The Ministry of Labor releases the July salaries for guaranteed retired workers.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced on Tuesday that pension payments for insured retired workers have been released for July 2026 across…
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“The Green Campaign”… Will the “Judicial and Integrity Alliance” succeed in breaking the corruption system?
Iraq is witnessing a major escalation in its fight against corruption as authorities push forward with what many are calling the "Green Zone offensive."…
Gold records its biggest monthly collapse in 18 years
Gold prices dropped sharply on Tuesday, falling more than 1% and putting the metal on track for its biggest monthly decline since October 2008.…
After the legislative recess… a bet on finalizing the postponed laws.
Member of Parliament Hussein Shaker said that Iraq's Parliament will resume its work after the legislative recess with a focus on passing several important…
Iraqi oil prices have fallen again
Iraqi oil prices moved lower on Tuesday as global crude markets also came under pressure. Basra Heavy crude fell to $60.66 per barrel, down…
MP: Corruption is the main reason behind foreign investment reluctance towards Iraq
Member of Parliament Mohammed Hadi said that corruption remains the biggest reason behind many of Iraq's ongoing problems, warning that it continues to damage…
MP: Government may resort to adjusting the exchange rate to counter financial pressures
Former Iraqi MP Rasoul Radhi has warned that the dollar exchange rate could rise further in local markets as Iraq faces growing financial pressure…
An urgent investigation committee was formed after two billion dinars were seized at a checkpoint east of Maysan.
Security authorities have launched an urgent investigation after two billion Iraqi dinars were discovered at a checkpoint in eastern Maysan Governorate. According to a…
Adjusting quotas is better than withdrawing: Economist warns against Iraq leaving OPEC
Economic expert Abdul Rahman Al-Mashhadani has warned that leaving OPEC would be a risky move for Iraq, saying the country is not currently prepared…
Mosul Dam releases reduced to 400 cubic meters per second
Water releases from Mosul Dam into the Tigris River have been reduced to 400 cubic meters per second, according to informed sources. The sources…
Debt without contracts: Iraq’s shadow credit market
When Iraq's banking system cannot meet the needs of ordinary people, many citizens turn to another source of money: the informal lending market. In…
Effective today, the Minister of Finance has directed the disbursement of employee salaries.
Iraq's Finance Minister, Faleh Sari, has ordered the start of salary payments for government employees for the month of June. According to a statement…
Al-Badri warns against American dominance over the Iraqi economic file.
Political analyst Saeed al-Badri has warned Iraq against becoming too dependent on the United States, saying the country should not allow Washington to dominate…
The IMF expects artificial intelligence to contribute to higher inflation.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes that artificial intelligence could push inflation higher in the coming years. The reason is not just the rising…
Did the al-Zaidi government kill the 2026 budget? Bankruptcy is sounding the alarm in Iraq.
Iraq Faces Growing Economic Uncertainty as Budget Delays Deepen Financial Concerns Iraq is facing growing economic uncertainty as concerns rise over a potential financial…
Financial Transformation in Iraq: Money Supply and Rising Debt
Iraq’s Financial Transformation: Money Supply and Domestic Debt Grow Sharply Over a Decade Iraq’s financial landscape changed significantly between 2014 and 2024, with major…
Iraq and Syria Sign Water Management Protocol
Iraq and Syria have taken a new step toward strengthening cooperation on shared water resources after officials from both countries signed a joint technical…
Exceeding $10… Basra crude achieves significant weekly gains
Basra Heavy and Basra Medium crude oil recorded strong gains this week, outperforming global oil benchmarks despite broader weakness in international energy markets. Basra…
Gold prices rise locally; the Gulf gold standard approaches 900,000 dinars.
Gold prices continued to rise on Saturday across local markets in both Baghdad and Erbil, reflecting higher demand and movements in global gold prices.…
Al-Khafaji: The new legislative session will witness the enactment of important laws that serve the citizens.
A member of Parliament’s Legal Committee, Mohammed al-Khafaji, said the upcoming legislative session will focus on passing several important laws and completing bills that…
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