February 23, 2026

Oil prices tumbles under weight of Trump tariffs and nuclear negotiations Shafaq News

Oil prices fell about 1% on Monday as the U.S. and Iran prepared for a third round of nuclear talks, easing fears of an escalating conflict, while President Donald Trump’s […]

Iraqi News

February 23, 2026

Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

On Monday, gold prices hovered around 1.11 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, continuing their upward trend, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices […]

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February 23, 2026

Iraq ranks second in Arab travel to Turkiye with 58K+ visitors Shafaq News

More than 58,000 Iraqi tourists traveled to Turkiye in January 2026, placing Iraq second among Arab countries in visitor numbers, according to data from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and […]

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February 23, 2026

Dollar prices increase in Baghdad, Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Monday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 152,500 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

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February 23, 2026

Iraq wants Increased Business with Russia iraq-businessnews

Iraq’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Abdul Karim Hashem Mustafa, met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Cooperation and Eurasian Integration, Alexander Anatolyevich Pankin (pictured), to discuss mechanisms for […]

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February 22, 2026

Gold prices steady in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

On Sunday, gold prices held steady near 1.09 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling […]

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February 22, 2026

EIA: Iraq’s oil exports to US rank third over week

Iraq’s crude oil exports to the United States rose to 371,000 barrels per day (bpd) last week, ranking third among the largest suppliers, US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed […]

February 22, 2026

Iran exports to Iraq hit $7.9B over ten months Shafaq News

Iraq ranked second among Iran’s top export destinations over the past ten months, importing $7.917 billion in goods, Iranian trade data showed. According to the data, Iraq accounted for 17.59% […]

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February 22, 2026

Dollar edges up in Baghdad, slides in Erbil at closure Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Sunday’s trading higher in Baghdad while declining slightly in Erbil, hovering around 153,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar […]

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February 22, 2026

UNDP to Support Iraq in Tackling Hazardous Pollutants iraq-businessnews

Iraq’s Minister of Environment, Dr Helo Al-Askari, has signed an implementation agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to launch a multi-year project on the integrated management of persistent organic pollutants […]

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February 21, 2026

USD/IQD exchange rates advance in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar opened Saturday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 153,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

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February 21, 2026

Iraq’s Basrah crude surges nearly 9% on week Shafaq News

Iraq’s Basrah Heavy crude rose to $68.14 per barrel in the latest trading session, gaining $5.61 on the week, or 8.97%, as global oil prices advanced. Basrah Medium climbed to […]

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February 21, 2026

Gold prices tick up in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

On Saturday, gold prices hovered around 1.09 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, marking an increase from the previous session, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold […]

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February 21, 2026

Iranian rial weakens against foreign currencies Shafaq News

Foreign currencies strengthened against the Iranian rial on Saturday, with the US dollar gaining about 13,000 rials in Tehran’s open market, according to data from exchange shops. The dollar traded […]

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February 21, 2026

Syrian Petroleum Company receives fourth gas tanker at Baniyas Port Shafaq News

A gas shipment of 2,797.109 metric tons arrived aboard the tanker GAS HUSKY at the Baniyas maritime terminal, the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) said on Saturday, marking the fourth tanker […]

Iraqi News

February 21, 2026

Dollar stabilizes in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Saturday’s trading steady in Iraq, hovering around 153,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

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February 20, 2026

Iraq Reopens Umm Qasr Grain Silo iraq-businessnews

Iraq’s Ministry of Trade has reopened Berth No. 10 at the Umm Qasr grain silo following completion of maintenance and rehabilitation works, restoring the facility to full operational readiness as […]

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February 20, 2026

Brent nears $72 as investors watch US–Iran developments Shafaq News

Oil prices rose on Friday, headed for their first weekly gain in three, on growing concerns a conflict may erupt between the U.S. and Iran, after Washington said Tehran will […]

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February 20, 2026

Precious metals consolidate as markets await US inflation gauge Shafaq News

Gold steadied on Friday, but was set for a weekly decline as the dollar climbed to a near one-month high, while investors awaited key U.S. inflation data to assess the […]

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February 20, 2026

Dollar posts biggest weekly gain since October as US-Iran tensions escalate Shafaq News

The dollar was on track for its largest weekly gain since October on Friday, buoyed by a run of better-than-expected economic data and a more hawkish Federal Reserve outlook, as […]

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February 20, 2026

Basrah crudes climb despite global losses Shafaq News

Iraq’s Basrah crude advanced about 4% on Friday, amid a decline in global oil markets. Basrah Heavy crude rose by $2.67, or 4.08%, to $68.14 per barrel, while Basrah Medium […]

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February 19, 2026

Oil jumps above $70 as US-Iran tensions persist Shafaq News

Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran attempted to ease a standoff in talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme while both sides heightened military activity […]

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February 19, 2026

Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

On Thursday, gold prices hovered around 1.09 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, continuing their upward trend, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices […]

Iraqi News

February 19, 2026

Dollar rates climb in Baghdad and Erbil at closure Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Thursday’s trading higher in Iraq, recording 153,100 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […]

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February 19, 2026

Iraq and UAE Sign Vehicle Assembly Partnership iraq-businessnews

State Company for Automotive and Equipment Industry, one of the companies of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has signed a partnership contract with Iraqi and Emirati firms to establish […]

February 18, 2026

Oil prices defy crash fears despite Eurasia 65% strike probability Shafaq News

Oil prices steadied in Asian trade on Wednesday after falling about 2% in the previous session as investors assessed progress in U.S.–Iran talks but remained cautious about the prospects of […]

Iraqi News

February 18, 2026

Dollar gains in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar opened Wednesday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 152,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

Iraqi News

February 18, 2026

Gold ticks up in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

On Wednesday, gold prices hovered around 1.05 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, marking a decline from the previous session, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold […]

Iraqi News

February 18, 2026

Dollar edges higher in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Wednesday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 152,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

February 18, 2026

Iraqi Kurdistan launches digital driving license service Shafaq News

Drivers in the Kurdistan Region can now access a digital version of newly issued licenses through the KRDPass mobile application as part of efforts to expand digital public services, the […]

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