Iraq’s late salary review triggers public outcry
The Iraqi caretaker government’s move to review the salaries and allowances of the three presidential offices has stirred a lot of criticism. Many people…
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CBI: Iraq to Develop Regulatory Framework for Virtual Assets
Iraq has started taking its first real steps toward setting clear rules for virtual and digital assets, following global standards used around the world.…
Oil prices fell as hopes rose for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Oil prices fell again on Tuesday, adding to losses from the previous day, as markets reacted to growing hopes of a peace deal between…
DP World launches New Service between Dubai and Umm Qasr
DP World has launched a new weekly sea service that connects Dubai’s Mina Rashid port directly with Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port. The company says…
Iraq begins Rollout of Smart Electricity Meters
Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity has officially started the first phase of installing smart electricity meters across several provinces and selected areas of Baghdad. At…
Oil prices rise as tensions escalate between the US and Venezuela.
Oil prices moved higher on Monday, recovering some of the nearly 4% losses seen last week. The rebound came as worries grew about possible…
Al-Hilali reveals details of the prime ministerial nominations within the coordination framework
Independent politician Ayed Al-Hilali explained how names are being put forward for the post of prime minister and which political forces are backing them…
The Ministry of Culture clarifies the annual grant for journalists and writers.
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities said the payment of the 2025 grant for journalists, artists, and writers now depends only on the…
Baghdad disburses 24 billion dinars in wheat payments to Kurdistan farmers
The Kurdistan Region’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Kamal Muslim, confirmed on Sunday that farmers have received 24 billion dinars in wheat payments. Muslim…
Iraq’s weekly oil exports to US drop to 75,000 bpd
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported on Sunday that Iraq’s oil exports to the United States fell sharply last week. Last week, the…
UAE regulators fine Rafidain Bank’s Abu Dhabi branch amid compliance concerns
Sources say the UAE Central Bank has hit the Abu Dhabi branch of Iraq’s state-owned Rafidain Bank with heavy fines after uncovering financial and…
One minute, $470K: Costly bureaucracy drains Iraq’s budget
Iraq is spending huge amounts of money on a government system that isn’t producing real results, an economic expert warned on Saturday. Khalid al-Jabri,…
Former MP: The US administration is looking for a government that serves its interests and secures its projects.
Former MP Hassan Fad’am said on Sunday that the United States is mainly focused on forming an Iraqi government that protects its own interests…
Iraq pours $4B+ into electricity as renewables lag
Iraq has spent around $4.3 billion on electricity production so far in 2025, but clean energy still plays only a very small role. According…
Basrah crude slips as OPEC prices fall in November
Iraq’s Basrah Medium crude got cheaper in November. According to OPEC, the price fell to $63.86 a barrel, down $1.18 from October. OPEC’s latest…
MP: The next parliament is required to activate its oversight role over the government’s performance
MP Hamid Al-Shablawi said on Saturday that activating Parliament’s oversight role is critical, stressing that strong parliamentary supervision is the main way to stop…
Al-Hashemi’s analysis: Iraq is nearing a sharp decline in oil prices, and the government is required to present a realistic budget for 2026.
International transport consultant Ziad Al-Hashemi has warned that oil prices are likely to keep falling in the coming period. He said global reports from…
National Disability Inclusion Strategy for Children and Young People
Iraq has taken an important step toward inclusion by launching the National Disability Inclusion Strategy for Children and Young People 2026–2030. The announcement was…
Al-Salami settles the debate: Maritime zone maps will be deposited with the United Nations to guarantee Baghdad’s rights.
Iraqi MP Haider Al-Salami on Friday ended speculation surrounding the newly submitted maps defining the Iraqi–Kuwaiti maritime areas, affirming that the documents unequivocally safeguard…
The dollar is heading for its third consecutive weekly decline.
The U.S. dollar is on track for its third straight weekly decline, weighed down by expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates…
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