New Iraqi Govt Sets Out Economic and Reform Agenda
Ali Faleh al-Zaidi chaired the first regular session of the new Iraqi Council of Ministers on Saturday, issuing a broad set of directives aimed…
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Al-Husseini: The government can turn to borrowing from friendly countries and avoid the World Bank.
Former Iraqi lawmaker Yasser Al-Husseini said the new government may move toward external borrowing from friendly countries instead of relying on the World Bank…
Iraq Parliament Speaker and Judiciary Chief meet General David Petraeus
Haibat al-Halbousi received retired US General and former Central Intelligence Agency Director David Petraeus in Baghdad on Saturday, May 16, 2026. According to a…
Oil prices rise globally; Iraqi crude continues gains amid supply concerns.
Oil prices moved higher in global markets on Saturday as supply concerns and ongoing geopolitical tensions continued to support energy markets, while Iraqi crude…
The government faces a choice between two bitter options: borrowing from friends or turning to the World Bank to cover expenses.
Concerns are growing over Iraq’s financial situation as politicians and economic experts warn that the state treasury is struggling to cover public expenses and…
A source denies raising the releases from the Mosul Dam and confirms they remain stable at 1250 m³/s
An informed source confirmed on Sunday that water releases from the Mosul Dam toward the Tigris River basin remain stable at 1,250 cubic meters…
Iraqi and foreign gold prices have declined in local markets.
Gold prices for both Iraqi and foreign gold recorded a noticeable drop in local markets in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region on Saturday morning…
Iraq is developing new plans to boost oil revenues.
Bassem Mohammed Khudair confirmed on Saturday that the priorities of the Ministry of Oil for the next stage include increasing oil production capacity, ending…
Al-Zarkoushi reveals the truth about the State of Law’s nomination of two names for the Ministry of Interior.
Abdul Samad al-Zarkoushi, a member of the Coordination Framework, denied reports claiming that the State of Law Coalition had submitted two new candidates for…
Dollar prices continue to rise in local markets
The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar recorded another increase in Baghdad markets on Saturday morning, while rates in Erbil…
Iraq Sulphur Exports Reach Global Markets
State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) announced that it has successfully marketed and exported sulphur to global markets, with the average current price reaching about…
Trump signals fading patience over Iran deal, China sees “no point” in conflict
US President Donald Trump warned that his patience with Iran is running out during his first visit to China since 2017, while Beijing called…
Oil prices rise amid security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices moved higher on Friday as global markets grew more worried about shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz, even after Iran said…
An economist confirms the possibility of resorting to the central bank’s reserves to compensate for the deficit.
Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay said Iraq may need to rely on the cash reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq, which currently exceed…
The dollar is heading for its biggest weekly gain in two months.
The US dollar climbed higher on Friday and is now heading for its biggest weekly gain in more than two months. Rising energy prices…
Diyala begins initial assessment of fire that affected a major power substation near Baquba
The Diyala Provincial Council announced Friday that preliminary assessments have begun after a partial fire damaged sections of one of the province’s most important…
Iraq faces a difficult financial test; the country is six months away from a severe crisis.
Iraqi officials and economic figures are increasingly debating how the government can continue financing salaries and essential spending amid growing regional tensions and pressure…
Parliamentary movement to amend the economic course and maximize non-oil revenues
Council of Representatives of Iraq is scheduled to discuss key economic issues on Thursday as part of its review of the government program presented…
Iraq Development Plan Allocates $65bn to Private Sector
Ministry of Planning said Iraq has recorded declines in both poverty and unemployment rates in recent years, crediting government policies and increased cooperation with…
State of Law reveals to dinaropinions the reason for his insistence on holding onto the Ministry of Higher Education
State of Law Coalition said on Thursday that its insistence on retaining the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the new government…
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