Hajj and Umrah in Iraqi dinars.. Kurdistan companies stop working in dollars
The Kurdistan Region’s Hajj and Umrah Authority decided on Saturday to only accept Iraqi dinars for pilgrims’ travel expenses, rather than dollars as in other Iraqi cities. The cost will be calculated using the Central Bank’s exchange rate, which is 1,320 dinars for every dollar. Registrants will have one week to submit their updates and pay the associated costs. passport information.
Following the chairing of a meeting with the proprietors of Hajj and Umrah offices in the provinces and autonomous administrations of the area, Niyaz Naqshbandi, Director General of Hajj and Umrah in the Kurdistan area, made this decision.
Karzan Stoney, Kurdistan’s Umrah and Jujj Authority’s media representative
We have instructed the Hajj and Umrah offices to accept payments from pilgrims for a week, from February 11 to February 18, this year. Those who do not pay the fees within this time will not be permitted to do the Hajj this year.
All registrants who do not have a passport or whose passport has expired have been notified by Hajj and Umrah businesses to contact the Passport Department and amend their information within a week.
The expense of the Hajj for residents of the Kurdistan Region is the same as that of residents of the other Iraqi cities.
FYI -Here’s an easier explanation of the differences between a Wealth manager and a Fiduciary Advisor.
Differences between a wealth manager and a fiduciary advisor?
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2. Fiduciary Duty:
– Wealth Manager: While many wealth managers strive to act in their clients’ best interests, they may not be legally bound to do so in all situations. Some wealth managers may operate under a suitability standard, which requires them to recommend products that are suitable for the client’s financial situation, but not necessarily the best option available.
– Fiduciary Advisor: A fiduciary advisor is held to a higher standard of care known as the fiduciary duty. This means they are legally obligated to always act in the best interests of their clients, putting their clients’ interests ahead of their own and avoiding conflicts of interest.
3. Compensation Structure:
– Wealth Manager: Wealth managers may be compensated through a variety of fee structures, including asset-based fees, hourly fees, or commissions on product sales. Some wealth managers may receive commissions for selling certain financial products, which can create potential conflicts of interest.
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The Media Department of the House of Representatives confirmed that the Acting Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, referred the request to remove foreign forces from Iraq to the legal and security and defense committees. A statement from the Information Department of the Council indicated that “the request is signed by more than 100 deputies to the two committees (legal, security and defense) and related to a proposal for a law to remove foreign forces from Iraq.”
He added that “Al-Mandalawi called on the government to implement the decision of the House of Representatives No. (18) of 2020, related to the removal of foreign forces and the termination of their missions in Iraq, based on the development of Iraqi security capabilities, and the absence of any new agreement with foreign forces that must remain.”
We're in the Venturi effect (a narrow opening and you're trying to squeeze a lot through it). You know how you put your finger on a hose and you can squirt it much further? That's the Venturi effect. We're having a Venturi effect with intel.
Question: "Are they going to put a cap on the dinar if it goes too high?"
IMO this is an RI which means they should reinstate the value back to at least $3.22. That's the rate it was when it was brought down...$3.22 was back in 2003. What is it 21 years later it's still $3.22?
...It seems to me there should be at least anywhere from 20% to 30% added to $3.22 - Anywhere from $3.86 to about $4.25 would be a good capping range IMO.
Article: "Observer: Ending the mission of the United Nations office in Iraq takes Iraq out of Chapter Seven"
TAKES YOU OUT OF CHAPTER VII... AND PUTS YOU IN AN INTERNATIONAL BASKET!
The Kuwaiti dinar is in the lead.. Learn about the 10 strongest currencies in the world during 2024
The Kuwaiti dinar ranked on the throne of currencies in the world for the year 2024, while the US dollar came in last place on the list of the 10 strongest global currencies.
The dinar of the Gulf state is divided into 1,000 smaller units known as (fils).
Contrary to popular belief, the highest currency is not necessarily the most widely traded or used in international transactions, according to specialized economic websites.
While the US dollar, British pound and euro are often associated with global power and trade, they do not hold the top spot in terms of value when exchanged for the Indian rupee.
n 2024, the Kuwaiti dinar will excel in terms of exchange rate, making it the most expensive currency in the world, as it is the currency with the highest exchange rate against the dollar, and every 1 Kuwaiti dinar is worth 3.25 dollars, followed by the Bahraini dinar, which is worth 2.65 dollars. link