The Minister of Finance discusses with the World Bank developing the private sector and encouraging investment.

The Minister of Finance discusses with the World Bank developing the private sector and encouraging investment.

6-2-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Finance Minister Taif Sami and the World Bank’s representative to Iraq discussed enhancing cooperation to support development projects, grow the private sector, and encourage investment on Sunday.

The ministry said in a statement Read more…

Ukrainian MP calls Zelensky a “terrorist” and calls for action against him

Ukrainian MP calls Zelensky a “terrorist” and calls for action against him

6-2-2025

Information/Follow-up…
Ukrainian MP Artem Dmytrok described President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “terrorist,” calling for what he described as “appropriate measures” to be taken against him.
Dmytrok wrote on his Telegram channel: “Of course, Zelensky is a terrorist. Appropriate measures must be taken against him, because Read more…

Iraq’s lungs are about to suffocate. Al-Salami warns against plans to abandon Khor Abdullah.

Iraq’s lungs are about to suffocate. Al-Salami warns against plans to abandon Khor Abdullah.

6-2-2025

Information/Baghdad:
MP Haider al-Salami warned on Monday of what he described as “dangerous” repercussions if the Khor Abdullah agreement is abandoned. He emphasized that the issue represents Iraq’s sole maritime lifeline on the Arabian Gulf, and abandoning it would constitute a direct threat to the country’s strategic Read more…

Al-Sudani’s advisor: Increasing foreign reserves boosts market confidence in Iraq’s monetary policy

Al-Sudani’s advisor: Increasing foreign reserves boosts market confidence in Iraq’s monetary policy

6-2-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Monday that there is a direct proportional relationship between the current account surplus of the balance of payments and the development of the Central Bank’s foreign currency reserves, noting that this surplus has been positively Read more…

A representative reveals a funding disaster affecting water resources: Only 30% of the budget has been spent.

A representative reveals a funding disaster affecting water resources: Only 30% of the budget has been spent.

6-2-2025

Al-Maalouma/Exclusive:
MP Aref Al-Hamami revealed on Monday that the Ministry of Water Resources has only received 30% of its annual budget, which has caused significant disruption in the implementation of its vital projects, especially those related to drilling rigs and Read more…

Sudanese orders on selling prices after dollar stabilization

Sudanese orders on selling prices after dollar stabilization

2025-06-02 06:34

Shafaq News/ On Monday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed the departments responsible for combating economic crime to pursue and hold accountable those who manipulate prices, particularly food and medicine vendors, bakeries, and ovens, given the “stability of the dollar exchange rate against the Iraqi dinar.”

According to the directive, Read more…

A “black” trick and banking loophole generate millions of dollars for Iraqi factions.

A “black” trick and banking loophole generate millions of dollars for Iraqi factions.

2025-06-02 03:18

Shafaq News/ A US report revealed that Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have been exploiting a loophole in the Iraqi banking system, namely Visa and MasterCard, to withdraw dollars from Iraq. Transactions have rapidly increased to $1.5 billion per month.

A report by the American newspaper “The Wall Street Journal,” Read more…

With over $70 billion, Baghdad offers dozens of investment opportunities to Tehran.

With over $70 billion, Baghdad offers dozens of investment opportunities to Tehran.

2025-06-02 05:56

Shafaq News/ Iraqi Ambassador to Tehran Nasser Abdul Mohsen Abdullah revealed on Monday that Iraq offers dozens of investment opportunities to Iranian companies in vital sectors, including renewable energy, oil and gas, heavy industries, free zones, and industrial complexes.

Iran Front Page reported, in a report Read more…

Al-Nujaifi: The role of forces linked to Iran in the next parliament will not exceed 30%.

Al-Nujaifi: The role of forces linked to Iran in the next parliament will not exceed 30%.

2025-06-02 05:37

Shafaq News/ Former Nineveh Governor and leader of the United Alliance, Atheel al-Nujaifi, predicted on Monday that the role of Iranian-backed political forces would decline in the upcoming parliamentary session. He indicated that these forces would only obtain 30% of the seats, due to Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-1-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 6-1-2025

6-1-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Alaq on television now again, this is the 4th time he’s on TV today and he’s saying the CBI is constantly reviewing the deletion of the zeros project and there are no restrictions, there are no balances with America. We are ready to go. FRANK: Oh, buddy! …Can you say Article VIII! Read more…

Under a government decision, Forex and cryptocurrency companies in Kurdistan are closed.

Under a government decision, Forex and cryptocurrency companies in Kurdistan are closed.

2025-06-01 08:29

Shafaq News/ The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) decided on Sunday to form a special committee within the Ministry of Interior, with the participation of relevant authorities, to shut down cryptocurrency and digital currency companies.

According to a letter issued by the Presidency Read more…

They made half a billion in a year… e-cards become a “dollar smuggler” after the remittance loophole was closed in Iraq.

They made half a billion in a year… e-cards become a “dollar smuggler” after the remittance loophole was closed in Iraq.

2025-06-01 | 01:47

Revealed The Wall Street Journal The American, today, Sunday, revealed details that led to reducing the ceiling on withdrawals and spending from electronic cards outside Iraq And many of them were also stopped, noting that there was a jump of about 3000% in MasterCard and Visa Card transactions in Iraq, as a result of Read more…

Dollar window sales in the first quarter of 2025 were 5% higher than last year.

Dollar window sales in the first quarter of 2025 were 5% higher than last year.

2025-06-01 | 04:11

Data revealed Central Bank of Iraq… about a rise in dollar sales during the first quarter of this year by more than 5% compared to the same period last year (2024), exceeding $20 billion.

According to data provided by the economic researcher Manar Al-Abidi The Central Bank’s foreign exchange sales Read more…

Economist: The government will be forced to reduce budget expenditures in line with oil prices.

Economist: The government will be forced to reduce budget expenditures in line with oil prices.

6-1-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim believes the government will be forced to reduce federal budget expenditures for the coming years in line with the decline in oil prices.

Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, “Compensating for revenues resulting from the decline in oil prices requires searching for clear and affordable alternatives, Read more…

Al-Hilali reveals the essence of the dispute between Baghdad and Erbil over the oil and gas law.

Al-Hilali reveals the essence of the dispute between Baghdad and Erbil over the oil and gas law.

6-1-2025

Al-Maalouma/Anbar…
Member of Parliament, Ibtisam Al-Hilali, revealed on Sunday the core of the disagreements between the federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) regarding the approval of the oil and gas law, stressing that these disagreements are an obstacle to the law’s passage Read more…

Al-Eidani: Maritime and air transport legislation is necessary to lift the embargo on Iraq.

Al-Eidani: Maritime and air transport legislation is necessary to lift the embargo on Iraq.

6-1-2025

Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
The Parliamentary Committee for Transport and Communications called on the Parliamentary Presidency on Sunday to include a number of important legislation on the agenda, foremost among which is the Maritime Authority Law, given its importance in strengthening Iraq’s maritime sovereignty and its position in international Read more…

Preparations are underway to activate the arrest warrant issued by Iraqi courts for al-Julani.

Preparations are underway to activate the arrest warrant issued by Iraqi courts for al-Julani.

6-1-2025

Al-Maalouma/Anbar..
A leader in the United Anbar Alliance, Mohammed Al-Dhari, revealed today, Sunday, that the Arab Republic of Egypt expressed its readiness to activate the arrest warrant for Al-Julani issued by the Iraqi judicial courts.
Al-Dhari said in a statement to / Al-Maalouma / agency, “The Arab Republic of Egypt expressed its readiness to activate the arrest warrant for Al-Julani issued by Read more…

Iraq is about to lay the foundation stone for its first nuclear reactor in cooperation with China.

Iraq is about to lay the foundation stone for its first nuclear reactor in cooperation with China.

2025-06-01 03:33

Shafaq News/ The head of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, announced on Sunday that an agreement is about to be signed with the China Atomic Energy Corporation regarding laying the foundation stone for the first subcritical training reactor Read more…

Al-Sudani stresses the importance of deepening relations with the United States in various fields.

Al-Sudani stresses the importance of deepening relations with the United States in various fields.

2025-06-01

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed, on Saturday (May 31, 2025), the importance of deepening relations with the United States of America in various fields, stressing the need to continue bilateral dialogue based on mutual respect, in a way that strengthens the strategic partnership Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-31-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 5-31-2025

5-31-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 Article: “United Nations Secretary General Special Representative Muhammad Al Hasson confirmed Iraq is on its way to becoming a banking powerhouse domestically and internationally.” Not at 1310! …1310 is going to be replaced with 1 to 1 because that’s where they’re almost at… Article Quote: ” …Hassan pointed out the United States supports Iraq’s approach which will in the coming days become a banking force that interacts internationally…” Read more…