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| USD/CNY | | | 6.7167 | 6.7162 | 6.7162 | | 04:16 |
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| GBP/USD | | | 1.3121 | 1.3061 | 1.3077 | | 05:35 |
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High-level delegation from Kurdistan to visit Baghdad soon: KDP MP
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High-level delegation from Kurdistan to visit Baghdad soon: KDP MP
Friday، 05 April 2019 12:00 AMiraq kurdistan
Kurdistan Democratic Party MP Aram Balatayi said that a high-level delegation from Kurdistan will visit Baghdad after the formation of the new government, adding that he thinks it is time to solve outstanding issues.
Balatayi said that he thinks the current circumstances between the federal government and Kurdistan are positive, and can enable resolving the outstanding issues between the two regions.
"Although there are some anomalous views that want to harm relations between the two sides, we are optimistic that once the government of Masrour Barzani is formed, a high-level delegation will visit Baghdad and there will be a
Kurdistan Democratic Party MP Aram Balatayi said that a high-level delegation from Kurdistan will visit Baghdad after the formation of the new government, adding that he thinks it is time to solve outstanding issues.
Balatayi said that he thinks the current circumstances between the federal government and Kurdistan are positive, and can enable resolving the outstanding issues between the two regions.
"Although there are some anomalous views that want to harm relations between the two sides, we are optimistic that once the government of Masrour Barzani is formed, a high-level delegation will visit Baghdad and there will be a
Turkish Foreign Minister: I will visit Erbil to normalize relations with them
Editorial date: • 2019/4/5 0:00 • 14 times scheduled
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Javishoglu confirmed his country's desire to normalize relations with the Kurdistan region.
"We will re-normalize our relations with Erbil," Gawishoglu said in a press statement. "I would like to visit Erbil and Sulaymaniyah."
"They (the Kurdistan region) also know that this referendum does not work, and this is wise, although we advised them not to hold the referendum, but it happened unfortunately."
"We see that they are reestablishing their relations with Baghdad to normal and this is good and we support it, we will also print our relations, and of course we have no problem with our brothers and sisters Kurds in Iraq and Syria, and our problem is with the PKK."
"The authorities in the region have trouble with the Labor Party, which is destabilizing their security, and that is why the airports are open now and Turkish Airlines has resumed its flights to the cities of the region. We do not see any problem, we will print our relations, .
"Last time, I could not visit Erbil, because of the trial of the US pastor, where I had to go back and leave Baghdad, but I will visit Erbil and several other cities next time, and even if I visit Sulaymaniyah, Kirkuk, Basra, Najaf and other cities, I will certainly be happy to visit Mosul as well.
"They (the Kurdistan region) also know that this referendum does not work, and this is wise, although we advised them not to hold the referendum, but it happened unfortunately."
"We see that they are reestablishing their relations with Baghdad to normal and this is good and we support it, we will also print our relations, and of course we have no problem with our brothers and sisters Kurds in Iraq and Syria, and our problem is with the PKK."
"The authorities in the region have trouble with the Labor Party, which is destabilizing their security, and that is why the airports are open now and Turkish Airlines has resumed its flights to the cities of the region. We do not see any problem, we will print our relations, .
"Last time, I could not visit Erbil, because of the trial of the US pastor, where I had to go back and leave Baghdad, but I will visit Erbil and several other cities next time, and even if I visit Sulaymaniyah, Kirkuk, Basra, Najaf and other cities, I will certainly be happy to visit Mosul as well.
Nabih Berri ends his long visit to Iraq and returns to Lebanon
April 5, 2019 Comments on Nabih Berri ends his long visit to Iraq and returns to Lebanon closed 56 visits
Baghdad / SNG - Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and his accompanying delegation ended their visit to Iraq.
The head of the delegation of honor Hassan al-Akouli, head of the Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri, left Beirut on the end of a six-day official visit on enhancing relations between Iraq and Lebanon.
Saudi investment in Iraq boast bilateral ties, can curb Iran's influence
2019/4/5
Saudi Arabia intends to invest $1 billion in development projects in Iraq and open a consulate in the capital, reversing a longstanding policy of disengagement there as it seeks to curb Iran’s growing influence in the Middle East, Bloomberg reported.
A Saudi ministerial and business delegation is in Iraq this week to discuss investment ideas for some of the kingdom’s biggest companies, including oil giant Aramco, Saudi Basic Industries Corp. and the Maaden mining corporation, Saudi Commerce and Investment Minister Majid Al-Qasabi said in Baghdad. Memorandums of understandings will be signed in the near future, he said.
Riyadh opened a consulate in the Iraqi capital on Thursday and will open three others in different provinces at a later time to facilitate visa procedures, Qasabi said. It will also build a sports city as a “gift to Iraqis,” he said at a joint news conference with Iraq’s oil minister, Thamir Al-Ghadhban.
Policy Reversal
Saudi Arabia’s pivot to Iraq is motivated by Riyadh’s conclusion that shunning neighboring countries created a void quickly filled by Iran, said Sami Nader, director of Beirut-based Levant Institute. Predominantly Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shiite Iran are vying for influence in the region as they fight proxy wars in Syria and Yemen.
Riyadh, which reopened an embassy in Baghdad in 2015 after a 25-year absence, is also seizing an opportunity that’s opened over growing discontent in Iraq with Iran’s clout. Protesters have been demonstrating against substandard services, corruption and poor governance, and last year in the southern city of Basra set fire inside the Iranian consulate.
The Saudi delegation visited Baghdad just a few weeks after Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani met with officials there in an attempt to cement his country’s influence in Iraq, which has been growing ever since the U.S. invasion of 2003 toppled President Saddam Hussein.
A Saudi ministerial and business delegation is in Iraq this week to discuss investment ideas for some of the kingdom’s biggest companies, including oil giant Aramco, Saudi Basic Industries Corp. and the Maaden mining corporation, Saudi Commerce and Investment Minister Majid Al-Qasabi said in Baghdad. Memorandums of understandings will be signed in the near future, he said.
Riyadh opened a consulate in the Iraqi capital on Thursday and will open three others in different provinces at a later time to facilitate visa procedures, Qasabi said. It will also build a sports city as a “gift to Iraqis,” he said at a joint news conference with Iraq’s oil minister, Thamir Al-Ghadhban.
Policy Reversal
Saudi Arabia’s pivot to Iraq is motivated by Riyadh’s conclusion that shunning neighboring countries created a void quickly filled by Iran, said Sami Nader, director of Beirut-based Levant Institute. Predominantly Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shiite Iran are vying for influence in the region as they fight proxy wars in Syria and Yemen.
Riyadh, which reopened an embassy in Baghdad in 2015 after a 25-year absence, is also seizing an opportunity that’s opened over growing discontent in Iraq with Iran’s clout. Protesters have been demonstrating against substandard services, corruption and poor governance, and last year in the southern city of Basra set fire inside the Iranian consulate.
The Saudi delegation visited Baghdad just a few weeks after Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani met with officials there in an attempt to cement his country’s influence in Iraq, which has been growing ever since the U.S. invasion of 2003 toppled President Saddam Hussein.
Japan gives another $5.4m for Iraq Reconstruction
5th April 2019 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has welcomed an additional contribution of USD 5.4 million from the Government of Japan to support reconstruction and peacebuilding in Iraq through the rehabilitation of war-damaged houses and construction of low-cost housing units in key liberated cities.
More than one year from the declaration of the military victory over so-called ISIL in 2017, more than 1.7 million people are still displaced in Iraq. The rehabilitation of severely damaged structures and rebuilding of fully destroyed houses are extremely costly and require robust engineering expertise. IDPs with their severely damaged or fully destroyed homes are still in dire need of support.
Through the additional funding UN-Habitat will be able to continue its community-based interventions and the rehabilitation of “severely damaged” houses and the construction of low-cost housing units to accommodate vulnerable returnees whose houses are “destroyed.”
Returnees and members of affected communities will be trained on skills required for the works and recruited under the project to support rebuilding their livelihoods. Approximately 2,500 returnees are expected to benefit from this project, and priorities will be given to vulnerable households including female-headed households, those with elderly, infants and children under age 6, or physically impaired.
His Excellency Mr. Naofumi Hashimoto, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Iraq said:
“Japan has recently decided a new assistance package for Iraq amounting to US$ 63 million, including this project as a contribution to the housing sector. With this package, the total amount of Japan’s assistance to the people affected by the crisis reaches US$ 500 million.”
UN-Habitat is grateful to the people and the Government of Japan for their continuous generous support which allows integration of the New Urban Agenda and physical interventions for post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding.
The development of sites for low-cost housing units designed to accommodate vulnerable displaced people who lost their homes is one of the pillars of the “Housing Reconstruction Strategy” recently developed by the Government of Iraq and UN-Habitat to enhance and accelerate housing reconstruction and development in conflict-affected areas.
With a contribution of approximately $50 million since 2015, the Government of Japan has been a vital partner to UN-Habitat’s Iraq Programme.
(Source: UN)
Urgent in the document .. Water resources warn the people of Baghdad from the coming hours
Release Date: 2019/4/5 0:03 • 550 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Ministry of Water Resources / Directorate of Water Resources in Baghdad warned residents of the capital, especially near the Tigris River basin in the coming hours.
In a very confidential letter from the Directorate to Baghdad governorate, the governor of the Tigris River, the governor of the Tigris River, obtained a copy of it, "he said, knowing that he and the roses of a large and high water wave presented by the Samarra as a result of torrential rains and rains recently, "It is expected to launch a gradual and controlled water wave in the Tigris River from the back of Samarra and towards the city of Baghdad and the latest from Friday morning."
"This wave will raise the levels of the Tigris River in Baghdad by about 3 meters from the current level to become the level of Baghdad between the 32 meters to 33 meters, which is lower than the level of the banks of the river of 36 meters."
He called on the ministry to "instruct all concerned and other parties and citizens within the river basin to take precaution and exit from the river basin as of tomorrow morning to protect them from harm until the passage of the wave, which will take within the city of Baghdad 3 days after which the levels gradually decrease back to normal rates." is over
"This wave will raise the levels of the Tigris River in Baghdad by about 3 meters from the current level to become the level of Baghdad between the 32 meters to 33 meters, which is lower than the level of the banks of the river of 36 meters."
He called on the ministry to "instruct all concerned and other parties and citizens within the river basin to take precaution and exit from the river basin as of tomorrow morning to protect them from harm until the passage of the wave, which will take within the city of Baghdad 3 days after which the levels gradually decrease back to normal rates." is over
Including Saudi Aramco, Saudi giant companies are preparing to enter the Iraqi market
04 April 2019 09:48 PM
Baghdad - Mawazine News
The Saudi minister of trade and investment, Majid al-Kasabi, revealed on Thursday the readiness of four giant Saudi companies, representing the Saudi economy, to enter the Iraqi market strongly.
"The four companies, Aramco, which is involved in the investment in a gas aggregation project, SABIC to invest in the construction of the petrochemical complex, and Ma'aden, to invest in phosphates, fertilizers and aluminum," Al-Gosaibi said. Aquapaz, to invest in a project to connect electricity and renewable energy projects. "
The newspaper said, quoting Al-Gosaibi, that "these companies will enter into any investment project within its field, determined by the Iraqi side." .
The newspaper said, quoting Al-Gosaibi, that "these companies will enter into any investment project within its field, determined by the Iraqi side." .
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The Iranian government officially recognizes the exemption of Iraqis from the fees {Visa}
Release date: 2019/5/4
The Council of Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran decided to allow the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to exempt Iraqi citizens from paying entry visas to Iran, taking into account the principle of reciprocal interview by Iraq.
According to the Iranian agencies, the First Vice President of the Republic a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which stated:
The Cabinet, at its meeting on March 31, decided to allow the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, upon the proposal of the latter and based on the provisions of Article 138 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to exempt Iraqi citizens from visa fees to enter Iran, Iraq.
In a joint statement following bilateral negotiations during President Ruhani's official visit to Baghdad, Iran and Iraq announced their decision to cancel visa fees for Iranian and Iraqi nationals.
On Monday, April 1, 2019, the Iraqi Council of Ministers announced that the decision to cancel the visa fees for the citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be taken into account, subject to the provisions of Article 36 of the Foreign Residence Act No. 76 of 2017.
The cabinet voted in favor of Adel Abdul Mahdi to exempt Iranians from visa fees on the condition of reciprocity.
The agreement formally entered into force between the two countries on April 1.
The Cabinet, at its meeting on March 31, decided to allow the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, upon the proposal of the latter and based on the provisions of Article 138 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to exempt Iraqi citizens from visa fees to enter Iran, Iraq.
In a joint statement following bilateral negotiations during President Ruhani's official visit to Baghdad, Iran and Iraq announced their decision to cancel visa fees for Iranian and Iraqi nationals.
On Monday, April 1, 2019, the Iraqi Council of Ministers announced that the decision to cancel the visa fees for the citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be taken into account, subject to the provisions of Article 36 of the Foreign Residence Act No. 76 of 2017.
The cabinet voted in favor of Adel Abdul Mahdi to exempt Iranians from visa fees on the condition of reciprocity.
The agreement formally entered into force between the two countries on April 1.
Governor of Baghdad approves lifting of bridge ...
05-04-2019 12:57 AM
The Governor of Baghdad, Falah al-Jazairi agreed to lift the bridge for the purpose of maintaining and rehabilitating it at the request of the Directorate of Roads and Bridges of Baghdad.
The Algerian pointed out that his approval came as a result of the high levels of the Tigris River after the launch of large waves of water from Samarra towards Baghdad as a result of recent rains, pointing out that these waves will raise the levels of the Tigris River 3 m, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources .
The governor also warned the owners of restaurants and investment projects as well as a warning to all those on the shores of the Tigris from the restaurants and facilities and citizens of the presence in the Tigris basin and to be considered on Friday for their safety .
He also pointed out that the Algerian high levels of the Tigris will take 3 days and then gradually return to normal .
Next Tuesday ... disrupt the official time in Karbala for this reason
05/04/2019
Baghdad Mawazine News
The Council of Karbala province, on Thursday, to disrupt the official working on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Mr. Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr.
The correspondent of "Muazin News", said the Karbala Council decided to disrupt the official working on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr and his sister Alawia Nur al-Huda.
The reference was born by Mr. Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr in the holy city of Kadhimin in 25 AH node in 1353 Hijri, 1933 AD.
The Council of Karbala province, on Thursday, to disrupt the official working on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Mr. Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr.
The correspondent of "Muazin News", said the Karbala Council decided to disrupt the official working on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr and his sister Alawia Nur al-Huda.
The reference was born by Mr. Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr in the holy city of Kadhimin in 25 AH node in 1353 Hijri, 1933 AD.
Paying the salaries of retirees and salaries of the martyrs retroactively
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Paying the salaries of retirees and salaries of the martyrs retroactively
The National Pension Board announced on Thursday the direct payment of salaries of civilian and military retirees.
It is beginning to pay the salaries of civilian retirees for the April 2019, as well as the payment of pensions of retired military personnel of the new Iraqi army and internal security forces who were referred to retirement in 2019 with the completion of the exchange of salaries of martyrs and victims of terrorism retroactively."
He explained that "pensioners with electronic payment cards can check the payment centers to receive their dues."
Water resources warn Baghdad of rising water levels in the coming hours
12:28 - 05/04/2019
Baghdad Mawazine News
The Ministry of Water Resources warned Thursday, Baghdad province and its people, of rising water levels in the Tigris River.
This came according to a document obtained by Mawazin News, issued by the Ministry of Water Resources and addressed to the province of Baghdad.
In a very confidential letter from the Directorate to Baghdad Governorate / the governor's office on the water revenues in the Tigris River Basin, he said: "We are aware of the fact that there is a large and high water wave present in Samarra as a result of the floods and rains that have recently occurred in Madadat, which exceeds the capacity of the flood channel, Samarra to Lake Tharthar, it is expected to launch a gradual water wave and controlled in the Tigris River from the back of the Samara and the direction of the city of Baghdad and the latest from Friday morning.
"This wave will raise the levels of the Tigris River in Baghdad by about 3 meters from the current level to become the level of Baghdad between the 32 meters to 33 meters, which is lower than the level of the banks of the river of 36 meters."
And directed the ministry to all concerned and other parties and citizens within the basin of the river to take precaution and exit from the river basin as of tomorrow morning to protect them from harm until the passage of the wave, which will take within the city of Baghdad 3 days after which the levels gradually decrease back to normal rates.
is over
This came according to a document obtained by Mawazin News, issued by the Ministry of Water Resources and addressed to the province of Baghdad.
In a very confidential letter from the Directorate to Baghdad Governorate / the governor's office on the water revenues in the Tigris River Basin, he said: "We are aware of the fact that there is a large and high water wave present in Samarra as a result of the floods and rains that have recently occurred in Madadat, which exceeds the capacity of the flood channel, Samarra to Lake Tharthar, it is expected to launch a gradual water wave and controlled in the Tigris River from the back of the Samara and the direction of the city of Baghdad and the latest from Friday morning.
"This wave will raise the levels of the Tigris River in Baghdad by about 3 meters from the current level to become the level of Baghdad between the 32 meters to 33 meters, which is lower than the level of the banks of the river of 36 meters."
And directed the ministry to all concerned and other parties and citizens within the basin of the river to take precaution and exit from the river basin as of tomorrow morning to protect them from harm until the passage of the wave, which will take within the city of Baghdad 3 days after which the levels gradually decrease back to normal rates.
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The Motley Fool
The Motley Fool
The grandaddy of gene-editing stocks recently provided an encouraging update, but it isn't the only experimental hemophilia therapy out there. Read the full story
Pharmacist who helped cancer patients is diagnosed with the disease
Daily Mail
Amy Smith-Morris, from Saskatoon in Canada, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016 after returning from her honeymoon but gave birth to her first child, Max, in March this year. Read the full story
The 5 Things I Do Every Morning to Stay Healthy
POPSUGAR
POPSUGAR
In those first years out of college, I struggled with the transition into "real adulthood." Adulting is hard! But as I started to make health and self-care more of a priority, I realized that I was lacking a solid morning routine. Fast-forward to today, and the routine I've established has helped se ... Read the full story
5 Ways to Get Maximum Business Insurance Coverage at Low Rates
The Frisky
Business insurance is a necessity that every company has to include in company overhead expenses. It is only natural for every company to try and look … The post 5 Ways to Get Maximum Business Insurance Coverage at Low Rates appeared first on The Frisky. Read the full story
Express Scripts to Offer a Way to Lower Insulin Costs
The Wall Street Journal
Express Scripts, one of the largest managers of prescription-drug benefits, will offer the option of limiting how much diabetics owe out-of-pocket each month for insulin. Read the full story
Lupus is not curable, but there are ways to manage the disease
GSK
There are 1.5 million Americans with a form of Lupus. Read the full story
Why cholera — an ancient, treatable disease — is making headlines in 2019
NPR
In theory no one should die of cholera. Yet 90,000 people die each year from the disease, which is surging at a historic pace in Yemen and surfacing in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Idai. Read the full story
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CFOs believe economic slowdown coming to US - and soon
Fox Business
That's largely because the U.S.-China trade war, the length of business and credit cycles and slowing growth in China and Europe. Read the full story
U.S. Treasurys come under pressure as trade optimism erodes haven demand
MarketWatch
Treasury prices slumped after reports that the U.S. was nearing a trade deal with China Read the full story
How Much Debt Do Americans Have?
The Motley Fool
A strong economy has led to record levels of borrowing Read the full story
U.S. Job Creation Posts Slowest Growth in 18 Months: ADP
Investing.com
Economic Indicators Apr 03, 2019 12:24 GMT Investing.com - U.S. jobs grew at the slowest pace in 18 months in March, increasing concerns over recent signs that the labor market is running out of steam. U.S. private employers added just 129,000 jobs in March, according to a report by a payrolls processor ADP released on Wednesday. Economists had expected the ADP nonfarm payrolls report to show a gain of 184,000 jobs. "March posted the slowest employment increase in 18 months," said Ahu Yildirmaz, Read the full story
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