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WOTS FRI JUL 22 22 Central Bank: Paris will be the starting point of the Iraqi banking sector towards Europe

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Central Bank: Paris will be the starting point of the Iraqi banking sector towards Europe




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Two ways to choose the framework prime minister, including elections 

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The deputy of the coordination framework, Aqil Al-Fatlawi, revealed, on Friday, that two ways to choose the prime minister within the framework were identified, indicating that the first option is for the leaders of the framework to agree on a specific candidate or go to general .elections

Al-Fatlawi said in an interview with (Baghdad Today), "We are in the framework before two paths, the first is to agree on a prime minister from the first or second row, or we go to elect ".him from the general assembly


He added, "Time is running out and we are in front of constitutional entitlements that we must go through, and we want to agree on a person who is better than voting on him within ".the general assembly, and this matter will be resolved soon

He continued, "The framework is waiting for the Kurdish House to resolve their order to nominate a personality for the presidency of the republic so that we go through one session ".in which the President of the Republic passes and appoints the Prime Minister



Al-Maliki's coalition reveals "communication" with Al-Sadr's office for the purpose of arranging a meeting between the two "leaders"

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The State of Law coalition headed by Nuri al-Maliki revealed, on Friday, that it had contacted the office of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, in order to arrange a meeting between the two leaders.

"The sheikhs and dignitaries of Iraq launched an initiative to strengthen the home front, start a new page, and expedite the formation of a strong new government," coalition deputy Muhammad al-Sihoud told Shafaq News.

He explained that "the tribal elders met, yesterday, Thursday, the head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, and proposed to him the initiative," noting that "Al-Maliki welcomed the initiative and opened his hand for reconciliation."

He added, "We are in contact with Muqtada al-Sadr's office for the purpose of arranging a meeting with al-Sadr and conveying the terms of the initiative for the sake of peace and opening a new page in a manner that serves the Iraqi people."

He pointed out that "the sheikhs and dignitaries of Iraq will meet with al-Sadr in the coming days and put the terms of the initiative to him, and then we will listen to al-Sadr's answer to the initiative, and then it will be announced through the media."

Yesterday, Thursday, a number of Iraqi tribal sheikhs took the initiative to heal the rift and reunion between the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, and the leader of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, after the incident of leaked audio recordings attributed to the latter.

The head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, warned, on Wednesday, of a new wave of "fabrication", noting that his hand was extended to the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr.

Al-Maliki said, "The issue of the leaks will be long, and there are parties that want to ignite sedition," explaining that "some of the words found in the leaks were cut out of my speeches."

With regard to the relationship between him and al-Sadr, al-Maliki indicated that "it is possible that I met with a direct meeting with al-Sadr," noting that "some tribal sheikhs took the initiative to restore relations between me and al-Sadr."

The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, demanded the leader of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, to quit the political process and surrender himself, following the leaked audio recordings, attributed to the latter.

Recorded audio leaks, transmitted by social networking sites, were said to be from Al-Maliki, which show an unprecedented attack by the latter against Al-Sadr and leaders in the Popular Mobilization, as well as an attack on parties and political forces, the army, the police and a number of countries.



Central Bank Governor: The banking sector is making progress at various levels

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Central Bank Governor Mustafa Ghaleb Mikhaif confirmed that the banking sector is making progress on various levels.

A central bank statement received by (Al-Oula News) stated that "Makhif met his French counterpart Francois Villeroy de Gallo in Paris and discussed with him the development of banking relations between the two countries."

And he said that he "discussed with de Gallo, global economic developments, and emphasized the development of banking and economic relations between the two countries, and that France would be the starting point of the Iraqi banking sector towards Europe," stressing that "this sector is making progress at various levels, such as banking services and the rest of the indicators that It is constantly rising.”

He added that "the two sides discussed the file of combating money laundering and financing terrorism and developing human resources working in the banking sector with international institutions."

For his part, the Governor of the French Central Bank praised “Iraq’s efforts in developing combating money laundering and financing terrorism and developing banking relations between the two countries,” noting that “the French banking sector is open to its Iraqi counterpart, especially with regard to facilitating transfers and banking relations.”

On the other hand, His Excellency the Governor met “a number of French banks and companies, urging them to cooperate with Iraqi institutions and invest inside Iraq,” stressing that “the Iraqi banking sector is able to meet the requirements of French companies and facilitate their tasks, with the Central Bank of Iraq’s desire for France to be a starting point. The banking sector is heading towards Europe to establish a network of distinguished banking relationships.”

It is noteworthy that the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq is currently visiting France at the head of a large Iraqi banking delegation.



Central Bank: Paris will be the starting point of the Iraqi banking sector towards Europe

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Central Bank Governor, Mostafa Ghaleb Mokhief, met on Friday with his French counterpart, Francois Villeroy de Gallo, in Paris.

A statement from a feared office, a copy of which was received by Mawazine News, said that the two sides discussed developing banking relations between the two countries.

And the governor indicated that he discussed with de Gallo, global economic developments, emphasizing the development of banking and economic relations between the two countries, and that France would be the starting point of the Iraqi banking sector towards Europe, stressing that this sector is making progress at various levels, such as banking services and the rest of the indicators that are witnessing a continuous rise. 

They also discussed the file of combating money laundering and terrorist financing and developing human resources working in the banking sector with international institutions.

For his part, the Governor of the French Central Bank praised Iraq's efforts in developing combating money laundering and financing terrorism and developing banking relations between the two countries, stressing that the French banking sector is open to its Iraqi counterpart, especially with regard to facilitating transfers and banking relations.

On the other hand, Makheef met with a number of French banks and companies, urging them to cooperate with Iraqi institutions and invest inside Iraq, stressing that the Iraqi banking sector is capable of meeting the requirements of French companies and facilitating their tasks, with the desire of the Central Bank of Iraq for France to be a starting point for the banking sector towards Europe to establish a network of distinguished banking relationships.

It is noteworthy that the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq is currently visiting France at the head of a large Iraqi banking delegation.

 

Central Bank Governor: Paris will be the starting point of the Iraqi banking sector towards

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Central Bank Governor: Paris will be the starting point of the Iraqi banking sector towards Europe

Today, Friday, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mustafa Ghaleb Mikheib, met with the Governor of the French Central Bank, Francois Villeroy de Gallo, in Paris.

A statement by his media office, received by the National News Center, said that "the meeting discussed the development of banking relations between the two countries, as well as global economic developments, and emphasized the development of banking and economic relations between the two countries, and that France would be the starting point of the Iraqi banking sector towards Europe," stressing that “This sector is making progress at various levels, such as banking services and the rest of the indicators that are constantly rising.”

The statement added that they "discussed the file of combating money laundering and financing terrorism and developing human resources working in the banking sector with international institutions."

For his part, the Governor of the French Central Bank praised Iraq's efforts in developing combating money laundering and financing terrorism and developing banking relations between the two countries, stressing that "the French banking sector is open to its Iraqi counterpart, especially with regard to facilitating transfers and banking relations."

On a related level, the governor met a number of French banks and companies, urging them to cooperate with Iraqi institutions and invest inside Iraq,” noting that “the Iraqi banking sector is able to meet the requirements of French companies and facilitate their tasks, with the desire of the Central Bank of Iraq for France to be the starting point of the banking sector. Towards Europe to establish a network of distinguished banking relationships.”

It is noteworthy that the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq is currently visiting France at the head of a large Iraqi banking delegation.

 

 

 

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mustafa Mikhaif, discussed, on Friday, with his French counterpart, Francois Villeroy de Gallo, in Paris, the development of banking relations between the two countries.

The governor said in a statement received by Earth News, that he "discussed with de Gallo global economic developments, and emphasized the development of banking and economic relations between the two countries, and that France would be the starting point of the Iraqi banking sector towards Europe, stressing that this sector is making progress at various levels, such as services." banking and the rest of the indicators that are witnessing a continuous rise.”

They also discussed "the file of combating money laundering and financing terrorism and the development of human resources working in the banking sector with international institutions."

For his part, the Governor of the French Central Bank praised “Iraq’s efforts in developing combating money laundering and financing terrorism and developing banking relations between the two countries,” stressing that “the French banking sector is open to its Iraqi counterpart, especially with regard to facilitating transfers and banking relations.”

On the other hand, the governor met “a number of French banks and companies, and urged them to cooperate with Iraqi institutions and invest inside Iraq,” stressing that “the Iraqi banking sector is able to meet the requirements of French companies and facilitate their tasks, with the Central Bank of Iraq’s desire for France to be the starting point of the sector. the banker towards Europe to establish a network of distinguished banking relations.”

It is noteworthy that the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq is currently visiting France at the head of a large Iraqi banking delegation.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Iran demands economic guarantees to advance nuclear deal with Washington

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Iran demands economic guarantees to advance nuclear deal with Washington

 

Iran is asking for economic guarantees from the United States to revive the agreement on its nuclear program so that it will not be “bitten from the same hole twice,” according to its foreign minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian.  

  

The 2015 agreement between Tehran and Washington, Paris, London, Berlin, Moscow and Beijing allowed the lifting of sanctions on the Islamic Republic in exchange for reducing its nuclear activities and ensuring the peace of its programme.  

  

However, the United States unilaterally withdrew from it in 2018 during the era of its former president, Donald Trump, re-imposing harsh economic sanctions on Iran, which responded by gradually retreating from most of its obligations under it.  

  

"We don't want to be bitten twice, in order to get the full economic benefits from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the official name of the agreement), the Americans must accept commitments and guarantees," Abdollahian said.  

  

He added in an interview with Iranian state television on Thursday night, "We are now at this stage with a text ready before us (to revive the agreement). We agree with the various parties on 95% of its content," reiterating his country's position "that we are serious about reaching a good, solid, and sustainable agreement." But we do not want to conclude an agreement at any cost.”  

  

Iran and the powers affiliated with the agreement began discussions to revive it in April of 2021 in Vienna, with the indirect participation of the United States and facilitated by the European Union.  

  

Although significant progress has been made in the negotiations, the talks were suspended last March, with points of disagreement remaining between Tehran and Washington, on which those concerned have not yet been able to bridge the gap.  

  

In late June, the two sides held indirect talks in Doha with the facilitation of the European Union, which ended without achieving a breakthrough.  

  

Amir Abdollahian pointed out that “the Americans have not yet guaranteed that we will be able to enjoy the full economic benefits” of the nuclear agreement, stressing that Iran will continue talks through the European Union.  

  

For his part, US State Department spokesman Ned Price considered, on Thursday, that Tehran has not yet decided its decision on complying with all aspects of the agreement again.  

  

"It appears that (Iran) has not yet taken the political decision, or decisions, that are required in order to achieve a mutual return to compliance with the JCPOA," he said in a press conference.  

  

“We have continued to engage in indirect diplomacy with Iran, thanks to the efforts of the European Union and other partners,” he added, according to the full text of the conference published on the ministry’s website. “But Iran, at least until this point, has not shown inclination” to achieve an understanding.  

 


A deputy presents a proposal to address the housing crisis in Iraq

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The representative of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Aziz Sharif Al-Mayahi, suggested adopting the formula for affordable and low-cost housing complexes in coordination between the government and investors as a way to solve the housing crisis for more than two-thirds of Iraqis who do not have a home.

Al-Mayahi said in a statement, “The housing crisis in Iraq is one of the deepest and most complex problems, despite the many promises and proposals that were made to address it,” noting that “the solution within our vision is the simplest and easiest and it is possible to work with it in record time and without assigning any money or money to the government.” burden the citizens.

Al-Mayahi added, "The solution can be shortened through a partnership between the government and investors. Land and facilities are provided in government transactions, in exchange for the investors' guarantee of building integrated service housing complexes within the low-cost housing system, to be distributed to citizens in an amount whose first installment does not exceed fifty million dinars, and the rest is to be paid in installments." comfortably without benefits,” he pointed out, noting that “these complexes include vital and integrated service facilities, in addition to providing workshops in them that provide the residents with job opportunities within the jurisdiction.”

He added, "This solution is the only step through which the housing crisis can be addressed comfortably for the state and the citizen, in addition to solving an important part of the unemployment problem. many.”


Iraqi incubator Business Avenue opens third Baghdad branch

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Iraqi incubator Business Avenue opens third Baghdad branch

Iraqi business incubation center, Business Avenue, recently opened its latest branch located near the Abu Jaafar Al-Mansour Square in Baghdad, Iraq. The new branch will have over 100 offices that will total an area size of 1,800m.

This will be Business Avenue’s third branch with the other two located in Karrada and a nearby branch also located in the Al-Mansour area.

Targeting small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), Business Avenue provides state-of-the-art serviced offices, co-work areas, meeting rooms and event spaces. The center assists Iraqi startups and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses for the Iraqi market.


A leader in the call reveals the fact that al-Maliki was dismissed from the party

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The leader of the Dawa Party, Ghazi Al-Aboudi, revealed today, Friday, the fact that there are differences within the Dawa Party and the call to dismiss Al-Maliki from the party.

Al-Aboudi said in an exclusive interview with "Mawazine News", that "there is no dispute within the Dawa Party, and that the meetings include ongoing discussions and dialogues, and there is no validity to the differences reported by the media."

He added that "Al-Maliki is still in office and there is no truth to the demands of his dismissal from the position," noting that "there is a major media campaign against the rule of law."



The new generation: Parliament cannot start budget procedures

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Head of the New Generation Parliamentary Bloc, Sarwa Abdel Wahed, confirmed today, Friday, that Parliament cannot begin budget procedures, while revealing the reasons.

Abdel Wahed told the official news agency, Mawazine News, that "the opposition has an active role in the parliament, and we look forward to having serious monitoring by it before going to form a government."
She added, "Some forces, including the New Generation and the Emtada movement, announced their position by forming an opposition in Parliament."

She explained that "Parliament cannot start budget procedures during the current year, as the current government is a caretaker government," noting that "forming the government will take time."


She pointed out that "the House of Representatives deals with the government according to the constitution, and the current government cannot, according to the decision of the Federal Court, send any draft law."

The committee ruled out that “the House of Representatives goes to read the budget, unless a new government is formed or the Federal Court allows an emergency order, or the current government submits an appeal or a petition to the Federal Court to obtain an exception to submit laws.”


Dollar sales are rising to the maximum limits and have risen 18% since the approval of the white paper

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Sales of the Central Bank of Iraq last week witnessed unprecedented highs, contrary to the desired goals of the white paper and raising the dollar exchange rate against the Iraqi dinar by the government.

Dollar sales increased by 18% after the approval of the white paper, amid questions about the feasibility of the white paper and the government's claims that changing the exchange rate would reduce hard currency sales and smuggle the dollar, but it rose to its maximum limits.

Since the Turkish bombing in Dohuk province, the Central Bank has sold about 517 million dollars, as sales on Sunday amounted to more than 262 million dollars, while on Monday they rose to more than 266 million dollars, and on Tuesday about 272 million dollars.

On Wednesday, it amounted to about 268 million dollars, and on Thursday, about 251 million dollars, most of which went as foreign remittances for the purpose of import.

Thus, the total, and in just one week, sales amounted to more than 1.3 billion dollars, which is equivalent to 60% of Iraqi oil revenues


The Sadrist movement attacks al-Maliki over the leaks: underestimates the reference

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Head of the political body of the Sadrist movement, Ahmed Al-Mutairi, confirmed today, Friday, that the leaks attributed to Al-Maliki show his disdain for the religious authority and are intended to sow discord among the followers of the same sect.

Al-Mutairi said in a statement received by Mawazine News, a copy of it, that "the leaks attributed to Al-Maliki are intended to sow discord among the followers of the same sect, especially since Al-Sadr's followers are many and widespread, but the wisdom of the leader Muqtada Al-Sadr prevented sedition."

And he added, "His mention of the conspiracy and his living this lie, especially as he will ally with those he accused of conspiracy and Israeli-Gulf workers - as he claims -, so that everyone seeks power, even at the expense of values and principles."

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Al-Mutairi stressed that "the speaker of al-Maliki underestimated the religious authority and he knows that it rejects him by saying (the tried is not tested), whether in his person or with his idea and system."

He pointed out that "the leaks and it is true that he said that they were fabricated against him - and this is a remote possibility - we have heard such words from him over and over again, and that this talk is circulating among most of those who are now opposed to forming the government from the framework, so how can he fabricate what is adopted by him and by them."

Al-Mutairi concluded the statement, "This leak was intended to destroy the country and kill the people. The government, the respected judiciary and the security authorities must find out from this. If it is a lie and fabrication, it must bring the perpetrators to justice, and if it is true and honest - and this is expected - it must bring the speaker to justice."

 

new chest comment on al-Maliki's leaks: The speaker's mentality and his relationship with neighboring countries emerge

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Head of the Sadrist movement's political body, Ahmed Al-Mutairi, indicated on Friday that the recent leaks of the head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, highlight the speaker's mentality and his relationship with neighboring countries.

A statement by Al-Mutairi, received by Earth News, said, "The leaks attributed to Al-Maliki want several things, which are as follows:

1- Sowing discord among the sons of the same sect, especially since the followers of al-Sadr are many and widespread, but the wisdom of Muqtada al-Sadr prevented discord, (And God suffices the believers in fighting, and God is All-Powerful, the Mighty)

2- To highlight the personality of the speaker while he accuses everyone of false and false accusations, so that he is your Lord, the Most High and the only Savior among the men of this country, especially the Shiites among them.

3- His mention of the conspiracy and living this lie, especially since he will ally with those he accused of conspiracy and the Israeli-Gulf workers - as he claims -, so it became clear to everyone his quest for power, even at the expense of values and principles.

4- The leaks highlight the tribal mentality of the speaker and how he seeks refuge with his tribe and wants to engage them in a Shiite-Shiite fight and is not afraid of the sanctity of Iraqi blood,   which was the reason for his shedding more than once and in more than one province, as mentioned previously and later.

5- His disdain for the religious reference when he knows that it rejects him by saying   (the tempted is not tempted), whether with his person or with his idea and system.

6- If it is true that he said that these leaks were fabricated against him - and this is a remote possibility - we have heard such talk from him over and over again, and this hadith is circulating among most of those who are now opposed to forming the government from the framework, so how can he fabricate what is adopted by him and by them?

7- The leak shows the extent of the speaker’s relationship with the neighboring countries to ask them for cover, money and weapons, and the truthfulness of God Almighty’s saying in it: (Whenever they kindled a fire for war, God extinguishes it, and they strive on the earth to slay corruption and wickedness).

In summary, this leak was intended to destroy the country and kill the people. The government, the respected judiciary and the security authorities must find out from this, and if it was a lie and fabrication, then it must bring the perpetrators to justice, and if it is true and honest - and this is expected -   it must bring the speaker to justice.


A Leader In The Framework: The Prime Ministerial Candidate Has Been Decided At The Beginning Of Next Week.. 3 Important Developments

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The leader in the coordination framework, Turki Jadaan, confirmed, on Friday, that the prime ministerial candidate will be decided at the beginning of next week.

Jadaan said in an interview with "Information", "The decision of the name of the prime ministerial candidate will be at the beginning of next week, stressing that 90% of the outstanding points have been resolved and the names presented have been reduced to 3 so far."

Jadaan added, "The framework forces are waiting for the response of the Kurdish forces to resolve their options in putting forward a candidate for the presidency of the republic. Otherwise, the 2018 scenario will be adopted to put forward the nominated names and to be decided by members of the House of Representatives."

He pointed out that "3 important developments emerged in the coming days, which are the unanimity of the forces in the framework to put forward one candidate and to support the next government's mission to be a government of tasks, services and a solution to crises."

The coordinating framework is leading a political movement in order to expedite the formation of the government by selecting a candidate with whom there is consensus.

 

Parliamentary Finance reveals important details about adjusting the new salary scale

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The Parliamentary Finance Committee revealed important details about the new salary scale.

Committee member Jamal Cougar told {Euphrates News} that "the new salary scale will be equal to the salaries of ministries' employees and has a number of benefits, including achieving justice and the process of moving between ministries will be easier, and have economic feasibility."

He pointed out that "the committee is waiting to send the new salary scale for the purpose of studying it."
Cougar indicated that "the Federal Service Council will be able to detect aliens, double and multi-salaries."
The Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, Hamid Al-Ghazi, announced yesterday that the government is working to amend the salary scale, noting that "the amendment of the salary scale is within the government's program and its goal is to create a real opportunity for convergence of salaries among all employees."


The framework: We will not provide any guarantee to the Sunni and Kurdish forces during the formation of the government 

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The leader in the coordination framework, Hamid Al-Moussawi, confirmed, today, Friday, that no guarantees were provided to the Kurdish and Sunni political forces during the formation of the government, indicating that the framework seeks to involve all parties in the next  formation of the government and not to exclude any party


Al-Moussawi said in a statement to (Baghdad Today), that "the framework is determined to form a strong government in which all parties participate," noting that "in the event that one ".of the Kurdish parties refuses to participate in the government, this matter is up to him

He added, "The framework calls on everyone to have a dialogue about the candidate of the ".largest bloc and to present their candidates for the upcoming benefits

Al-Moussawi added, "We will not offer any guarantees to any party, whether for the Kurds, Sunnis, or even international parties, as was the case in the past, given that the framework ".is a guarantor of the government's passage and possesses the full quorum



The framework reveals Al-Maliki and Al-Amiri's fear of naming the next prime minister

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On Friday, MP Ali Turki revealed that the leaders of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki and al-Fath Hadi al-Amiri, feared that a figure would not be accepted by someone outside . the political process

Turki said in a televised interview, which was followed by (Baghdad Today), that " recourse ". to the General Assembly aims to end the political blockage, as it is the only way out

He added that " Al-Amiri and Al-Maliki are afraid of putting forward a figure that does not meet with acceptance, and that there is no problem within the framework, and everyone ".understands the situation of the political process

He pointed out that "within two days, the General Assembly must come up with a candidate for prime minister , and that the government will be formed within the framework, and ". everyone must contribute to its success 



Washington pledges to return Iranian oil to world markets on condition

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US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland announced that Iran's return to the nuclear agreement will allow it to return its oil to global markets and ease the sanctions

Nuland said during an annual forum organized inAspen Institute: "If Iran wants, and there is only one decision-maker in the country, its oil will return to the world markets, and part of the sanctions will be lifted. But so far we have not seen Iran take this path

The stressed that if she refusedTehranBack to the nuclear deal, theWashingtonShe will have to put more pressure on her




Saudi Arabia and Iraq come to the aid of Europe’s oil refiners

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Saudi Arabia and Iraq are diverting more of their crude oil toward Europe, helping the continent’s oil refineries to overcome a pivot away from Russia.

More than 1 million barrels a day of crude has made its way to Europe from the Middle East in the first three weeks of July via a pipeline that crosses Egypt, according to vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. Volumes have roughly doubled from a year ago.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a backlash among European companies, with many of them electing to stop dealing with Moscow. The so-called self-sanctioning nevertheless created a question about where they would find alternative supplies.

 

The piped flows are dominated by shipments from Saudi Arabia but Iraq is also ramping up deliveries too. Companies can either deliver into a pipeline called the SuMed that crosses Egypt or, if their ships are small enough, go straight through the Suez Canal into the Red Sea. Iraq’s cargoes are doing the latter.

Piped volumes have increased from about 800,000 barrels a day a month earlier to the highest since a brief surge during a production free-for-all in April 2020.

In addition to those flows, about 1.2 million barrels a day have been shipped toward the canal from the Persian Gulf in the first three weeks of July, mostly from Iraq. That could take total flows from the Middle East to Europe to 2.2 million barrels a day, up by nearly 90% since January, the last full month before the war began.

The shift comes as increasing volumes of Russian crude head in the opposite direction, from its Baltic and Black Sea ports to buyers in India and China. That’s given the two Asian countries bountiful cheap barrels at a time when fuel prices have been soaring.

“We now see a re-routing of some of those barrels away from Asia to Europe,” Giovanni Staunovo, commodity analyst at UBS Group said of Middle Eastern crude. That comes “with Europe scaling back their purchases of Russian barrels and Russia sending their oil instead to a key market of the Middle East, Asia.”

Whether the Middle East-to-Europe flows are sustainable is less certain. At the end of this year a European Union embargo on the Russian crude set to come into effect. Part of the sanctions package includes a ban on insuring shipments of Russian supplies to any buyers.

If the insurance ban hits overall exports -- something the U.S. Treasury fears -- then it could intensify competition for supplies from the Middle East again.

Saudi Arabia’s tanker company, Bahri, this week chartered a supertanker to transport crude from the Mediterranean to Rotterdam, a rare charter for the Kingdom’s tanker company that underscores the shift in flows.

The adjustment in where barrels are moving is also a reminder of logistical challenges that may emerge as buyers wean themselves off of Russian crude. Shipments are having to sail longer distances, boosting employment of the world’s oil tanker fleet.

Benchmark earnings for giant supertankers that can carry 2 million barrels of crude oil climbed to their highest since April this week, though were still relatively weak by historical standards.

 

Europe’s appetite for Middle Eastern crude is boosting so-called ton-miles, a demand measure that multiplies the amount of cargo by how far it gets shipped, according to said Lars Barstad, chief executive officer of Frontline Management AS.

“EU import ton-miles have at least doubled,” said Barstad, who runs the management company of one of the world’s largest tanker owners. “Russian oil ton-miles have tripled if not more.”




US State Department: Washington and its allies need Russian oil supplies

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US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland announced that Washington and its allies need Russian oil supplies in global markets, otherwise the cost of this resource will begin to rise again.

"We need to see Russian oil on the world market, or else its shortage will lead to a new price increase," Nuland said during the annual forum organized at the Aspen Institute.

She added that setting the price of Russian oil, according to Washington and its allies, should be such as limiting the profits that Moscow gains from selling "black gold", while maintaining an incentive to continue supplying global markets with this resource.


Below here is the WOTS for the day for July 22, 2022 "Word on the Street" report:

Today, Friday, the dollar exchange rates witnessed stability in the Iraqi Stock Exchange.

 The selling price of the dollar was 148,500 dinars per $100, while the purchase price of the dollar was 148,450 dinars per $100.


The Markets:
The Asian markets closed mixed NIK up by .40% HSI up by .17% SHANG down by .06%
The UK markets are currently trading in the green from .32% to .54% 
Our futures are currently trading down  DOW at 31993  by .03% SNP at 3989.5  by .29% NDX at 12566.5  by .59%

Precious Metals:
Gold is green at 1721 Silver is red at 18.69 Copper is green at 331 Platinum is green at 866 

Brent 103 WTI  95   Bitcoin: 23,513  10 yr yield: 2.82

Things in the News:
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Oil prices rise after interest rate increase by the European Central Bank

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Oil prices rose, on Friday, after the European Central Bank’s meeting yesterday, during which it decided to raise the key interest rate for the first time since 2011.

By 09:52 GMT, US crude futures for September delivery rose 1.25% to $97.55 a barrel, and Brent crude futures for delivery in the same month rose 1.42% to $105.33 a barrel.

The rise in oil prices came with the dollar's decline in light of the rise of the euro after the European Central

Bank's meeting yesterday, during which it decided to raise the basic interest rate for the first time since 2011, and the strength of the euro led to the decline of the dollar, which fell from last week's levels.



Dollar sales are rising to the maximum limits and have risen 18% since the approval of the white paper

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Sales of the Central Bank of Iraq last week witnessed unprecedented highs, contrary to the desired goals of the white paper and raising the dollar exchange rate against the Iraqi dinar by the government.

Dollar sales increased by 18% after the approval of the white paper, amid questions about the feasibility of the white paper and the government's claims that changing the exchange rate would reduce hard currency sales and smuggle the dollar, but it rose to its maximum limits.

Since the Turkish bombing in Dohuk province, the Central Bank has sold about 517 million dollars, as sales on Sunday amounted to more than 262 million dollars, while on Monday they rose to more than 266 million dollars, and on Tuesday about 272 million dollars.

On Wednesday, it amounted to about 268 million dollars, and on Thursday, about 251 million dollars, most of which went as foreign remittances for the purpose of import.

Thus, the total, and in just one week, sales amounted to more than 1.3 billion dollars, which is equivalent to 60% of Iraqi oil revenues


Iraqi incubator Business Avenue opens third Baghdad branch

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Iraqi incubator Business Avenue opens third Baghdad branch

Iraqi business incubation center, Business Avenue, recently opened its latest branch located near the Abu Jaafar Al-Mansour Square in Baghdad, Iraq. The new branch will have over 100 offices that will total an area size of 1,800m.

This will be Business Avenue’s third branch with the other two located in Karrada and a nearby branch also located in the Al-Mansour area.

Targeting small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), Business Avenue provides state-of-the-art serviced offices, co-work areas, meeting rooms and event spaces. The center assists Iraqi startups and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses for the Iraqi market.


The new generation: Parliament cannot start budget procedures

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Head of the New Generation Parliamentary Bloc, Sarwa Abdel Wahed, confirmed today, Friday, that Parliament cannot begin budget procedures, while revealing the reasons.

Abdel Wahed told the official news agency, Mawazine News, that "the opposition has an active role in the parliament, and we look forward to having serious monitoring by it before going to form a government."
She added, "Some forces, including the New Generation and the Emtada movement, announced their position by forming an opposition in Parliament."

She explained that "Parliament cannot start budget procedures during the current year, as the current government is a caretaker government," noting that "forming the government will take time."


She pointed out that "the House of Representatives deals with the government according to the constitution, and the current government cannot, according to the decision of the Federal Court, send any draft law."

The committee ruled out that “the House of Representatives goes to read the budget, unless a new government is formed or the Federal Court allows an emergency order, or the current government submits an appeal or a petition to the Federal Court to obtain an exception to submit laws.”


CBI Update:  Just  a note:

They have been having auctions and the ISX has been trading regularly; the sites just don't update in time to put the information in this report, unless it is 
here.   

Click on the link above for the latest update.

The CBI for rate is 1460

The currency auction for July  22nd, 2022 total sales amount $0. FRIDAY

including   $0. CASH 



ISX Update:   FRIDAY

www.isx-iq.net/   

Shares Traded: 
Value Traded: 

closed 


7-21-2022   Intel Guru Frank26  This week IMO is special.  The week that's coming up, actually Thursday onward.

7-21-2022   Intel Guru MarkZ  
 [via PDK]  ...it’s still pretty quiet as to whether tonight is a “go” or not. There is still a lot of anticipation from folks in redemption areas. But, watching things around the world I think we are a little premature. But I know we are awfully close. [Do you mind giving us the latest on what you hear on the rates. I am still hearing $6 to $8 on the dinar. And around $2.25 on the dong.

7-21-2022   Intel Guru Fleming   ...Iraq might, might start at the end of the month. They are still deciding what to do about Maliki, who’s holding up the process making it impossible for the people of Iraq to do anything... the new IQD (at the new in-country rate of $3.22+) is still being traded on the back Bank Screen. It will be brought back anywhere from $3.22 up to $22.00...This is not anything anyone can confirm, unless you have access to back Screens – as a Fed licensed Trader...It will happen when the time is right...Bottom line, the RV is happening...

7-21-2022   Newshound Guru Clare  Article:  "The Central Bank will adopt a specialized electronic platform for the purposes of exchanging documents and data with all banks"  IT IS AMAZING WHAT WE ARE SEEING!!!...  IMO WE ARE AT HOME PLATE, BATTER UP, ACTUALLY TWO ... SEATED GOI & CBI ...TAKE THAT SWING... IT WILL SURELY BE A GRAND SLAM! IMO

7-21-2022   Newshound Guru Pimpy   In case you forgot, Maliki has a unique little friend up there in the Supreme Judiciary Court.  Maliki don't give a crap, he knows nothing's going to happen to him. He has the Supreme Court under his thumb...I'd be surprised if anything [happens] at all.  Most likely you're gonna see that the recordings were not legitimate and just let Maliki off.   [Post 2 of 2]

7-21-2022  Newshound Guru Pimpy  Christmas came early for someone.  Possibly some leaked recordings - Al-Maliki making some serious threats about Sadr, his people and his territory.  The kind of threats that if the courts find this recording legit is considered a serious crime.  Maliki could be looking at life in prison or even execution. [Post 1 of 2....stay tuned]

7-21-2022   Guru Nader From The Mid East   Maliki - he might get life in prison or maybe they're gonna kill him...He tried to do a lot of shit.  He tried to do a coup a week ago.  He tried to take the government by force.  He tried to do everything toward Iraq...

7-21-2022   Newshound Guru Sandy Ingram  There is a belief that poor and developing countries will become more prosperous and their currency value will increase against the US dollar...this is the category of wealth comes from speculative investing which most of you...have done when we invested in the IQD... [Post 2 of 2]

7-21-2022   Newshound Guru Sandy Ingram  Several beliefs are floating around on what the wealth transfer is...Let me make it clear what it is not - No one is going to give us money.  You will need to earn it or gain it through investment... [Post 1 of 2....stay tuned]

7-21-2022   Intel Guru MarkZ   [via PDK]  A lot of people are expecting late today will be our time. I don’t know how to take that one yet…as I havnt seen the changes I wanted…But, on the banking side they are very much expecting fireworks this evening and a rate on Saturday . We will have to wait and see… There are great rumors for tonight going into the weekend…but we shall see.  Stay grounded but there is a major push to get this done.

7-21-2022   Newshound Guru Walkingstick   [via Frank26]  The GOI has worked on 9 tenders with countries around the world...for goods, or services ...beyond their local borders - The EU, the Asian theater etc. many countries.  All 9 tenders have been rewritten and recalculated in the form of IQDs.  Why would they do this with a CBI program rate?  They would never do it.  That's why they've never done it.  What is about to happen is historical.  This is a very telltale sign of what's going on.  The government seated will disclose this information very soon.

7-21-2022   Newshound Guru Tivon   They just posted the other CBI article yesterday.  Article:  "The Central Bank will adopt a specialized electronic platform for the purposes of exchanging documents and data with all banks"  ...Access to global financial markets? Does that sound like Financial Inclusion to you?  What can possibly be added to this monumental news?  It's not even 8am and we got this.  Quote:  "...which will allow you to benefit from many services, including foreign exchange and shares trading, and access to global financial markets..."

7-21-2022   Newshound Guru Kaperoni   The recent articles over the last couple days from the advisor to the prime minister is encouraging in the sense that they are working to correct/improve the economy and as a result improve the exchange rate of the dinar.   But that does not mean anything is happening overnight.

7-21-2022   Intel Guru Bruce  [via WiserNow]   ...this thing could fire off where we do get notifications...and go...more likely Thursday...we've been told by more than one that “it will happen this week” - So I'd say that by Thursday or Friday we should be in the redemption centers...

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Does eating fruit enhance mental health?

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We all know eating a healthy, balanced diet is good for our physical health - but a new study finds that it can also boost mental health.

Specifically, eating more fruit has been linked to improved overall mental health and reduced symptoms of depression.

A team of researchers from Aston University surveyed more than 400 adults in the UK about their mental health and diet, detailing their snacking habits.

They found that people who ate fruit snacks, compared to savory, sweet and vegetable snacks, had lower depression scores and higher mental health, even after accounting for their different ages, overall health and the amount of exercise they did.

The researchers noted that eating delicious snacks was associated with increased symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety, and decreased psychological well-being, through increased incidences of cognitive failures.

While the study cannot prove that eating fruit directly improves their mental health, lead author Dr. Nikola Jane Tack notes that, in general, "snacking on whole fruit may increase the absorption of nutrients... Thus, it has a stronger impact on mental health.”

On the other hand, people who ate more "salty, nutrient-poor foods" had poorer mental status.

"The results could suggest that frequent snacking of salty, nutrient-poor foods may increase daily mental lapses, which in turn reduces mental health," Nicola and colleagues conclude.

Although both fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals, the greatest mental health benefits were seen in those who regularly ate fruits. Nicola explains, “Both fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, fiber and essential micronutrients that promote optimal brain function, but these nutrients can be lost during cooking. Since we are more likely to eat fruit raw, this may explain its stronger effect on our mental health

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