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Iraqi News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Arab foreign ministers start arriving in Baghdad for Arab Summit
Baghdad ( – The foreign ministers of Egypt, Sudan, the UAE, and the Comoros arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday to attend the Arab foreign ministers' meeting in preparation for the Arab Summit, which will be held in the Iraqi capital on May 17. Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister for Administrative and Technical Affairs Ahmed Al-Dulaimi received Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Atty upon his arrival at Baghdad International Airport and expressed Iraq's appreciation for his participation in this important Arab event, according to a statement released by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. Al-Dulaimi also received the Minister of State within the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khalifa Shaheen Al-Marar, and emphasized the strong relations between Iraq and the UAE. He also highlighted Baghdad's desire to promote bilateral cooperation to serve the interests of the two countries. Additionally, the Iraqi diplomat received Sudan's Acting Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry, Hussein Al-Amin Al-Fadil, as well as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Union of the Comoros, Mohamed Mbaye, upon their arrival at Baghdad International Airport. Al-Dulaimi stressed the depth of Iraq's connections with Sudan and the Comoros, as well as Baghdad's commitment to expanding collaboration in different areas. The Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, said in a press conference that the participation of Arab leaders and officials in the Arab Summit demonstrates their determination to unify the Arab position and supports Baghdad's active role in the region. In addition to Arab leaders and senior officials, the Arab Summit will be attended by 20 Arab organizations, as well as the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Spanish prime minister.
Iraqi News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Foreign ministers of Egypt, Sudan, the UAE, and the Comoros arrive in Baghdad
Baghdad-INA The foreign ministers of Egypt, Sudan, the UAE, and the Comoros arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday to participate in the Arab Foreign Ministers' meeting in preparation for the Arab Summit. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) stated that "Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati arrived in Baghdad to participate in the meeting of the Council of Arab Foreign Ministers, which is being held in Baghdad in preparation for the upcoming Arab Summit." The statement added, "Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Nayef Rashid Al-Dulaimi, received Al-Ati upon his arrival at Baghdad International Airport, expressing Iraq's "welcome to his participation in this important Arab event." Furthermore, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Administrative and Technical Affairs, Ahmed Nayef Rashid Al-Dulaimi, received the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa Shaheen Al-Marar, upon his arrival at Baghdad International Airport on Wednesday. Al-Dulaimi welcomed the Emirati minister, emphasizing "the depth of the fraternal relations between Iraq and the UAE, and Baghdad's keenness to strengthen bilateral cooperation to serve the common interests of the two brotherly countries." In the same context, Ahmed Nayef Rashid Al-Dulaimi, received the Acting Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hussein Al-Amin Al-Fadhil, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Comoros, Mbaye Mohamed Mbaye, upon their arrival at Baghdad International Airport. Al-Dulaimi emphasized "the depth of relations between Iraq, both Sudan and the Comoros, and Baghdad's aspiration to enhance joint cooperation in various fields." Accordıng to the statement "This visit comes as part of our participation in the meeting of the Council of Arab Foreign Ministers, which is being held in preparation for the upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad on the 17th of this month."
Shafaq News
15-03-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
US sanctions threat hangs over Iraq's Al-Rafidain Bank
Shafaq News/ Iraq's state-owned Al-Rafidain Bank faces the risk of US Treasury sanctions if it fails to address regulatory concerns, Iraqi lawmaker Ikhlas Al-Dulaimi warned on Saturday. Al-Dulaimi, deputy head of the parliamentary finance committee, told Shafaq News that Al-Rafidain operates under US Treasury regulations through agreements with Iraq's central bank and an international firm overseeing the financial sector. She said the firm had flagged violations in the bank's operations, prompting a contract with a foreign company to enhance compliance. "Failure to correct these infractions could result in US sanctions, affecting Al-Rafidain and other private banks," she cautioned. On January 30, 2025, US Republican Congressman Joe Wilson accused the bank of facilitating money laundering for Iran and its allies. In a post on X, he wrote, " Under Biden and McGurk, the US treasury and Federal Reserve allowed Rafidain Bank, the largest in Iraq, to become the money laundering machine for the Iranian regime and its puppets to obtain US$. This bank must be sanctioned." The US has since imposed sanctions on several Iraqi banks and is moving to restrict the use of electronic payment cards abroad. Experts warn that such measures could deepen Iraq's dollar shortage, drive up exchange rates, and further isolate the country from the global financial system. A worst-case scenario, they say, would see widespread disruptions affecting salary payments and key development projects.
Shafaq News
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Al-Anbar's former Governor included in Amnesty Law
Shafaq News/ A document issued by the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court has revealed that former Anbar Governor Ali Farhan Al-Dulaimi is included in Iraq's General Amnesty Law. The document stated that Al-Dulaimi, along with four other individuals, will not be released until it is confirmed that they are not wanted in other legal cases. Al-Dulaimi, who was sentenced to one year in prison in July 2024 for appointing advisors in violation of regulations, is among those covered by the recent developments. A few days ago, Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council directed the prison department to implement "immediate release" for individuals under the general amnesty law without requiring the finalization of the decision. The Iraqi Parliament had passed several controversial laws on January 21, including amendments to the General Amnesty Law, the Personal Status Law, and the Restitution Law.
Shafaq News
13-02-2025
- Shafaq News
Iraq intensifies anti-drug trafficking efforts
Shafaq News/ Iraqi security forces have successfully shut down a major smuggling route along the Syrian border, a local official announced on Thursday. "This achievement is the result of intensive efforts to strengthen security measures and establish full control over the border," said Imad al-Dulaimi, the district administrator of Ar-Rutbah city, speaking to Shafaq News. "The security belts are now stronger and more organized to protect the area from various threats," he added. Al-Dulaimi explained that the closure is part of a broader strategy to ensure long-term stability and security in the district and surrounding areas. The announcement came just one day after the Interior Ministry 's General Directorate for Drug and Psychotropic Substances revealed the issuance of international arrest warrants for several drug traffickers. "We have implemented advanced techniques that allow us to apprehend suspects within 24 hours," said Directorate spokesperson Hussein al-Tamimi. "This year will be particularly tough for drug traffickers." These efforts align with Iraq's ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking. Al-Tamimi noted that the ministry has intensified collaboration with Arab and foreign countries through formal agreements and memoranda of understanding, resulting in the successful extradition of multiple suspects wanted by Iraqi courts. On Tuesday, Iraqi authorities seized more than 200 kilograms of Captagon pills and dismantled a drug trafficking network operating across Nineveh and Kirkuk. The operation, carried out in coordination with the Iraqi National Intelligence Service and the Kurdistan Region's Anti-Narcotics Directorate in Erbil, led also to the arrest of three suspected traffickers.
