Iraq Development Plan to 2050 Discussed with UNDP
Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi met with United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Administrator Abdullah Al-Dardari and his delegation to discuss development projects, economic planning,...
Restricted Banks Near Reinstatement to Dollar Transfer System
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) announced that several banks previously barred from conducting dollar transactions have successfully completed the requirements of its banking...
MP: Economic reform begins with activating the private sector
Member of Parliament Ali al-Zirjawi has called on the Prime Minister to strengthen the role of the private sector and reduce pressure on Iraq’s...
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.
According...
Dollar exchange rates varied between Baghdad and Erbil at the start...
The U.S. dollar recorded mixed movements against the Iraqi dinar during Thursday morning trading, falling in Baghdad while posting a slight increase in Erbil.
In...
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 Baghdad's...
The Popular Mobilization Forces are carrying out a large-scale operation in...
The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) announced on Monday that it has launched a large security operation across the Nineveh Plains to help protect visitors...
Oil prices fell globally after signs of stabilizing shipping activity.
Global oil prices continued to fall on Wednesday, reaching their lowest levels in four months as concerns over supply disruptions eased.
Brent crude dropped by...
Al-Fariji: The Civil Service Law is the key to reforming the...
Economic expert Ali Al-Fariji has called for the approval of a federal civil service law, saying it is essential to create a fair and...
Basra crude oil prices fell by more than 1% as global...
Iraqi oil prices moved lower on Thursday, tracking declines in global energy markets.
Basra Heavy crude fell to $62.32 per barrel, down $0.66, or 1.05%,...
Mechanised Rice Transplanting to Address Water Scarcity in Najaf
A new agreement reached in Najaf aims to expand the use of mechanized rice transplanting as part of efforts to improve water efficiency and...
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 increases...
Iraqi News
Gas Investment Plans Reviewed for Nahr Bin Umar Field
Iraq is moving ahead with plans to develop associated gas at the Nahr Bin Umar oil field in Basra province. The project was discussed...
CBI Rebuffs Speculation Over Foreign Currency Reserves
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has confirmed that its foreign currency reserves remain strong and are fully capable of meeting the country's demand...
Al-Saadi: There is no decision to raise the exchange rate at present… but financial...
Former MP Baqir Al-Saadi said there is currently no government decision to raise Iraq’s official dollar exchange rate, despite recent concerns caused by fluctuations...
Parliamentary Finance Committee: Contract regularization is not an achievement without guaranteeing employee salaries
Former Parliamentary Finance Committee member Mohammed Ibrahim has criticized the government's approach to preparing the upcoming budget, saying it appears to be repeating the...
Budget preparation: A repetition of past scenarios or a genuine solution to current crises?
Iraq is getting ready to prepare its 2027 budget and send it to Parliament in October for discussion, changes, and approval. But there are...