…