"Iraq News" Posted by Samson Sunday 10-13-19
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Samson: Parliamentary Finance: Kurdish delegations arrived in Baghdad to pressure the government to pass the 2020 budget
12th October, 2019
The Kurdistan Finance Committee, on Saturday, that the Kurdistan Regional Government sent several delegations to the federal government to pressure them to pass the region's share within the draft federal budget law for 2020.
A member of the Committee Siham al-Aqili in a statement to / information /, "The government of Erbil sent high-level delegations continuously during the past period to pressure the federal government to pass the region's share within the draft federal budget law for 2020″, pointing out that" the House of Representatives Egypt not to Pass the region's share in the 2020 budget until he received oil money.”
She added that "Arbil has not delivered the federal government oil money since the beginning of this year so far," noting that "Arbelha funds for the full year and it is not possible to pass its share in the budget next year without paying the debt owed." She explained that "the government of Arbil is trying to convince the federal government to spend its share through the delegations that send them continuously."
The Committee on Labor and Social Affairs, earlier, the existence of 90 million barrels of oil owed by the Kurdistan Regional Government did not pay to the federal government, while showing that the House of Representatives will refrain from including the budget of the region in the draft federal budget for 2020.
Samson: A member of Parliament's integrity speaks of large corruption files that will be revealed within days
12th October, 2019
A member of the parliamentary Integrity Committee, Alia Nassif, on Saturday, that the coming days will see the disclosure of large corruption files, while the offices of the Inspectors General, which was canceled, it was the first obstacle in the fight against corruption.
Nassif said in a statement to the information, that "the next phase will witness the fight against corruption in all its forms and there are large files will be revealed in the coming days."
He added that "Parliament was able to abolish the first bumper that could not fight corruption, namely the offices of inspectors," noting that "the abolition of the offices of general inspectors does not target a specific person as much as ending Faisal important from the spread of corruption in the country."
"Some inspectors will be retired, others will leave to the cabinet either to return them to their previous jobs because they have a special status," Nassif said. LINK
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Samson: Deputy: Replacing corrupt ministers and officials is the best solution
12th October, 2019
House member Hussein Hassan Narmo ruled out on Saturday the resignation of the government as reported by news here and there.
Narmo told Al-Ahd News that the government is trying to improve the service and security situation, calm the street and progress in the file of reconstruction and housing.
He added that raising the files of corruption calls for interrogation of ministers and officials and consider the possibility of replacement, likely that their replacement is the best solution at the present time. LINK
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Samson: World Bank: Iran's foreign debt shrunk 6.5 percent
12th October, 2019
World Bank data confirmed that Iran's foreign debt in 2018, fell 6.5 percent year on year, despite the US embargo.
The data showed that Iran's debts declined to 6 billion 323 million and 900 thousand dollars at the end of 2018, down from 6 billion 761 million and 100 thousand dollars recorded in 2017, a decrease of 437.2 million dollars.
Iran's foreign debt as of the end of 2018 included $ 381.8 billion in long-term debt, $ 3.958 billion and $ 800,000 short-term debt, as well as $ 1.983 billion and $ 400,000 international credit lines, it said.
Samson: Chinese delegation in Basra to implement 5 major projects .. Know them
12th October, 2019
Basra Governor Asaad al-Aydani, announced the arrival of a Chinese delegation to the province in preparation for the implementation of five major projects in it.
"A delegation from China will visit Basra soon in preparation for the implementation of five major projects agreed upon during the visit of the high-level government delegation to China," Aydani said in a statement received by Al-Ahd News.
"The projects are the strategic yearly road and the cleaning and rehabilitation of rivers, in addition to the desalination plant, sea water production plant, FAO, infrastructure project and residential houses of the city of Al-Nakheel."
"Basra is preparing to receive more important projects in different sectors will be implemented by major international companies." LINK
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Samson: Babel is closed for official work next Tuesday on the occasion of Arbain
12th October, 2019
The provincial council of Babylon announced on Saturday the suspension of official working hours next Tuesday on the occasion of Arbain.
"Official working hours will be suspended as of Tuesday, 1/15, on the occasion of the 40th visit of Imam Hussein (P)," the council said in a statement received.
It is noteworthy that the number of visitors began to increase towards Karbala and recorded the threshold of Husseinieh more than 11 thousand service processions in Karbala. LINK
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Samson: The Council of Dhi Qar is suspended from next Tuesday on the occasion of the forty
2019/10/13 12:25
Dhi Qar provincial council decided today to suspend official working hours starting from next Tuesday on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.
Dhi Qar provincial council chairman Rahim al-Khaqani said in a press statement that "the provincial council decided to suspend official working hours in all government departments and institutions starting Tuesday this week on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Imam Hussein."
He pointed out that the disruption of work will not include health hospitals and security departments in the province. LINK
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Samson: Trade: Baghdad exhibition next month will be unprecedented
2019/10/13 9:13
The Ministry of Commerce announced the participation of 23 countries and more than 800 companies in the 47th session of the Baghdad International Fair scheduled to start next month.
"The activities of the Baghdad International Exhibition scheduled to take place next month will be different from all previous sessions in terms of organization and preparations, which is the message of the new Iraq to the world,"
Trade Minister Mohammed Hashim al-Ani said in a press release. He added that "the Baghdad International Fair will be a major economic event attended by 23 countries and more than 800 companies representing the Iraqi private sector and various government sectors," adding that "the number of companies that have been entered so far reached 466 companies and sponsorships 31 sponsorship."
For his part, economic agent Haitham Al-Khashali pointed out that there are extensive preparations by the ministry to hold the activities of the next international session of the Baghdad International Fair. Implemented by local companies to rehabilitate the infrastructure of the exhibition halls and suites. ”
For his part, said the General Company for Iraqi Fairs Director Sarmad Taha: that among the participating countries Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Japan, Germany, France, Jordan, Syria, Spain, India, Hncara, Egypt, Lebanon, South Korea, Brazil, Kuwait, Tunisia, Italy, Palestine, Indonesia, Ukraine and Armenia, noting that the areas covered will be more than 10 thousand Cubic meters and openings exceed 6 thousand cubic meters. LINK