Iraq

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani met with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for talks on bilateral ties during his visit to Abu Dhabi on Thursday. According to a readout issued by his bureau, al-Sudani and bin Nahyan discussed the bilateral ties, …

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Pilgrimage (Hajj and Umrah), Tawfiq al-Rabi’a, has approved a proposal to add 10,000 pilgrims to Iraq’s Hajj quota, Iraqi presidency said on Thursday. Al-Rabi’a, who arrived in Baghdad this morning, met with the Iraqi president, Abdullatif Rashid, in al-Salam palace, an official readout said.

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Pilgrimage (Hajj and Umrah), Tawfiq al-Rabi’a, on Thursday arrived in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, flanked by a high-level government delegation.

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani on Thursday arrived in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on top of a high-profile government delegation.  

Iraq’s Minister of foreign affairs, Fuad Hussein, arrived in Washington today, Thursday .

The Iraqi government confirmed on Thursday that the air bridge with Turkey and Syria will stay operated to ship humanitarian aid for the two countries.

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani headed to Abu Dhabi on Thursday heading a government delegation.    

The Council of Ministers Holds the Sixth Regular Session Chaired by Prime Minister Mr. Mohammed S. Al-Sudani and Issues Important Decisions. Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, chaired the sixth regular session of the Council of Ministers. During the session, the Council of Ministers discussed the country’s general situation, the …

Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Sistani called to provide for all the needs of people affected by the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. In a statement, Al-Sistani’s office said that the Religious Authority expresses “sympathy and solidarity” with the victims’ families, “prays to God Almighty for patience,” and hopes for recovery …

Iraq’s legislative body on Tuesday called on the government to “open the borders” for relief campaigns to aid the victims of the deadly earthquake that killed thousands in Turkey and Syria. “With utmost sorrow and grief, we received the news about the earthquakes in the sisterly Arab Republic of Syria …

On Monday, the Iraqi Parliament Speaker Muhammad Al-Haboosi received Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. Both sides discussed the general situation in the country, the importance of cooperation between the two authorities, and other political, service, and legislative files that impact the lives of citizens and their needs.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will arrive in Baghdad on late Sunday to discuss boosting bilateral relations and energy cooperation, Iraqi Foreign Ministry spokesman said in a statement. Lavrov, who is leading a delegation that includes oil and gas companies’ representatives, is scheduled to meet his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein …

On Saturday, the Parliament Speaker, Muhammad al-Halbousi, reassured that the exchange rate would return to what it was before. Al-Halbousi said in a tweet that the changes in exchange rates comply with international requirements and monetary policies that aim to “regulate” forex trading and prevent hard currency smuggling.

The Prime Minister, Muhammad Al-Sudani, received a written message from the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A statement from his media office stated that Al-Sudani received, today, Saturday evening, UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al-Nuaimi, who delivered to him during …

Today, Saturday, the media office of the Prime Minister announced the details of the meeting of the four presidencies at the government palace. The media office of the Prime Minister said, in a statement received by (Al-Ghadeer), that “Al-Sudani hosted this evening, in the government palace, a meeting that included …

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani late on Friday spoke with US President Joe Biden over the phone and discussed the bilateral ties and cooperation prospects between their respective countries. A readout by al-Sudani’s bureau said that Biden reiterated his support for Iraq’s sovereignty and stability and the strategic deal …

Amman’s trade chamber of Iraq’s business council in Amman on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster partnerships and develop the economic cooperation between Iraq and Jordan. The Memorandum was signed by the head of Amman’s trade chamber, Khalil al-Haj Tawfiq, from the Jordanian side, and the chairman …

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani on Tuesday said that his government’s program includes “clear-cut and serious” solutions for the currency crisis in the country. Al-Sudani’s remarks came during a meeting with the head of al-Wataniya Coalition, Ayad Allawi, in Baghdad earlier today. According to a readout by his bureau, …

Iraq’s military has established a security cordon around dozens of villages inside a “hot territory” in Diyala, a commander of al-Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces-PMF) revealed on Tuesday. Authorities in Iraq use the term “hot territory” to imply that the area in question is infested by terrorist groups. “Forces from …

The average price of gasoline in Iraq reached 5.14 U.S. dollars per liter. In its report for January 2023, Global Petrol Prices said that Iraq ranked 12th among countries with the cheapest gasoline prices (514 cents per liter) and fifth among Arab countries, preceded by Libya, Syria, Algeria, and Kuwait. …