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By John Lee. Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Governor Ali Mohsen Al-Allaq has underlined the pivotal role of the banking sector in supporting investment in Iraq. Speaking at a panel session during the Iraq Investment Forum, he said the CBI has achieved its objectives on banking reform and has begun implementing them according to set […]
By John Lee. The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, announced on Sunday that Iraq is currently witnessing the lowest inflation levels in its modern history. Speaking at the Iraq Investment Forum, he said that the country enjoys "comfortable" foreign currency reserves capable of defending the exchange rate, while monetary […]
By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi Dinar Revaluation Deception: 10 Persistent False Claims Exposed For over two decades, fraudulent promoters and self-proclaimed "dinar gurus" have perpetuated an elaborate investment scam centered around the Iraqi dinar (IQD). Despite […]
From XTransfer. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. IQD Myths and Realities What the Future Holds for Dinar Investors Many investors think the dinar is a way to get rich fast. But some people worry they might lose money. The iraqi currency […]
IFC Marks 20 Years of Partnerships for Impact in Iraq, Announces $1bn in New Investments The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, held an IFC Partnerships Day in Baghdad on Saturday, under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq, to mark two decades of […]
By John Lee. Iraq's state-owned Rafidain Bank has announced the release of the tenth tranche of its "Entrepreneurship and Excellence" initiative, financing 80 projects with 1 billion Iraqi dinars each. This brings the total number of projects funded since the programme's launch to 1,735, with cumulative financing of 22.94 billion dinars. The initiative, launched under […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Governor, Ali Mohsen Al-Allaq, met in Baghdad with Titon Mitra, the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq. Talks focused on technical advisory cooperation regarding the regulatory framework for e-commerce, aiming to strengthen consumer protection and create a safe environment for […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has announced the launch of inter-wallet money transfer services, enabling individuals and businesses to conduct financial transactions with greater speed and flexibility. The new services include: Inter-wallet transfers between verified permanent wallets across different service providers. Inter-wallet transfers from verified permanent wallets to merchant wallets across […]
The following were the ten most read dinar-related articles on Iraq Business News for the month of August: Iraqi Central Bank Reduces Supply of Dinars Iraqi Dinar Prospects: Reality Check After Six Months of Trump Donald Trump and the "Great Iraqi Dinar Revaluation" Iraq Reduces Foreign Debt Liabilities Iraq's Central Bank Reports 55% Growth in […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has announced the launch of the "Al-Samawal" campaign starting on 1st September 2025, in cooperation with banks and electronic payment service providers, as part of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (2025-2029). The initiative aims to raise financial awareness, provide free bank account openings for traders and […]
By Sinan Mahmoud for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Central Bank of Iraq suggests delay to reform plan on pressure from private banks The Central Bank of Iraq [CBI] has revised its road map for the highly anticipated […]
Meta and Google Join Local Stakeholders at Iraq's First Internet Governance Forum Baghdad will host the country's first Internet Governance Forum (IGF) on 30-31 August, bringing together global and local voices to shape Iraq's digital future. Organized under the official United Nations IGF framework, the event marks a milestone in Iraq's engagement with international internet […]
