Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Monday Afternoon 4-21-25

The Deputy Speaker Of Parliament Offers His Condolences To The Vatican And All Christians Around The World On The Passing Of The Holy Father.

Monday, April 21, 2025 | Politics Number of reads: 103  Baghdad / NINA / Deputy Speaker of Parliament Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmed offered his condolences to the Vatican and all Christians in the world on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis.

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament said, according to a statement by his media office: “With great sadness, we received, today, the news of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis.”

Shakhwan Ahmed offered his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the Vatican and to all Christians in the world on this painful occasion, praising his religious and humanitarian career and his great role in promoting dialogue between religions and cultures, asking God Almighty to grant his soul tranquility and eternal rest, and to inspire his loved ones and supporters with patience and solace. /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1199178

Iraq Is The Second Most Developed Country In The World For Oil Pipelines.

Energy  Economy News – Baghdad  Iraq ranks second globally in oil pipeline development, after China, according to a Washington-based US energy agency.

The unit stated in a report that “Iraq ranked second after China among the countries with the most developed oil pipelines by the end of 2024, with a total of 4,010 kilometers.”

She added, “Of this total, 1,155 kilometers are currently under construction, while the proposed pipelines are estimated at 2,855 kilometers.”

Iraq continues to remove mines obstructing oil and gas pipelines, alongside plans by the Iraqi Ministry of Oil to implement a third offshore pipeline project with a capacity of two million barrels per day. This pipeline aims to export Iraqi crude oil from the Faw reservoirs to the Faw oil port.

The country currently has 15 crude oil pipelines, totaling 2,090 miles, and 10 petroleum product pipelines, totaling 1,530 miles.   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=54659

Rafidain Bank Announces The Third Issuance Of National Investment Bonds.

Time: 2025/04/21 Reading: 120 times  In line with the directives of the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Iraq, Rafidain Bank is offering citizens and investors a unique investment opportunity through the third issue of national bonds, which will be offered for subscription from April 20, 2025, until May 20, 2025, in two categories that generate fixed and rewarding returns:

Details of the offered bonds:
1. Investment bond worth (500,000) five hundred thousand dinars
• Annual return: 8%
• Investment period: two years
• Interest payment: every six months
2. Investment bond worth (1,000,000) one million dinars
• Annual return: 10%
• Investment period: four years
• Interest payment: every six months

Why invest with us?
• A guaranteed and fixed return higher than traditional banking returns
• A national investment supported by the state through the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank
• An ideal opportunity for savers and those looking for a safe investment
• Available to individuals and companies

We invite you to seize this lucrative investment opportunity by visiting the nearest Rafidain Bank branch in Baghdad and the governorates to submit a purchase request and benefit from the benefits of this issuance.   LINK

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