Tishwash: The Secretary-General of Parliament: The date for the vote on the cabinet will be set for next Monday or Tuesday.
The Secretary-General of the House of Representatives, Safwan Al-Jarjari, announced that the date for the vote on the cabinet has not yet been decided, indicating that the final decision is pending the presidency of the council, with the likelihood of it being held on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Al-Jarjari said in a press statement that: “The House of Representatives has completed all preparations for holding the session to vote on the cabinet,” indicating that “it has been customary in previous government voting sessions to send invitations to political and diplomatic leaders, and things will become clearer tomorrow.”
He added that “tomorrow will see the start of sending invitations to the political leaders, the coordinating framework and the political council,” stressing that “we are waiting for the Speaker of Parliament to set a date for the session, whether it will be on Monday or Tuesday.” link
Tishwash: The cabinet is nearing completion, and parliament is preparing for a vote this week.
Members of the House of Representatives confirmed on Sunday that the new cabinet is almost complete, while they indicated that discussions are continuing regarding some sovereign ministries in preparation for holding a voting session during this week.
Members of the House of Representatives said in a press statement followed by Al-Furat News that approximately 80 percent of the government formation has been completed, with a trend towards passing 50 percent plus one of the ministries, with the remaining ministerial portfolios to be completed at a later time.
They added that discussions are still ongoing regarding a number of sovereign ministries, most notably the Interior, Oil and Foreign Affairs ministries, in addition to dialogues related to restructuring some portfolios and creating a state ministry.
They indicated that the vote on the new government is expected to take place this week, without specifying an official date yet.
They indicated that there are parliamentary observations that will be raised during the discussion of the government program before proceeding with the voting process. link
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Tishwash: Bin Salman congratulates Al-Zaidi: We look forward to working with you to strengthen relations.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a congratulatory telegram on Saturday (May 9, 2026) to Ali al-Zaidi on the occasion of his appointment as head of the Iraqi government. In his telegram, bin Salman expressed his wishes for al-Zaidi to succeed in serving Iraq and its people, stressing his aspiration to work together to strengthen bilateral relations between Riyadh and Baghdad and enhance cooperation at various levels.
The Saudi Press Agency reported in a statement followed by Network 964 that “His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a congratulatory telegram to His Excellency Mr. Ali Faleh Kazem Al-Zaidi on the occasion of his appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq.”
She continued, “His Highness the Crown Prince said, ‘On the occasion of your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, we are pleased to express to Your Excellency our sincere congratulations and best wishes for success and prosperity. We ask God Almighty to grant you success in serving Iraq and its brotherly people. We look forward to working with Your Excellency to strengthen the bonds of brotherly relations between our two countries and peoples, and to enhance them in all fields. We wish Your Excellency continued health and happiness, and the brotherly people of the Republic of Iraq further progress and prosperity.’”
On Saturday (May 2, 2029), Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zidi received a phone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, congratulating him on his official appointment to form the new government.
He also received a call from US President Donald Trump on Thursday (April 30, 2026), during which he congratulated him on being officially tasked with forming the new government, and extended an official invitation for him to visit Washington after the government is formed.
On Saturday (May 2, 2026), Al-Zidi received another call from the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, congratulating him on his official appointment to form the new government. Al-Zidi also received an invitation from Al Thani to visit Qatar after the formation of the new government. link
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Tishwash: Bloomberg: Aramco and ADNOC successfully transported oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
Bloomberg reported that Saudi Aramco and the UAE’s ADNOC were able to smuggle oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz using methods of concealment .
This comes amid increasing turmoil in the strait since tensions between the United States and Iran erupted in late February, raising risks to maritime traffic link
Tishwash: Al-Zidi and Al-Kadhimi discuss the political situation and the formation of the next government.
The Iraqi Prime Minister-designate, Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, met today, Saturday, with former Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.
During the meeting, the overall situation in the country was discussed, and a number of issues related to Iraq’s interests were discussed, in addition to emphasizing the importance of coordination and cooperation between political forces in order to form a comprehensive national government capable of facing various challenges, meeting the requirements of the current stage, and enhancing stability and serving the aspirations of citizens throughout the country.
Both sides stressed the need to unify efforts and support the path of national solutions in order to ensure the stability of the political and economic situation in Iraq link
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Tishwash: Eco Iraq Observatory: 70% of the government curriculum is copied from the “White Paper”
The Eco Iraq Observatory announced on Friday that more than 70% of the axes of the government’s economic program for the prime minister-designate are based on ideas and contents contained in the “White Paper” for economic reform presented by the previous government in 2020.
The observatory stated in a statement received by “Roj News” that “many paragraphs of the government’s economic program are directly inspired by the contents of the White Paper that was presented during the time of former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.”
He added that “the similarity is not limited to general titles, but includes similar terms and themes such as (digital transformation, electronic signature, support for the private sector, reform of the banking sector, and smart networks).”
The observatory noted that “the government program did not provide clear mechanisms to address the rentier economy or reduce the bloated public sector, which constitutes an increasing burden on the general budget, nor did it address in detail the tools for addressing the financial deficit or how to confront the shocks associated with fluctuations in oil prices and the decline in exports.” link
