Tishwash: Thwarting the smuggling of 177 bank cards loaded with cash at Basra Airport
The border forces at Basra International Airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle bank cards loaded with sums of money, after arresting an accused person in possession of (177) cards of different types at the main gate of the airport, as part of the ongoing security efforts to combat currency smuggling and enhance control over border crossings.
Border forces arrested an accused person in possession of (177) bank cards loaded with sums of money prepared for smuggling at Basra Airport.
In continuation of the efforts of the Border Forces Command to thwart attempts to smuggle currency, the detachments of the Basra International Airport Customs Police Station, in cooperation with the Airport Security Directorate, were able to arrest an accused at the main gate of Basra International Airport, in possession of (177) different types of bank cards (MasterCard), prepared for smuggling. A formal seizure report was prepared and the seized items were referred to the competent authorities. link
Tishwash: Al-Sudani proposes a unified Arab-Islamic stance and the formation of a broad coalition.
Al-Sudani proposes a unified Arab-Islamic stance and the formation of a broad coalition.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed that the Israeli attack on the State of Qatar sends a negative message and deliberately kills the chances of peaceful solutions in the region.
In his speech at the emergency Arab-Islamic summit held in Doha, al-Sudani said that “the continuation of Israel’s policies without deterrence will lead to further instability and will not achieve security for any party.”
He added that “the security and stability of any Arab or Islamic country is an integral part of our collective security.”
The Iraqi Prime Minister proposed issuing a unified Arab and Islamic position condemning the attack on the sisterly State of Qatar, and treating any attack on any Arab or Islamic country as a threat to all countries of the Arab and Islamic blocs.
He also called for developing a comprehensive roadmap for a complete ceasefire in Gaza, and for forming a joint Arab-Islamic committee to convey the positions of the participating countries to the Security Council and relevant international bodies. link
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Tishwash: Al-Sudani and Bin Salman affirm support for regional stability and strengthening bilateral partnership.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud affirmed on Monday their support for the stability of the region and strengthening the bilateral partnership between the two countries.
This came on the sidelines of the emergency Arab-Islamic summit in the Qatari capital, Doha.
According to a statement from Al-Sudani’s office received by Shafaq News Agency, during the meeting, “the two countries affirmed their determination to continue coordination and consultation with other brotherly and friendly countries, especially in light of the rapid regional developments, and to work to implement the outcomes of the Arab Summit in Baghdad and the emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha, and to support the stability of the countries of the region and preserve their territorial integrity and sovereignty.”
The statement added that the meeting also addressed “ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, confront common regional challenges, and advance the bilateral partnership towards broader and more sustainable horizons in all fields, in addition to reviewing joint cooperation files and its growth for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples.”
The emergency Arab-Islamic summit began in Doha on Monday to discuss the Israeli attack on the Qatari capital. The summit opened with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and was attended by more than fifty Arab and Islamic leaders, including Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
The summit comes just days after an attack targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, in an attempt to derail diplomatic mediation efforts in the region. link
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Tishwash: More than 15 trillion dinars are kept in cash in the homes of citizens
The governor of the Central Bank of Iraq says 80 percent of Iraq’s money is in households and stresses that they are trying to increase citizens’ confidence in banks.
Central Bank Governor Ali Alaq said the 2025 banking reform plan is a strategic step to strengthen confidence in the Iraqi banking system and solve problems.
He said 80 percent of Iraqi money is outside the banks and in the homes, due to lack of confidence in the banks.
He added that the banking reform plan includes updating the banking system, in line with international standards and attracting global companies.
Meanwhile, Mustafa Garawi, a member of the Finance Committee of the Iraqi Parliament, warned that this phenomenon has led to a decline in market movement and economic activity.
He revealed that; According to reports, the money held in households is more than 100 trillion dinars.
Earlier, economic researcher Haider Sheikh revealed; The Central Bank of Iraq is really suffering from a shortage of cash and flows, due to the lack of confidence in the banking system and the least trust in public and private banks, which has led many citizens to keep their money in Iraqi dinars.
More than 15 trillion Iraqi dinars are kept in cash in the homes of citizens and salaried employees, so the central bank and the Iraqi government should solve this problem and inflation, through the formulation of economic and financial policy and banking facilities for citizens and restore confidence. link
