Baghdad, Iraq - Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has approved the activation of environmental pollution monitoring sensors in meteorological stations nationwide. This step aims to enhance pollution detection and safeguard public health, according to Dr. Salman Al-Bahadli, Director General of the General Authority for Meteorology and Seismology.
Transport Minister Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi has played a key role in supporting...
Baghdad, Iraq- The Ministry of Justice has taken new steps to promote digital transactions in legal and real estate departments. Authorities aim to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on cash payments. Officials emphasize that digital solutions will improve service speed and transparency.
Ministry spokesperson Ahmed Laibi confirmed that most transactions now follow an electronic process. He explained that only a...
Erbil, Kurdistan Region – Iraq’s Oil Minister, Hayyan Abdul Ghani, confirmed on Thursday that Baghdad is considering the possibility of exporting oil from the southern Basra province to Turkey via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline. Discussions are also ongoing regarding the resumption of Kurdish oil exports.
At the helm of the Iraqi-Turkish Committee meeting, Minister Abdul Ghani discussed the “imminent activation of...
Baghdad, Iraq- The Pharmacists Union confirmed on Thursday that the process of pricing medicines in the private sector has reached its final stages. This development will ensure the availability of safe, tested, and fairly priced medicines for consumers. Additionally, the union emphasized the importance of purchasing medicines and dietary supplements through prescriptions and from trusted sources to guarantee public...
Baghdad, Iraq- The Ministry of Education of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has successfully installed solar power systems in 81 schools across Erbil, Slemani, Duhok, Halabja, and Kirkuk.
According to ministry spokesperson Saman Siwayli, the initiative aims to provide 24-hour electricity to schools, eliminating dependence on power generators and ensuring uninterrupted learning.
To further expand the project, KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has allocated IQD 5 billion to equip 76 more schools with solar...
Baghdad, Iraq- Iraq's gold reserves have seen a significant increase, according to the latest data for March from the World Gold Council (WGC). The country's gold holdings rose from 152.7 tons last month, now accounting for 13.6% of its total reserves.
With this increase, Iraq has secured the 28th position globally out of 100 listed countries and ranks fourth among Arab nations, following Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Algeria.
Globally, the United States remains the largest holder of gold reserves with 8,133 tons,...
Baghdad, Iraq- Iraq is working on six key energy diversification strategies to phase out its reliance on Iranian gas and electricity by 2028. This move is aimed at avoiding US sanctions and stabilizing the country’s power supply, according to The Cradle.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed that Iraq’s shift away from Iranian energy is driven by economic priorities rather than political pressure. As part of this shift,...
Baghdad, Iraq- Oil prices saw a modest rebound on Thursday, with Brent futures rising by 39 cents, or 0.56%, to $69.69 per barrel at 0416 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbing 39 cents, or 0.59%, to $66.70 per barrel.
This uptick follows a sharp decline over the previous four sessions. Brent dropped 6.5% to its lowest level since December 2021, while WTI fell 5.8% to a low not seen since May 2023.
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Baghdad, Iraq- Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the High Committee for Tax Reform on Wednesday, where he introduced the Digital Tax Inquiry Service as part of the Ur e-Services Platform.
This new service allows individuals, businesses, and companies to check their tax status electronically with greater speed, accuracy, and transparency. It also resolves issues related to name duplication, a...
Baghdad, Iraq- The Iraqi Council of Ministers has granted approval for the Minister of Finance, or her delegate, to sign a loan agreement with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to fund the Al-Hamza District Sewer Project in Al-Diwaniyah Province. This financing aligns with Federal Budget Law No. 13 of 2023, covering fiscal years 2023-2025, and supports the Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities, and Public Works.
Alongside...