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| USD/KWD | | | 0.3031 | 0.3023 | 0.3031 | | 04:16 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.3286 | 1.3233 | 1.3254 | | 04:16 |
| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
| USD/IDR | | | 14,034.5000 | 13,963.0000 | 13,967.0000 | | 04:16 |
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Foreign investors make up 17% of Iraqi investment
February 27, 2019
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Foreign investors make up 17 percent of Iraq's investment and 30 foreign funds deal with us, the chief executive of the Iraqi market for securities, Taha Ahmed Abdul Salam, said on Wednesday.
The Iraqi market for securities organizes five sessions a week," he said, noting that "the indicators achieved in 2018 positive but not the level of ambition was the index of up to 590 points and is dependent on the sale and purchase and trading of securities between Iraqi companies" .
He added that "the Iraqi investor still represents the largest segment in the daily trading," explaining that "foreign investors and dealers represent only 17%, but that distinguishes the foreign investor there are 30 foreign investment fund deals with Iraqi shareholding companies while there is no Iraqi investment fund because there is no For instructions to establish an Iraqi fund. "
Clear that "the Iraqi market for securities works according to the objectives of the law among the criteria set by the law to be an emerging market and attract investment and transparent handling, whether the investor is an Iraqi or foreign," noting that "the Iraqi investor and foreign deals with the same type of opportunities for investment.
Clear that "the Iraqi market for securities works according to the objectives of the law among the criteria set by the law to be an emerging market and attract investment and transparent handling, whether the investor is an Iraqi or foreign," noting that "the Iraqi investor and foreign deals with the same type of opportunities for investment.
He added that "through the indicators achieved for securities in 2018 out of 104 stock companies in securities, only 32 companies distributed dividends to shareholders and these distributions are attractive, unlike companies that did not divide profits."
He explained that "the laws and regulations organized for trading to attract investment is limited to the lack of instructions to establish investment and instructions for the public offering, which attracts investors and is not valid and there are instructions not applicable, a set of instructions to activate the stock market."
He stressed that "the Iraqi market for securities member of the Federation of Arab Stock Exchanges since 2005 and a member of the European Union and seeks to be part of the international stock exchanges, but there are criteria and conditions must be available," noting that "the Iraqi market plans for securities during the year 2019, Financial and official bodies in the State of Iraq to issue instructions concerning margin trading and instructions for the management of investment portfolios, investment funds, treasury instructions and governance that will attract Iraqi and foreign investors and there are plans to communicate with the Iraqi universities to prepare a comprehensive study, Shares of shareholding companies and linking stock prices to realized profits.d
A deputy reveals the fate of 13 important laws nominated by the government to vote in the second legislative term
27/02/2018
The Fateh Alliance revealed the fate of 13 important laws that were nominated by the government for a vote in the next legislative term, primarily the Traffic and Military Service Law.
The MP for the alliance of conquest, "Mohamed Karim Baldawi," in a statement by the agency "Qashla" that the parliament asked in the previous period to nominate a set of laws to send to the House of Representatives for the purpose of discussion and ratification, noting that the government nominated about 13 laws only for the purpose of voting during the second legislative term Will begin in early March.
Al-Baldawi added that the laws sent are important because they affect the lives of citizens, including the Electronic Crime Law, the Financial Management Law, Traffic and the amendment of the Military Service Law, as well as the Federal Court, as well as a set of laws that the government has submitted to the Parliament for amendment and approval. Including the cancellation of some agreements concluded with States.
He pointed out that the parliament will be able to approve about 50 percent of the laws sent by the government, because most of the political blocs have become the responsibility of the great responsibility for the passing of important laws, as well as the convergence and the agreement between the conquest and others to pass the most prominent laws that have been idle for years because they The two largest blocs within the Iraqi Council of Representatives .
Al-Baldawi pointed out that there is near agreement on amending the Federal Service Law and passing it during the coming period, as well as discussing the laws that were read as first reading and second in the third parliamentary session.
Iraq's Dulaimi, Kuwaiti Amb. discuss funding Basra Hospital
Wednesday، 27 February 2019 12:42 AM
Iraq's Minister of Planning Nouri al-Dulaimi discussed on Tuesday with Kuwait's Ambassador to Iraq Salem Al-Zamanan the financing of a number of vital projects in Basra.
The projects mainly include the Basra Hospital project and the establishment of a specialized center for the diagnosis and treatment of cancerous tumors, a statement by the ministry said.
During the meeting, the two sides also discussed on joint cooperation and the activation of economic and trade agreements between the two countries.
Dulaimi praised Kuwait's efforts to support the projects aiming to restore stability in the liberated areas.
For his part, Zamanan lauded Iraq's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, stressing Kuwait's keenness to provide all kinds of support to the Iraqi government.
The projects mainly include the Basra Hospital project and the establishment of a specialized center for the diagnosis and treatment of cancerous tumors, a statement by the ministry said.
During the meeting, the two sides also discussed on joint cooperation and the activation of economic and trade agreements between the two countries.
Dulaimi praised Kuwait's efforts to support the projects aiming to restore stability in the liberated areas.
For his part, Zamanan lauded Iraq's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, stressing Kuwait's keenness to provide all kinds of support to the Iraqi government.
Iraq 's revenues from oil exports for the second
2019/2/27 10:01
[Baghdad]
The Ministry of Oil announced on Tuesday the total oil exports and final revenues for the month of January.
The Ministry of Oil announced on Tuesday the total oil exports and final revenues for the month of January.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Oil Assem Jihad in a statement received by the agency of all Iraq [where], a copy of it, "the total quantities exported crude oil for the month of January last, according to the final statistics issued by the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (Somo) of oil fields in South and Central Iraq amounted to 110 million 245 thousand and 281 barrels, with revenues amounted to 6 billion and 223 million and 744 thousand dollars.
Jihad explained that "the total quantities exported from Kirkuk oil fields exported through Ceyhan amounted to 2 million and 315 thousand and 389 barrels, revenues amounted to 130 million and 284 thousand and 556 dollars, while the total quantities exported from the field Qayara 550 thousand and 759 barrels, revenues amounted to 12 million And 655 thousand and 891 dollars. "
Jihad said that "the average price per barrel amounted to (56,287) dollars." He pointed out that "the exported quantities were loaded by (33) international companies of different nationality, through the ports of Basra and Khor al-Amaya and federal buoys in the Gulf and the Turkish port of Ceyhan."
Iraq exports crude oil currently from the southern ports in Basra and Kirkuk fields after it was stopped during the past two years as a result of the region's non-compliance with the oil agreement with the federal government.
Jihad explained that "the total quantities exported from Kirkuk oil fields exported through Ceyhan amounted to 2 million and 315 thousand and 389 barrels, revenues amounted to 130 million and 284 thousand and 556 dollars, while the total quantities exported from the field Qayara 550 thousand and 759 barrels, revenues amounted to 12 million And 655 thousand and 891 dollars. "
Jihad said that "the average price per barrel amounted to (56,287) dollars." He pointed out that "the exported quantities were loaded by (33) international companies of different nationality, through the ports of Basra and Khor al-Amaya and federal buoys in the Gulf and the Turkish port of Ceyhan."
Iraq exports crude oil currently from the southern ports in Basra and Kirkuk fields after it was stopped during the past two years as a result of the region's non-compliance with the oil agreement with the federal government.
A deputy for Diwaniyah calls for integrity to investigate one of the municipality's contracts
Wednesday 27 February 2019 - 10:30 p
A member of the Parliamentary Services and Reconstruction Committee for the province of Diwaniyah Huda Sajjad about the existence of suspicions of corruption hovering around one of the contracts of Diwaniyah Municipality, while the Commission called for the integrity of an investigation into the subject.
The MP said in a brief statement received by al-Marb, a copy of which is that the suspicions related to the contract of the medical complex supposed to be built on the piece numbered (927/12 m 23 Abu al-Fadl) of the municipality of Diwaniyah.
It also called on the Integrity Commission to open an investigation into the matter and take the necessary legal measures.
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Iraq's 3 leaders to discuss gov't formation with parties: source
27 February 2019
The presidency of Iraq is planning to hold a session of talks with political leaders in the presence of the president, prime minister and parliament speaker to discuss completing the formation of the government and the US presence in Iraq, a source said.
The meeting aims at reconciling between political leaders and agreeing on a mechanism to expedite the completion of the government, the source said.
Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi has worked on completing the formation of his government since he took the post last October.
On October 24, Abd al-Mahdi managed to get parliamentary approval on 14 out of 22 ministries. However disagreement between political blocs, especially on the security ministries, have thwarted Abd al-Mahdi's efforts to complete the cabinet in a short time.
While Fatah Alliance has frequently tried to force the others to accept Fayadh as the interior ministry candidate, Muqtada al-Sadr affirmed his rejection to Fayadh and any other partisan candidate for interior ministry.
Sadr said that he would instead support the nomination of military leaders who fought against ISIS during Iraq's fight to rid the country of the terrorist group's caliphate.
In February, Fatah Alliance MP Mithaq al-Hamedi said that his alliance has agreed with Saairun to nominate another candidate for the Interior Ministry instead of Fayadh.
National Wisdom Movement MP Asaad al-Morshedi said that former Interior Minister Mohamed al-Ghabban is the most likely to get nominated for the post.
The meeting aims at reconciling between political leaders and agreeing on a mechanism to expedite the completion of the government, the source said.
Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi has worked on completing the formation of his government since he took the post last October.
On October 24, Abd al-Mahdi managed to get parliamentary approval on 14 out of 22 ministries. However disagreement between political blocs, especially on the security ministries, have thwarted Abd al-Mahdi's efforts to complete the cabinet in a short time.
While Fatah Alliance has frequently tried to force the others to accept Fayadh as the interior ministry candidate, Muqtada al-Sadr affirmed his rejection to Fayadh and any other partisan candidate for interior ministry.
Sadr said that he would instead support the nomination of military leaders who fought against ISIS during Iraq's fight to rid the country of the terrorist group's caliphate.
In February, Fatah Alliance MP Mithaq al-Hamedi said that his alliance has agreed with Saairun to nominate another candidate for the Interior Ministry instead of Fayadh.
National Wisdom Movement MP Asaad al-Morshedi said that former Interior Minister Mohamed al-Ghabban is the most likely to get nominated for the post.
Deputy: We refuse to be an alternative homeland for Iraq
February 27, 2019
Baghdad / SNG-
A member of the Foreign Relations Committee of the House of Representatives Rehan Hanna Ayoub on Wednesday rejected Iraq as an alternative homeland for a "criminal" criminal.
"Iraq is going through a sensitive phase and a very dangerous turn," Ayub said in a statement. "He categorically rejected all justification for the entry of criminals into Iraq."
"Our people have enjoyed security since the liberation of Nineveh province and so far, and they have been able to move freely everywhere in Iraq. We can not relive bombings and killings on identity, race and religion by making Iraq an alternative homeland for those who are foreigners or foreigners. They did not have mercy on a child, a young man, a big boy or a woman. "
And called for "the need to think by Iraqi officials that their presence a time bomb can explode at any moment to return to occupy the provinces and commit the most heinous crimes against all our people."
"Our people have enjoyed security since the liberation of Nineveh province and so far, and they have been able to move freely everywhere in Iraq. We can not relive bombings and killings on identity, race and religion by making Iraq an alternative homeland for those who are foreigners or foreigners. They did not have mercy on a child, a young man, a big boy or a woman. "
And called for "the need to think by Iraqi officials that their presence a time bomb can explode at any moment to return to occupy the provinces and commit the most heinous crimes against all our people."
Ayoub called on parliamentarians, whether in Baghdad or the Kurdistan region, to unify their decision to "host" illegal evils and to preserve the gains of security and stability that have been achieved in Iraq through the blood of the martyrs of the army, police, popular mobilization and the Peshmerga.
Ayoub warned "of the existence of a scheme to smuggle them and keep Iraq in the cycle of war on behalf of the world to go to the victims of the news and cities and infrastructure without any of the countries from which these criminals come any money for reconstruction after that." "
Ayoub warned "of the existence of a scheme to smuggle them and keep Iraq in the cycle of war on behalf of the world to go to the victims of the news and cities and infrastructure without any of the countries from which these criminals come any money for reconstruction after that." "
Halbousi vows to pursue terrorists following Anbar attack
27/02/2019
Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi on Tuesday stressed the importance of the consolidation of efforts to keep the victory against ISIS, adding that criminals will be pursued lawfully everywhere.
This came as Halbousi received a delegation from Najaf province consisting of families of those killed in the terrorist attack near al-Tharthar Lake, which led to the death of a number of fishermen by ISIS elements.
"The incident took place last Friday night, when ISIS militants using small boats docked near a group of fishermen at the edge of the lake, which is located some 50 km north of the city of Fallujah, and shot the men dead before they blew their bodies up and set fire to their cars," a source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
The victims turned out to be from the holy Shiite city of Najaf, some 160 km south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the source said, adding that the remnants of torn bodies were transferred to the main hospital of Fallujah, some 50 km west of Baghdad.
The lake and surrounding areas were once under control of the ISIS group when the extremist militants seized large swathes of Iraqi territories in June 2014UK Export Finance supports Siemens in Iraq.
This came as Halbousi received a delegation from Najaf province consisting of families of those killed in the terrorist attack near al-Tharthar Lake, which led to the death of a number of fishermen by ISIS elements.
"The incident took place last Friday night, when ISIS militants using small boats docked near a group of fishermen at the edge of the lake, which is located some 50 km north of the city of Fallujah, and shot the men dead before they blew their bodies up and set fire to their cars," a source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
The victims turned out to be from the holy Shiite city of Najaf, some 160 km south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the source said, adding that the remnants of torn bodies were transferred to the main hospital of Fallujah, some 50 km west of Baghdad.
The lake and surrounding areas were once under control of the ISIS group when the extremist militants seized large swathes of Iraqi territories in June 2014UK Export Finance supports Siemens in Iraq.
Faleh al-Khazali "holds the government responsible for the loss of the southern ports billions a day because of their suspension
The MP from the province of Basra, Faleh al-Khazali, "the government responsible for the loss of southern ports stalled for more than ten days with the silence of the Government of Iraq with the need to maximize the revenues of the state. Calling on the Prime Minister to resolve the problem.
In a press statement, al-Khazali said, "The suspension of traffic in the ports of Basra is losing billions of dollars a day, half of which is allocated to Basra because of the customs tariff and the certificate of origin.
He explained that "these measures are intended to transform the commercial movement to the north and to the port of Aqaba at the expense of Basra and its people."
He called al-Khazali "Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi to intervene directly to resolve the outstanding problems. Pointing out that stopped more than 1200 trucks a day on the movement in the ports of Basra because of the government's actions are considered a negative message to the private sector.
Iraq Approves New Turkish Consulates in Kirkuk and Najaf
Iraq, February 27, 2019
The Iraqi Government has approved the opening of new Turkish consulates in Kirkuk and Najaf.
Following discussions the cabinet have agreed to the new consulates with the openings to improve tourism, travel and visa applications between the two countries, whilst also serving as centers for Turkish investment projects in Iraq.
Under the agreement between the two countries Iraq will have a reciprocal option to open a new consulates of their own in Turkey.
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Economists split on likelihood of recession by end of 2020
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A US-China trade deal won't stop the global economic slowdown
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The International Monetary Fund in January projected the global economy to grow at 3.5 percent this year, down from 3.7 percent in 2018. Recent data showed that the slowdown is materializing. Read the full story
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OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Gold prices subdued as most global stocks rally
MarketWatch
Gold prices on Monday edge lower as a broad rally in global stocks, on the back of an extension of U.S.-China trade negotiations, overshadows a weaker dollar. Read the full story
Gold Price Little Changed as Trump Raises Hopes of Breakthrough Trade Deal
Investing.com
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Gold Prices Slip Ahead of Geopolitical Developments, Key Data, Powell Testimony
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Oil Prices Pull Back After Trump Rails Against OPEC on TwitterInvesting.com
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Oil Prices Decline Despite Positive U.S.-China Trade NewsInvesting.com
Forex Feb 25, 2019 04:11 GMT Investing.com - Oil price fell on Monday in Asia even after the U.S. and China moved closer to a potential trade deal. On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he is delaying a hike in tariffs on Chinese goods, citing progress in the latest trade talks between the two sides. The President added that if progress continued, he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping would seal a deal. Trump’s tweet boosted Asian equities in morning trade, with Read the full story
Oil Slides 3% as Trump Shoots Rally Down With Tweet
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BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Financial services data breaches increased 5x in 2018
Fast Company
U.K. financial services firms have been prime targets for hackers. According to new data from the country’s Financial Conduct Authority, financial services firms saw a fivefold increase in data breaches in 2018, according to a report from the Financial Times (paywalled). Writes the FT: “Companies reported 145 breaches to the FCA last year, up from 25 in 2017, with investment banks reporting the highest number of incidents at 34, up from just three the previous year.” Retail banks were reportedly Read the full story
Opinion: Why bubble-era home mortgages are a disaster waiting to happen
MarketWatch
Delinquent loans still haunt the housing market, writes Keith Jurow. Read the full story
Signature Bank Unveils San Francisco Flagship Financial Center; Marks Company’s Official Entry into the West Coast
Global Banking & Finance Review
Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), a New York-based full-service commercial bank, announced today the official opening Read the full story
Indian shares rise in line with Asia; banks lead
Reuters
* NSE index up 0.2 pct, BSE index up 0.3 pct Read the full story
Greek banks must cut bad loans rate below 10 pct- rescue fund CEO
Reuters
Greek banks need to slash theirnon-performing loan rate to below 10 percent of total loans toreturn to sustainable growth, the chief executive of bank rescuefund HFSF told Naftemporiki newspaper on Monday. Read the full story
UPDATE 1-Bank of Ireland margins fall on UK market competition
Reuters
Reuters
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China Regulator Tells Banks, Insurers to Do More for Private Firms
Insurance Journal
China’s banking and insurance regulator said on Monday it had told all of the country’s banks to sharply increase lending to private companies, as policymakers step up support for the slowing economy. Big state-owned commercial banks should increase outstanding loans to smaller companies by more than 30 percent this year, the China Banking and Regulatory Commission said in an online statement. The private sector accounts for over half of China’s economic growth and most of its new jobs, but Read the full story
China says to step up checks on banks after Jan surge in commercial bill sales
Reuters
China's banking and insuranceregulator will step up checks on policy arbitrage activity bysome banks following a surge in commercial bill issuance inJanuary, a senior official at the regulator said on Monday. Read the full story
Bank of America drops 'Merrill Lynch' name in rebranding effort
Reuters
Bank of America Corp is dropping the "Merrill Lynch" name from some of its businesses, phasing out a brand with a long history on Wall Street as part of a multi-year marketing effort, the lender said on Monday. Read the full story
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OECD flags record $4 trillion corporate bond refinancing in next three years
Reuters
Corporate bond issuers face having to roll over a record amount of debt in the coming years amid declining investor risk appetite and falling credit quality, the OECD said on Monday. Read the full story
Buffett: Between stocks and bonds for the next 10 years I would choose the S&P
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Berkshire Hathaway's Buffett said that given a choice between stocks and bonds over the next 10 years, he'd put his money in equities. Read the full story
‘Oblivious’ stock investors aren’t ready for what’s next, hedge-fund manager warns
MarketWatch
Investing in passive index funds has enjoyed a stellar run over the past 10 years, exposing the shortcomings of taking the active approach in a market where everything is in full-on rally mode.There’s a sense out there, however, that, as markets get all twisted up in economic and political turmoil, we might see an active renaissance. Read the full story
Markets rise on US-China trade optimism
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Top 5 Things to Know in The Market on Tuesday
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10 things you need to know before the opening bell
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What is cryptocurrency-backed stablecoin? - Coininsider
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Imagine a currency which had all of the attributes of a cryptocurrency with none of the volatility. Sounds amazing, right? A decentralized tender, with peer-to-peer promises, a blockchain base, and stability as though the token was fiat. Enter stablecoins. It almost sounds too good to be true. But it is true. And they’re rocking the cryptocurrency industry. In the most delightfully ironic manner. What is a stablecoin? In the short of it, a stablecoin is a cryptocurrency token which has its value Read the full story
Bitcoin Cash [BCH] Price Analysis: Coin plummets as bears maul collective market
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After reaching a significant high last week, the collective coin market tanked, dropping by a whopping $14 billion on February 24. Bitcoin Cash [BCH] opened the week as the worst-performing coin in the top-10 list, as double-digit declines marred the price of Ethereum [ETH], XRP, EOS, Litecoin [LTC], and Stellar Lumens [XLM] as well. Bitcoin... Read the full story
What is cryptocurrency-backed stablecoin? - Coininsider
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Imagine a currency which had all of the attributes of a cryptocurrency with none of the volatility. Sounds amazing, right? A decentralized tender, with peer-to-peer promises, a blockchain base, and stability as though the token was fiat. Enter stablecoins. It almost sounds too good to be true. But it is true. And they’re rocking the cryptocurrency industry. In the most delightfully ironic manner. What is a stablecoin? In the short of it, a stablecoin is a cryptocurrency token which has its value Read the full story
Ethereum [ETH] tanks by 14 percent as bearish attack halts market growth
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The collective cryptocurrency market witnessed a roller-coaster weekend as the market cap soared to its highest point of this calendar year to an unprecedented $143.9 billion valuation on February 23. On the following day, however, the bulls were outmatched by the bears. Buoyed by market correction forces, the coin market fell down by $16 billion... Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Dollar rivals gain as trade deadline extension boosts risk appetite
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The U.S. dollar is weaker across the board against developed and emerging market peers on Monday as optimism over U.S.-China trade relations turned risk appetite on. Read the full story
Forex - Dollar Weakens as Trump's Tariff Suspension Propels Risk Assets
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Forex Feb 25, 2019 08:11 GMT Investing.com - The dollar was broadly lower early Monday in Europe after U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to delay the imposition of more tariffs on Chinese imports triggered a relief rally in risk assets. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, edged down to 96.257 by 03:20 AM ET(0820 GMT), having ended Friday’s session above 96.40. The greenback retreated across the board in Asian trading, as Chinese stocks recorded Read the full story
Forex - U.S. Dollar Loses Momentum as Trump Extends Trade Deadline
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Forex Feb 25, 2019 15:32 GMT Investing.com - The greenback struggled to make a come back on Monday as U.S.-China trade deal optimism increased investors appetite for riskier equities. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six major currencies, fell 0.08% to 96.28 as of 10:33 AM ET (15:33 GMT). On Sunday U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted that he would extend the deadline for new tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports and meet with Chinese Read the full story
In tentative rollout, Zimbabwe banks start trading new currency
Reuters
Zimbabwe's commercial banks started trading the RTGS dollar on Monday, but authorities offered no indication as to how ordinary citizens would interact with the country's new transitional currency five days after it was introduced. Read the full story
UPDATE 3-Zimbabwe promises fiscal discipline as it launches new currency
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* Cash shortages hurting Zimbabwean economy Read the full story
Zimbabwe introduces RTGS dollar to solve currency problem
BBC News US
The government calls it the RTGS dollar, but what is it and will it solve the country's cash problem? Read the full story
Sri Lanka stocks, rupee fall; budget, IMF talks outcome awaited
Reuters
** Sri Lankan shares and therupee closed weaker on Monday, with investors awaiting cues fromnext week's budget and the outcome of talks between governmentauthorities and the IMF, market source said.** The rupee ended at 179.70/80 per dollar, comparedwith Friday's close of 179.40/80.** Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera will present the 2019budget on March 5. Government authorities are in discussion withthe IMF to continue a $1.5 billion loan which was delayed aftera political crisis unfolded Read the full story
HEALTH / SCIENCE
What does alcohol really do to your body?
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Nutritionist, Gabriela Peacock from GP nutrition, says that drinking too much can also have a long term effects on our brain and liver. And also on minds -causing depression and ruining sleep patterns. Read the full story
Roche 'steps up' for gene therapy with $4.3 billion Spark bet
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Roche is buying U.S.-based gene therapy specialist Spark Therapeutics for $4.3 billion after developments in this area convinced the Swiss drugmaker to "step up", Chief Executive Severin Schwan said on Monday. Read the full story
Cigna makes a beeline for Greater Bay Area’s growth opportunity with its online insurance partner OneDegree
South China Morning Post
Cigna, the American insurance giant, said it is considering a push into the Greater Bay Area, where the estimated population of 70 million people across 11 cities could be a bonanza for the insurance products sold through its digital insurance partner… Read the full story
Should You Use COBRA Coverage When You Leave Your Job?
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3 Reasons This Insurance Coverage May be a Big Ripoff
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Scientists Swear By This Weight-Loss Trick That Only Takes 15 Minutes a Day
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USA / CANADA
Trump calls on OPEC to 'relax,' says oil prices are too high
Reuters
Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday expressed concern about oil prices and repeated his previous calls on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to keep prices steady. Read the full story
58 former national security officials to denounce emergency declaration
The Washington Post
President Trump has “no factual basis” for proclaiming a national emergency on the southern border, they say. Read the full story
Here's why it's a mistake to blame the Fed for the world's economic ills
CNBC
The Fed should remain on course, ignore its critics and maintain its goals of maximum employment and price stability. Read the full story
US economy to enter a recession by 2021, economists predict
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Trade relations remained a concern for experts. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
UN condemns Venezuela violence, 'appeals for calm'
Fox News
The United Nations is condemning violence at points on the Venezuelan border where opposition figures have been trying to bring in aid shipments, according to a statement tweeted Sunday. Read the full story
Venezuela crisis: Who is buying its oil now?
BBC News US
Sanctions block US companies doing business with Venezuela's state oil company. Read the full story
Puerto Rico governor: Venezuela threatened U.S.-financed ship
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Final Trades: Emerging Markets, Danaher, Devon Energy, Skyworks, & Citigroup
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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. Announces Information Regarding Reorganization
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Rwanda: Israel Opens First Embassy in Rwanda
AllAfrica
Israel has opened its first embassy in Rwanda as the two countries move to cement economic and political ties. The new Israel Ambassador to Rwanda, Mr Ron Adam, presented his credentials to President Paul Kagame on Friday. "Israel shares a lot of similarities with Rwanda and I am excited to be my first country's representative here," he told journalists shortly after meeting the President. Mr Adam pledged his country will support agriculture and cyber-security. In 2016, on the first trip to Read the full story
Germany's SPD wants to extend Saudi arms export halt despite UK-French pressure
Business Insider
By Andrea Shalal BERLIN (Reuters) - The Social Democrats, junior partners in Germany's ruling coalition, want to extend a freeze on arms exports to Saudi Arabia beyond March 9, despite pressure by Britain and France not to do so and a risk of costly claims for compensation. Rolf Muetzenich, SPD deputy leader in parliament, said his party would fight to maintain the halt in shipments of already approved weapons deals with Riyadh that Berlin imposed in November over the killing of Saudi journalist Read the full story
Cyprus: likely gas field find raises prospect of tension with Turkey
the guardian
Expected announcement by ExxonMobil of discovery off island’s south coast seen as potential game changer Tensions between Cyprus and Turkey over energy could soon come to a head with ExxonMobil apparently poised to announce a significant natural gas find off the divided island’s southern coast. After more than three months of deep-water exploration in the eastern Mediterraean, the US energy giant is expected to unveil findings this week in what is being described as a seminal moment in the race Read the full story
First Abu Dhabi Bank plans to issue $2 to $4 bln in bonds in 2019-exec
Reuters
First Abu Dhabi Bank,the biggest lender in the United Arab Emirates, plans to issue$2 billion to $4 billion in bonds in 2019, the group chieffinancial officer said on Monday. Read the full story
Pro-Israel US group condemns Netanyahu pact with extremists
the guardian
Aipac attacks Israeli PM’s pact with ‘racist and reprehensible’ Jewish Power party Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to enter an electoral pact with a party of ultranationalist extremists has drawn rare criticism from an influential pro-Israel group in the US. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac), which has generally given unflinching support to the Israeli leader during his 13 years in power, called the Jewish Power party “racist and reprehensible”. Continue reading... Read the full story
Israel securities regulator eyes end of 2020 for secondary bourse
Reuters
Israel's securities regulatorsaid on Monday that a new secondary market to cater to small andmedium-sized businesses could be ready by the end of next year. Read the full story
UK makes move to ban membership in Hezbollah
Business Insider
LONDON (AP) - The British government will make inciting support for Hezbollah a criminal offense as senior officials accused the Iran-backed organization of destabilizing the Middle East. A draft order laid in the U.K. Parliament on Monday will ban membership of Hezbollah, alongside two other groups. Subject to Parliament's approval, the order will go into effect on Friday and being a member, or inviting support for Hezbollah will be a criminal offense, carrying a sentence of up to 10 years in Read the full story
AFRICA
Zimbabwe: $400m NRZ Deal On Track
AllAfrica
The $400 million National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recapitalisation deal is on track with Government negotiating with its partner the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group/Transnet consortium. Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Joel Biggie Matiza said many other suitors were approaching Government with various proposals. Minister Matiza was speaking at a meeting with road authorities and other stakeholders during his tour of Masvingo province road projects. "We have been Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Large Scale Mining Companies Culpable in the Battlefield Disaster
AllAfrica
Large scale gold mining companies should be held accountable for the Battlefields mine disaster that left over 24 artisanal miners dead because they failed to obtain certificates of abandonment as required by the Minerals and Mines Act after they abandoned their unutilised claims. Presenting a report titled "Gold Capitalism and Disaster Preparedness in Zimbabwe, A Preliminary Critical on the Battlefields Mines Disaster" in Harare on Friday, People and Earth Solidarity Law Network (PESLawyers) Read the full story
South Africa: Wastewater Audit Missing As Countrywide Water Shortage Looms
AllAfrica
AllAfrica
After reports were sent to cabinet, water test results have not been released for five years A countrywide water shortage is a decade away unless urgent action is taken to rehabilitate and preserve our rivers and catchment areas, fix and maintain crumbling infrastructure, and implement water re-use. Without intervention, South Africa faces a deficit of about 3,000 billion litres of water per year by 2030 the Department of Water and Sanitation told a ministerial interactive session on Read the full story
East Africa: Prevalence of Cancer Is On the Rise in EA Despite Major Progress
AllAfrica
As the region observed the World Cancer Day on February 4, the disease continues to afflict more people despite major progress in proposed treatments. According to a report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, nearly 22 million new cases are expected each year by 2030 compared with 14 million in 2012, while deaths are also expected to increase from 8.2 million in 2012 to 13 million in 2030. In Uganda, for example, 32,617 people were diagnosed with cancer in 2018 compared with Read the full story
Africa: The first African Digital Rail Summit is opening in Cape Town, to accelerate Africa's economic integration
AllAfrica
Cape Town, South Africa, 25 February 2019 - “Africa: The continent of the digital future for rail” is the theme of the first African Digital Rail Summit, organised in Cape Town, South Africa, from 25 to 27 February by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the International Union of Railways (IUC), based in Paris. The initiative is part of the African Union's (AU) Agenda 2063, of which the African Integrated High Speed Railway Network (AIHSRN) is one of the flagship projects. This Read the full story
ASIA
Trump delays extra tariffs on Chinese imports, cites “substantial progress” in trade talks
South China Morning Post
China’s senior diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday the latest round of trade talks with the US had provided “positive prospects” on Sino-American ties and the global economy, as state media reacted with cautious optimism. The talks between chief negotiators… Read the full story
China says meets debt control target as it ramps up economic support
Reuters
China has met its target for reducing debt levels but will keep cracking down on riskier types of financing to contain risks to its financial system, the banking and insurance regulator said on Monday, urging banks to step up lending to smaller companies. Read the full story
China January soybean imports from U.S. nearly double vs. December: customs
Reuters
Trump-Kim summit 2019: Vietnam rolls out red carpet, taking lead from Singapore
South China Morning Post
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Oil holds near 3-month high as U.S. extends truce with China
Chron.com
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EUROPE
EU official Donald Tusk says that an extension to the Brexit deadline would be a 'rational solution'
ABC News
EU official Donald Tusk says that an extension to the Brexit deadline would be a 'rational solution' Read the full story
Association of British Insurers warns on no-deal Brexit hit
Reuters
The Association of British Insurers warned on Monday that if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal it could cause long-lasting damage to the UK insurance industry. Read the full story
Hard Brexit seen riskiest for financial stability–BOE governor
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Financial service industry could receive the hardest blow if the UK crashes out of the European Union without a transition accord. Read the full story
Brexit Prep: UK Finance Creates Guide for SMEs as EU Separation Looms
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UK Finance has launched a national campaign encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to prepare for the potential changes as Brexit nears. Entitled “Let’s Talk Business,” the campaign is being supported by various organisations including the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), British Chambers of Commerce... Read More The post Brexit Prep: UK Finance Creates Guide for SMEs as EU Separation Looms appeared first on Crowdfund Insider. Read the full story
MarketPulse Europe - Trade Truce Hopes Push Stocks to 4-Month High
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As Brexit clock runs, the pound is only priced for a ‘soft’ split
MarketWatch
Monday’s bounce in the British pound demonstrated once again that Brexit headlines are all that matters to the currency and that only a “moderate” outcome to the long-negotiated split is priced in so far. Read the full story
CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Wednesday 2/27/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
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The Central Bank of Iraq participates in the 6th International Maysan International Exhibition of Energy, Investment and Economy
The Central Bank of Iraq participated in the 6th International Messan International Energy & Investment Exhibition.
February 27, 2019
The Central Bank of Iraq participated in the 6th International Messan International Energy & Investment Exhibition.
February 27, 2019
The Central Bank of Iraq participated in the 6th International Maysan International Energy, Investment and Economy Exhibition in 2019 with a special pavilion, such as a delegation from the banking department and the media office in the bank. The participation was characterized by providing information on the work of the Central Bank of Iraq and educating the public about the banking system. To educate the public about the banking technologies and services provided by the banks in addition to the project of settling salaries and financial coverage and answering all questions of visitors and participants in the exhibition.
The exhibition was held with the support of the local government in Maysan and under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and the Minister of Oil, Mr. Thamer Ghadhban, in the presence of government, international and local figures for the period 25-28 February 2019. With the participation of 65 companies, including 35 international companies and 30 Iraqi companies and a number of countries, Russia, Henkkarya, China, India and ministries of energy and investment.
The exhibition was held with the support of the local government in Maysan and under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and the Minister of Oil, Mr. Thamer Ghadhban, in the presence of government, international and local figures for the period 25-28 February 2019. With the participation of 65 companies, including 35 international companies and 30 Iraqi companies and a number of countries, Russia, Henkkarya, China, India and ministries of energy and investment.
Announcement of ICD602 Auction Results (to sell Islamic certificates of deposit)
The Central Bank of Jordan approved the auction of ICD602 for the sale of Islamic certificates of deposit.
February 27, 2019
The Central Bank of Jordan approved the auction of ICD602 for the sale of Islamic certificates of deposit.
February 27, 2019
The Central Bank of Jordan approved the auction of ICD602 for the sale of Islamic certificates of deposit for a period of (182) days and the amount of (100) billion dinars (one hundred billion dinars) and the sale of certificates of (20) billion dinars at a uniform rate and the highest rate of return (2% , And the number of participants (1) bank has won the amount provided.
Rafidain launches a new meal of advances to state employees
Editorial date: 2019/2/27 8:51 • 162 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Al-Rafidain Bank, launched a new meal of the advance of employees of the State Departments, which ranged between five and ten million dinars through electronic payment tools.
The bank's information office said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of "a new payment was paid from the predecessor of the employees of the State Department for more than 455 employees whose salaries were settled with the bank and got the electronic card."
The statement said that "the disbursement of this advance was by informing the employee by sending him a text message informing him of the grant of the advance, after he completed all the legal procedures to grant it and disbursement through the electronic payment tools, which was filled the financial balance to it."
The statement said that "the disbursement of this advance was by informing the employee by sending him a text message informing him of the grant of the advance, after he completed all the legal procedures to grant it and disbursement through the electronic payment tools, which was filled the financial balance to it."
The document reveals the threat of Majida al-Tamimi to the bank against the background of the transfer of one of the employees
11:27 - 27/02/2019
Baghdad - Mawazine News
Al-Rasheed Bank on Wednesday accused MP Magda al-Tamimi of threatening to reveal files of corruption and summoning him to the parliamentary finance committee of which he is a member due to the transfer of one of the employees.
Al-Rasheed Bank on Wednesday accused MP Magda al-Tamimi of threatening to reveal files of corruption and summoning him to the parliamentary finance committee of which he is a member due to the transfer of one of the employees.
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2-27-2019 Guest Guru BobTheTaxMan It does not qualify [reference post 2] …I’m going to make it real simple for you. My research has shown this…It’s going to be treated as ordinary income and that’s that. Now, what would happen if you elected to do it as capital gains and file your return? Here’s what will happen…if you are incorrect and it comes back it will take two years before you hear from them. The amount of penalties and interest that is going to be accumulated over that two year time frame is…going to be big. So you have a choice. On my side I tell people treat it as ordinary income. Yeah you’re going to pay more taxes. That’s true you’re going to pay more taxes on it but I do know this much, within 3 years, because you have three years to amend that return to get money back, within three years somewhere along the line someone is going to get a Letter of Definition from the IRS that definitively says this is how we’re taxing it...and/or there might be rule changes in the IRS that converts this from ordinary income to capital gains. That might happen. I’ve seen it before. [Post 3 of a lot]
2-26-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ A local bank in N. Carolina was said to be showing a rate of $4. Then it disappeared when they came back to exchange. We are sending people to local banks today and see if we can get anyone to exchange today... We want to see how many of them may have value showing on their screens and if any of them are willing to exchange. [what about 800# release for private appt...is that real or no?] 800# yes I believe they are a real thing... You will have a number of banks with their own 800 #s hoping you will come to them…I feel once we get 800 numbers it will take a couple days to make appointments...I always thought that it would be best to do this over a weekend…even a 3 day weekend because it would be better for liquidity...but there is no 3 day weekend soon which means they will just have to work harder and faster. ...I think we are on the cusp of everything happening and if I get news I will let you know.
2-26-2019 Guest Guru BobTheTaxMan 1. I have had a lot of people send me email saying, “ This person is saying this is going to be capital gains and NOT be ordinary income.” I’ve even been sent long convoluted processes someone has created for being able to move money in different ways so that the categorization was redone. I’ll tell you from my own studies, one of the things when I got into this thing over a decade ago…I spent a lot of time researching it. I contacted Several of my financial advisors who worked with their tax attorneys. I got the leading CPA of the east coast who deals in Foex currency exchanges and his research came up with the exact same thing that the attorneys came up with. And that is there are two ways that people might misconstrue that this is supposed to be taxed as capital gains. I can tell you right now from the research they did and my own research the dinar does NOT qualify. [Post 2 of a lot]
2-26-2019 Guest Guru BobTheTaxMan For those of us who have been riding this cotton picking train of the dinar for so long you couldn’t get a better tax opportunity than we have now. It’s just absolutely freaking amazing what we have. The new rules brought in under the Trump Administration give us so much leeway and so much opportunity to be able to save on taxes, to share this with everyone we love, less consequences. The whole tax planning game has changed immensely because of the changes in 2018 and 2019…As Paul Harvey used to say, “Here’s the rest of the story.” There are some things about the IRS, particularly those who come into a lot of money in a hurry that have certain triggering points. I’ve got three of those I want to talk to you about. [Post 1 of A lot]
2-26-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 [via Clare] The Language Iraq is using, is International & they wouldn't be allowed by the Fab 4 if the announcement was not close...The International world has read what you & I have not, yet...3 sources spotting small's (lower denoms) ...Testing was successful for the Dinar to travel around the world internationally. WS [Guru Walkingstick] said they are test driving the new rate of the IQD. Testing converters!!2-26-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [...is the need to be in a group necessary?] I have talked to so many bankers on this. They all agree you do not have to be in a group to exchange...
2-26-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 [via Clare] The Language Iraq is using, is International & they wouldn't be allowed by the Fab 4 if the announcement was not close...The International world has read what you & I have not, yet...3 sources spotting small's (lower denoms) ...Testing was successful for the Dinar to travel around the world internationally. WS [Guru Walkingstick] said they are test driving the new rate of the IQD. Testing converters!!2-26-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [...is the need to be in a group necessary?] I have talked to so many bankers on this. They all agree you do not have to be in a group to exchange...
2-25-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ ...I have been asked not to talk about certain topics that could jeopardize my sources or the RV process. It’s a matter of security. Just know there is movement and momentum... I am hearing rumors that the rate has gone from the mid $4’s for us to the higher $6’s. This rumor is coming from out in the desert area (the middle east) . What we are really going to get- I don’t know but it’s exciting to see movement. [...in your opinion will we see it this month?] I do believe we will see it this month…..its going to be close to the crossover into March but we will see it IMO...I have to say this “any minute” waiting is driving me nuts…but I am very excited for where we are now. ...Hope to get more news tonight and I will let you all know. stay positive and will see you all soon. [post 2 of 2]
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister, Mr. Adel Abdel Mahdi, presides over the meeting of the Supreme Council for Coordination between the governorates
February 27, 2019
Headline shown on Arabic side....but messages comes up "Page Not Found" when you try to click on the article to have it translated.
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account):
Government of Iraq - الØكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-26-2019 around 4:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: As Iraq continues to engage and expand its relations with our regional partners, I look forward to welcoming President @HassanRouhani in Baghdad and discuss important issues with him including water, borders and railways.Government of Iraq - الØكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-26-2019 around 4:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: we hosted a number of meetings with unions’ representatives and engineers, teachers and healthcare professionals. The discussions were positive and fruitful, and we are working together to find solutions.Government of Iraq - الØكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-26-2019 around 4:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: we are keen to provide financial support and take the necessary measures to ensure electricity is provided during next summer. This is one of my cabinet’s priorities.Government of Iraq - الØكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-26-2019 around 4:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: I call upon the media to consider news from official governmental sources and refrain from spreading rumours and fake news. We will not allow terrorist organisations to scare Iraqis.Government of Iraq - الØكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-26-2019 around 4:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: we are monitoring the security situation in all governorates. We regret the martyrdom of a number of our citizens and guarantee that our armed forces are ready to pursue and defeat all terrorists.Government of Iraq - الØكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 2-26-2019 around 4:15 pm Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi holds his weekly press conference in Baghdad, briefs media on national security and @IraqiGovt plans for improving electricity delivery and services,
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ARTICLE 3-A
President of the Republic returns to Baghdad
2019/2/27 9:54
[Baghdad]
President Barham Saleh arrived Tuesday in Baghdad after a visit to Egypt and France.
President Saleh delivered the speech at the Arab-European summit held in Sharm el-Sheikh in the presence of leaders of more than 50 countries, as well as holding many meetings and bilateral consultations with heads of Arab and international delegations participating in the summit.
During his visit to Paris, President Saleh met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macaron and discussed ways of developing bilateral relations and prospects of cooperation between the two countries. He also visited UNESCO headquarters, which is the first visit of an Iraqi president to this organization.
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ARTICLE 3-B
Saleh arrives in Baghdad after a successful tour in Egypt and France
BAGHDAD - February 27 - The President of the Republic, Dr. Barham Salih, returned to Baghdad after a visit to Egypt and France.
Salj delivered the speech of Iraq at the Arab-European summit held in Sharm el-Sheikh in the presence of the leaders of more than 50 countries, as well as holding many meetings and bilateral consultations with heads of Arab and international delegations participating in the summit.
During his visit to Paris, the President met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macaron and discussed ways of developing bilateral relations and prospects for cooperation between the two countries. He also visited UNESCO headquarters, which is the first visit of an Iraqi president to this organization. Finished
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ARTICLE 4
Iraq launches ticket service as the priority of booking airline flights
2019/2/27 10:27
[Baghdad]
Iraqi Airways, the Iraqi air carrier, has announced the launch of its ticket service based on the priority of the reservation, which has been allocated for domestic flights starting from March 1st. The service includes a new set of economy class ticket prices starting from the lowest price up to the current price of the ticket to meet the needs of travelers.
"The new service will provide competitive prices at the time of ticketing, and provide multiple options for travelers to suit their needs and travel needs. Our valued passengers can enjoy a lower price whenever booked," said General Manager Abbas Nasser in a statement received by the agency All Iraq.
The date of the trip, pointing out: There will be several categories are distributed according to the dates of booking from the lowest price to the current price of the destination destination ticket.
Nasser pointed out that the service will start work on the first of March, and for all internal sectors where prices will start for flights from $ 75 for the Baghdad-Basra sector, $ 121 for the Baghdad-Erbil sector, $ 114 for the Baghdad-Sulaymaniyah sector and $ 101 for the Baghdad- Nasiriyah, $ 121 for the Basra-Erbil sector, $ 114 for the Basra-Sulaymaniyah sector, $ 112 for the Najaf-Erbil sector and $ 105 for the Najaf-Sulaymaniyah sector, stressing that these prices include taxes except for the Najaf International Airport tax.
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ARTICLE 5
Snake travels thousands of miles on a flight inside a woman's shoe
2019/2/27 11:44
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Having a snake in your shoes can cause a great feeling of horror and panic, which is what happened with this Scottish woman, after a flight from Australia where the plane was cut 9,000 miles!
Moriah Maxwell was shocked when she found a spotted snake in her bag after traveling from Queensland to Glasgow on Thursday.
The snake had settled in her shoes, so he was changing his skin during the long journey.The incident recalls the 2006 film "Snakes in a Jet," in which actor Samuel Jackson plays the role of an FBI agent defying a box full of snakes on board.
Maxwell contacted the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which isolated the snake. "I had a call from a woman who had just returned from a holiday in Australia and found a small snake in her shoes in her bag," Taylor Johnston, a member of the association, told CNN.
"When I arrived, I carefully removed the snake from its objects," Johnston said. Upon examination of the serpent, it was found to be a spotted, nontoxic snake, according to Johnston.
"The snake is now at the Animal Rescue Center in Edinburgh," Johnston said.
This is not the first time that the snake has overtaken the security apparatus to reach an air carrier. In 2016, a passenger filmed a terrifying moment in which a snake fell into a cabin during a flight from Torreon to Mexico City.
In 2012, a trip to "EgyptAir" was forced to make an emergency landing after the snake had some Jordanian man on board, reportedly.
