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[Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]
FIREFLY:Television says Syrian debts to the World Bank which is about $15.5 million was just paid off by Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Your president is gone but the shadow that he's cast over the Middle East is causing peace all over the place...
Pimpy
As you can see over in Syria the people celebrated throughout the night. Trump lifted all sanction off Syria. He's trying to bring peace to the Middle East...
He seems to be doing not only a great job but a very supportive job...Trump is...promising the region prosperity if they agree. He's got these countries...that support Iran are telling Iran, 'You need to get your shit together dude. We want prosperity. We're tired of all the fighting. We want peace in the Middle East.'
It looks like Trump is going to get his way...If you can avoid conflict, you understand how much prosperity would be there?
Countries would grow economically. These people would have stronger currencies, more economic growth...And this includes Iraq.
During the Baghdad Summit, Iraq prepares to present a modern economic vision, the outlines of which were drawn up by Sudani.
Iraq is preparing today, Saturday, to present a modern economic vision stemming from nationalist trends outlined by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani during the Arab Summit. Meanwhile, the presence of Arab leaders and monarchs in Baghdad marks a turning point in regional relations and consolidates Iraq's openness to its Arab surroundings.
The Executive Director of the Iraq Development Fund, Mohammed Al-Najjar, said, "Iraq is preparing to present a modern economic vision stemming from national trends whose outlines were shaped by Sudan." He pointed out that, "This vision includes new partnership paths and advanced investment methods that are in line with the nature of the current economic phase and challenges."
Al-Najjar emphasized that "the presence of Arab leaders in Baghdad represents a turning point in regional cooperation relations and consolidates Iraq's openness to its Arab surroundings." He added that "the Iraq Development Fund today represents an attractive and diverse investment base capable of absorbing capital and companies seeking to enter the Iraqi market, which is characterized by its vastness and rapid growth." link
Mnt Goat
Article: "SWIFT AND THE US FEDERAL RESERVE PUT IRAQ AT THE MERCY OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY"
Quote: "Iraq has become more vulnerable to global economic shocks due to its increasing connection to the international financial system"
WOW!...Although this may seem like a negative statement this is actually an all-telling concept in just where Iraq now stands in the global arena. If they are going to go international with their currency there will be vulnerability.
They are no longer isolated and under the sanctioned post-war process so of course they are going to be more “vulnerable to global economic shocks”.
I also believe this is setting the stage for the IQD for a future float, which comes only with the new basket of currency for a new peg.
Trump's visit to the Gulf: Will it open the door to investment in the Kurdistan Region?
US President Donald Trump's visit to several Gulf states has raised questions about its political and economic impact on the Kurdistan Region, given the region's well-known positive relationship with Gulf capitals and its close ties with Washington on development and security issues.
In this context, researcher and political analyst Yassin Aziz told Baghdad Today on Sunday (May 18, 2025) that "Trump's visit has significant repercussions for the entire region, including Iraq. Since the Kurdistan Region is part of Iraq, the region—although it has constitutionally granted special status—remains bound by the public interests and frameworks set by Iraqi foreign policy."
The Gulf and the region: a stable partnership and open prospects
Aziz adds that "the region's relations with the Arab Gulf states have been distinguished and positive for a long time, particularly with pivotal countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and even the rest of the Gulf states," noting that "these countries already have investments in the region, and there is ongoing economic activity, although the ambition is for it to expand further in the coming period."
He believes that Trump's visit to the Gulf states "could be a catalyst" in this direction, as it reshapes the region's economic priorities and could create a new climate that encourages Gulf states to increase their investment engagement in safe and stable regions such as the Kurdistan Region.
Washington - Gulf - Erbil... a triangle of intersecting interests
In response to the possibility of competition between Gulf and American investments in the region, Aziz ruled out this proposal, asserting that "each party has its own perspective, and Gulf state investments do not come at the expense of foreign companies, but may complement them." He emphasized that "the Kurdistan Region is viewed by the Gulf as a stable model, suitable for investment, due to the availability of security and supportive laws."
The open opportunity... when will it become a reality?
Aziz concluded his remarks by emphasizing that "Trump's visit to the Gulf will not negatively impact the relationship between Erbil and the Gulf capitals, but may contribute to accelerating economic cooperation between them, within an environment that encourages multilateral partnerships."
He believed that "the next phase may witness greater openness by Gulf companies towards the region, driven by external political encouragement and a domestic desire to develop non-oil sectors." link
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