By John Lee. US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz held a call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani on Sunday, reaffirming Washington's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Baghdad. Mr. Waltz extended Ramadan greetings and expressed concern over recent flooding in Baghdad. Discussions focused on economic cooperation, with Prime Minister Al-Sudani outlining his government's […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has approved measures to activate environmental pollution monitoring sensors in meteorological stations across the country, according to Dr. Salman Al-Bahadli, Director General of the General Authority for Meteorology and Seismology. This initiative follows continuous support from Transport Minister Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, who highlighted the importance of […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements as part of ongoing efforts to lift the European airspace ban on Iraqi Airways. According to a statement from the Ministry's media office, Iraqi Airways is working towards obtaining the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) […]
By John Lee. Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Aluloom, Undersecretary of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry for Bilateral Relations, met in Helsinki with Jarno Syrjälä, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade of Finland, to discuss ways to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Bahr Aluloom highlighted Iraq's economic progress, emphasizing security stability […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the High Committee for Tax Reform on Wednesday, where he launched the Digital Tax Inquiry Service within the Ur e-Services Platform. The service enables citizens, businesses, and companies to electronically check their tax status with speed, accuracy, and transparency. It also resolves issues […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Supreme Council for Youth has launched "Mubadara Al-Khair" (Initiative of Goodness) programme to empower young entrepreneurs in agriculture, food security, livestock, and climate sectors. The initiative, directed by Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, includes: Providing loans to youth-led projects. Training and mentorship for participants. Support in acquiring modern equipment for agricultural […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has decided to revoke the licence of Al-Tufan Company for Currency Exchange and Brokerage due to what it describes as violations of Regulation No. (1) of 2022, which governs the operations of exchange and brokerage firms in Iraq. Click here to see the full statement from […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with Branislav Žeželj, the Serbian Ambassador to Iraq, on Tuesday, to discuss bilateral relations and economic cooperation. During the meeting, the Prime Minister received an official invitation from the Serbian President to visit Belgrade, as well as an invitation for Iraq to participate in Expo 2027, […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Council of Ministers has authorised the Minister of Finance, or her delegate, to sign a loan agreement with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to finance the Al-Hamza District Sewer Project in Al-Diwaniyah Province. This approval falls under Federal Budget Law No. 13 of 2023, covering fiscal years 2023-2025, for […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani announced five developmental projects and programs aimed at supporting and empowering women, during a celebration marking the National Day of Iraqi Women on March 3. The initiatives include: The Third National Plan for Women, Peace, and Security (2025-2030) to enhance women's participation in decision-making, strengthen protections against […]
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has reported a 45.1-percent increase in its gold reserves in Q4 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Reserves rose from IQD 12.29 trillion in Q4 2023 to IQD 17.83 trillion [$13.6 billion] in Q4 2024, driven by both an increase in gold holdings and […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with PowerChina CEO Chen Guanfu and his delegation to review the company's ongoing energy projects in Iraq, including solar energy, combined cycle, and gas power plants. The discussions focused on expanding PowerChina's operations in line with the government's strategic energy diversification plans. The meeting also […]
