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 Article:  “Al-Alaq on the platform closure: There is no sudden transition, but rather a gradual one that will be completed within two weeks”  Quote: “Alaq, announced…that the monetary situation in Iraq is at its best…External transfers for trade purposes are proceeding smoothly after the implementation of the new system…There is no sudden transition, but rather a gradual transition that began in 2024, where the banks’ relationship was transferred directly to correspondent banks without going through other links, and the process was completed successfully…More than 95% of this goal has been achieved, and this process will be completed successfully within the next two weeks…There is international anticipation to celebrate this occasion.”