Al-Fayez: Talk of a second term for Al-Sudani is premature.

Al-Fayez: Talk of a second term for Al-Sudani is premature.

10-28-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Amer Al-Fayez confirmed on Tuesday that it is still too early to talk about a second term for Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, noting that the results of the November 11 elections and the political alliances that will follow will determine Read more…

Due to election campaigns, Al-Saadi: No Parliament sessions before November 11

Due to election campaigns, Al-Saadi: No Parliament sessions before November 11

10-28-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
The head of the Parliamentary Legal Committee, MP Murtada Al-Saadi, confirmed on Tuesday that it is impossible to hold any session of the House of Representatives before November 11, due to the preoccupation of political forces and representatives with the ongoing Read more…

Excelerate Energy CEO: Our agreement puts Iraq on the global gas market map for the first time

Excelerate Energy CEO: Our agreement puts Iraq on the global gas market map for the first time

2025-10-28 04:55

Shafaq News – Baghdad
US company Excelerate Energy announced on Tuesday details of its agreement with the Iraqi government to develop the country’s first floating terminal for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) at Khor al-Zubair Port in Basra Governorate, with an investment estimated at approximately $450 million.

The company said in a statement Read more…

IMF: Iraq is expected to be the fourth largest Arab economy by 2030.

IMF: Iraq is expected to be the fourth largest Arab economy by 2030.

2025-10-28 06:05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The International Monetary Fund predicted on Tuesday that Iraq will rank fourth among the largest economies in the Arab world by 2030.

According to the report, Read more…

The Prime Minister sponsors the signing ceremony of the contract for the implementation of the floating gas platform.

The Prime Minister sponsors the signing ceremony of the contract for the implementation of the floating gas platform.

2025-10-28

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani sponsored the signing ceremony of the contract for the floating gas platform today, Tuesday. The Prime Minister’s media office stated in a statement, “Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-27-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-27-2025

10-27-2025 Guru Nader From The Mid East The 50, 100 and 200’s are out. Even the one, five exist already. The 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and the 200s…I know what I’m talking about. I know that…The 50, 100 and 200 are out. The 5s and 10s and all that [lower denominations] are not out… The 25,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000 are still on. Everything is still on. That will not change till we change the rate Read more…

Advanced steps towards joining the World Trade Organization

Advanced steps towards joining the World Trade Organization

10/27/2025

The Ministry of Trade confirmed that Iraq is continuing its progress toward joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) after resuming the process that had been stalled for more than sixteen years.

The ministry’s official spokesperson, Read more…

Al-Tawki: The ground is prepared for the approval of the oil and gas law.

Al-Tawki: The ground is prepared for the approval of the oil and gas law.

10-27-2025

Information / Baghdad…
Member of the Parliamentary Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Committee, Kazem Al-Tawki, confirmed on Sunday that the current political and economic conditions are ripe for the approval of the oil and gas law, noting that the law will Read more…

Al-Kadhimi: The parallel market is behind the rise in the dollar exchange rate.

Al-Kadhimi: The parallel market is behind the rise in the dollar exchange rate.

10-27-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad…
Representative Moeen Al-Kadhimi confirmed, on Monday, that the rise in the dollar exchange rate is mainly due to the trend of most traders towards the parallel market (black market) to purchase hard currency to finance import operations.
Al-Kadhimi said in a statement Read more…

Mosul International Airport is ready to receive international flights in the first half of 2026.

Mosul International Airport is ready to receive international flights in the first half of 2026.

10-27-2025

Al-Maalomah/Mosul..
MP Baqir Al-Saadi expected, on Monday, that international flights will begin at Mosul International Airport during the first half of 2026.
Al-Saadi said in an interview with Al-Maalomah, that “Mosul International Airport is 100% ready to receive all types of aircraft, of various sizes, in light of the presence of more than one runway and Read more…

Rights: Refusal to submit budget tables is evidence of the government’s lack of economic vision.

Rights: Refusal to submit budget tables is evidence of the government’s lack of economic vision.

10-27-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad ..
Ibrahim Ali Taan Al-Jubouri, a member of the Rights Movement, confirmed on Monday that the government and the Ministry of Finance’s refusal to send the 2025 budget tables to Parliament reflects the lack of a clear economic vision for managing state funds. He pointed out that this delay has negatively impacted Read more…

Expert: Iraqi banks need comprehensive reform to free themselves from the restrictions of dollar transactions.

Expert: Iraqi banks need comprehensive reform to free themselves from the restrictions of dollar transactions.

10-27-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Financial and banking expert Mustafa Hantoush confirmed on Monday that the banking sector in Iraq stands today on the threshold of a new phase, as it approaches liberation from restrictions on dealing in the dollar. However, at the same time, it needs radical reforms to modernize Read more…

MP: The government has awarded investment contracts to controversial figures.

MP: The government has awarded investment contracts to controversial figures.

10-27-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Representative Yasser Al-Husseini accused the current government on Monday of awarding a number of investment contracts to controversial political figures, most notably Khamis Al-Khanjar.
Al-Husseini said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “Awarding investment contracts to influential politicians is a violation Read more…

Can Iraqi banks free themselves from the restrictions of the dollar?

Can Iraqi banks free themselves from the restrictions of the dollar?

10-27-2025

Al-Maalomah / Report:
Economic data shows that monetary policy in Iraq remains restricted by its dealings with the US dollar, which makes the Iraqi economy hostage to US financial restrictions and policies, especially since Iraq relies almost entirely on oil revenues, which are priced in dollars. Accordingly, Iraqi banks remain Read more…

Al-Dulaimi: Trump’s envoy demanded control of seven sovereign ministries in the next government. Including the Central Bank!!!

Al-Dulaimi: Trump’s envoy demanded control of seven sovereign ministries in the next government. Including the Central Bank!!!

10-27-2025

Al-Maalouma/Anbar..
Abdul Sattar Mohammed al-Dulaimi, a member of the Azm Alliance, confirmed on Monday that US Special Envoy to Trump, Mark Savia, informed senior officials in the political process of the necessity of not interfering in the selection of senior positions and seven sovereign ministries.
Al-Dulaimi said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The US envoy stressed Read more…

Iraq generates over $48 billion in oil revenues in nine months and negotiates with OPEC.

Iraq generates over $48 billion in oil revenues in nine months and negotiates with OPEC.

2025-10-27 02:58

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) announced on Monday that Iraq’s oil exports during the first nine months of 2025 exceeded 900 million barrels, generating revenues exceeding $48 billion.

According to statistics reviewed Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-26-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-26-2025

10-26-2025 Newshound Guru Militia Man Iraq is quietly moving into the modern financial world. I think we all know that…We believe it’s loud in our faces, but globally it really isn’t. Investment wise you can see the powerhouse data…Three things are happening at the same time. Iraq wants to join the Bank of International Settlements, which is the club of central banks…Iraq is planning to drop three zeros from the dinar, the currency redesign…Iraq is launching a digital dinar… Read more…

Al-Shabaki: The government is the cause of the financial crisis and the deficit is worsening.

Al-Shabaki: The government is the cause of the financial crisis and the deficit is worsening.

10-26-2025

Al-Maalouma / Exclusive..
Former MP Mohammed Al-Shabaki warned on Sunday of the continued exacerbation of Iraq’s internal and external debt, stressing that the current government bears primary responsibility for the financial crisis due to Read more…

President of the Republic: Iraq is witnessing security, political, and social stability.

President of the Republic: Iraq is witnessing security, political, and social stability.

10/26/2025

President of the Republic, Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, affirmed Iraq’s keenness to expand cooperation with Croatia and European Union countries, noting that Iraq is witnessing security, political, and social stability.

A statement issued by the Presidency’s Media Department, received by Al-Sabah, Read more…

The British judiciary summons Halbousi, his wife, and 30 of his supporters on charges of money laundering.

The British judiciary summons Halbousi, his wife, and 30 of his supporters on charges of money laundering.

10-26-2025

Information/Anbar…
Nizar Haider, director of the Iraqi Media Center in Washington, revealed on Saturday that British courts are investigating Mohammed al-Halbousi, head of the Progress Alliance, his wife, and 30 of his supporters, including a judge, on charges of money laundering.

Haider told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the British Supreme Court issued Read more…