A 40-day opportunity… Millions of citizens are required to obtain the Iraqi national card
Millions of Iraqis who possess the old paper citizenship still have a 40-day opportunity to obtain the Iraqi national card, after the Ministry of Interior announced the extension of working with old identification documents in state departments and conducting transactions until next April 1, after the deadline was The final is on March 1.
*Extension of the deadline.
The spokesman for the Ministry of Interior and the Security Media Cell, Brigadier General Miqdad Miri, said in a statement received by Al-Sumaria News, that “with the aim of making more room for honorable citizens, the Ministry of Interior decided to extend the work on identification documents until 1-4-2024,” stressing the continuation of the work of the departments. The National Card in Baghdad and the governorates to provide the best services to visitors and reduce the burden on them.”
This extension came after the Ministry of Interior previously set next March 1 as a deadline for approving paper identification documents in state departments and for reviews of various transactions.
According to the latest statistics, the number of unified cards issued so far has reached approximately 35 million cards, out of approximately 44 million Iraqis.
After April 1, 2024 (the period specified by the Ministry of Interior), paper citizenship will be ineffective in government audits and transactions, but you will still have proof of identity that can be used whether in checks or any other procedure.
Earlier, the civil status departments in the Iraqi governorates witnessed a “tremendous” momentum of citizens wishing to obtain the Iraqi national card, which prompted the Interior Ministry to clarify that the issuance of the national card will continue and will not stop at a specific date.
It is noteworthy that the Iraqi government had launched the national card project in 2015 as an alternative to the old documents that were approved by the previous regime. The project also aims to prepare a central database for all Iraqis, and issue unified national cards for them to be used in promoting transactions in official state institutions and departments.
The project witnessed delays at times, represented by stopping the printing and issuing of the card due to technical problems and the lack of provision of raw materials due to the delay in paying the financial dues to the company contracting with the Iraqi Ministry of Interior. However, these problems have recently been overcome, and work is proceeding smoothly in the civil status departments, according to their officials.
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After canceling the electronic platform…the Central Bank reveals the mechanism for financing foreign trade
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed, today, Tuesday, the mechanism for financing foreign trade after canceling the electronic platform and the currency auction, which the Central Bank intends to implement soon.
The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Ammar Hamad Khalaf, said in an interview with Al-Sumaria, “The Central Bank of Iraq is heading to cancel the work of the electronic platform and the currency auction soon.”
He explained that “the banks will be responsible for financing foreign trade directly through the dollars they own, and they will be fully responsible.” About auditing invoices and transfers, which is the practice globally.”
With this step, the Central Bank of Iraq intends to “withdraw itself” from the process of financing foreign trade and make the process limited to banks inside Iraq, and to American correspondent banks, which will undertake to finance the requests of these banks among themselves after reviewing the private documents, and for the Central Bank of Iraq not to enter as a party in this matter. the case.
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The American General Electric thanks the Sudanese government: Iraq has become a workshop
General Electric Company in Iraq confirmed today, Tuesday, that it is receiving great support from the government of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, indicating that Iraq, especially in the past year, was more like a workshop for projects, and that the country is progressing in the field of energy and ensuring sustainable economic development.
The company’s director, Rashid al-Janabi, said in a statement to the official agency, followed by the 964 network , that “General Electric Company in Iraq receives continuous, unparalleled support from the government of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, the Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, and the Minister Electricity Ziad Ali Fadel.”
Al-Janabi praised “Iraq’s participation in international forums, including COP28, which was held in the United Arab Emirates during the past year 2023, as Iraq had an effective participation, and a delegation with high capabilities to negotiate and present Iraq’s priorities in international forums, and we were also honored to contribute to this participation.” “.
He pointed out that “General Electric Company has been working in Iraq for more than five decades, and this work is at an increasing pace of acceleration,” stressing, “During the last two decades, and especially in the past year, Iraq has been a workshop for projects and is making a continuous effort to secure its need for energy and Sustainable economic development.”
He expressed his “thanks to the government of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, for providing the opportunity for General Electric to contribute to supporting and building economic development in Iraq.”
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Central Bank: More than 30 Islamic banks operate in Iraq and their growth is accelerating
Shafaq News/ The Central Bank of Iraq announced, today, Tuesday, that the number of Islamic banks in Iraq exceeded 30 banks, while the Iraqi Banks Association indicated that it is working under the supervision and instructions of the Central Bank to develop the banking sector despite the economic challenges and difficulties that Iraq is suffering from.
Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ammar Hamad, said during a speech about governance and compliance in Islamic financial institutions, which was attended by Shafaq News Agency; “Islamic banks have begun to grow very significantly in the world as well as in Iraq. There are more than 30 Islamic banks in Iraq, and there is an opportunity for an increasing market boom for Islamic banks.”
He added, “Governance in banks is considered a basic starting language for financial institutions, and Iraq, since last year, has been interested in the issue of international standards and laws issued by the Central Bank of Iraq,” noting that “banks have witnessed great openness in order to avoid international or local sanctions from the Central Bank of Iraq.”
For his part, Chairman of the General Council of Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions, Abdel Ilah Belatiq, said during his speech at the conference attended by Shafaq News Agency: “The Council is an international organization that represents Islamic banks around the world and currently includes 140 Islamic financial institutions in 37 countries in the world.”
He added, “The Council’s role is pivotal in supporting Islamic financial banking across the world and tracking developments in the global financial sector,” noting that “one of the most important goals the Council is working on is the role of Islamic banks and keeping pace with the latest developments and digital transformations.”
In turn, Vice President of the Iraqi Banks Association, Samir Al-Nusairi, said during a speech attended by Shafaq News Agency, “Iraqi banks have proven their ability and national positions during the last period in confronting economic challenges and maintaining communication and commitment to the instructions of the Central Bank of Iraq, which focused on economic initiatives, trade regulation, and the transition from a cash economy to a digital one.” In accordance with international and banking standards.
He added, “The Iraqi Banks Association is working under the supervision and instructions of the Central Bank to develop the banking sector and financing projects and create an appropriate environment despite the economic challenges and difficulties that Iraq is dealing with.”
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