Al-Sudani will visit Doha tomorrow to participate in the World Security Forum
A political source reported today, Sunday (May 19, 2024), the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to the Qatari capital, Doha.
The source told "Baghdad Al-Youm", "Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani will head tomorrow, Monday, to the Qatari capital, Doha."
He added, "The reason for the visit is to participate in the 2024 World Security Forum."
The activities of the Global Security Forum will begin tomorrow in Doha, and will continue until the 22nd of this month with broad participation from officials, decision makers and policy makers.
The forum witnesses in-depth discussions on many sensitive issues related to global security, with the aim of addressing and discussing the challenges and opportunities posed by the interconnected world link
π’ Urgent update re IRAQ. Hey family! I wanted to share an extremely significant behind the scenes look at what happened in Iraq's Parliament on 5.18.24.
Please note - as you read this report, keep in mind that we shared with you late night, before I went to bed, that the Speaker of the House, was indeed voted on, a younger man named Salem Al-Issawi, from Anbar.
The X post from Parliament member insisted there would be "no postponement". And their new speaker was decided on, even suggesting having collected the pens used for voting with fresh ink on the papers.
So, all that being said, I'm confident that this has been done. The news from media sources confirming a seated Speaker of the House should be forthcoming later today.
π’ Here is a report from my friend who has family inside Iraq's Parliament. They observed the goings on yesterday and offered some really helpful background.
For the safety of this government official, I absolutely must keep the identity of my contact anonymous.
π’ Anonymous Friend : Hey Ginger, regarding Iraq's parliament debacle. My (relative) says that they will sort it by end of day - if not already. (Ginger - remember - resolved later in evening Saturday π)
It looks like one gentleman got greedy, and somehow managed to mess up the coalitions that Al Sudani had worked so hard to create. That was the issue. The people were against this man because he created problems. The rest of Parliament knows how much is at stake: this is no time for nonsense, so tempers flared and they got physical with the divisive man.
I have a feeling that they will punish him and they will have a young man selected as Speaker. I cant confirm all this, but my (relative - Ginger is concealing the details of the relation for security reasons) feels pretty confident that it will be all set straight by end of day ❤️❤️❤️π€.
π’Ginger - Thank God her expectations were confirmed later as time went on. I just think it is so fascinating how we can learn these things and get these more intricate details - all lightning fast - and get information verified and vetted in relatively short order. There's no place like the Liberty Lounge! Yahoo!! π
I'm really excited for the Iraqi People. They have met this requirement per IMF and have all their government leaders now seated, it appears. Things are moving forward nicely! π₯ππ₯
Forex Trading"... A Gateway To Money Laundering And Corruption Or Smuggling Of Green Currencies?
May 16 Information / private.. In light of the lack of financial oversight and excessive openness in many files,
Forex trade is entering forcefully, with frightening numbers of digital money transfers reaching billions of dollars annually, according to actual economic reports and studies, amid warnings of its deterioration to greater proportions that contribute to the smuggling of hard currency abroad.
According to observers, this trade was not limited only to those with huge capital, but also reached middle-income people and employees, and
it could be exploited for money laundering and corruption given the lack of clear legislation and legal materials for it.
*Money Laundering!
Speaking about this file, Ali Al-Zubaidi, a member of the Al-Fateh Alliance, calls for the
need for the government and the central bank to control the currency selling platform and not other countries, while he stressed that the
high rates of remittances through Forex trading represent the other side of money laundering.
Al-Zubaidi said in an interview with the Maalouma Agency,
“The continued entry and exit of money without oversight or accountability affects political and societal stability,” noting that “tightening control over transfers to banks will end many financial violations.”
He continues, "We do not know if there are legal provisions that allow making external transfers through Forex trading,"
calling on "the government to impose its control over the border crossings and prevent the smuggling operations that occur there."
Al-Zubaidi continues his speech:
“Most of the illegal and criminal transactions are carried out through the Forex transfer system,” pointing out that
“the high rates of transfers through Forex represent the other side of money laundering.”
*Dollar Smuggling
In addition, economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi stresses the
necessity of adopting legal legislation to regulate the worsening Forex trade in Iraq, adding that it could be used to smuggle hard currency abroad.
Al-Marsawi said in an interview with the Maalouma Agency,
“There are many segments of society that have begun to use it after opening public Forex trading offices,” noting that
“leaving things loose in this way will make them exploited in the file of money laundering and corruption.” He continues,
"The operation is large and has included trade in gold, oil, and the dollar, and
there are no accurate statistics for it yet," pointing out that
"the matter is not limited to large capitals, but even employees and people with middle income."
He added,
"The escalation of such operations will contribute to the depletion of the country's financial and economic situation," pointing out that
"it is possible that this trade will be used to smuggle hard currency abroad."
A report confirms, according to studies conducted, that Forex trade in Iraq amounts to more than $100 billion annually with money far from state control, marred by fraud, money laundering, and illegal operations that link young people to illusory dreams of quick and easy wealth. Ended 25/Y
π’ Hallelujah!! They actually Did it!! They have got their guy!!
THIRD TIME WAS A CHARM, it seems!! IRAQ has a new Speaker of the House!! π₯✅π₯ Now Bring On That RV, baby!! Let's Go!! π₯ππ₯ 5.18.24 late night
An economist warns of the worsening of Forex trade.. “It is being exploited to smuggle the dollar”
May 16 Information/private.. Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi stressed today, Thursday, the necessity of adopting legal legislation to regulate the worsening Forex trade in Iraq, adding that it could be used to smuggle hard currency abroad. Al-Marsawi said in an interview with the Maalouma Agency,
“There are many segments of society that have begun to use it after opening public Forex trading offices,” noting that “leaving things loose in this way will make them exploited in the file of money laundering and corruption.” He continued, "The operation is large and has included trade in gold, oil, and the dollar, and there are no accurate statistics for it yet," pointing out that "the matter is not limited to large capitals, but even employees and people with middle income."
He continued, "The escalation of such operations will contribute to the depletion of the country's financial and economic situation," pointing out that "it is possible that this trade will be used to smuggle hard currency abroad."\\
In an interview with the Al-Ma’louma Agency, Ali Al-Zubaidi, a member of the Al-Fateh Alliance, called for the need for the government and the central bank to control the currency selling platform and not other countries, while he stressed that the high rates of remittances through Forex trading represent the other side of money laundering. Ended 25/Y
