Iraqi News Highlights Friday Afternoon 12-30-22
Iraqi News Highlights Friday Afternoon 12-30-22
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Al-Amiri: The Rise In The Dollar Exchange Rate Is A Scheme To Control The Economy In Iraq
Friday, December 30, 2022 16:08 | political Number of readings: 188
Baghdad / NINA / - The head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, described today, Friday, the rise in the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar as a plan to control the economy in Iraq.
Al-Amiri said in his speech at the Perfume Al-Sawater Festival: "We remember these days the third anniversary of the martyrdom of the leaders of victory, and we ask God to follow their path," noting that "the two martyr leaders, Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis and Qassem Soleimani, dedicated themselves to Islam."
He added, "I thank the doctors who were crowding into the fields of death to save the fighters defending Iraq, and the logistical support processions for their great contribution to the arenas of jihad," hoping that there would be a special festival to honor media professionals, doctors, engineers, and logistical support processions.
And he continued, "The Jihad fatwa was able to unite all energies to fight ISIS," noting that "we have another battle that is no less important than the previous stage, which is the soft war, and we must contribute to this battle," noting that "fighting the scourge of drugs is no less important than fighting ISIS, if it is not as dangerous.”/ End 8 https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1023410
Minister Of Finance: The Budget Was Not Sent To The Council Of Ministers.. And These Are Its Most Important Priorities
Friday, December 30, 2022 11:27 | Economical Number of readings: 576 Baghdad / NINA / - The Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, revealed today, Friday, the fate of the draft general budget law for the year 2023, and the most important paragraphs that she will focus on.
Sami said in a statement to the official agency, "The ministerial program approved by the Council of Ministers includes the current expenditures of some ministries, and other investment projects that the Ministry of Planning worked on and were included in the 2023 budget."
She added: "The general budget will focus primarily on the health sector." Supporting hospitals, reducing the conduct of operations abroad, supporting vulnerable classes, social care, and people with disabilities, and raising the loan capital ceiling for small projects in the Ministry of Labor.
She explained that "the Ministry of Finance is still working on completing the general budget law for the year 2023, and there are meetings held with the Prime Minister to include the directives, and they have not yet been sent to the Council of Ministers," stressing that "the budget will include the establishment of a development fund, and we set its allocations for the investment platform with a text In the law on how to support it and prepare its internal system and draft within a year.
And the Minister of Finance continued, "The price of a barrel of oil, which has been placed so far in the general budget, amounted to 65 dollars, and it may reach 70 dollars, and the total amount of the budget has not yet been set, while the exchange rate has been fixed at 1450."
And she stressed that "the draft general budget law may include a study to impose some taxes on the oil derivatives sector if approved by the House of Representatives, which would enhance revenues."/ End 9
The High Exchange Rate Of The Dollar In The Iraqi Market
Economie| 09:54 - 12/30/2022 Baghdad - Mawazine News The exchange rates of the dollar witnessed, on Friday, an increase in the local markets in Iraq. The selling price of the dollar was 153,750 dinars per 100 dollars. And the purchase price of the dollar was recorded at 152,750 dinars per 100 dollars. Ended 29 / h https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=215466
Finance Announces The Resumption Of Working Hours For The Budget And Accounting Departments On Official Holidays
Economy News – Baghdad The Ministry of Finance announced, on Friday, the resumption of working hours for the staff of the budget and accounting departments during official holidays.
And the ministry stated in a statement, that “in the presence and direct guidance of the Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, the cadres of the budget and accounting departments in the Ministry of Finance continue to work on official days (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays), in order to complete the audit procedures related to fixing the contract segment in state departments and the politically dismissed, and completing compensation.”
Victims of terrorism and war operations, in addition to the continuation of the accounting department with financing procedures for the current month of December, and financing of completed work items for investment projects, according to what was stated in Food Security Law No. (2) of 2022.
The statement added: “With exceptional efforts, these measures come in implementation of the ministerial program, in light of upgrading the mechanisms for managing public funds and guaranteeing the rights of all segments and groups of society in accordance with the instructions stipulated, in addition to improving the level of services provided, and the optimal application of the government program in the field of financial management and control of public expenditures.” ".
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Al-Hakim Calls For Drawing Up The Relationship Between Baghdad And The Region According To The Principle Of Concession In The Public Interest
Friday, December 30, 2022 15:40 | political Number of readings: 216 Baghdad / NINA / - The head of the Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, called for drawing up the relationship between Baghdad and the Kurdistan region according to the principle of concession in the public interest and the principle of rights and duties to resolve differences and outstanding issues between the two sides.
Al-Hakim's office said in a statement, "Al-Hakim received the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Pavel Talabani, and they discussed developments in the political scene in Iraq and the region, and the relationship between Baghdad and the Kurdistan region."
Al-Hakim stressed, according to the statement, the importance of supporting the government and standing with it so that it can bridge the relationship between the citizen and the political forces
He referred to "the need for security coordination," noting that "terrorism represents a security threat that requires concerted efforts, exchange of information, and movement in a team spirit to monitor any movement of terrorists while maintaining proactive operations and benefiting from terrorism's loss of its social incubators."/ End 8 https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1023408
High Oil Prices In World Markets
Economie| 09:09 - 12/30/2022 BAGHDAD - Mawazine News Oil prices rose today, Friday, and are on track for gains for the second year in a row, albeit small ones, in a year characterized by tight supplies due to the conflict in Ukraine, the strength of the dollar and weak demand from China, the largest importer of crude in the world.
Brent crude futures rose 44 cents, or 0.5%, to $83.9 a barrel, after settling down 1.2% in the previous session. US West Intermediate crude was $78.88 a barrel, up 48 cents, or 0.6%, after closing 0.7% lower on Thursday. It is expected that Brent crude will end the year 2022 with gains of 5.76%, after rising by 50.2% in 2021. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=215463
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