A landmine targeted oil and gas exploration teams in Muthanna.
Two workers from a seismic survey team were injured on Sunday when a landmine exploded in the Basya desert in the far south of…
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US dollar gains in Baghdad and Erbil
The US dollar opened higher in Iraq’s markets on Sunday, reaching around 168,000 dinars per $100 in Baghdad, up from 166,850 dinars in the…
MP: Iraq needs well-thought-out economic solutions; raising the exchange rate is draining the citizen.
Iraqi Member of Parliament Inam Alaa Al-Din said on Saturday that the country urgently needs clear, long-term economic plans to address its financial crisis…
Al-Hashemi: The government will resort to borrowing despite the change in the exchange rate… a contradiction in Al-Zidi’s statements
Economic expert Ziad al-Hashemi has criticized the Iraqi government’s move to seek financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), questioning why the country…
From Libyan camps to Basra oil fields: A security breach targets Iraq’s economic lifeline
Concerns about foreign interference in Iraq have intensified, with political and security figures warning about the activities of foreign security companies operating near oil…
The dollar exceeds 167,000 dinars in Baghdad markets
The US dollar exchange rate rose in local markets in Baghdad and Erbil on Saturday compared with Thursday. In Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges,…
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Gold prices rise in Iraq amid continued market volatility.
Gold prices rose in local markets in Baghdad and Erbil on Saturday compared with Thursday, as prices increased for both Iraqi and imported gold.…
450,000 barrels and 500 million cubic meters of gas per day… Oil Minister announces the goals of the Kirkuk Fields Operating Authority
Iraq’s Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi oversaw the transfer of operations for four Kirkuk oil fields to a joint operating authority on Thursday,…
Gold prices fell amid anticipation of comments from the Federal Reserve Chairman regarding interest rates.
Gold prices edged lower on Friday as investors waited for comments from US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh for clues about interest rates and…
Investment Package Planned for Hor Al-Dalmaj
Iraq plans to promote Dulmaj Marsh, also known as Hor Al-Dalmaj, as a major investment opportunity covering Wasit and Diwaniyah provinces. The National Investment…
Oil prices dipped slightly as investors awaited developments in the Middle East and US actions.
Oil prices edged lower on Friday as investors weighed tensions in the Middle East and waited for possible US action to ease restrictions on…
US dollar exchange rate slightly rises against Iraqi dinar
The US dollar exchange rate rose slightly against the Iraqi dinar on Thursday in Baghdad and Erbil, according to dinaropinions.com. In Baghdad, the dollar…
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JICA in Talks with Iraq on Solar Projects
Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity has held talks with the Japan International Cooperation about developing solar energy projects and expanding the use of clean energy…
Iraq-China Investment and Trade Talks
A delegation of Chinese companies working in investment, banking and trade has met with Iraq’s Minister of Trade to discuss possible partnerships and ways…
Gold falls 1.8% as expectations of a US interest rate hike rise
Gold prices fell by more than 1% on Thursday, extending their losses for a third straight session as stronger-than-expected US inflation data increased expectations…
Oil falls by more than a dollar a barrel, Brent drops to $104
Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel in early trading on Thursday as investors weighed the risks to global supplies and possible…
IMF warns of severe economic risks across Middle East
The International Monetary Fund has warned that a prolonged Middle East war and further disruptions to energy production, shipping routes and critical infrastructure pose…
Al-Fariji: Raising the value of the dollar against the dinar does not represent financial reform.
Crisis expert Ali al-Fariji has criticized the Iraqi government's decision to raise the dollar's value against the dinar, saying the move alone does not…
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IMF Forecasts Bigger Contraction for Iraqi Economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its economic forecasts to account for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, warning that several energy-producing…
Najaf Solar Plant Capacity Could Double
Iraq is reviewing plans for a solar power station in Najaf province, with discussions under way about increasing the project's capacity from 1,000 megawatts…
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