IRAQ INTENDS TO PURCHASE AND MANUFACTURE 23 CRUISE SHIPS
The Ministry of Transport intends to contract for the purchase and manufacture of 23 different vessels and boats to support the river transport sector and stimulate its movement locally and internationally as part of a plan to revitalize the sector in the country.
The Director General of the Ministry’s General Maritime Transport Company, Ahmed Al-Asadi, said his company intends to contract for the purchase of 15 tourist boats to activate the river taxi project, in conjunction with the Ministry’s plan to develop the Corniche dock in Basra Governorate, which is currently being referred for implementation.
He added that his company is planning to build eight new vessels, and has submitted the project to the Cabinet Secretariat to obtain the necessary approvals. He revealed that the company has begun receiving offers from companies for the purpose of joint operation with the company’s fleet for integrated transportation of various types of vessels. He pointed out that the completion of these contracts will complete the transportation mechanism for his company from containers, ships and docks, as it owns shares in a commercial dock and another for oil.
I first want to clarify yet more nonsense. I never said the RV process would go until 2029. Please stop putting words in my mouth or I will band you from the blog!
I do not know why anyone would make such a comment. Also, I am going to delete any comments from the blog when statements are made, whether positive or negative, about the RV without first showing proof.
I am open to any new developments but not lies or rumors. We are a factual based blog trying to investigate the revaluation process of the IQD (Iraqi dinar) not an overly speculative group of rumor spreaders. We can not go around lying. It is not going to get us anywhere. Sorry… there are other sites you can go to get your daily dose of bullshit and lies.
You have to understand why I started the blog and my Newsletter. It was to combat all the stupidity and ridiculousness of the lies out there about the RV. How many times must we hear that the lower denominations are out or the IQD is back on FOREX? Yes, catchy headlines to click on with not an ounce of TRUTH in them.
Let’s look at today’s news….
The two main drivers to focus on in today’s news are:
1.The ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran – What will this mean to Iraq if successful? We are talking weeks not months or years;
2.Attracting investors to Iraq and the economy that is about to explode.
Remember that any agreement made during the Trump administration with Iran is NOT just about a nuclear deal, as we have all been so brainwashed already on this subject. The deal must also include advancing the efforts to clean Iraq from the Iranian influence and puppet state status.
It must also include dealing with the Iranian mobilization forces leftover from the ISIS war. President Trump will try with Iran to emphasize that working in partnership with the rest of the world and dropping this notion of constant war through terrorism is a waste of resources.
Why not have peace and use your wealth for the benefit of your citizens and everyone prospers? Why spend so much of your national treasures on war?
In the three articles shown above we can see that progress is being made with Iran. The negotiations are now underway. What will be the final result? I think we should all pray, pray and pray some more especially during this Holy Week of Easter season for this to go right. We are hoping for a breakthrough soon. Finally resolving this Iranian issue will certainly bring Iraq that much closer to regaining the independence of their dinar, knowing they are no longer a puppet state for Iran.
But I want everyone to remember the negative comments made on my blog that this effort with Iran would take months, if not years to accomplish with Iran. I said really? After all the prophecies I presented to you and all the other news how can anyone make such comments? Are you till sleeping?
If you would only learn to use the tools available that can help us understand, such as the prophetic word, you might learn something.
I can’t force you to learn. I can’t force you to wake up. Oh… but that takes FAITH! Many even have told me they doubt the prophetic word? Many don’t even believe in God. Really? Look at all the “prophecies fulfilled” I have shown you? Do you think all of this is just coincidental?
The second main focus is about the economy and the signals we are getting that it is being lined up for a major boom in Iraq. I also, consequently, believe that this boom in Iraq will coincide with the boom in the U.S. You see, Iraq is part of the wealth transfer. Oh… But you already knew that? If you do know it then why are you now concerned then what happens in the U.S. too that will impact Iraq? Iraq can’t have the RV unless the U.S. allows it. It is that simple- in a proverbial nutshell.
"MP: JUNE WILL MARK THE END OF DOLLAR SMUGGLING IN IRAQ"
"Member of Parliament Majid Shingal confirmed on Sunday that June will witness an end to dollar smuggling operations, noting that strict oversight will be imposed on the funds of companies, politicians, and influential people." "Our transfers are currently considered dollar smuggling, but the situation is now better. I believe that in June, regular correspondence will be adopted, which will
significantly reduce smuggling, and may even lead to its near disappearance."
If you remember last December 2024, the correspondent bank transfer process was put into effect. This eliminated 95% of fraudulent payments. They are now talking about a way to get rid of the other remaining 5%. However, this is not the entire story to RV but a piece that needed to be resolved. Iraq needed to go to international standards of payments for imported goods. Sounds like they might have this one "in the bag", sort of speaking.... Remember there is still work to also be
done with Iran. We can see the economy will soon boom. We are NOT talking years down the road!
Let's explore all these topics in today's Newsletter.
Member: I am hearing a lot of chatter about this weekend! It’s also a 3 day weekend.
MZ: It would be a perfect time for the RV to hit.
Member: This weekend is perfect for an RV. Saturday is the 250th anniversery of “the s**t heard round the world,” aka “the birth of American Liberty.”
MZ: On the historic bond side- I am still hearing they have made wonderful progress. I have not had an update since yesterday afternoon…..but was told they are very much on target for completing what they need to this week in order to move forward.
MZ: My understanding of the “Move forward” part is after bonds come the groups , CMKX Farm Claims and Prosperity Packages. Then BAM….it’s us.
MZ: The confirmations from the bond side is a very good sign. They expect to have enough of them done this week to move forward with the rest.
Corruption Risks And Electronic Content Regulation Are On The Government's Agenda.
April 14, 2025 Baghdad - Saad Mohammed Al-Kaabi The Chairman of the Communications and Media Commission, Nawfal Abu Ragheef, and the Director General of the Education and Public Relations Department at the Integrity Commission, Ali Qasim Hamoud, discussed the dangers of corruption and its negative effects on Iraqi society, stressing the need to unify media efforts to launch awareness campaigns by producing effective, qualitative content that serves various segments of society.
A statement received by Al-Zaman yesterday stated that "the two sides discussed during the meeting the importance of cooperation between the two parties to support the values of integrity and combat corruption through media and community guidance."
Integrity Values
Pointing out the importance of producing qualitative content that serves society, especially the youth, in line with consolidating the values of integrity and national discipline, the meeting touched on employing various media outlets, including satellite channels, radio stations, news websites, and social media platforms, to spread awareness concepts, expand the base of interaction with the public, and enhance the culture of reporting corruption through safe and effective digital tools.
The statement added that this cooperation will be achieved through ensuring objective and effective media coverage of the activities of the two bodies, publishing their reports and outputs in a transparent manner, identifying mechanisms to support specialized journalistic investigations into corruption cases, and protecting journalists working in this field.
Pointing to the importance of building the capacity of media and awareness workers through specialized workshops and training courses, in joint coordination between the two institutions, while benefiting from solid international experiences in the field of preventive media and promoting the values
of institutional integrity.
Abu Zaghif stressed that Iraq does not allow communications to pass through any systems or countries that conflict with its national sovereignty, during his meeting in Baghdad with Rebecca Hunter, the senior official for global licensing and market activation at Starlink SpaceX.
During yesterday's meeting, he noted the Commission's openness to serious international investments, provided they fully comply with Iraqi laws and approved regulatory controls, serving the paths of technological development and digital transformation.
The two sides discussed the requirements for granting an official license for the Starlink service within Iraq, the need to settle the status of unlicensed uses, and address their technical and legal implications, ensuring the orderly launch of the service within clear and stable frameworks.
They also reviewed integration mechanisms with national networks and local service providers, and the possibility of sharing the market in a way that preserves the rights of national operators, enhances fair competition, and expands options for users.
The Commission and the Ministry of Culture discussed mechanisms to support cultural content in the media and activate programming and production partnerships.
Yesterday’s statement explained that “the next phase will witness a wider openness to cultural institutions, and the strengthening of the national cultural discourse through responsible media and purposeful, qualitative content, within the framework of institutional integration and enhancing cooperation between government sectors to serve the cultural and media scenes.”
The two sides stressed the importance of
“activating programmatic and production partnerships between the Authority and the Ministry, which contributes to consolidating the national identity,” stressing “the need to support media and cultural initiatives that contribute to consolidating the concepts of diversity, belonging and community awareness, and coordinating efforts in the field of digital culture and governance of specialized content.”
Industrial Revolution
In a related context, Iraq seeks to keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and entrepreneurship, transition from a rentier economy to a digital economy, and prepare the infrastructure by focusing on strategic projects.
Minister of Communications, Hiyam Al-Yasiri, during her participation in the activities of the Iraqi Business Summit held in Baghdad, confirmed in a speech followed by (Al-Zaman) yesterday that (in order to strengthen the government’s steps in supporting the digital economy,
progress is being made until Iraq plays an important role in keeping pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, entrepreneurship, and the transition from a rentier economy to a digital one, and preparing the infrastructure through strategic projects), pointing out (the ministry’s support for programs and projects that require digital transformation, which is one of the most important tools for combating administrative and financial corruption, supporting the digital economy, and maximizing revenues).
She explained that (there are government efforts to open the doors to any innovation and projects by the private sector in the field of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, and to support youth opportunities, talents, and the creation of experts), indicating that (the ministry has played its role, and is still working to provide automated services and implement promising plans to develop optical fibers, and provide a secure government network to connect state institutions that serve various sectors with broadband internet, in addition to moving towards fifth generation services). LINK
