Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Central Bank denies “information” issuing a new category of local currency, 16 OCT
The Central Bank denies “information” issuing a new category of local currency
The Central Bank of Iraq has denied any intention to issue new currency during the current period, whether in small or large denominations.
According to a statement by Ahmed Barihi, a member of the Central Bank of Iraq’s Board of Directors, there is no truth to the rumors circulating about the Central Bank of Iraq issuing a new currency.
According to Berihi, introducing a new currency denomination, whether small or large, will not impact the exchange rate of the US Dollar against the Iraqi Dinar. Its purpose would be to facilitate and ease transactions within the local market.
A member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Iraq stated that the Iraqi currency is stable and the current denominations are adequate.
Representative Nermin Maarouf, a member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, recently disclosed that the committee will meet with the Governor of the Central Bank to discuss the feasibility and rationale behind the decision to issue a new denomination of 20,000 dinars. They will also discuss the financial value of this denomination and other details related to its expected issuance. The meeting is expected to provide clarity on the matter. The statement was made on 25 AD.
Monday, October 16, 2023
KRG to collect customs fees in Iraqi dinar exclusively, 17 OCT
KRG to collect customs fees in Iraqi dinar exclusively, 17 OCT
Shafaq News/ The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Monday announced that customs fees at border crossings will only be accepted in Iraqi dinar in lieu of the US dollar.
The announcement was made public by an official press release issued by the KRG's Department of Media and Information earlier today.
The statement noted that all ministries are required to implement this decision, and any violations will be subject to legal action.
All-Maliki issues a warning to Israel and Its allies, calls for aid delivery to Gaza, 16 OCT
All-Maliki issues a warning to Israel and Its allies, calls for aid delivery to Gaza, 16 OCT
Shafaq News/ Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law alliance, on Monday warned Israel and its allies of the reaction of Arab and Islamic people to the situation Palestinians are facing in Gaza, and called for opening the borders to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the people there.
Al-Maliki, according to a press release by his bureau, received the European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Thomas Seiler, earlier today.
During the meeting, they discussed the prospects of Iraq's relations with European Union countries and the need to strengthen them in various fields. They also discussed the ongoing events in occupied Palestine and the blockade imposed on Gaza by the Israeli forces.
Al-Maliki called on the European Union to play a role in de-escalating the situation in Palestinian territories and condemning the massacres committed by Israel against the Palestinian people.
He also warned Israel and its allies of the potential "anger of Arab and Islamic people" if violations, provocations, and escalations against the Palestinian people continue.
He called for facilitating the delivery of food supplies and relief aid to Gaza and ending the blockade imposed by Israel on the Palestinian people. He expressed Iraq's rejection for the forced displacement of Gaza residents, a demand made by the Israeli occupation forces.
Ambassador Thomas Seiler expressed the European Union's desire to expand cooperation with Iraq and hoped for the reduction of conflicts and the enhancement of stability throughout the Middle East.
Evening News with MarkZ 10/16/2023
Parliament hosts CBI governor following soaring Dollar rates, 16 OCT
Parliament hosts CBI governor following soaring Dollar rates, 16 OCT
Shafaq News / The parliamentary Financial Committee announced on Monday its intention to host the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, and the bank's top executives in the coming days.
Committee member Mustafa Al-Karaawi informed Shafaq News Agency that this week, "the committee will host Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq and the bank's executives to investigate the reasons behind the erratic movements in the exchange rate of the US Dollar in the parallel market, and to identify the responsible entities for implementing the reform measures initiated by the Central Bank."
Al-Karaawi pointed out that the instability in the Dollar exchange rate has caused significant economic problems, lamenting the absence of a clear policy from the Central Bank. He stressed that it is the government's responsibility to implement the reforms outlined by the bank, emphasizing the shared responsibility between the Central Bank, governmental bodies, and particularly those involved in imports and customs checkpoints to control the exchange rate.
"The discussion with the Central Bank Governor will delve into the economic crisis, the fluctuations in the Dollar exchange rate, and the agreements made by the bank with the US Federal Reserve and the World Bank," Al-Karaawi added.
The Iraqi Dinar has witnessed a consistent and alarming surge against the US Dollar over several months, reaching its peak this month at an astonishing 1655 Dinars to the Dollar, despite the government and the Central Bank officially setting the exchange rate at 1320 Dinars for one US Dollar.
"IRAQ BOOTS ON THE GROUND REPORT" BY FIREFLY, 16 OCT
Frank26 (KTFA)
[Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]
FIREFLY: News saying within 2 months the dollar exchange rate will stabilize.
FRANK: Inside the next 2 months it’s highly possible we’ll see a new exchange rate. That’s the only thing that can stabilize it because a program rate unstabilizes it. This is as simple as I can put it. I’m not exaggerating. I’m not adding to it. This is for real.
January 1st, no more USDs [In Iraq].
But that’s only the final day of USD removal. It has nothing to do with the monetary reform.
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Walkingstick All these meetings that the CBI had with all these agencies that were helping them with their monetary reform are done. Al...