Iraqi News and Highlights Wednesday PM 7-15-20
Iraqi News and Highlights Wednesday PM 7-15-20
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The Stability Of The Dollar Exchange Rate Today
Time: 07/15 2020 12:32:56 Read: 3,146 times {Baghdad: Al Furat News} Foreign currency markets in Iraq recorded, today, Wednesday, a stable exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar.
The prices of buying and selling dollars in banking companies and offices are as follows:
The selling price of one dollar is 1235 dinars, or 123 thousand and 500 dinars per hundred dollars.
The purchase price of the dollar is 1225 dinars, or 122 thousand and 500 dinars per hundred dollars.
As for the prices of foreign currencies, gold and crude oil - until the preparation of this news: the
Euro The international price: 100 euros = 114.05 dollars
Sterling The global price: 100 pounds = 126.03 dollars
Turkish lira The global price: 100 dollars = 686,80 Turkish pounds
Price per ounce Gold globally = 1807,86 dollars
Per barrel of crude oil Brent = 43,27 dollars
Per barrel of US crude oil = 40.66 dollars. LINK
The Secretariat Of The Council Of Ministers Confirms The Existence Of A Tendency To Approve The 2020 Budget
money and business Economy News _ Baghdad The Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Hamid Al-Ghazzi confirmed, on Wednesday, that there is a government approach to approving the general budget for the current year, indicating that there is a basic clause in the budget for the current year that includes providing financial allocations for the implementation of Resolution 315.
Al-Ghazi said in a statement seen by Al-Iqtisad News, There is a government trend to approve the general budget for the current year, "noting that" there is a basic paragraph in the budget for the current year that includes providing financial allocations for the application of Resolution 315 related to handling the contractor file and procedure. "
He added, "Failure to approve the budget has stalled this decision except for ministries and institutions that have liquidity and financial allocations." Number of views 61 Added Date 15/07/2020
http://economy-news.net/content.php?id=21027
Parliamentary Finance Addresses The Prime Minister's Office With The Approval Of Biometric Fingerprints
Wednesday 15, July 2020 13:27 | PoliticalViews: 76 Baghdad / Nina / The Parliamentary Finance Committee addressed the office of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi regarding the approval of biometric fingerprints for the purpose of intersecting information for the salaries of state employees.
Committee Chairman Haitham Al-Jubouri said in a letter addressed to the Prime Minister’s Office that “according to the provisions of Article (6) of the Domestic and External Borrowing Law for Financing the Financial Deficit in 2020 (No. 5 of 2020), which stipulated that all state institutions and departments should adopt biometric fingerprints In the identifying identities of its affiliates for the purpose of intersecting central data and information, please take the necessary steps in the implementation of the provisions of this article. ”/ End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=844105
The President Of The Federation Of Chambers Of Commerce Stresses Restricting The Liquidity In The Street With Cash Cards / K-Cards / And Spreading Banking Awareness In The Community
Wednesday 15 July 10:38 2020 | EconomicalViews: 84 Baghdad / Nina / President of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce Abdul Razzaq Al-Zuhairi stressed the importance of restricting liquidity to cash / key cards / and spreading banking awareness in society, noting that the Iraqi market, especially the banking sector, needs to raise awareness of banking dealings and the importance of withdrawing liquidity from the street.
Al-Zuhairi said in a statement that “the banking sector suffers from a lack of trust between the citizen and the banks. Therefore, there must be cash flow like setting up a joint stock company between the people and the government, such as / Al-Faw Port” or / a new national telecommunications company in which the government forms part and the citizen is another part. We have secured a large amount of money that can be withdrawn, rotated or traded via K-Cards. "
He pointed out that "manual cash circulation (cache) creates many problems, such as exposure to theft or the weight of a campaign in the cash wallet, and therefore there must be a bank cash card that can enhance the presence of money and the ease of carrying it by the citizen and to withdraw cash from the Iraqi street." https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=844058
Economist For "NINA": The Stolen Revenues From The Border Outlets Equals 60% Of What The Government Intends To Borrow From Banks
Wednesday 15, July 2020 09:31 | EconomicalViews: 237 Baghdad / Nina / A specialist in the administration of government institutions, an expert on economic affairs, Ali Jabbar Al-Faraiji, confirmed that the stolen revenues from the outlets amount to approximately 60% of what the government intends to borrow from banks.
Al-Fariji said in a statement to the Iraqi National News Agency ( NINA ) that "lost port revenue rates reach at the lowest estimates more than $ 8 billion annually and revenues stolen from ports are equivalent to approximately 60% of what the government intends to borrow from banks."
He pointed out that "the government's intention to control these revenues is facing the most important challenges: Can the government control the mafias that control the border outlets, indicating that a system of withholding and paying taxes on goods should be developed electronically.
He continued: The biggest challenge, is will the power parties support the government in its intention to control lost revenue from border crossings? https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=844022
Magda Al-Tamimi Reveals What Happened At The Meeting Of The Finance Committee
Wednesday 15, July 2020 08:43 | EconomicalViews: 138 Baghdad / Nina / Member of the Financial Committee, MP Dr. Magda Al-Tamimi, revealed that the Alliance of Saaroon from Madar was in the Parliamentary Finance Committee meeting yesterday evening.
Said Tamimi in a statement , the National Agency received Iraqi News / Nina / copy of it , "It was a meeting of the Finance Committee to discuss several topics for recommendations, including access to the Second Amendment to the Law of the Unified Retirement No. 9 of 2014 , "
Tamimi and dropped "light on the Committee 's recommendations As it recommended preparing a book to the Council of Ministers for its commitment to implement the law for appointing higher-degree graduates and the law for early graduates to the scientific and humanitarian departments.
Al-Tamimi added that the Finance Committee recommended preparing a letter to the Council of Ministers to implement the law of internal and external borrowing regarding covering the financial dues of free lecturers and workers in the education sector, doctors and health personnel and all contracts and daily procedures and mobilization and the Ministry of Defense "
also called Al-Tamimi" to put issues and concerns of citizens on the agenda of the committee He put the recommendations and decisions taken on its official website, and the committee decided to hold two meetings a week for this purpose https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=844016
Economist For NINA, Fighting Corruption, "Verbal Trading" .. Important Laws Must Be Activated To Eliminate Corruption Once And For All
Wednesday 15, July 2020 08:47 | EconomicalViews: 162 Baghdad / Nina / The expert in the economic affairs, Salaam Semsem, stressed that fighting corruption needs government deterrent measures in the sense of needing political will and activating a set of laws, noting that: fighting corruption is a verbal trade.
" Some of the citizens say that corruption has become an organized network that cannot be eliminated, " Sumaisem said in a statement to the Iraqi National News Agency ( NINA ), stressing the need to have real efforts supported by political hands and a serious economic and legal network in eliminating corruption.
She pointed out that "certain decisive provisions are applied that specifically enhance the application of laws will reduce corruption, stressing that there is a law such as the prevention of multiple salaries currently in place and is a major step against administrative corruption and the issue of aliens and their follow-up is a very important issue and the unification of the salary scale is a very important issue and activation of the system The banker and the linking of all state departments with one system that shows how to receive a salary, all of which are important issues for fighting corruption, and when we start with these steps, we will have made important stages in hitting the doors of corruption. "/ End 8
https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=844019
Iraqi Exhibitions: The Electronic Import System Has Contributed To Reducing Red Tape And Stopping Manipulation
Editing Date: 7/15/2020 17:11 • 40 times read Ayna News – Baghdad The General Company for Exhibitions and Commercial Services of Iraq confirmed on Wednesday that the electronic system for issuing import licenses with which the company has worked for more than two years contributes greatly to maximizing and increasing imports to the country.
The company's general manager, Sarmad Taha Saeed, said in a statement that the agency received a copy of it, that "the work of this system stopped many fraud operations and kept the flow of import, and this system also contributed to shortening the distances and steps through coordination with the relevant departments such as the General Authority of Customs and Ports Borders, as well as providing quick and expanded data on exports and from various outlets in the country. "
Saeed added, "There is high coordination between our company and the state sectors to facilitate and simplify the procedures for granting licenses and be in accordance with the real needs and the required specifications." He explained that "the Iraqi exhibition company adopts a single window system for the purpose of simplifying the procedures for granting import licenses in order to facilitate them and preserve their privacy."
He pointed out that "the process of receiving import licenses via the electronic system allows citizens and merchants to obtain the import license easily and without obstacles or problems through the possession of the relationship owner a special number and an approved import point and confirmed by the company where the information on the license is filled in and then goes through the system to The border crossing from which the goods enter.
He pointed out that "the electronic system for import licenses has been welcomed by citizens and merchants, as well as a qualitative shift in work due to its speedy completion of transactions and reducing red tape, and thus missing the opportunity for weak people with tampering, forgery and administrative corruption." http://www.alliraqnews.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=96064
Commander In Chief Of American Centralization: We Provided Air Defense Systems To Protect The Green .. And Al-Kazemi In The Right Direction
July 14, 2020 280 Baghdad, London – Time The commander of the US Central Command, General Kenneth McKinsey, confirmed that the number of US forces in the region is rising It is declining according to developments at the regional and international levels, pointing out that the Iraqis want the American presence in Their country because they see an advantage in the presence of our forces. ”
McKinsey said during a press briefing with the participation of a number From newspapers and international agencies on the phone: “I am optimistic about the situation in Iraq today and (Prime Minister Mustafa) Al-Kazemi does everything right towards the militias and provides security for the American forces Al-Kazemi met when he visited Iraq. He added McKinsey:
“I think the United States is in good standing with the Iraqi government to advance the strategic dialogue The duo, and the American presence depends on consultations between us and the Iraqi government, ”he said, referring in this context to That «his country's forces have provided air defense protection systems to stop attacks on the Green Zone (fortified in Baghdad) ) It can deploy other systems if necessary. ”
On the recent murder of prominent Iraqi political analyst Hisham Al Hashemi, McKinsey said, “I consider this a clear indication However, the Iraqi Prime Minister is effective in his work, and that there are opponents trying to respond to him in different ways ».
The American commander added that Washington has established a full theater to deter Iran directly and indirectly, stressing that The cost of any action against American forces in the region will be prohibitive and that the United States believes that Iran Always aware of the capabilities of the US military, pointing to the constant monitoring of various threats in the region, A large portion of oil and trade pass through it, and therefore there should be no obstacles in the paths International waters.
He added that Iran has its calculations and the United States is providing great support to the countries of the region to confront the Iranian threat, pointing out Until Iran seeks to keep his country away from the region, the United States is going ahead with an arms embargo Iran, by voting in the Security Council.
He pointed out that the arms embargo on Iran is continuing, especially after the killing of Qassem Soleimani, and it is difficult to know What Iran is planning in the coming stage, especially as it «has a great sensitivity to our presence in The region, and we are ready to face the Iranian threat. ”
McKinsey explained that his current tour of the region, which includes Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar and Lebanon, It is the first since last February, due to the outbreak of the Corona virus, indicating that he had met a president Cabinet Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled during his visit to Kuwait the day before yesterday.
The American commander also pointed out that Kuwait is one of the main partners of the United States, praising the support and facilities that it provides Kuwait provides it to the US forces present in the region, which allow it to take the necessary steps whenever necessary.
"These visits are an opportunity for him to personally re-engage with leaders across the region," McKenzie noted To re-discuss security concerns, in addition to reconnecting with the American coalition forces to discuss the security situation and the challenges it faces It faces it, ”he said.
“ It is very important to visit the area because some things cannot be seen through video call. He explained The great American leader that the American forces present in the Middle East play an important role in the stability of the region, Pointing out that his country continues to work with partners in the region to enhance security and stability, deter Iran and track down terrorists Whatever they are and anywhere.
He stated that the capabilities of the American forces despite the ferocity of the epidemic are still high, and regional and international challenges are still high and there A great desire of states to deal with them, pointing to working closely with medical staff with Host countries when the American forces arrive. LINK
America Gives Al-Kazemi The Green Light To Subdue The Armed Factions
Baghdad Post Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:40 AM The commander of the Central American Central Command, General Kenneth McKinsey, said that his country supports the efforts of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi to tighten state control over the armed factions.
"The central command agrees with the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, in his efforts to bring the militias under state control," General McKinsey said in a telephone briefing with a number of journalists.
He added, "We have deployed an air defense system in the Green Zone to protect our forces in Iraq." He also clarified that the American forces are present in Iraq in order to continue operations against ISIS. LINK
Yahya Rasoul To {Al-Sabah »: The Deployment Of Military Forces May Include All Ports
Wednesday 15 July 2020 156 Baghdad / Al-SabahThe spokesman of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Brigadier Yahya Rasoul, stressed that "the Prime Minister's decision to deploy military forces in the border outlets aims primarily to impose the prestige of the state and the law and to fight the corrupt", indicating that this step "may include all outlets in the future."
Brigadier-General Rasul said in a special statement to "Al-Sabah": "The deployment of forces in these outlets is a strong message that the Prime Minister wanted to deliver." That the ports must be subject to the authority of the state, and prevent people and groups from tightening their control over them, through smuggling and bribes, and return the revenues of the ports to the government ».
Messenger added, that the government's decision to deploy military forces may include all the ports gradually in order to impose full state control over the border outlets, indicating that the government has sufficient information about what he called the mafias and ghosts that control these outlets, indicating the issuance of strict orders to replace and exclude employees Who are marked with corruption files.
Regarding the changes that are taking place between the military and security leaders, the spokesman for the Commander in Chief pointed out that the changes that are taking place are according to the estimates of the General Command of the Armed Forces first, and come within the framework of the rotation process in positions, and the effect of that on the morale of workers in the military and security services. LINK
Al-Kazemi: We Have Information About The Corrupt People In The Ports, Who Will Be Prosecuted Legally
Time: 07/15 2020 14:17:55 Read: 2,678 times (Baghdad: Al Furat News) The Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, conducted a tour of the northern port of Umm Qasr in Basra Governorate, as part of the campaign to combat corruption in border crossings.
According to the statement of the Information Office of the Prime Minister, he received {Al Furat News} that “the general manager of the border outlets gave a detailed presentation on the reality of the southern, central and northern port of Umm Qasr, the mechanisms and procedures taken to facilitate the work there, and what was taken in light of the directives of the Prime Minister.”
He directed the Prime Minister to "protect the customs sanctuary in the ports by military forces and prevent any force or entity trying to enter it by force. He also directed to reduce complicated routine procedures and work to rotate employees to reduce corruption, and affirmed that everyone is under surveillance, and we have information about the corrupt." In the ports, they will be prosecuted. "
Al-Kazemi stressed that "the ports are one of the most important border entry points in all countries of the world, as they constitute an essential pillar of the economy, and the necessary plans must be put in place to develop them."
Al-Kazimi indicated that "the country is going through a financial and economic crisis today, and the most important non-oil financial revenues that can support the state treasury come from ports and customs, but today we face a great challenge with regard to these implementers, which is an opportunity for the government to impose law and order in them." LINK
THE SECURITY FORCES HAVE A MISSION TO PROTECT BORDER CROSSINGS, NOT TO ALLOW ROYALTIES AND BRIBES, AND TO PREVENT CORRUPTION
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 4:45 PM Category: Iraqi Baghdad / National News Center -Spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General Yahya Rasoul, confirmed on Wednesday, that they continue to impose control and control of all border crossings with neighboring countries, noting that the security forces have a mission to protect the border outlets and not to allow the imposition of royalties and spraying and prevent corruption.
"We continue to impose control and control of all border outlets with neighboring countries," Rasul told official media, pointing out that the security forces have a mission to protect the border outlets and not allow the imposition of royalties and bribes and prevent corruption.
"The security forces are empowered with all powers to deal with any attempt not to impose the law."
He continued, "The Commander in Chief stresses the imposition of the prestige of the state and the law, and not to allow tampering with the people's strength and that the outlets are in support of the state treasury." https://nnciraq.com/37294/
TLM724 Administrator BondLady’s Corner: This is a huge step by Prime Minister Al-Kazemi . If it actually works and they have control of the border crossing then it will help get rid of a lot of corruption. I have reserved my opinion on Al-Kazemi, just waiting to see what he does. This move could finally be a big turning point for Iraq. Let's see what happens ...
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