Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign the “Mecca Agreement” for joint defense.
2026-08-07
Shafaq News – Riyadh
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the “Mecca Agreement” on Friday for joint defense, which includes confronting any aggression or armed attack on any of the three countries.
According to Saudi and Gulf media, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed the agreement during the trilateral summit of the three countries in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Read more…
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After delays in payment, a member of parliament proposes a “virtual currency” to solve the salary crisis.
2026-08-07
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Friday, Saad Al-Awadi, the deputy head of the National Approach parliamentary bloc, proposed a plan to secure the salaries of employees and retirees through the “digital dinar” and end the “cash crisis” in Iraq.
In a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, MP Al-Awadi said that this initiative is “a comprehensive economic initiative to address the cash liquidity crisis and ensure the stability of salary payments for employees and retirees, through the launch of the (digital Iraqi dinar) and to facilitate access to financial entitlements for employees without the need to deal with paper money.” Read more…
Top orders for “intensive and thorough” inspection of all civilian and military vehicles throughout Iraq
2026-08-07
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A security source reported on Friday that high-level orders have been issued to inspect all civilian and military vehicles “intensively and thoroughly” without exception and throughout all regions of Iraq.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “strict instructions were issued by the higher security authorities to all checkpoints and inspection points throughout Iraq to inspect vehicles intensively and thoroughly and to take legal action against any vehicle or driver Read more…
The Ministry of Information and Communications threatens legal action: Starlink has no official agent in Iraq.
2026-08-07
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Media and Communications Commission vowed on Friday to take legal action against anyone who claims to be an official agent or authorized seller of “Starlink” in Iraq, warning that any claim to the contrary is considered “misleading advertising” to the consumer and warrants legal accountability.
The commission said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the claim of exclusivity in representing the “Starlink” company is “misleading” to consumers wishing to obtain satellite Read more…
Iraq… From an oil economy to a land economy: A strategic vision for building an agricultural and livestock sector that leads sustainable development
8-7-2026
Researcher Shatha Khalil
Why is agriculture the first step in economic development?
No nation that has achieved comprehensive economic development has ever started with industry or technology alone. Rather, it has always begun by building a strong agricultural sector capable of providing food, stimulating the rural economy, creating jobs, and supplying raw materials for various industries. Agriculture is not merely about producing crops; it represents the true foundation of production from which all other economic sectors spring. Therefore, countries that have succeeded in achieving sustainable development, such as Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 8-6-2026
8-6-2026 Newshound Guru Stephen The last 6 months we have seen change happen like never before. As someone who has been involved in this investment since 2011, Iraq has let deadlines come and go. They have meant nothing to Iraq. But…since the Trump administration has gotten involved with them, we have a new prime minister who is getting rid of corruption, he’s signing big deals, it’s putting pressure on the HCL law…we have Starlink which is going to allow citizens to do online banking, we have all of these banking reforms being implemented right now. This stuff is happening right before our very eyes…We are in very exciting times. Read more…
Iraq adopts Apple as a trusted platform to promote electronic payments
2026-08-06
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the executive body of the Media and Communications Commission, Baligh Abu Kalal, announced on Thursday that Apple has been approved as a verified digital platform to operate in Iraq, after completing all the requirements and procedures stipulated in the framework regulations for digital platforms and services.
Abu Kalal said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the accreditation includes classifying Apple as Read more…
The minister is in charge of two ministries… Disarray and confusion threaten Al-Zaidi’s incomplete government!
8-6-2026
Information/Special..
The leader in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Muhammad al-Mutalibi, confirmed today, Thursday, that completing the ministerial cabinet is one of the sensitive and thorny issues, and requires a great deal of political intervention to resolve it, due to the thin line separating competence and professionalism on the one hand, and the electoral entitlement of the political blocs on the other, especially with regard to the sovereign ministries, specifically the security ministries.
Al-Mutalibi told Al-Maalouma that “candidates for security ministries must have experience, competence, and Read more…
Iraqi electricity company brings good news to citizens regarding power supply hours.
2026-08-06
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity confirmed on Thursday that the national grid has witnessed a relative improvement in supply hours, indicating that this improvement came as a result of the combination of several factors.
The ministry spokesman, Ahmed Al-Turki, explained to Shafaq News Agency that “the factors that helped improve electricity include, first and foremost, the improvement in fuel supplies, whether through increasing the quantities of Iranian gas, and resuming part of the gas supplies from the Kurdistan Region fields.” Read more…
80% of money is outside banks… Former MP calls for a new strategy to attract hoarded funds
8-6-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Former MP Abbas Sarout confirmed on Thursday that 80% of Iraqi money is hoarded in homes, away from banks, noting the need to reconsider the strategy for attracting funds to the banking system.
Sarout explained to Al-Maalouma that “Iraq is suffering from a liquidity crisis that has begun to affect salary distribution, given that 80% of the money is hoarded outside banks. This requires serious attention to adopt a strategy that creates incentives to encourage citizens from all walks of life to deposit their money in banks and adopt electronic Read more…
The National Union and the New Generation are leading a movement to prevent the Democrats from seizing power.
8-6-2026
Information/Special..
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan revealed on Thursday that negotiations to form the Kurdistan Regional Government are still ongoing between the political alliances and the forces that won the elections, which are striving with all their might to undermine the Democratic Party’s monopoly on power and prevent it from monopolizing all government positions.
Burhan Sheikh Marouf, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), stated that the new alliance comprising the PUK and the New Generation Movement now holds 38 seats out of 100, Read more…
Exclusive: Factions set four conditions for freezing their response to Saudi Arabia
2026-08-06
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Thursday that the armed factions have “temporarily” frozen their decision to respond to Saudi Arabia, and have put forward their demands, which include an official apology and compensation from Saudi Arabia, otherwise they will proceed with a response.
The source told Shafaq News Agency that “the factions that threatened to respond to the Saudi bombing that targeted a number of Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters in some Read more…
Iraq declares “war” on armed groups outside the state
2026-08-06
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Wednesday evening, the State Administration Coalition declared that entities engaging in behavior that threatens the country’s security outside the framework of official institutions are “outlaws and must be fought,” and warned that any armed activity after September 30, 2026, will be subject to the provisions of the Counter-Terrorism Law.
This came during the 37th periodic meeting of the coalition, which was held at the Government Palace in the presence of the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of Parliament, the President of the Read more…
Trump responds to the Washington Post: We are building the largest ammunition factories in American history.
2026-08-06
Shafaq News – Washington
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has large quantities of ammunition, asserting that his country is building the largest number of ammunition factories in its history.
Trump added that his administration would seek prison sentences for those who leaked what he called “treasonous statements”.
Earlier today, the White House denied a Washington Post report that said US President Donald Trump was growing Read more…
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Two international organizations warn of an “environmental disaster” off the coast of Oman.
2026-08-06
Shafaq News – Follow-up
Two organizations, one Canadian and one Dutch, warned on Thursday of an “environmental disaster” threatening a marine reserve off the southern coast of Oman, due to an oil spill from a tanker that was attacked more than a month ago.
A maritime security company reported that the tanker was hit by explosions last June, the causes of which were unclear, according to Agence France-Presse.
Satellite images seen by AFP showed a patch consistent with the shape of an oil spill in the vicinity of Oman’s Qibla Read more…
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Iraq doubles its oil exports in July, easing the impact of declining Gulf supplies.
2026-08-06
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data from Kpler showed that crude oil and condensate exports from the Gulf states stabilized during July at around 10.7 million barrels per day, a slight increase of 2% compared to June, but still about 40% lower than their levels before the escalation of tensions in the region.
Iraq contributed to supporting the region’s exports after it doubled its exports compared to last June, benefiting from an increase in oil tanker shipments, which compensated for some Read more…
Between Oman and Iran: A new navigation map in the Strait of Hormuz without financial burdens on ships
2026-08-06
Shafaq News – Follow-up
A high-ranking source revealed on Thursday details of a new proposal to manage maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, coinciding with regional diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing security and military tensions between Washington and Tehran in the region.
Al-Arabiya satellite channel quoted the source as saying that ships entering Hormuz will use the shipping lane closest to Iran, while departing ships will use the shipping lane closest to Oman. Read more…
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“American flirtation”: Opening up to Syria strengthens Iraq’s regional standing
2026-08-06
Shafaq News – Translation
The American openness to the new Syria is not purely in Syria’s interest, but rather, according to the British website “Amwaj”, it represents an opportunity for Iraq and its regional role, on the political and economic levels.
In what the British website described as the clearest indication yet that Washington intends to transform Damascus from a pariah state into an active regional partner, the report stated that the Donald Trump administration recently informed Congress of its intention Read more…
The Kurdistan Regions Authority responds to the Kirkuk governor regarding Article 140 and calls for respect for the constitution.
2026-08-06
Shafaq News – Kirkuk
The General Authority of the Kurdistan Regions rejected on Thursday the statements of Kirkuk Governor Mohammed Saman Agha regarding Article (140) of the Iraqi Constitution, stressing that the Constitution represents the basis upon which the political system in Iraq is based, and that any statements that contradict it would deepen the disputes and divert attention from the service files that the governorate needs.
The commission said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “the Iraqi constitution constitutes the true contract between all components of the Iraqi people, Read more…
A decline in cash credit and deposits in Iraqi banks during the first half of 2026
2026-08-06
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Official data showed a decline in total deposits and cash credit in Iraq up to the end of May 2026, while the private sector continued to take the largest share of bank financing.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, total deposits at banks reached 104.296 trillion dinars by the end of May 2026, compared to 104.727 trillion dinars in April and 105.090 trillion dinars in March, reflecting a continued decline for the third consecutive month. Read more…
