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Iraqi News
22-07-2025
- Iraqi News
Baghdad court sentences former traffic directorate employee to life for embezzlement of 10 billion dinars
Baghdad ( – Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity (CoI) announced today, Tuesday (July 22, 2025), that two in-person lifetime imprisonment sentences have been issued against a former employee of the General Traffic Directorate for embezzling over 10 billion Iraqi Dinars. The CoI stated that the Rusafa Criminal Court issued the two verdicts in the case of the former General Traffic Directorate employee, whom the commission had investigated following his arrest. The court sentenced him to lifelong imprisonment and ordered him to pay the embezzled sum of 10,446,442,000 Iraqi Dinars. The CoI added that the court issued these verdicts based on Article (315/Part Two) of the Penal Code, granting the aggrieved party the right to claim compensation before civil courts once the verdict becomes final. The Commission noted that on March 5, it had announced a specialized operation that resulted in the seizure of 3,390,000,000 Iraqi Dinars from the embezzled funds of the General Traffic Directorate. These funds were hidden by four relatives of the convict in travel bags, along with 5 kilograms of gold jewelry, found in an abandoned house in a Baghdad neighborhood. The CoI affirmed that it continues to investigate the case, including other embezzled amounts, as well as real estate and vehicles suspected of being acquired through the embezzlement of General Traffic Directorate funds.
Iraqi News
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Iraqi News
Iraq to launch Ain Al-Iraq app for government services
Baghdad ( – Iraq's General Traffic Directorate announced on Tuesday the upcoming launch of a new application called Ain Al-Iraq (Iraq's Eye) and a new electronic system for vehicle registration, aimed at simplifying public services. Major General Adey Samir, Director of the General Traffic Directorate, stated that the Ain Al-Iraq app is a major initiative by the Ministry of Interior. 'When a citizen downloads this application… they will get access to all services related to the Ministry of Interior,' he explained, noting this includes traffic, nationality services, and more, all accessible from their phone. Additionally, a new, fully electronic system for vehicle registration will be implemented soon, promising a 'very smooth and simple' process for car owners. These initiatives are part of the government's broader push for digital transformation, which includes the recent activation of e-payment systems across state institutions. The goal is to enhance transparency, simplify procedures, and improve the services offered to Iraqi citizens.
Iraqi News
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Iraqi News
Baghdad's new era of traffic enforcement: smart cameras now active, fines to begin July 1
Baghdad ( – The General Traffic Directorate has officially activated its new smart camera and traffic light system in Baghdad, marking the beginning of a new era of technological traffic enforcement in the Iraqi capital. The system went live on Tuesday (July 1, 2025) at five main intersections and on two major highways, with a plan to expand coverage to all of the city's streets and intersections in less than a year. Officials emphasized that the system's launch follows an intensive trial period to ensure high efficiency. This move is part of a broader government strategy to utilize modern technology to develop and regulate public services. According to Major General Adey Samir, Director of the General Traffic Directorate, the system is highly advanced and capable of recording multiple violations at the same instant. Haider Shaker, the directorate's media manager, confirmed the specific violations being targeted include: Speeding Using a mobile phone while driving Not wearing a seatbelt Children sitting in the front seat Driving against the flow of traffic Blocking the right-hand lane Violations are recorded automatically, and fines will be issued electronically starting from July 1, 2025. In line with Iraqi law, drivers will receive a 50% discount on the fine if they pay within 72 hours of the violation being registered. However, if the fine is not paid after a full month, the amount will be doubled. Drivers are urged to install the official Traffic Directorate app to check for any recorded violations and manage payments. The directorate stressed that the rules apply to everyone. The smart cameras will record violations for all vehicle types, explicitly including cars with Kurdistan Region license plates, as well as motorcycles and 'tuk-tuks.' Recognizing Baghdad's traffic challenges, the system has a built-in flexible approach. During periods of severe congestion, the automated cameras and smart signals can be temporarily deactivated from central control rooms, allowing traffic police on the ground to manually direct vehicles and ease jams, ensuring a balance between automated enforcement and practical traffic management. This initiative represents a significant step towards reducing traffic violations, improving road safety, and creating a more orderly and modern traffic environment for all residents and visitors in Baghdad.
Shafaq News
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Shafaq News
Dust storms hit Iraq before expected weather shift
Shafaq News/ Iraq is expected to see calmer weather conditions in the second half of May, with the summer season officially beginning in June, an Iraqi meteorologist said on Sunday. Meteorologist Sadeq Al-Attiya told Shafaq News that Iraq's spring weather fluctuations—common from March to mid-May—are driven by unstable pressure systems, with cold air from Europe clashing with warm currents from the Arabian Peninsula and recurring 'Khamsin lows' every 50 days. 'When precipitation is scarce, particularly in Iraq's western desert regions, the lack of vegetation increases the likelihood of dust storms in spring,' Al-Attiya noted. He added that regional sources contribute significantly to Iraq's dust burden, particularly eastern Syria, which has seen widespread desertification due to neglect, along with parts of southern Iraq and Al-Anbar province, where poor rainfall has turned large areas into dust hotspots. However, he projected a gradual stabilization of weather patterns after mid-May as the country enters the dry summer phase. That period is typically dominated by strong northwesterly winds, which persist for 40 to 45 days and bring frequent dust storms, particularly during midday. On May 5, a thick dust storm blanketed Baghdad, turning the capital into a ghostly yellow scene and severely reducing visibility across the city. Iraq's General Traffic Directorate warned that the storm could expand into central and southern Iraq by evening, urging road users to reduce speed, use hazard lights, maintain safe distances between vehicles, and stop driving altogether if visibility becomes critically low. Stabilization is expected to begin later Monday, with clearer skies and mild springtime conditions forecast for the night.
Arab Times
01-03-2025
- Automotive
- Arab Times
Trucks Banned During Peak Hours in Ramadan Across Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Mar 1: Kuwait's General Traffic Directorate has announced truck movement restrictions on all roads during the holy month of Ramadan to ease traffic congestion. Trucks will be prohibited from operating in the morning from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and in the afternoon from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. The measure aims to ensure smoother traffic flow during peak hours, especially as residents observe Ramadan.
