Al-Kadhimi: Halting dollar shipments is American blackmail that infringes on Iraq’s...
Former parliamentary finance committee member Mu'in al-Kadhimi criticized reports that the US halted dollar shipments to Iraq, calling the move “political blackmail” and interference...
1.6m bpd Kirkuk Export Pipeline Set for Relaunch
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil says exports through the Kirkuk-Fishkhabour-Turkey pipeline could resume soon, starting with limited volumes.The pipeline has a capacity of 1.6 million...
DNO issues Update on Production
Norwegian energy company DNO has given an update on its operations in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, saying it is preparing to ramp production back up...
Al-Jalabi: No new candidate will be nominated for prime minister without...
A member of Iraq’s Coordination Framework, Zuhair al-Jalabi, has clarified the current situation around choosing the next prime minister.He said that Nouri al-Maliki is...
In pictures: Temporary opening of Iraq’s longest bridge
Iraq’s Ministry of Construction and Housing has announced the temporary opening of the Hamrin Lake Bridge in Diyala to traffic.The move is meant to...
USD/IQD exchange rates climb in Baghdad and Erbil
The US dollar opened higher in Iraq on Tuesday, rising in early trading across key markets.In Baghdad, rates at the main exchanges, including Al-Kifah...
The Ministry of Finance denies canceling contracts for 150,000 job positions.
Iraq’s Ministry of Finance has denied reports claiming that 150,000 three-year budget contracts have been cancelled.In a statement, the ministry said the news is...
Iraqi oil prices have fallen significantly, in line with the global...
Iraqi oil prices dropped on Tuesday, following the wider decline in global energy markets.Both Basra Medium and Basra Heavy crude saw noticeable losses, as...
Iraq’s $9.5B fiscal gap: Government triggers emergency borrowing plan
Iraq is facing a serious cash shortage, with a funding gap estimated between $8.5 billion and $9.5 billion.The problem has built up between March...
Iraq between financial constraints and energy dominance… calls to rebuild economic...
Iraq’s economy is facing growing challenges, especially when it comes to managing its money and reducing reliance on outside partners.Experts say one of the...
Economic: This month’s salaries are secured, and solutions are in place...
Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay says salaries for this month are secure and will be paid using revenues collected earlier this year.He explained that...
Contract Awarded for Rainwater Harvesting System
Gaith Al-Meshreq has secured a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to build a sustainable rainwater harvesting system.The project will focus on...
Iraqi News
State of Law: No withdrawal for Maliki, and the upcoming meeting is an “opportunity”...
State of Law Denies Al-Maliki Withdrawal RumorsSalah Boushi of the State of Law Coalition pushed back on reports claiming Nouri al-Maliki is stepping aside...
Alawi: Iran is angry with some parties and its future policy is based on...
Iran Signals Harder Line With Some Iraqi PartiesAli Alawi from the State of Law Coalition said there is growing Iranian anger toward some Iraqi...
Al-Rasheed announces payment of semi-annual interest on Enjaz bonds
Rasheed Bank Starts Enjaz Bond Interest PaymentsRasheed Bank has started paying the semi-annual interest for the first issue of its Enjaz bonds. The bank...
The dollar is on track for weekly gains as Washington-Tehran talks remain stalled.
SummaryThe US dollar headed for its first weekly gain in three weeks as stalled US-Iran peace talks supported safe-haven demand for the greenback.The dollar...
Progress Assessed at BP-Led Kirkuk Project
Iraq has reviewed progress on the Kirkuk oil field development project, with officials focusing on boosting production and improving long-term energy infrastructure.The project, being...