The Central Bank expects to end cash transactions in Iraq by mid-2026.

The Central Bank expects to end cash transactions in Iraq by mid-2026.

2025-09-22 | 03:39

Alsumaria News Economy:
The Central Bank expects July 2026 to be the date for ending cash payments in all government institutions and other facilities.
The Director of Non-Banking Financial Institutions Supervision at the Bank, Dr. Durgham Musa said, “The Central Bank, within the framework of legislation Read more…

Al-Zubaidi explains the reasons for not enacting the Popular Mobilization Forces law.

Al-Zubaidi explains the reasons for not enacting the Popular Mobilization Forces law.

9-22-2025

Al-Maalomah/Baghdad..
On Monday, the spokesman for the Victory Coalition, Salam al-Zubaidi, explained the reasons that prevented the legislation of the Popular Mobilization Forces Law at the present time, noting that the US administration threatened to impose sanctions in exchange for passing this law.
Al-Zubaidi told Al-Maalomah, “Unfortunately, Iraq has mortgaged its economy and finances to the US side through the Federal Reserve, which has made the government and parliament Read more…

Iraq plans to raise its oil production to 9.5 million barrels per day.

Iraq plans to raise its oil production to 9.5 million barrels per day.

9-22-2025

Al-Maalouma / Baghdad..
Economic expert Safwan Qusay confirmed on Monday that Iraq plans to raise its oil production to 9.5 million barrels per day, while investing the surplus revenues in infrastructure projects.
Qusay told Al-Maalouma, “Iraq currently produces about Read more…

Jaafar: Al-Sudani has deviated from the framework approach and will not receive a second term.

Jaafar: Al-Sudani has deviated from the framework approach and will not receive a second term.

9-22-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
State of Law Coalition leader and former MP Jassim Mohammed Jaafar confirmed on Monday that the rift between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and the Coordination Framework forces is deepening, noting that the latter has deviated from the political line adopted by the framework when he was nominated Read more…

Al-Mutairi: Parliament has lost its legislative and oversight role due to mismanagement.

Al-Mutairi: Parliament has lost its legislative and oversight role due to mismanagement.

9-22-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
MP Haider Al-Mutairi expressed his regret on Monday over the “shameful” performance of the House of Representatives, stressing that the mismanagement of the Parliament’s presidency has deprived the legislative institution of its essential role.
Al-Mutairi said in a statement to Al-Maalouma, “The current parliament will not Read more…

MP: Iraq anticipates investments exceeding $1 billion in the food industry.

MP: Iraq anticipates investments exceeding $1 billion in the food industry.

9-22-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Yasser Iskandar confirmed on Monday that Iraq is anticipating investments exceeding one billion dollars in sectors related to the food industry.
Iskandar told Al-Maalouma that “efforts to open up the investment file and attract capital and companies have yielded positive results in Iraq, especially Read more…

Iraq: Exports and imports decline in the second quarter of 2025

Iraq: Exports and imports decline in the second quarter of 2025

2025-09-22 02:07

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Monday a decline in exports and imports in Iraq during the second quarter of 2025.

The bank stated, in statistics reviewed Read more…

Baghdad and Erbil sign oil agreement; exports to resume within two days

Baghdad and Erbil sign oil agreement; exports to resume within two days

2025-09-22 05:32

Shafaq News – Kirkuk/Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Natural Resources, the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, and oil companies signed a tripartite agreement paving the way for the resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region via the Ceyhan pipeline.

According to sources who spoke to Shafaq News Agency, the delegation arrived at the direct request of Read more…

Parliament approves suspension of “Made in Iraq” bill

Parliament approves suspension of “Made in Iraq” bill

2025-09-22 06:42

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Investment Committee, Hussein Al-Saabari, acknowledged on Monday that some political blocs were obstructing the passage of the Industrial Investment Law in Parliament, while reviewing some of its provisions.

Al-Sa’bari told Shafaq News Agency, “The Industrial Investment Law is one of the most important laws in the House of Representatives. Read more…

The Ministerial Council discusses maximizing non-oil revenues and supporting the general budget.

The Ministerial Council discusses maximizing non-oil revenues and supporting the general budget.

2025-09-22

The Ministerial Council for the Economy discussed, on Monday, proposals to maximize non-oil revenues and explore ways to support the state’s general budget, in addition to establishing a commercial zone for agricultural products and agricultural supplies to support agriculture and farmers. The media office of the Ministerial Council for the Economy stated in a statement that “Deputy Prime Read more…

The Prime Minister arrives in Babylon to declare the province the industrial capital of Iraq.

The Prime Minister arrives in Babylon to declare the province the industrial capital of Iraq.

2025-09-22

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani visited Babil Governorate on Monday. The Prime Minister’s media office stated in a statement that “Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrived in Babil to declare the governorate the industrial capital of Iraq.” The statement added Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-21-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 9-21-2025

9-21-2025 Newshound Guru Militia Man They’re telling us in so many words and so many articles (without always saying it but invoking it), they’re definitely telling us Iraq is integrating into the global financial system. The evidence is everywhere… Read more…

Al-Maliki warns of a “grave danger” from postponing the elections: By voting, we close the doors to dictatorship and sectarianism.

Al-Maliki warns of a “grave danger” from postponing the elections: By voting, we close the doors to dictatorship and sectarianism.

2025-09-21 10:00

Shafaq News – Baghdad
State of Law Coalition leader Nouri al-Maliki warned Sunday evening of a “grave danger” if parliamentary elections are not held on schedule. While asserting that ballot boxes will close the door to dictatorship, racism, sectarianism, and marginalization, he noted that voters’ votes Read more…

A hint of a return to the elections… A source close to him said: This is what al-Sadr intended in his latest message.

A hint of a return to the elections… A source close to him said: This is what al-Sadr intended in his latest message.

2025-09-21 08:40

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A source close to Shiite National Movement leader Muqtada al-Sadr revealed on Sunday the contents of the movement’s leader’s message regarding boycotting the parliamentary elections, hinting at a return to participation.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, “Al-Sadr and the Sadrists emphasize that Read more…

Al-Salami: The interrogation of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance is legal and serves the budget’s interests.

Al-Salami: The interrogation of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance is legal and serves the budget’s interests.

9-21-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
MP Haider Al-Salami confirmed on Sunday that the demand to question the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance is legal and comes for important reasons related to the budget file.
Al-Salami told Al-Maalouma, “The request to question the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance does not carry any political dimension, but rather Read more…

A government of shocks, not services…continued failure and declining public confidence

A government of shocks, not services…continued failure and declining public confidence

9-21-2025

Information / Report..
Despite the success of state media in polishing the image of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s government, the service and political reality reflects a completely different picture, according to observers who believe that the current government is heading towards “failure on essential issues,” amid signs of Read more…

After months of controversy, Baghdad and Erbil are on the verge of a comprehensive agreement to end the oil and salary crisis.

After months of controversy, Baghdad and Erbil are on the verge of a comprehensive agreement to end the oil and salary crisis.

9-21-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive..
Mahmoud Khoshnaw, a leader in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), confirmed on Sunday that the dialogues between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the federal government have made significant progress on the issue of oil and non-oil revenues, noting that there has been noticeable progress Read more…

A representative calls on the judiciary to investigate Al-Miyahi’s accusations against Al-Sudani.

A representative calls on the judiciary to investigate Al-Miyahi’s accusations against Al-Sudani.

9-21-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Member of Parliament Raed Al-Maliki called on the judiciary on Sunday to open an urgent investigation into the accusations made by the former governor of Wasit, Mohammed Jamil Al-Mayahhi, against Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, regarding the exploitation of Read more…

Al-Jawahiri: Iraq needs to increase its oil production capacity despite OPEC decisions.

Al-Jawahiri: Iraq needs to increase its oil production capacity despite OPEC decisions.

9-21-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive…
Oil expert Hamza Al-Jawahiri stressed on Sunday that the next phase in Iraq requires working to increase oil production capacity, in line with economic development plans and the growing demand for energy sources, both domestically and internationally.
Al-Jawahiri told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “Iraq continues its full commitment to OPEC decisions Read more…

Iranian currency falls to 105 under snapback

Iranian currency falls to 105 under snapback

2025-09-21 01:11

Shafaq News – Tehran
The Iranian currency fell again on Sunday, breaching 105,000 tomans to the dollar on the unofficial market, a record low reflecting the increasing pressure on the Iranian economy amid the reimposition of international sanctions.

According to platforms that track exchange rates, the US dollar in cash in Tehran was trading at approximately Read more…