To reduce speculation, a Sudanese advisor reveals a new monetary strategy.

To reduce speculation, a Sudanese advisor reveals a new monetary strategy.

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The Prime Minister's economic advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, revealed a new monetary strategy Sunday evening that seeks to reduce speculation.

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Saleh said in a statement to Al-Furat News that: "A new monetary strategy aims to gradually attract foreign exchange transactions to the officially regulated banking system."
He explained that "this strategy focuses on expanding the base of buying and selling foreign currency at fixed and stable rates, in line with the current monetary policy."

 Saleh emphasized that "these steps coincide with enhancing the freedom of the foreign exchange process, with a high commitment to transparency and money governance in line with international standards."
He pointed out that "this strategy is being implemented in an organized and precise manner by the Iraqi banking system, and specifically targets large transfers, especially those related to financing wholesale trade."

Saleh also pointed out "the importance of stimulating electronic banking transactions to reduce cash circulation, which contributes to feeding the parallel market with cash dollars, thus reducing speculative operations that take place outside the framework of the law."

The Central Bank unveils a comprehensive plan to eliminate paper transactions.

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Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq announced on Saturday that the government is working on a roadmap for a comprehensive digital transformation.

Al-Alaq told the official agency, as followed by "Al-Eqtisad News": "The government is working on a plan and roadmap to transition to e-government. There are steps, efforts, and a data center, and we hope that the ministries will take the initiative to interact." 

 

He added, "The Central Bank has a comprehensive plan. Over the past year, we have been able to reduce paper usage by 50%, and we will soon eliminate all paper transactions."

 

He continued, "The Central Bank is working to create a digital currency. This is a major undertaking being undertaken by the bank in coordination with international and Arab organizations and entities, and directly with the Arab Monetary Fund."

 

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 Al-Sudani's advisor: Iraq's foreign reserves reach $110 billion

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The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Sunday that Iraq's foreign exchange reserves are a safety net against economic fluctuations, noting that they are estimated at approximately $110 billion.

"Iraq's foreign exchange reserves are one of the most important indicators supporting investment, both domestic and foreign, as the country has a stable foreign exchange portfolio estimated at approximately $110 billion, distributed between gold, dollars, and foreign currencies," Saleh said in a statement to the official agency, followed by "Al-Eqtisad News."

He explained that "these reserves contribute to strengthening macroeconomic stability, both domestically and externally, making them a protective factor against global economic fluctuations and shocks. They also provide strong coverage for the monetary base and financial indicators related to trade and international debt maturing soon."

He added, "The current account of the balance of payments is recording positive rates that enhance the stability of the value of the Iraqi dinar, thus reducing the impact of fluctuations in global oil markets, given the nature of Iraq's rentier economy." He noted that "Iraq, as the fifth largest oil producer in the world, enjoys sustainable foreign financial flows, enabling it to quickly and efficiently support its cash reserves."

He stressed that "these strong reserves provide a stable investment environment, which contributes to accelerating the pace of investment and supporting the country's promising economic growth."

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Rafidain: Electronic collection amounts jumped to more than 6 trillion dinars in 2024.

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Rafidain Bank announced record growth in electronic tax settlements for government departments' accounts during 2024, with amounts exceeding 6 trillion dinars.

A statement issued by Rafidain Bank confirmed, "The pace of collections through electronic payment companies has increased, reflecting the significant development in the adoption of digital systems in government revenue management."

The statement explained that "total tax collections during 2024 amounted to more than 6.06 trillion Iraqi dinars, recording a continuous increase compared to the first months of the year."

According to the statement, September 2024 witnessed the highest growth rate, with total settlements reaching 838.5 billion dinars, an increase of 11.12% compared to the previous month.

At the beginning of 2025, the system continued its "strong performance, with total collections in January 2025 reaching approximately 707.5 billion dinars, followed by February with 689.2 billion dinars." 

Government departments also recorded a "significant increase in the activation of the electronic collection system, with the number of activated entities rising to 1,808 by February 2025, compared to 1,395 by December 2024."

Rafidain Bank affirmed that "this significant growth reflects the success of the state's efforts to promote digital transformation, reduce reliance on cash, and achieve higher levels of financial transparency and efficiency," noting that "the electronic collection system represents a fundamental pillar in improving collection mechanisms and reducing the risks of financial corruption."

He also noted that "this qualitative leap comes within the framework of the ongoing efforts led by Rafidain Bank, in cooperation with government agencies, to support the digital economy, enhance confidence in electronic financial transactions, and raise the efficiency of the financial sector in Iraq."

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