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Suspicions of Corruption Shadow Traffic Motorcycle Supply Contract in Anbar, Calls for Investigation

Iraqi parliamentary sources revealed severe violations and suspicions of corruption surrounding a government contract signed to supply the General Traffic Directorate in Anbar Province with 800 motorc...

Iraq Facilitates the Passage of Humanitarian Aid Convoys to Lebanon via Transit System

Iraqi customs authorities at seaports have initiated procedures to facilitate the passage of humanitarian aid convoys provided by the United Arab Emirates destined for the Lebanese Republic. Official...

Foiling an Attempt to Smuggle $226,000 at Kirkuk Airport

The General Commission of Customs announced the foiling of an attempt to smuggle two hundred and twenty-six thousand US dollars, which was in the possession of a traveler at the Kirkuk Airport customs...

Resumption of Talks Between Baghdad and Erbil to Resolve Outstanding Financial Files and Employee Salaries

A new round of official talks has commenced between the Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, aiming to reach fundamental settlements regarding outstanding financial files, primari...

Prime Minister's Advisor for Border Crossings Relieved of Duties, Replacement Appointed Amid Administrative Changes

Informed sources revealed adjustments in the advisory structure of the Prime Minister's Office, including the relief of Mr. Sami Al-Sudani from his duties as Advisor for Customs, Border Crossings, and...

Government Discussions with the World Bank to Strengthen Financial Reform Pathways

The Ministry of Finance has held extensive discussions with a high-level delegation from the World Bank to explore frameworks for technical and institutional cooperation aimed at supporting economic r...

Prime Minister Issues Urgent Directives to Reform Financial Policy and Diversify Income Sources

Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi issued a series of urgent directives on Saturday (May 23, 2026) during his visit to the Ministry of Finance, emphasizing the need to formulate a comprehensive financi...

Iraq Receives the First International Overland Transit Shipment from Syria to Kuwait

The General Commission of Customs announced on Saturday (May 23, 2026) the arrival of the first international overland transit shipment under the global (TIR) system at the Al-Waleed border crossing,...

Border Ports Authority Foils Major Smuggling Operations at Umm Qasr Port

The Border Ports Authority announced on Friday the foiling of a series of massive smuggling attempts at Umm Qasr Port in Basra Governorate, during an intensive field inspection. The operations resulte...

Ministry of Trade Launches Comprehensive Electronic Platform to Regulate Imports

Competent government authorities in the trade sector have initiated the launch of an advanced electronic platform to manage and regulate imported goods, as part of a strategic plan to enhance digital...

China's Oil Imports Plunge to Near Four-Year Low Amid Iran Tensions

China's crude oil imports recorded a sharp decline during the past month of April, reaching their lowest level in nearly four years, amid the repercussions of tensions related to the war in Iran and t...

The Stalled "Vehicle Scrapping" Project in Iraq: Lack of Funding and Conflicting Interests Halt Progress

Economic expert Ahmed Al-Tamimi clarified on Monday the underlying reasons behind the stalled implementation of the old vehicle scrapping policy in Iraq, despite the initiative being proposed years ag...