MP: Iraq will end its oil import bill in 2026.

MP: Iraq will end its oil import bill in 2026.

7-17-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Representative Ali Al-Lami confirmed on Thursday that the oil derivatives import bill will be completely closed by 2026.
Al-Lami said in an interview with Al-Maalouma, “Projects to develop Iraqi oil refineries and establish new refineries are among five important projects Read more…

Al-Harki: The Baghdad-Erbil understandings may pave the way for the enactment of an oil and gas law.

Al-Harki: The Baghdad-Erbil understandings may pave the way for the enactment of an oil and gas law.

7-17-2025

Information / Baghdad..
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) member Ahmed al-Harki affirmed on Thursday that reaching solutions to the outstanding disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government is in the interest of both parties and could pave the way for rebuilding trust and enacting a transparent and clear oil and gas law.

“Everyone, whether in Baghdad or Erbil, now realizes Read more…

The Central Bank to Al-Maalouma: There are no concerns about salary disbursements, and cash liquidity is available.

The Central Bank to Al-Maalouma: There are no concerns about salary disbursements, and cash liquidity is available.

7-17-2025

Information / Baghdad…
Financial expert and member of the Central Bank of Iraq’s board of directors, Ahmed Brihi, confirmed on Thursday that media reports of a cash liquidity crisis affecting salary disbursements are inaccurate and contain significant exaggerations and misinformation. He emphasized that Read more…

Iraq’s ports generate more than 630 billion dinars in revenues in six months.

Iraq’s ports generate more than 630 billion dinars in revenues in six months.

2025-07-17

Shafaq News – Basra
The General Company for Iraqi Ports recorded a significant increase in revenues generated from its ports and affiliated facilities, exceeding 630 billion Iraqi dinars during the first half of this year.

The company’s director, Farhan Al-Fartousi, Read more…

A strange and bizarre agreement: We buy oil from our country… The text of the agreement between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government

A strange and bizarre agreement: We buy oil from our country… The text of the agreement between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government

2025-07-17

Today, a strange agreement was announced, which is happening for the first time in the history of the world. A country is buying its oil from a group belonging to the same country. What is painful about this is that the government says that it is a historic agreement. Yes, it is historic because it has never happened Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-16-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-16-2025

7-16-2025 Newshound Guru Militia Man Everybody’s ready to do business in Iraq. Now we’re waiting to see if we can get this over the edge at any time now. We’re hoping the resolution comes out of the oil deal with the Kurds and Baghdad. It’s all budget related. That court case they postponed is effectively budget related because article 12-2C is an amendment for the ’23/’24 budget… Before the parliament gets those 2025 budget schedules that’s what I’m looking for. Read more…

From grease sellers to money and political hyenas… Halbousi, Al-Khanjar, and Al-Abbasi are stealing Iraq from its heart

From grease sellers to money and political hyenas… Halbousi, Al-Khanjar, and Al-Abbasi are stealing Iraq from its heart

7-16-2025

Information / Special ..
They say that “history is unforgiving,” but what is happening in Iraq today proves that history can be distorted by those who are only destined to have a place in it as “numbers” who contribute to its influence beyond their personal interests.
Mohammed al-Halbousi, Thabet al-Abbasi, Khamis al-Khanjar, and others are names that people may not overlook in conversation, but they have become symbols of corrupt political money, and their history is full of provocative questions.
From fake heroes to men of money and power, Read more…

A parliamentarian refutes rumors: There are no US sanctions on Iraq, and the relationship between us is witnessing significant balance.

A parliamentarian refutes rumors: There are no US sanctions on Iraq, and the relationship between us is witnessing significant balance.

7-16-2025

Baghdad – Mail
On Tuesday, Aqil al-Fatlawi, a member of the Coordination Framework, denied rumors circulating about the possibility of US economic sanctions being imposed on Iraq. He emphasized that the rumours being circulated in this regard are merely political speculations not based on any real facts .

Al-Fatlawi told Mail, “The recurring talk of impending Read more…

“Financial Sovereignty”: Why Has Iraq Not Emancipated Financially from the Grip of the US Federal Reserve?

“Financial Sovereignty”: Why Has Iraq Not Emancipated Financially from the Grip of the US Federal Reserve?

2025-07-16 | 03:52

Alsumaria News-
An economy that is witnessing Iraq Increasing American pressure regarding a set of demands that it considers Washington Essential, foremost among them the issue of armed factions. These pressures have become more prominent recently when salaries were paid to members Read more…

Al-Sudani: Mosul Airport will be fully operational within two months.

Al-Sudani: Mosul Airport will be fully operational within two months.

7-16-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed on Wednesday the importance of Mosul Airport in enhancing economic and development opportunities in Nineveh, noting that the airport will be fully operational within two months.
The Prime Minister’s media office said in a statement Read more…

Iraq: Converting 40% of oil production into downstream and refining industries

Iraq: Converting 40% of oil production into downstream and refining industries

2025-07-16 00:51

Shafaq News – Nineveh
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated on Wednesday that his government has succeeded in converting approximately 40 percent of Iraq’s oil production into downstream and refining industries.

This came during his launch of the implementation works Read more…

Shafaq News reveals details of the new agreement between Baghdad and Kurdistan.

Shafaq News reveals details of the new agreement between Baghdad and Kurdistan.

2025-07-16 03:31

Shafaq News – Baghdad/Erbil/Sulaymaniyah
An informed source revealed details on Wednesday of a new financial agreement concluded between the federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), aimed at settling salaries, oil exports, and unifying revenues.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that the agreement stipulates that Read more…

Government source: No agreement with Erbil yet, and we are waiting for the region to fulfill its commitments.

Government source: No agreement with Erbil yet, and we are waiting for the region to fulfill its commitments.

2025-07-16

A senior government source denied on Wednesday that any agreement had been concluded between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to date. The source told Al-Sumaria TV that “the federal cabinet is awaiting Read more…

MP reveals: The Minister of Finance confirms the government’s commitment to submitting budget schedules, but the delay is due to revenues.

MP reveals: The Minister of Finance confirms the government’s commitment to submitting budget schedules, but the delay is due to revenues.

2025-07-16

Independent MP Raed Al-Maliki revealed on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) that Finance Minister Taif Sami confirmed that the government is committed to submitting the budget schedules, explaining the reason for its delay to work on Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-15-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-15-2025

7-15-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Television says America’s new trade map is now open to Iraq. FRANK: You know what the map contains? A new exchange rate. You think Trump wants to trade with you guys at 1310? No. He put tariffs on you instead didn’t he? Which tells you, ‘I don’t want that garbage. Get rid of your 1310, I get rid of the 30%. You don’t get rid of the 1310 by the end of this month, I’m going to go with 60%.’ That’s not good is it? Yes it is! The pressure not just on Sudani but the GOI, CBI, everybody that’s behind the monetary reform. Read more…

Government meeting to activate Apple Pay in Iraq

Government meeting to activate Apple Pay in Iraq

2025-07-15

A government source revealed, on Tuesday, that the committee concerned with activating Apple Pay services held a virtual meeting with the regional managers of Apple International to make the Apple Pay service available to users in Iraq with the aim of enhancing electronic payments. The source stated to the official agency, “As part of the Iraqi government’s efforts, and under the direct guidance Read more…

Parliament crisis ends with a “fraternal reconciliation” between Al-Mashhadani and Al-Mandlawi.

Parliament crisis ends with a “fraternal reconciliation” between Al-Mashhadani and Al-Mandlawi.

2025-07-15 07:50

Shafaq News – Baghdad
A parliamentary source reported on Tuesday that a reconciliation had taken place between Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani and his deputy, Mohsen al-Mandalawi, following the altercation that occurred between them during yesterday’s parliamentary session.

A source told Shafaq News Agency, “Deputy Speaker of Parliament Shakhwan Read more…

Parliamentary Oil Committee: Iraq achieves self-sufficiency in most derivatives and is moving towards exporting the surplus.

Parliamentary Oil Committee: Iraq achieves self-sufficiency in most derivatives and is moving towards exporting the surplus.

7-15-2025

Information/Baghdad…
MP Kazem Al-Tawki, a member of the parliamentary Oil and Natural Resources Committee, emphasized that the sale and export of petroleum derivatives contributes to the federal budget’s revenues and is a necessary resource for bridging the budget deficit.

Al-Tawki told Al-Maalouma, “Iraq has achieved self-sufficiency in many petroleum Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Approval of budget schedules will end funding debate

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Approval of budget schedules will end funding debate

7-15-2025

Information / Baghdad..
Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Moeen Al-Kadhimi, confirmed on Tuesday that the House of Representatives’ approval of the budget tables to be submitted by the government will grant legal legitimacy to government funding and put an end to the legal controversy surrounding Read more…

The budget is in the balance of power due to the elections. A serious delay is hindering infrastructure projects and deepening crises.

The budget is in the balance of power due to the elections. A serious delay is hindering infrastructure projects and deepening crises.

7-15-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Political interests are competing with the demands of the current phase regarding the interests of Iraq and its people, related to the budget schedules and the legislation of important laws within Parliament. The search for electoral interests and gains may be one of the reasons behind the delay in sending the budget schedules to the Council of Representatives, thus obstructing Read more…