Al-Sari and Taif Sami at Parliament headquarters to discuss budget schedules and dollar exchange

Baghdad – 964… The head of the State Forces Alliance bloc, Faleh Al-Sari, received at his bloc’s headquarters in Parliament, today, Wednesday, the Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, and they discussed the general budget schedules and the dollar exchange rates in the country.

His office stated in a statement, a copy of which was received by 964 Network:
The most prominent topics of discussion centered around the general budget tables, with both parties stressing the urgent need to send these tables to the House of Representatives as quickly as possible, as the purpose of this is to ensure that the budget reflects the government’s directions towards enhancing the provision of public services and meeting the needs of citizens. The importance of the budget being balanced, taking into account the current economic challenges, and contributing to stimulating economic growth was emphasized.

The discussion dealt with possible methods and strategies for achieving this stability in the dollar exchange rate, taking into account the effects on the national economy and the purchasing power of citizens. The importance of developing effective financial and monetary policies that contribute to confronting external challenges and achieving financial stability was pointed out.

For their part, the two parties discussed the strategy for the economic plans drawn up for the coming years, emphasizing that they are comprehensive and capable of confronting existing and emerging economic challenges. The importance of enhancing investment in vital sectors such as education, health, infrastructure, and energy was stressed, with the aim of achieving sustainable economic growth that contributes to improving the quality of life of citizens.

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Deputy: Automation will end 50% of corruption in Iraq

Information / Baghdad… Representative Mudar Al-Karawi suggested, on Wednesday, that automation and the adoption of electronic systems, or what is known as automation, will end 50% of corruption in Iraq.

Al-Karawi, a member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, said in an interview with “Al-Ma’louma” that “Iraq is very late in implementing automation programs, especially for important files, most notably taxes, customs, and others,” noting that “automation, if applied according to the approved standards, will end 50%.” From the phenomenon of corruption.

He added, “The Finance Committee seeks, in coordination with the rest of the ministries and agencies, to implement automation and seek to develop the country’s non-oil revenues by no less than 50%, especially with the fluctuations in oil prices, which make the level of challenge greater for the country’s budget.”

He pointed out that “the transition to the principle of electronic payment will enhance the state’s financial balance and end many of the negatives,” stressing that “the transition from traditional performance is necessary in the midst of ending many of the negatives that have for years formed loopholes for corruption and the plundering of public money.”

Some state institutions are implementing electronic automation according to approved programs as part of their efforts to move to another, more flexible stage of modernization.

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Former Iraqi President Barham Salih was a fellow at one of the most important American research centers

Shafaq News / The Harvard Crimson website, affiliated with Harvard Kennedy School, reported that former Iraqi President Barham Salih joined the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and the Middle East Initiative, a center affiliated with the university, as a senior fellow.

The report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, stated that Barham Salih will occupy this senior position at the Belfer Center until the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, and thus he will be part of “the community of experienced researchers and leaders brought together by the Middle East Initiative and the center in general to conduct research.” And teaching about the area.”

The report stated that Saleh assumed the position of the eighth president of Iraq from 2018 to 2022, in addition to that he previously held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq and Minister of Planning in the transitional government that was formed in 2005.

According to the American report, Saleh was also a prominent figure within the Kurdish leadership, as he had previously held the position of Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, adding that he was involved in the Kurdish National Movement and in activity opposing Saddam Hussein and was targeted by the Baathist regime, which had previously arrested him more than Once.

The report quoted the prominent researcher at the Belfer Center, Edward B. Gueregian, saying that the appointment of Barham Salih “fills an important void and provides an Iraqi, Arab and Kurdish perspective.”

The report also quoted the director of the Belfer Center, Megan Sullivan, as saying that Saleh’s appointment will enhance understanding of “events in Iraq and the broader region, and about the evolving role of middle powers in the current global scene.”

In addition, the head of the faculty at the Middle East Initiative, Tariq Masoud, praised the appointment of Barham Saleh as a senior fellow at the center, explaining that “Saleh’s experience as a statesman and institution builder, along with his broad thought, make him a vital addition to our intellectual community.”

In addition, the report pointed out that Barham Salih has extensive experience in the educational field as the founder of the American University of Iraq – Sulaymaniyah.

The report indicated that the appointment of Barham Salih took place at a time when official talks were taking place between Iraq and the United States about the possibility of ending the mission of the international coalition against ISIS, and in light of the White House’s preparations to host Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani.

The report quoted Tariq Masoud as saying, “All of us in the Middle East Initiative look forward to working with Saleh to formulate visions that can help the region become more peaceful, prosperous, and free.”

Translated by Shafaq News Agency

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Al-Abadi supports the renewal of the Sudanese mandate: Four years are not enough to achieve reform

Shafaq News / Former Prime Minister, Haider al-Abadi, confirmed on Tuesday his support for renewing the mandate of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani and his government to give them the opportunity to achieve government reform, while pointing out that the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, did not leave the political process, but rather left the ball in the court of the coordination framework.

Al-Abadi said during a dialogue session held by the Rafidain Center for Dialogue “RCD”, which was followed by Shafaq News Agency, “I am in favor of granting Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani a second term. It is necessary for the government to complete its role, and four years are not enough to achieve reform, provided that it is a reform process for the state and not For personal or party interests.”

He added, “There is general satisfaction with Sudanese’s performance, and whoever wants to object to Sudanese’s government must be fair.”

Regarding the departure of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, from the political process, Al-Abadi explained that “Al-Sadr is not far from reality and did not abandon political work, but rather he has a point of view and diligence after he reached a dead end, and was unable to form the government, so he left the matter to the coordination framework to form the government, and this is an act of thanks.” on him”.

The Sadrist movement withdrew from the political process on August 29, 2022, after its leader, Muqtada al-Sadr, decided to withdraw the representatives of his “Sadrist” bloc from Parliament, and then his decision to retire from political work.

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Iraqi Dinar / US Dollar auction results for today 3-25-2024

Results of the foreign currency selling window for Sunday 3/25/2024

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The amount:

Total amounts of transfers abroad (transfers, credits)
235,620,923

Total cash withdrawals
14,330,000

Total total sales
249,950,923

Note that: The selling price of documentary credits and international settlements for electronic cards is ( 1310 ) dinars per dollar.

The selling price for transfer amounts abroad is ( 1310 ) dinars per dollar.
The cash selling price is ( 1305 ) dinars per dollar.

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Parliamentary Security: reveals the agenda of Sudanese’s visit to Washington

Information / Baghdad… Today, member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Muhammad Al-Shammari, revealed the agenda of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani’s visit to Washington, scheduled for mid-April.

Al-Shammari told Al-Maalouma, “The Prime Minister will discuss many important files during his visit to Washington.”

He added, “The most important of these files that will be discussed is the American presence on Iraqi lands and achieving full sovereignty.”

He added, “There are files related to money and the economy that will also be discussed during the visit.”

He stressed, “The visit will chart the relationship between Iraq and the United States after the withdrawal of foreign forces.”

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Anbari politician: Al-Halbousi’s wealth reached $4 billion after his presidency of Parliament

Information/Anbar… The Secretary-General of the Popular Movement for Reform in Anbar Governorate, Dhari Abu Risha, revealed on Monday that the ousted President Muhammad al-Halbousi possesses huge sums of money estimated at more than 4 billion dollars, making him ranked first in Anbar Governorate among the highest-paid figures in the governorate and perhaps in the governorates.

Al-Dulaimi said in a statement to the “Al-Ma’louma” agency, “The Federal Integrity Commission enacted the law, where did you get this from through a letter that it addressed to a number of representatives after their money swelled, but unfortunately we have not seen any implementation of this law, and there is negligence in not holding Al-Halbousi and others accountable, and there is We hear talk about the ousted President Muhammad al-Halbousi’s possession of a sum of money amounting to $4 billion or more of this amount, and his palaces are distributed in Anbar, the governorates, and outside the country.”

He added, “Al-Halbousi’s budget is equivalent to the budget of neighboring countries, and he uses this money to achieve his goals in cooperation and coordination with prominent and influential political figures in the central government, who share common interests,” indicating that “political influences prevented the ousted president from being held accountable and referred to the judiciary, despite the presence of conclusive evidence proving his involvement.” With corruption files, the theft of huge sums of money from the Anbar budget and humanitarian organizations, numerous corruption files, and the confiscation of lands belonging to the state, acquisition and conversion of them as investment opportunities.”

He stressed that “the inflation of Al-Halbousi’s funds to more than 4 billion dollars would not have reached this level of wealth had it not been for him assuming the leadership positions of Governor of Anbar, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Head of the Taqaddam Party, his management of the governorate’s affairs, and his acquisition of huge sums of money allocated for reconstruction projects and the theft of state lands and turning them into investment opportunities, not to mention… “His acquisition of sums of money from humanitarian organizations.”

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America cuts off arms contracts… Washington’s influence continues and “Iraq’s skies are without sovereignty”

Information / Exclusive: The United States of America continues to dominate and impose its will on the issue of concluding contracts to arm the Iraqi army, and developing the air defense system that the country lacks, in addition to the inability to control the Iraqi airspace.

Washington is deliberately thwarting all of Iraq’s moves towards concluding contracts with countries around the world, the latest of which is putting pressure on Sudanese not to send the Minister of Defense to complete the purchase of new military aircraft from the French company Rafale, and this confirms America’s continued influence over the political, security and economic file through the many cards it uses.

Earlier, the spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Yahya Rasoul, confirmed that the American administration did not provide Iraq with an air system, but rather prevented it, or helped us build the Iraqi army.

Stop Iraq’s interests?

Speaking about this file, the Al-Fatah Alliance accused the United States of America of halting Iraq’s military interests in order to continue its dominance over army arms contracts, calling for the need for the government to move towards concluding arms contracts from other countries of the world.

The leader of the coalition, Ali Al-Fatlawi, said in an interview with the Maalouma Agency, “The importance of removing American forces from the country at this stage represents the first steps in achieving full sovereignty for the country,” noting that “economic liberation from Washington’s influence will represent a qualitative transition for all files.”
He added, “The policy of controlling the capabilities of the state and the Iraqi people in general has reached very dangerous stages,” pointing out that “Washington is using ISIS in order to put pressure on the country on many issues, and to obstruct any development that the country is witnessing.”

Al-Fatlawi concludes his speech: “America dominates the economic, security and political file, and this is what made Iraq lack an air defense system or the conclusion of contracts to purchase military aircraft.” Stressing that “America halted Iraq’s military interests in order to continue its control over army armament contracts.”

Washington pressure

In addition, an informed source reveals the reasons for not completing the deal to arm the army and the contract to purchase military aircraft from France, while he confirmed that Washington asked the Sudanese not to send the Minister of Defense to complete contracts to purchase French “Rafale” aircraft.

The source, who preferred to remain anonymous, said in an interview with the Maalouma Agency, “Washington tried by all means to thwart the deal that Iraq was counting on to develop air defense,” noting that “these pressures are an extension of the policy of hegemony that America is pursuing against Iraq”.

He continues, “Washington prevented Iraq from contracting for weapons and military aircraft on many occasions, especially from Eastern countries,” pointing out that “the United States of America believes that the completion of these deals is a painful blow to the hegemony that it holds.”

The source concluded his speech: “Continuing to fight and thwart the government’s move towards developing weapons and building an advanced air defense system will undermine Iraq in confronting security risks,” adding that “Washington asked the Sudanese not to send the Minister of Defense to complete contracts to purchase French Rafale aircraft.”

Despite the many offers that Iraq received in the previous period to conclude contracts for arming and developing air defenses in order to end the continuous bombing on Iraqi territory, the American administration obstructed all of these attempts for the purpose of continuing to control arms contracts on the one hand and Iraq’s failure to develop militarily on the other hand.

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Iraqi Dinar / US Dollar auction results for today 3-24-2024

Results of the foreign currency selling window for Sunday 3/24/2024

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The amount:

Total amounts of transfers abroad (transfers, credits)
237,727,027

Total cash withdrawals
7,818,920

Total total sales
245,545,947

Note that: The selling price of documentary credits and international settlements for electronic cards is ( 1310 ) dinars per dollar.

The selling price for transfer amounts abroad is ( 1310 ) dinars per dollar.
The cash selling price is ( 1305 ) dinars per dollar.

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“Foreign currency reserves amount to 111 billion dollars.” The government announces a decline in parallel market activity

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, announced today, Sunday, the decline in the effects of the parallel market and the decline in its activity, while revealing the reasons for the decline in the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar, and the importance of monetary policy and its imposition of a climate of stability at the general level.

Saleh said, according to the official agency, that “economic policy played a major role in imposing a climate of stability in the general level of dollar exchange rates,” noting that “the state of superiority of the official exchange market in financing Iraq’s foreign trade caused a decline in the effects of the parallel market and a decline in its illegal activities.”

He pointed out that “the decline in parallel market rates in favor of the official exchange rate is a tangible success in the cohesion of the country’s economic policy in its three aspects: financial, monetary and commercial,” pointing out that “the work and high coordination of policies led to providing an incubator of stability embodied in relative price calm and the containment of seasonal price fluctuations.” “For materials in high demand, specifically the provision of basic goods related to consumption and daily living for citizens.”

He noted “the importance of using the customs policy, which was represented by (reducing customs tariffs and diversifying imports without quantitative limits for basic and necessary goods) as part of the performance of the financial policy in providing price stability and ensuring the supply of materials, food and essential goods, and production supplies at the official exchange rate and in accordance with the requirements of the national economy.” In addition to the high stability in bank financing for foreign trade for the private sector, which began to adopt the stable official exchange rates of 1,320 dinars per dollar in a wide and more flexible manner through the regularity and stability of financing operations.

He pointed out that “the demand for foreign currency for the purposes of financing the country’s foreign trade, on the part of the private sector, is today supported by large foreign currency reserves, which are the highest in the country’s history, reaching nearly 111 billion dollars today.”

He continued, “These high foreign currency reserves reflect the country’s annual trade efficiency of more than 16 months of import at least in light of the global standard for the commercial efficiency of foreign reserves, which is set at only about three months, and that the ability of these reserves to cover the exported currency is considered complete coverage in foreign exchange, which is an indicator of stability.” Contains any existing or anticipated adverse price fluctuations.

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