Erbil: Asayish warns citizens against using cryptocurrencies and coins

Erbil: Asayish warns citizens against using cryptocurrencies and coins

2025-04-08 08:29

Shafaq News/ The General Directorate of Asayish in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, warned citizens on Tuesday against dealing in electronic and metal currencies, “Forex” and “USDT ,” stressing that this type of currency is not Read more…

Al-Sudani: The government supports all parties to develop the banking sector.

Al-Sudani: The government supports all parties to develop the banking sector.

04/08/2025

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed on Monday the government’s readiness to support all local and international entities, institutions, and companies to develop the banking sector. He explained that the government has worked to maximize revenues by improving Read more…

Al-Tamimi: Corrupt people’s money is supporting US representatives to advance this project.

Al-Tamimi: Corrupt people’s money is supporting US representatives to advance this project.

4-8-2025

Al-Maalomah/Baghdad…
Political analyst Qasim Al-Tamimi said on Tuesday that some corrupt Iraqi politicians in America have been providing financial support to some American representatives to launch a project called “Liberating Iraq from Iran” with the aim of Read more…

Nechirvan Barzani: Technical problems hinder the resumption of Kurdistan Region oil exports.

Nechirvan Barzani: Technical problems hinder the resumption of Kurdistan Region oil exports.

2025-04-08 00:50

Shafaq News/ Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani attributed the failure to resume oil exports through the pipeline to the Turkish port of Ceyhan on Tuesday to technical problems between Erbil and Baghdad. He also praised the efforts of the federal government, headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, to prevent Iraq from Read more…

JPMorgan announces its readiness to finance investment projects in Iraq.

JPMorgan announces its readiness to finance investment projects in Iraq.

2025-04-08 03:34

Shafaq News/ A delegation representing JPMorgan Chase expressed its willingness to finance a number of investment projects in Iraq, either directly or through partner financial institutions, on Tuesday.

This came during a meeting between Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and a delegation headed by the bank’s Deputy Director, Read more…

Tehran explains reasons for choosing indirect negotiations with the United States.

Tehran explains reasons for choosing indirect negotiations with the United States.

2025-04-08 04:14

Shafaq News/ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed on Tuesday his country’s preference for engaging in indirect talks with the United States regarding its nuclear program.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in statements carried by state media Read more…

A 101-member US delegation from 60 companies in the energy, technology, and health sectors is visiting Iraq.

A 101-member US delegation from 60 companies in the energy, technology, and health sectors is visiting Iraq.

2025-04-08

The US Embassy in Iraq announced details of a 101-member US delegation’s visit to Iraq on Monday.

The embassy said in a statement that “the American Chamber of Commerce, headed by Steve Lutes, led a 101-member delegation of approximately 60 American Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-7-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-7-2025

4-7-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 The price of oil is dropping dramatically. How is that possible and for that matter, who’s doing that? Trump…He wants to remove the terrorism, the delay factor, that doesn’t bring security/stability, that doesn’t bring in a new exchange rate. That factor is Iran. Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq resolves the controversy surrounding the suspension of dollar supplies to travelers.

The Central Bank of Iraq resolves the controversy surrounding the suspension of dollar supplies to travelers.

2025-04-07

Shafaq News/ The Central Bank of Iraq denied, on Sunday evening, the veracity of circulating news regarding stopping the supply of dollars to travelers at the official exchange rate of 1,320 dinars per dollar .

The bank stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “the process of supplying travelers with dollars is Read more…

The Central Bank announces reform plans aimed at modernizing the Iraqi banking sector.

The Central Bank announces reform plans aimed at modernizing the Iraqi banking sector.

2025/04/07

The Central Bank of Iraq announced, on Monday, a comprehensive reform project for the private banking sector, while pointing out the details of the reform steps to build a solid, modern, and flexible banking sector.
A statement from the Central Bank, received by Al Furat News, stated that, “With the full support of the government and in cooperation with Oliver Wyman Consulting, the Central Bank of Iraq has unveiled reform plans Read more…

An economist reveals the extent to which Iraq has been affected by US tariffs.

An economist reveals the extent to which Iraq has been affected by US tariffs.

4-7-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Economist Diaa Al-Mohsen revealed the extent to which Iraq has been affected by the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on a number of countries, highlighting the importance of finding alternative markets to mitigate any potential price increases.

Al-Mohsen told Al-Maalouma, “US President Donald Trump has imposed customs Read more…

Al-Sudani: The three-year budget laid out a long-term financial plan that contributed to achieving the goals.

Al-Sudani: The three-year budget laid out a long-term financial plan that contributed to achieving the goals.

4-7-2025

Information/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed on Monday that the three-year budget sets out a long-term financial plan that has contributed to achieving development goals. He also expressed the government’s readiness to support all local and international entities, institutions, and companies to develop the banking Read more…

A parliamentarian reveals the date for the 2025 budget schedules to arrive.

A parliamentarian reveals the date for the 2025 budget schedules to arrive.

4-7-2025

Information / Exclusive:
MP Thaer Makhif revealed on Monday the date for the 2025 budget schedules to reach Parliament, confirming that it will be submitted to the Council by the end of this week or early next week.

“The 2025 budget schedules are expected to reach the House of Representatives in the coming days, specifically by the end of this week Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq launches a comprehensive reform project to modernize the private banking sector.

The Central Bank of Iraq launches a comprehensive reform project to modernize the private banking sector.

2025-04-07 01:50

Shafaq News/ The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Monday reform plans aimed at modernizing the Iraqi private banking sector and building a robust, modern, and flexible banking sector that will drive economic growth and enhance financial Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq sets regulations for the international use of bank cards

The Central Bank of Iraq sets regulations for the international use of bank cards

2025-04-07 02:58

Shafaq News/ The Central Bank of Iraq issued a new circular containing regulations for the use of bank cards (credit, debit, and prepaid) outside Iraq. This circular aims to strengthen oversight of international transactions and ensure the safety of future growth in international settlement payments.

The circular, dated Monday, April 7, 2025, and received by Shafaq News Agency, stated that the new cards will be activated for use outside Iraq 30 days after their Read more…

Al-Sudani announces a 128% increase in customs revenues and a 22% increase in tax revenues.

Al-Sudani announces a 128% increase in customs revenues and a 22% increase in tax revenues.

2025-04-07 03:52

Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Monday that customs revenues increased by about 128% and tax revenues by about 22%, higher than previous years. He also expressed the government’s readiness to support all local and international entities, institutions, and companies to develop the banking sector and achieve financial Read more…

“Strike Force”… America Moves New Aircraft Carrier Toward Iran

“Strike Force”… America Moves New Aircraft Carrier Toward Iran

2025-04-07 05:13

Shafaq News/ Newsweek magazine revealed that the US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson is on its way to the Middle East and will be stationed near Iran.

The magazine revealed that the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson was stationed in the Pacific Ocean, then headed to the Middle East to join the aircraft carrier USS Read more…

Iran refuses to engage in any direct negotiations with the United States.

Iran refuses to engage in any direct negotiations with the United States.

2025-04-07 05:32

Shafaq News/ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed on Monday his country’s readiness to conduct indirect negotiations with the United States, through the mediation of the Sultanate of Oman.

In statements reported by the Iranian Tasnim News Agency and reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, Araqchi said, “His country does not accept the proposal for direct Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-6-2025

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 4-6-2025

4-6-2025 Intel Guru Frank26 The President of the United States of America just put tariffs on Iraq…Did you expect that? We got their currency in our reserves. Seems to me Donald Trump is holding some dinars himself too. Why wouldn’t he? I find it interesting that Donald Trump puts tariffs on Iraq…I think it was 39%. But you know what? He didn’t put it on their energy. Brilliant. Because the energy is the foundation of the new exchange rate. The oil…Iraq has tariffs on us…78%…Trump wants a fair deal with every country…President Trump wants Iraq to remove [the 78%], then Trump will remove the 39% he just put on Iraq. It will help Iraq come out with a new exchange rate. Read more…

The Agriculture Parliamentary Committee calls for doubling water desalination projects in 10 governorates.

The Agriculture Parliamentary Committee calls for doubling water desalination projects in 10 governorates.

4-6-2025

Information/Baghdad:
The Parliamentary Agriculture and Water Committee stressed on Sunday the need to double water desalination projects in ten Iraqi governorates to address the escalating drought crisis.

Committee member MP Thaer al-Jubouri told Al-Maalouma, “The water scarcity in a number of Iraqi governorates, especially Read more…