Oil prices are on track for weekly gains amid concerns about...
Oil prices moved higher on Friday and are on track to post strong weekly gains as concerns grow over crude oil supplies from the...
Iraq’s Central Bank Tightens Foreign Currency Rules
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has introduced new regulations governing access to foreign currency for citizens traveling abroad, reducing the monthly cash allowance...
Gold prices stabilize in Baghdad and rise in Erbil
Gold prices remained largely stable in Baghdad on Thursday, while recording modest gains in Erbil, according to market data from local gold traders.
In Baghdad’s...
Basra crude jumps more than 8% after recent tensions
Iraqi oil prices recorded strong gains on Thursday, with Basra crude benchmarks rising by more than 8%, as global energy markets reacted to U.S....
Iraq tightens Iran dollar controls as US restarts shipments
The United States has resumed shipments of U.S. dollar banknotes to Iraq after Baghdad agreed to implement additional measures aimed at preventing American currency...
Al-Saadi calls on Al-Zidi to raise the issue of American violations...
Member of Parliament Murtada Al-Saadi has called on Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi to raise the issue of alleged U.S. violations of Iraqi sovereignty during...
Al-Badri: Iraq will pay a heavy price because of American interventions.
Political analyst Saeed Al-Badri has warned that Iraq could face significant challenges if it continues to be influenced by what he described as American...
Oil prices rise to $76.63 per barrel
Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday, marking a second straight day of gains as concerns over global supply disruptions continued to support the market.
Brent...
World Bank keeps Iraq in upper-middle income category for 2026-27
Iraq has maintained its position as an upper-middle-income country in the World Bank’s latest 2026–2027 Country Income Classifications, placing it alongside countries such as...
Gold prices stabilize in Baghdad, edge higher in Erbil
Gold prices remained largely stable in Baghdad on Wednesday, while recording a slight increase in Erbil, according to a market survey.
In Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street...
Iraq, Germany’s GIZ discuss Energy Transition
Iraq is studying a new strategic project aimed at modernizing its electricity sector and expanding the use of renewable energy, following discussions between the...
Al-Hilali: Heavy files await the head of the Investment Authority under...
Member of Parliament Ibtisam al-Hilali said the planned questioning of the head of Iraq’s National Investment Commission is expected to take significant time in...
Iraqi News
Illegal Currency Network Dismantled as Dinar Weakens
Iraqi authorities have dismantled an illegal currency exchange and money transfer network in Baghdad, arresting five suspects and seizing $240,000 in cash.
According to the...
Oil Sector Talks for Iraqi PM in New York
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi held separate meetings in New York with representatives from U.S. oil companies HKN Energy and ExxonMobil to discuss investment...
The dollar is below 157,000 dinars in Baghdad and Erbil.
The US dollar continued to fall in Iraq's currency markets on Thursday, extending the downward trend that has been seen since the start of...
Al-Marsoumi: 23,000 employees in the Ministry of Electricity without certificates
Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi has shared new figures highlighting the educational levels of some government employees in Iraq, based on data from the latest...
Foreigners’ wages exceed those of Iraqis: Parliamentary committee reveals salary gap in oil projects
Iraq's Parliamentary Committee on Oil, Gas, and Natural Resources has raised concerns about the large gap between the salaries of Iraqi workers and foreign...