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Tishwash: The Iraq Stock Exchange officially joins the “Tabadul” platform.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange announced the official start of trading for the Iraq Stock Exchange via the “Tabadul” platform, making it the eighth market to join the platform.
The move allows investors in Iraq to trade securities listed on the Abu Dhabi market directly, thus enhancing trading and investment opportunities between the two markets.
The “Tabadul” platform provides the ability to trade between participating markets and settle transactions in local currencies, without the need for dual listing or custodian services.
With the addition of the Iraqi market, the platform now includes markets with a total market value exceeding one trillion dollars, and includes approximately 700 listed companies and more than 11 million registered investors. link
Tishwash: Iraq declares “Sovereignty Day” holiday from Wednesday to Sunday
On Saturday, the Cabinet issued a decision to suspend official working hours on the occasion of “Sovereignty Day”.
An official statement from the media office of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi stated: It has been decided to suspend official working hours in state institutions starting from Wednesday, September 30, until Saturday, October 3, in celebration of the (Sovereignty Days) of the Republic of Iraq.
The complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq is expected to be announced on September 30, after all their bases and camps have been handed over to the Iraqi side.
Al-Zaydi had previously directed all ministries, non-ministerial entities, and governorates to take the necessary measures in accordance with the law, in coordination with the government media cell, regarding the celebration of “Iraqi Sovereignty Day”.
Iraq and the United States had agreed in September 2024 to end the military mission of the international coalition led by Washington against the “Islamic State” organization in Iraq, as part of a phased plan to move the security relationship between the two countries from the framework of the coalition to a bilateral partnership.
The first phase of the mission ended in September 2025, while forces remained in the Kurdistan Region to support operations against the organization in Syria, with the final phase to be completed by the end of September 2026.
The international coalition was formed in 2014 to assist Iraqi forces in confronting ISIS, which at the time controlled large areas of Iraq and Syria. The mission of the coalition forces later shifted primarily to training, advising, and intelligence support, while Baghdad asserts that its forces are now capable of assuming responsibility for security and pursuing the organization’s cells link
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Tishwash: Iraq strengthens its presence in Arab and international forums… Nizar Nasser, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, elected Vice-Chairman of the Council of Governors of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Institutions
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Nizar Nasser, was elected Vice-Chairman of the Council of Governors of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Authorities during the 50th session of the Council, held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The meeting, organized and sponsored by the Arab Monetary Fund, brought together governors of central banks and monetary authorities from across the Arab world.
Discussions focused on key regional and international economic and financial developments, the challenges facing Arab economies amidst current geopolitical shifts, and ways to enhance monetary and financial stability, develop the banking sector, support digital transformation and financial inclusion, and improve the efficiency of Arab payment systems and financial markets.
The meeting also addressed strengthening cooperation and coordination among Arab central banks and monetary authorities, and developing joint efforts with international financial institutions, particularly the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, to bolster the resilience of Arab economies to shocks and achieve stability and sustainable growth.
The governors discussed priority issues proposed for inclusion in the unified Arab statement for 2026 before the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. These issues include strengthening financial and technical support for Arab countries, developing local capital markets, supporting digital transformation, sustainable finance, capacity building, and enhancing the representation of Arab countries and expertise in international financial institutions.
The 50th session of the Council coincided with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Arab Monetary Fund, reflecting a long history of Arab monetary and financial cooperation and the Fund’s role in supporting efforts to achieve stability and economic development in Arab countries.
Iraq’s participation in this important Arab financial forum confirms its return to a leading position regionally and internationally, and reaffirms the distinguished status of the Central Bank of Iraq, one of the oldest Arab central banks.
It also underscores the prominent presence of the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Nizar Nasser, among his counterparts from other Arab central banks. link
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Tishwash: The Minister of Finance participates in the 17th session of the Council of Arab Finance Ministers in Abu Dhabi
Finance Minister Faleh Sari participated on Tuesday in the 17th regular session of the Council of Arab Finance Ministers, hosted by the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi.
A statement from the Ministry of Finance, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), indicated that “Finance Minister Faleh Sari participated in the 17th regular session of the Council of Arab Finance Ministers, hosted by the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, with the participation of Arab finance ministers and representatives of regional and international financial institutions.”
The statement added that “the session is discussing a number of priority issues in the field of financial and economic policies, foremost among them strengthening financial stability and enhancing the resilience of Arab economies, in addition to developments in public finance policies.”
It also noted that “the session coincides with the celebration of the golden jubilee of the Arab Monetary Fund, marking 50 years since its establishment.” link
Tishwash: The meeting of the presidencies sets timetables for the inventory of weapons and ties the decision of peace and war to the state.
The meeting of the presidencies on Monday affirmed that the decision of peace and war is the sole prerogative of the state and its constitutional and legal institutions, announcing an agreement to set governmental timetables to address the issue of loose weapons and control them in accordance with legislative frameworks, in a way that guarantees the country’s sovereignty and the unity of national decision-making.
The statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Media Office, which was received by (Al-Mada), stated that Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met with President Nizar Amidi, Speaker of Parliament Hebat Al-Halbousi, and Head of the Supreme Judicial Council Faiq Zaidan to discuss security and economic developments.
The participants stressed their support for the Iraqi request to exempt Najaf Airport from US Treasury measures, emphasizing the need to expedite the completion of the cabinet and to mobilize judicial and executive efforts to combat corruption, in addition to taking precautionary measures to spare the national economy the consequences of regional tensions and to establish a new phase that transcends international withdrawal towards expanded economic partnerships. link
