Why will Iraq become one of Trump's "priorities" in the coming period?
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Political researcher Ahmed Al-Yasiri predicted, on Friday (December 13, 2024), that major changes will take place in the Middle East region after Donald Trump assumes the presidency of the United States of America.
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Al-Yasiri said in an interview with Baghdad Today, "Trump is planning major changes in the Middle East region, and therefore the region is entering a new phase, and Iraq will be at the forefront of these changes in terms of the security and economic reality."
He added, "According to this change, Iraq will witness internal events, some of which will be difficult and related to the security aspect of the weapons file outside the control of the state. Trump is planning to significantly limit these weapons as part of the policy of trimming Iran's arms in the region."
Trump will assume his duties as US President on January 20, and since winning the presidential elections, he has been making provocative statements from time to time about developments in the region, including that if the detainees in Gaza are not released before his inauguration, there will be “hell” in the Middle East, he said.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission warns against dealing with fictitious companies that claim to provide online stock trading services
The Securities Commission warned against dealing with fictitious companies that claim to provide online stock trading services.
In a statement, the head of the Commission, Faisal Al-Haimus, called on "citizens to be careful when dealing with fictitious companies that claim to provide online stock trading services."
He stressed that "these misleading companies that publish their advertisements on social media sites aim to exploit and deceive citizens," calling on "citizens to invest in the Iraq Stock Exchange, where there is a safe investment environment and companies licensed by the Commission, subject to strict controls and laws set to protect investors and guarantee their rights."
He explained that "the Iraq Stock Exchange includes reliable companies operating in various sectors, and provides promising investment opportunities," calling on "everyone to visit the official website of the Securities Commission to verify the companies authorized to trade." He
continued: "The Commission continues to monitor the market and take the necessary measures against illegal entities, stressing the "importance of accuracy and avoiding dealing with suspicious parties."
Al-Alaq praises TBI’s efforts in expanding customer base
The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, praised, on Thursday, the efforts of the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) in expanding its customer base, stressing that the Central Bank's continued opening of channels in foreign and Arab currencies achieves continuous stability in the exchange rate.
The media advisor to the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI), Aqil Al-Shuwaili, said in a statement, "The Governor of the Central Bank visited the Trade Bank of Iraq and appreciated the bank's efforts in expanding its customer base of importing traders and procedures to facilitate their transactions in a way that contributes to achieving stability in the exchange market. "
The Governor of the Central Bank stressed the need to make efforts to achieve fluidity and provide the best banking services to the bank's customers.
The Governor pointed out that "the Central Bank's continued opening of multiple external channels in foreign and Arab currencies achieves continuous stability in the exchange rate and gradually eliminates the black market."
Basra Security: The visit of diplomatic missions aims to highlight Basra as an Iraqi economic capital with enormous development potential
The head of the Security Committee in Basra Provincial Council, Aqeel Talib Al-Furaiji, confirmed that the visit of Arab and foreign diplomatic missions aims to shed light on Basra as an Iraqi economic capital with tremendous development potential.
Al-Furaiji said in a statement by his media office: He accompanied Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani to accompany the delegation of diplomatic missions, which included more than 146 figures, to the Grand Faw Port. The tour included a program prepared to introduce the missions to the major projects in the governorate, and an inspection visit to the most prominent stations of the port, including the stages of implementing the submerged tunnel and the completed parts of the project, which reflect tangible progress in its completion.
He explained: "The previous achievements of the local government and its future plans aimed at developing the infrastructure and enhancing Basra's position as a strategic hub in the region were also reviewed.
Al-Furaiji stressed:" Such visits carry a clear message about the authenticity of Basra and its cultural depth, as well as its readiness to receive investments and major projects.
Hassan Ali Abdel: Developing the financial sector is the key to development
Banking expert Hassan Ali Abdul stressed the importance of government trends aimed at promoting the reality of electronic payment and its role in attracting foreign investment flows, and adopting the use of advanced technological means of communications and information.
Abdul explained the importance of supporting the next phase aimed at developing the performance of economic sectors in a way that achieves diversity in the country’s financial revenues and working on preparing in-depth studies on the available and accessible capabilities in non-oil activities and trying to develop them to be able to create alternatives, in addition to the necessity of preparing a long-term strategy that takes into consideration various aspects.
He explained that the entire process requires an advanced banking system capable of supporting all economic operations, and our private banks are now aware of this and are working hard to develop all aspects of their work.
He pointed out that Iraq is an important economic front for many international companies in the coming period, and we must work in this direction and create a suitable environment to attract international efforts.
An "unannounced" visit and a surprise landing in Baghdad.. Blinken to Al-Sudani: We are committed to supporting Iraq
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Friday, during which he met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and held talks with him about the future of Syria.
According to Reuters, Blinken is
Reuters quoted the US State Department as saying that "Blinken stressed from Baghdad the US commitment to the US-Iraqi strategic partnership and to Iraq's security, stability and sovereignty."
She added that the Secretary also discussed regional security opportunities and challenges, as well as continued U.S. support for engagement with all communities in Syria to create a comprehensive transition.
According to Reuters, Blinken's visit was not announced until after he met with Al-Sudani on Friday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the Iraqi Prime Minister's media office confirmed that Al-Sudani and Blinken discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, ways to enhance joint cooperation, as well as discussing the situation in the region, developments in the current events in Syria, and the regional and international efforts required to enhance security in Syria and the stability of the entire region.
Al-Sudani renewed, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, support for Syria in this important stage, and the importance of friendly countries helping the Syrians rebuild their country and confront the challenges that may affect civil peace in it, stressing the necessity of representing all components of the Syrian people in the administration of the country to ensure enhancing its stability. He also stressed that Iraq is waiting for actions, not words, from those in charge of managing the transitional phase in Syria.
The Iraqi Prime Minister stressed the need not to allow any aggression on Syrian territory, from any party, because this represents a threat to security and stability in the region.
For his part, the US Secretary of State stressed, according to the Iraqi statement, Washington and Baghdad's agreement on the necessity of respecting the choices of the Syrian people, and working to form a comprehensive government that reflects the will of the Syrian people and the diversity of its components.
Blinken referred to the pivotal role of Iraq, and stressed that it represents a key partner in the region, and the importance of consulting with it on the current developments witnessed in the region, and that the members of the international coalition are committed to the security, sovereignty and stability of Iraq.
What is the secret of the map? Blinken receives a US military briefing regarding Iraq and Syria
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On Friday, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken received a briefing from the US Army Commander in Iraq, during a meeting held at the Washington Embassy in the capital, Baghdad.
A photo published by Reuters showed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken listening to a briefing from Major General Kevin Leahy, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, at the US embassy in the capital, Baghdad.
The photo shows Blinken, Leahy, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, and a number of diplomatic officials at the embassy.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken made an unannounced visit to the capital, Baghdad, which was not on the agenda of his Middle East tour that he has been conducting since yesterday, to discuss with the leaders of the region’s countries the latest developments in Syria, after the fall of the Assad regime and the Syrian opposition’s control of the reins of power in Damascus.
Upon landing at Baghdad International Airport, Blinken was received by American diplomats only, without any Iraqi official receiving him, according to the photos that documented the moment he got off the plane.
Following that, Blinken met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and discussed with him bilateral relations between the two countries, ways to enhance joint cooperation, as well as discussing the situation in the region, developments in the current events in Syria, and the regional and international efforts required to enhance security in Syria and the stability of the entire region .
Al-Sudani renewed, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, support for Syria in this important stage, and the importance of friendly countries helping the Syrians rebuild their country and confront the challenges that may affect civil peace in it, stressing the necessity of representing all components of the Syrian people in the administration of the country to ensure enhancing its stability. He also stressed that Iraq is waiting for actions, not words, from those in charge of managing the transitional phase in Syria .
The Iraqi Prime Minister stressed the need not to allow any aggression on Syrian territory, from any party, because this represents a threat to security and stability in the region .
For his part, the US Secretary of State stressed, according to the Iraqi statement, Washington and Baghdad's agreement on the necessity of respecting the choices of the Syrian people, and working to form a comprehensive government that reflects the will of the Syrian people and the diversity of its components .
Blinken referred to the pivotal role of Iraq, and stressed that it represents a key partner in the region, and the importance of consulting with it on the current developments witnessed in the region, and that the members of the international coalition are committed to the security, sovereignty and stability of Iraq.
According to Reuters, Blinken's visit was not announced until after he met with al-Sudani on Friday afternoon.
After the events in Syria... Will Iraq witness a new economic phase?
Iraq is suffering from major economic challenges due to political and military crises in some surrounding countries, but the impact of these crises on the Iraqi economy is still somewhat limited, while observers expect that there will be an expected economic change in Iraq, but it will be within a period of difficult and difficult labor in light of the harsh political crises that are sweeping the new Middle East.
In this regard, economic expert Ahmed Fouad told Iraq Observer that “Iraq enjoys stable financial flows and strong international trade relations,” indicating that “the tensions in Syria, including the recent events and the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, will not fundamentally affect the Iraqi economy, which relies on central economic policies and strong oil revenues.”
He added, "The economic change that will occur in Iraq will be a reflection of the confusing political situation in the region, especially after the recent events in Syria."
Fouad expressed his hope that “there will be a positive economic change that creates an equal and just economic system based on capitalism and a free economy.”
The economic expert called for “the need to work on directing this change in a correct and fair manner that guarantees integrity and success for the Iraqi economy and state. The Iraqi government must also develop an effective emergency plan to ensure the continued supply of basic commodities to the market, such as food and supplies. Despite the concerns that some may raise about importing goods from neighboring countries, Iraq has the ability to compensate for any shortage in materials through other markets such as Turkey, Iran, and the Gulf states.”
He added that "the Iraqi economy is immune to regional tensions, noting that central economic policies and stable oil revenues give Iraq great ability to confront any fluctuations."
Regarding the future of the Iraqi economy if wars continue in the region, the economic expert stressed that “the effects of the current crises on the Iraqi economy remain relative, noting that their impact on the movement of internal and external trade will be limited if the situation is dealt with cautiously and a flexible economic policy is followed. He added that the political crisis in some neighboring countries may give Iraq an opportunity to increase its imports from other countries and open new markets.”
Iraq on the map of change" .. Expert: Expected international decisions will be taken before Trump's arrival - Urgent
Political affairs researcher Muhammad Ali Al-Hakim commented on Friday (December 13, 2024) on the call of the United Nations representative in Iraq to take new decisions that serve the current situation to avoid crises in Iraq.
Al-Hakim said in an interview with "Baghdad Today" that "the call of the UN representative after meeting the religious authority in Najaf to take new decisions that serve the situation in Iraq to avoid crises carries a clear message that Iraq is heading towards changes," noting that "there are important decisions that will be taken in the near future related to the changes taking place in the region, especially with Trump's imminent assumption of the presidency in the United States of America."
He added, "The unannounced visit of the US Secretary of State is to complete the upcoming changes in Iraq. There is international and UN movement towards Iraq, and for this reason the new phase will witness major changes on the internal level, as Iraq is part of the change in the map of the new Middle East."
Yesterday, Mohammad Redha, son of the supreme religious authority, Ali al-Sistani, received the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mohammad al-Hassan, and his accompanying delegation, to discuss ways for Iraq to avoid any conflicts that would harm it.
This comes as US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken made a secret visit to Baghdad, where he met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, to discuss the situation in the region and developments in Syria, stressing the commitment of the members of the international coalition to the security, sovereignty and stability of Iraq.
Oil Minister meets US Embassy delegation and Honeywell
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul-Ghani received a delegation from the US Embassy on Thursday, December 12, 2024, without details.
Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding with the company 7 months ago.
Honeywell is one of the largest American companies in the field of complex electronic technologies, and holds multiple patents in the field of aviation and space technologies, monitoring systems, and oil pumping, transport and distribution devices.
The ministry's media stated in a statement seen by "Ultra Iraq" that the delegation included the economic advisor delegated to Iraq, Minister "Julie Jules", the energy attaché "Jonathan Scott", the energy affairs specialist Taghreed Al-Qaraghouli, and the delegation of the "Honeywell" company, which included the company's general manager, Khaled Hashem, and the company's manager in Iraq, Muhammad Shabout.
During the meeting, according to the ministry’s statement, “joint cooperation in the fields of oil, gas and refining was discussed,” without clear details.
Last May, the Iraqi government signed a memorandum of understanding with the American company, during a meeting hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce, accompanied by members of his team, with the participation of Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani, along with a group of government officials and prominent companies in the private sector.
The MoU aims to “explore opportunities for strategic cooperation in Iraqi oil and gas fields, including stopping the flaring of gas associated with production operations and providing development, automation, remote control and monitoring services.”
Rafidain Bank .. Launching free electronic cards for members of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Interior
Rafidain Bank announced the launch of the electronic card, free of charge and without fees, for members of the Ministries of Defense and Interior and security services.
Opening of a dollar exchange outlet at Kirkuk International Airport
The Executive Director of Kirkuk International Airport, Abdul Samad Al-Kubaisi, opened an outlet to sell foreign currency (dollars) to travelers at the airport, at the official rate of 132 thousand dinars per 100 dollars.
Al-Kubaisi stressed: "The step of opening a new outlet at the airport will have positive effects, especially since it takes a short time for the traveler to get his need for dollars," noting: "The work of exchange companies at the airport will be monitored by the Central Bank of Iraq."
Kurdistan Region signs trade agreement with India (Photos)
The Chamber of Commerce in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, signed an agreement on Thursday to enhance trade with India.
The head of the Erbil Chamber of Commerce, Gilan Haj Saeed, told Shafaq News Agency, "The relations of the Kurdistan Region with India are old, and we always hope for the development of these relations in all fields. India is one of the main countries importing oil to Iraq, and likewise Iraq is a major importer of Indian products."
Haj Saeed expressed his hope that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding today would be a good incentive to enhance the trade process between the two sides and to include all areas in a way that serves the common interests.
He also hoped that Indian companies would invest in the Kurdistan Region under the current investment law that provides great facilities to investors so that the foreign investor would be considered like the local investor with all privileges, pointing out that "the Kurdistan market needs investments in all fields."
US Security Advisor: I have a feeling Netanyahu is ready to make a deal on Gaza
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced on Thursday that the United States is working to reach an agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza, at the conclusion of his talks with Israeli officials in Jerusalem.
Sullivan also said, "We are doing everything we can to release the hostages and return them to their families."
Sullivan also said he discussed with Israeli officials the steps needed to get more aid into the Gaza Strip.
Sullivan added that he had a sense that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ready to make a deal on Gaza, and that his goal was to make an agreement within this month.
Sullivan also said that Hamas's position at the negotiating table changed after the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.
The American official explained that Israel's assassination of Hamas leaders helped put the ceasefire talks on the right track to achieve positive results.
Regarding the situation in Syria, Sullivan said that what Israel is doing is identifying and neutralizing threats.
Sullivan also said that the situation in Syria carries "a range of risks, including the possibility of the partition of the country."
The US official also said that he expected "Israel's occupation of the buffer zone in Syria to be temporary."
Al-Sudani to visit Britain next month
During the call, the Prime Minister stressed, according to a statement from his office, a copy of which was received by {Euphrates News}, “Iraq’s firm position on the necessity of preserving Syria’s security, territorial integrity, sovereignty, and civil peace in light of the free will of the brotherly Syrian people, and respecting their choices and social, ethnic, and cultural diversity, pointing out the necessity for major countries to play their role in stopping the tragedy in Gaza.”
For his part, the British Minister indicated that his government looks forward to the visit that Al-Sudani will make to Britain next month, and the opportunities to enhance the constructive partnership through it, for the mutual interest. He also stressed the commitments of the international coalition towards Iraq in various fields, and the importance of Iraq's pivotal role in preserving the security and stability of the region.
Central Bank Governor: Opening external channels with foreign currencies eliminates the black market
Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq confirmed on Thursday that opening channels in foreign and Arab currencies achieves stability in the exchange rate and gradually eliminates the black market.
The media advisor of the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI), Aqeel Al-Shuwaili, said in a statement, which was reviewed by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "the governor of the Central Bank visited the Trade Bank of Iraq and appreciated the bank's efforts to expand its customer base of importing merchants and the procedures to facilitate their transactions in a way that contributes to achieving stability in the exchange market."
According to the statement, the governor of the Central Bank stressed "the need to make efforts to achieve fluidity and provide the best banking services to the bank's customers."
The governor pointed out that "the Central Bank's continued opening of multiple external channels in foreign and Arab currencies achieves continuous stability in the exchange rate and gradually eliminates the black market."
Central Bank denies audio recording attributed to Al-Alaq
A responsible source at the Central Bank denied, on Thursday, an audio recording attributed to the Central Bank Governor, Ali Al-Alaq.
The source said in a statement reported by the official news agency, and seen by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "there is no truth to the recording attributed to the Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, in which he spoke about smuggling $250 million daily through remittances and the rise in the dollar price."
He added that "the Central Bank has achieved a major accomplishment in putting the external transfer and cash sale of the dollar and other currencies on a transparent path that is consistent with international standards and practices and has received wide international acclaim."
He continued that "the measures taken achieve stability in the exchange rate and that covering imports at the official price achieves what we are witnessing in terms of general stability in prices and reducing inflation."
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