Oil prices rise amid concerns about supplies from Venezuela and Iran
Oil prices climbed again on Friday, marking a second day of gains and putting both Brent and U.S. crude on track for a third...
MP: Tax increase by government decree is a constitutional violation and...
Member of Parliament Mona al-Gharabi says the caretaker prime minister’s decision to raise taxes clearly breaks the constitution and goes beyond the government’s legal...
From political crisis to traffic fines: A serious corruption case haunts...
The Kurdistan Region is going through a very difficult time. Political tensions are rising, the economy is under heavy pressure, and a new regional...
ISX trades over $50M in December
Trading activity on the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) picked up strongly in December 2025, with more than 60 billion shares traded during the month....
The budget is under pressure… Accumulated debt and an economic test...
The next Iraqi government is stepping into a very tough economic situation. The biggest problems are the state budget and the heavy load of...
Oil prices rebounds following massive US stockpile drop
Oil prices moved higher on Thursday after falling for two straight days. The bounce came after U.S. data showed a much bigger drop in...
Economist: The rise in the exchange rate is linked to market...
Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim says the recent rise in the dollar’s exchange rate in Iraq isn’t because of the government—it’s mostly market activity.
Speaking...
Al-Shammari emphasizes the need to hold the government accountable for the...
Former MP Mohammed al-Shammari says it’s time for Parliament to step in and ask tough questions about the country’s finances.
He says the Prime Minister...
Khor Mor fault sparks power cuts across Kurdistan
Parts of Erbil, Duhok, and Al-Sulaymaniyah lost power shortly after midnight on Tuesday, according to the Kurdistan Region’s Electricity Ministry.
In a statement, the ministry...
KRG: Baghdad paid only 41% of dues
The Kurdistan Regional Government says Baghdad has paid only 41% of Kurdistan’s financial entitlements over the past three years, warning that the shortfall has...
The Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline’s Role in Iraq’s Oil Export Security
The restart of Kurdish oil exports to Türkiye on September 27, 2025, marked the end of a shutdown that lasted more than two and...
Iraq considers new vision for Baghdad Metro project
The Iraqi government is thinking about changing the original plan for the Baghdad Metro, according to Mohammed al-Najjar, the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Investment...
Iraqi News
The dollar suffers losses for the second week amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
The US dollar is heading toward its second straight weekly loss, as rising geopolitical tensions and new tariff threats weigh on investor confidence in...
Rafidain Bank announces New Funding for SMEs
State-owned Rafidain Bank has announced the launch of the 50th batch of its Riyada wa Tamayuz (Entrepreneurship and Excellence) program, aimed at supporting small...
Iraqi Property Sales and Ownership Transfers to go Digital
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani has launched a new project to digitally automate property sales and ownership transfers at the General Directorate of Real...
Oil prices fall as the dollar strengthens and geopolitical concerns escalate.
Oil prices slipped after three straight days of gains, as investors grew more cautious across global markets and the US dollar strengthened.
Brent crude fell...
Liquidity shortage delays Iraqi salaries: Experts warn of prolonged financial strain
Opinions are split over whether Iraq can overcome its current liquidity crisis, as worry continues to grow among public sector employees still waiting for...