TNT – “Tidbits From TNT” Sunday Morning 10-5-2025

Tishwash:  Launch of the “World Investor Week” conference

Under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and in the presence of the Chairman of the Securities Commission, Faisal Al-Haimus, the activities of the “Global Investor Week” conference and the “21st Anniversary of the Establishment of the Securities Commission” were launched, under the slogan “Towards an Advanced Financial Market – Iraq’s Economic Vision 2030”.

The conference was attended by a number of advisors, advisors to the Prime Minister, undersecretaries of ministries, general managers, a number of heads of bodies and entities not affiliated with a ministry, as well as departments concerned with financial investment and an elite group of investors.

The conference aims to introduce the pioneering role of the Securities Commission in enhancing transparency and developing Iraqi financial markets, and to honor distinguished and creative employees in the Securities Commission.

The Chairman of the Securities Commission, Faisal Al-Haimus, reviewed the work of the Commission, its achievements and aspirations for a better investment future.

The guests praised the work of the Commission, its development and its great achievements that serve the interest of the Iraqi economy, drive the wheel of investment forward, attract investors and stimulate the participation of the private sector in the service of the public interest.

The conference included live dialogue sessions in which the participants discussed It contains various issues related to financial investment.  link

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Tishwash: Iraqi parliament to continue work through election period: Lawmaker

 Iraq said on Saturday that dissolving the current parliament is not under consideration and that lawmakers will continue their duties until early January, as elections are due to be held in nearly a month.

“The House of Representatives will continue its work and full powers until January 8, 2026, in accordance with the law,” Rebwar Hadi, head of the parliamentary legal committee, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), noting that “the current parliamentary term began on January 8, 2022.”

Campaigning for Iraq’s November electoins commenced on Friday and will run until November 8.

Posters and banners have already dominated streets across the country as nearly 7,800 candidates compete for 329 seats. More than 21 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots.

A total of 31 alliances, 38 parties, 23 independent candidates, and 56 quota seat contenders are participating, according to data from Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC). Of the 7,768 total candidates, 5,520 are men and 2,248 are women. The 329-member parliament includes 320 general seats and nine reserved for minority groups.

Hadi added that holding elections “does not mean the end of the work of the House of Representatives, except in one case according to Article 64 of the constitution (dissolution of the House of Representatives), and this is not currently on the table, and there is no time left to dissolve,” the legislative body.

Article 64 of the Iraqi Constitution stipulates that parliament may be dissolved before the end of its term either by an absolute majority vote from its members or upon a joint request by the prime minister and president. The article also bars dissolution while the prime minister is under questioning.  link

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Tishwash:  Iraqi Embassy in Amman Celebrates Iraq’s 93rd National Day

Amman, Oct. 5 (Petra) — The Iraqi Embassy in Amman hosted a reception on Saturday evening to celebrate the 93rd National Day of the Republic of Iraq, drawing a distinguished crowd from across Jordan’s political, diplomatic, and business circles.

The event was attended by Speaker of the Lower House of Representatives Ahmed Safadi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nancy Namrouqa, numerous ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions, business figures, and members of the Iraqi diaspora in Jordan.

The evening opened with the national anthems of Jordan and Iraq, followed by a short documentary recalling Iraq’s accession to the League of Nations in 1932, a historic milestone now commemorated as the country’s national day.

In his address, Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Omar Al-Barzanji underscored the deep-rooted ties between Iraq and Jordan, reaffirming Baghdad’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

The ambassador also acknowledged the care and support extended to the Iraqi community in Jordan, expressing appreciation for the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II and Jordan’s role in promoting Arab solidarity.

The celebration featured traditional Iraqi music and patriotic songs, offering a cultural tribute to Iraq’s heritage and resilience.  link