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Iraqi News
3 days ago
- Business
- Iraqi News
UN: Iraq will become a global banking powerhouse
Baghdad – INA The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mohammed Al-Hassan, confirmed that Iraq will become a banking powerhouse internally and externally. In a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA) on Friday, Al-Hassan said, "The words spoken during the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism conference indicated that Iraq is facing a regional and international challenge to regain its standing." He added, "The Iraqi economic system cannot be complete without an effective financial sector internally and externally," noting that "Iraq is committed to taking positive steps to restore confidence in the financial and banking sector in Iraq." Al-Hassan emphasized that "the United Nations supports Iraq's approach, which will, in the coming days, become an interactive banking powerhouse internally and externally." He emphasized that "the fight against terrorism is not a scourge that has afflicted Iraq alone, but the entire world, and the sacrifices that Iraq has made in lives and money are not insignificant or small." He noted that "these sacrifices must be completed, extended, and continued to restore Iraq's position in the financial and banking sector."
Iraqi News
5 days ago
- Business
- Iraqi News
UN: We believe in Iraq's return to its positive role
Baghdad – INA The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) announced on Wednesday that it believes in Iraq's return to its positive role, stressing that legislative compliance is the primary guarantee for the sustainability of the digital transformation. In his speech at the second conference on combating money laundering and terrorist financing, attended by an Iraqi News Agency (INA) correspondent, the UN Secretary-General's Representative in Iraq, Mohammed Al-Hassan, said, "This conference represents an important milestone in Iraq's journey towards transitioning to a state of law and institutions and engaging positively with efforts to combat money laundering and dry up the sources of terrorist financing." He praised the choice of the title of this session, "Challenges of Arab Banks in Compliance with International Laws and Legislation and Ways to Meet the Requirements of Correspondent Banks," which reflects a growing awareness among financial and banking institutions that restoring confidence and the efforts of international companies require adherence to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. He added, "The United Nations believes in Iraq and its return, and believes that good governance, transparency, and international transition are not just slogans, but rather pillars of a transparent economy that interacts with the region and the world." He commended the efforts of the Central Bank of Iraq and the Iraqi Private Banks Association for "leading this positive movement." Al-Hassan called for "strengthening partnerships with international and regional financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Financial Action Task Force, the Economic Commission for Western Asia, and others, to build national capacities that facilitate raising standards to meet global requirements and requirements." He noted that "such partnerships are accompanied by benefiting from the successful experiences of a number of Arab and non-Arab countries that have been able to gain the trust of international institutions and people by adopting profound reforms capable of integrating Iraq into the global banking system, serving its national interests toward sustainable development." He explained that "today's conference serves as a platform for exchanging expertise and reviewing the applications of technology and artificial intelligence as practical tools to strengthen completion organizations." He noted that "in light of the accelerating digital transformation, technology is no longer an option, but an urgent necessity. If properly utilized, it can uncover suspicious patterns, enhance the accuracy of regulatory procedures, and accelerate financial risks." He emphasized the need for "such technological development to be coupled with a transparent legislative and legal system. While digitization offers unprecedented possibilities, legislative compliance remains the primary guarantee for the sustainability of today's transformation."
Iraqi News
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
UN Representative: Iraq has changed, and the progress made must be maintained
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mohammed Al-Hassan, said on Wednesday that today's Iraq is different from the previous one and progress made must be preserved. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mohammed Al-Hassan, said at the Sulaymaniyah Forum and attended by the reporter of the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Iraq has reached a stage that does not need the United Nations mission," pointing out that "Iraq today is different from the previous and progress made must be preserved." He added that "Iraq is facing a constitutional entitlement, which is the elections, which we are working on their success to stabilize the process of development and reform," noting that "the region needs the stability of Iraq." He pointed out that "the time has come for the people of the Middle East to live in safety and stability, and in the past years the situation in the region has been an occupation and external interventions." "A few years ago, children in Iraq and Gaza were killed in full view of everyone, in addition to the sale of women of other components, including Yazidis, as commodities by extremist gangs, and this is unacceptable," he said, stressing that "everyone must join efforts to unleash a new reality."
Iraqi News
27-02-2025
- Iraqi News
UN invites tourists from around the world to visit Baghdad and enjoy its beauty
Baghdad - INA The United Nations confirmed, today, Thursday, that Baghdad will remain the intellectual capital of the world and the home of wisdom, while calling on tourists from around the world to visit Baghdad and enjoy its beauty. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mohammed Al-Hassan, said during the celebration of Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital, which was organized by the United Nations mission and attended by the correspondent of the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "I am honored and we celebrate the selection of Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital, as this represents a cultural testimony for Iraq, reflecting the great progress that the country has achieved during the past years of security and stability." He added, "Today we honor a city that is a symbol of steadfastness, civilization, history and culture. It is the city of culture and creativity for centuries past," noting that "Iraq is the land of Mesopotamia and the cradle of civilization, and here history was written and the first laws were recorded. This land gave humanity unparalleled progress in writing, law, governance and science. Baghdad was and will remain the intellectual capital of the world and the home of wisdom where science met." He continued, "This honor represents an invitation to discover the historical and cultural treasures that Iraq abounds with," noting that "visitors to this land will witness its ancient history and the hospitality and generosity of its people." He pointed out that "the United Nations congratulates the leadership and people of Iraq on the well-deserved honor," calling on "Arab tourists and tourists from all over the world to visit this city and enjoy its beauty."
Shafaq News
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
UN political role in Iraq to conclude in 2025
Shafaq News/ The political mandate of the UN mission will conclude by the end of 2025, the head of the United Nations mission in Iraq, Mohammed Al-Hassan, announced on Wednesday. In a press conference in Kirkuk, Al-Hassan said that his visit was an opportunity to meet UN staff. He also held discussions with the governor, the provincial council chairman, and its members, describing the meetings as 'productive.' He reiterated that the UN political mission will officially end this year at the Iraqi government's request, but emphasized that 23 UN organizations, including UNICEF and UNDP, will continue to operate in Iraq to provide support as needed. Al-Hassan praised Kirkuk's diverse population and highlighted the presence of approximately 35,000 students at Kirkuk University, calling it a testament to the city's future being shaped by its educated youth. 'The issue of missing persons in Kirkuk, raised by the provincial council, would be referred to Baghdad. The UN does not interfere in Iraq's internal affairs but operates in accordance with its mandate,' the UN official confirmed. For his part, Kirkuk Provincial Council Chairman, Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Hafiz, stated that discussions focused on improving public services in southwestern Kirkuk, reintegrating boycotting council members through dialogue, and addressing the missing persons issue linked to the Kurdistan Region, which remains a concern for Kirkuk's Arab community.
