Is Iraq Heading to Issue New Banknotes to Tackle the Dinar Crisis?
Restrictions imposed by the U.S. Federal Reserve on the Central Bank of Iraq over the dollar issue, and the start of integrating Iraq’s financial system into SWIFT, have triggered a series of crises that have shrunk the Iraqi market and eroded most Iraqis’ purchasing power in recent weeks. Despite these negative effects, the crisis threatening […]
At a cost of $17 billion, Iraq announces a land and rail link project connecting the Gulf to the Turkish border
Iraq announced during a conference in Baghdad on Saturday, which brought together officials from neighboring countries, a project for a land route and a railway line linking the Gulf to the Turkish border. Through this, Iraq aspires to become a primary corridor for transporting goods between the Middle East and Europe. The project—estimated by the […]
Baghdad’s Most Famous Street Regains Its Luster… Photos Capture Iraq’s Cultural Heart
Al‑Mutanabbi Street in Baghdad—renowned for its libraries—reopened on Saturday following restoration work that has allowed this vital artery of the Iraqi capital to reclaim some of its former glory. The street normally teems with visitors on Fridays, especially students and young people, as well as artists and intellectuals from earlier generations. The historic thoroughfare was […]
Local Coach’s Chances to Lead National Team Are Shrinking
The Iraqi national football team continues to await a meeting of the local football federation to finalize the appointment of a new head coach after the official dismissal of the Spaniard Jesús Casas. The Iraqi Football Association decided last Thursday to formally sack Casas due to the national team’s poor results in the Asian qualifiers […]
Football Crisis Between Iraq and Jordan Looms as Fans React
Football fans have been reacting strongly to the Iraqi Football Association’s complaint following their match against the Palestinian national team in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, held at Amman International Stadium on the 25th of this month. In the previous round of the qualifiers, the Palestinian team managed to secure a dramatic […]
Iraqi FA Proposes Four Replacement Coaches for “Casas”
Ghalib Al-Zamli, a member of the Iraqi Football Association, confirmed that the federation has decided to quickly finalize the appointment of a new head coach for the national team, noting that any delay would work against the team in its upcoming matches against South Korea and Jordan. In a statement to Shafaq News Agency, Al-Zamli […]
Reasons Preventing Adnan Hamad from Coaching the Iraqi National Team
Adnan Hamad, the current coach of Al-Orouba Saudi Club, is likely to reject an offer from the Iraq Football Association to lead the Iraqi national team in the crucial Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Iraq Football Association is in search of a […]
UN Predicts Global Economic Growth of 2.8% in 2025 Despite Geopolitical Challenges
In a recent report, experts from the United Nations forecast that the global economy will grow by 2.8% in 2025, reflecting a degree of optimism despite the volatile geopolitical conditions surrounding global markets. This forecast comes amid several challenges, including ongoing regional conflicts, rising concerns about climate change, and supply chain disruptions. For Iraq, any […]
Experts: A New Trend in the Global Economy Toward Protectionism in 2025
International economic reports indicate that the global economy in 2025 is shifting toward a trend known as “protectionism” or trade policies favoring domestic industries. This shift could present new challenges for developing countries, including Iraq. As trade tensions rise between major powers, the economic rules of the game are changing, prompting Baghdad to reassess its […]
Warnings of Major Challenges for the Iraqi Economy in 2025 Due to the Lack of Government Vision
Amid the absence of a clear economic strategy, local experts have warned that the Iraqi economy may face significant challenges in 2025, particularly due to the fluctuations in oil prices and the continued over-reliance on natural resources without genuine diversification of revenues. Observers believe that the solution lies in creating a comprehensive economic plan that […]
