Iraq’s domestic debt is rising, and there are claims that budget schedules are being hidden to prevent the truth from being revealed.
10-17-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim believes that the internal debt is high and the budget tables have not been submitted to Parliament to ensure that the facts are not revealed as the elections approach.
Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “The talk by some representatives from the Parliamentary Finance Committee regarding the debt in Iraq Read more…
MP: The 2025 budget schedules will not be finalized this year, and delaying them threatens the work of ministries and agencies.
10-17-2025
Information / Baghdad..
MP Thaer Makhif confirmed on Friday that the 2025 budget schedules will not be finalized during the current year, warning of the serious repercussions of delaying it on ministries and government institutions.
In an interview with Al-Maalouma, Makhif said, “The 2025 budget tables were Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-16-2025
10-16-2025 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “Dr. Saleh Mahoud from Washington: We are committed to supporting the Central Bank’s efforts in banking reform” Quote: “Dr. Saleh Mahoud, Advisor to the Prime Minister, represented the Iraqi government at the ‘Banking Sector Reform in Iraq’ event held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C., organized by the Central Bank of Iraq in cooperation with Oliver Wyman International. The event was widely attended by representatives of Iraqi, Arab, and foreign banks, as well as officials from the US Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve.” Read more…
The Minister of Transport announces the imminent opening of the first phase of the Grand Faw Port.
10/16/2025
Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi announced that the first phase of the Grand Faw Port project will open by the end of this year.
Al-Saadawi’s assertions came during his speech at the launch of the Iraq International Exhibition for Transport, Airports and Logistics Services, held Read more…
Presidential calls to pass 9 laws and implement Article 140
10/16/2025
Yesterday, Wednesday, the Presidency of the Republic called on the House of Representatives to pass nine laws.
The Presidency of the Republic stated in a press release, “On October 15, 2005, our people had their free say in a historic popular referendum through which the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq was approved. This day marked a national Read more…
Trump affirms his country’s commitment to the strategic partnership with Iraq.
10/16/2025
The President of the Republic, Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received a congratulatory telegram from US President Donald Trump on the occasion of the (93) anniversary of Iraqi National Day, in which he affirmed the United States’ firm commitment to the strategic partnership Read more…
Rights Movement: Al-Sudani seeks a second term through an alliance with Sunnis and Kurds, away from the Coordination Framework.
10-16-2025
Information/Baghdad..
Sabah al-Akeili, a member of the Rights Movement, confirmed on Thursday that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani plans to seek a second term through new political alliances that include Sunni and Kurdish parties, distancing himself from Read more…
Rafidain Bank suspends loan applications from parliamentarians and employees.
2025-10-16 03:00
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Thursday that the government-owned Rafidain Bank has suspended applications for loans and advances allocated to employees, retirees, and members of the Iraqi parliament.
The source told Shafaq News Agency, “Many requests for loans and advances for employees and retirees have been suspended, especially those Read more…
The International Monetary Fund expects Iraq’s economy to grow by 3.6% next year.
2025-10-16 02:30
Shafaq News – Follow-up
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast on Thursday that the Iraqi economy will grow by 3.6% in 2026, amid improved economic performance in the region and rising investment Read more…
Prime Minister’s Advisor: The Central Bank is leading a comprehensive shift towards reform.
2025-10-16
The Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Thursday that Iraq’s commitment to international standards paves the way for the return of dollar transactions, attracting foreign investment, and expanding Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-15-2025
10-15-2025 Newshound Guru Guru Clare Article: “Central Bank: Gold reserves reach 170 tons, with intention to remove zeros from dinar” Quote: “The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank confirmed that “there is no intention to float the Iraqi dinar exchange rate, so as not to affect the stability of the economy at the present time…” Read more…
5 Iraqi banks will leave the market and close their doors.
2025-10-15 | 03:12
SumerianNews-Economy
Revealed Central Bank of Iraq Five Iraqi banks are expected to exit the market in the coming period, following their failure to comply with the comprehensive review standards imposed by the Central Bank of Iraq.
Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Amer Al-Aithawi, said that the process of Read more…
An economist warns of the repercussions of Iraq’s “B-” credit rating.
10-15-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Economic analyst Basem Attonan warned on Wednesday of the negative repercussions of Standard & Poor’s affirming Iraq’s credit rating at “B-“, noting that this rating places Iraq among slow-growing economies.
Attonan told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Iraq’s B- rating reflects the presence of about 20 weaknesses Read more…
Sanctions by the government… Baghdad leaks the names of Iraqi companies and individuals to the US Treasury!
10-15-2025
Al-Maalomah / Exclusive:
While US sanctions are usually imposed on its opponents based on complex security and intelligence data, the recent sanctions on Iraqi companies and individuals have sparked unprecedented controversy in the Iraqi street.
The reason is not only the targeting, but also the party that is said to have provided the information and details to the US side, which is none other than within the Iraqi government itself. Read more…
Due to US sanctions, Rafidain Bank closes its office in the Popular Mobilization Forces.
2025-10-15 01:13
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The government-owned Rafidain Bank closed its office in the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Directorate on Wednesday and decided to relocate it to another branch in the capital, Baghdad.
An informed source told Read more…
Minister of Transport: We have added 13 aircraft to the Iraqi Green Bird fleet, along with two new airports.
2025-10-15 02:19
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis announced on Tuesday the addition of 13 new aircraft to the Iraqi Airways fleet, with the completion of the Nasiriyah and Mosul airports.
“This important event aims to showcase the latest developments and represents Read more…
Warning of US sanctions: “They have eroded confidence in Iraqi banking institutions.”
2025-10-15 03:06
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Financial expert Mahmoud Dagher said on Wednesday that the recent US sanctions on Iraq have caused a “loss of confidence in the country’s banking institutions.”
Dagher, who previously served as the director general of the Central Bank, told Read more…
The Presidency of the Republic calls on Parliament to approve a set of laws, most notably the Federal Court and oil and gas.
2025-10-15 03:42
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Presidency on Wednesday called on the House of Representatives to pass a set of “important” laws, including the Federal Court Law and the Oil and Gas Law.
In a statement issued today on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary Read more…
China tests first electric self-driving air taxi
2025-10-15 04:02
Shafaq News – Beijing
Chinese company EHang has conducted the first operational test of an autonomous, electric-powered air taxi, marking a new milestone in the field of smart and sustainable air transportation.
It is an electric, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned Read more…
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For the first time in ten years, Kurdistan has not experienced Turkish airstrikes for a month.
2025-10-15 05:53
Shafaq News – Washington
The Iraqi Kurdistan Peace Team (CPT) announced on Wednesday that last September witnessed no Turkish attacks or shelling on the Kurdistan Region, a first since 2015.
A report issued by the CPT team Read more…
