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Washington announces its solidarity with Iraq and supports al-Zaidi’s efforts to form a government.
The United States Mission in Iraq expressed its best wishes to Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi in his mission to form a government capable of meeting the aspirations of the Iraqi people and achieving a brighter and more peaceful future.
In a statement, the mission affirmed Washington’s solidarity with the Iraqi people in their pursuit of common goals, foremost among them preserving the country’s sovereignty, enhancing security to eliminate t-------m, and building a prosperous economy that brings tangible benefits to both the Iraqi and American sides.
The Coordination Framework announced in a statement the selection of Ali al-Zidi as the official candidate of the Coordination Framework bloc, being the largest bloc in the House of Representatives, to assume the position of Prime Minister and form the next Iraqi government.
This came during a crucial meeting held by the leaders of the framework at the Government Palace in Baghdad on Monday, where the name of Al-Zaydi was agreed upon after studying the list of candidates and choosing the person whose specifications match the requirements of the current stage and its challenges. (LINK)
Al-Jubouri: The government will be formed within two weeks, less than the constitutional deadlines.
Fahd Al-Jubouri, a leader in the National Wisdom Movement, predicted that the government would be formed within two weeks, in less time than the constitutional deadline, according to political agreements.
Al-Jubouri said, during his appearance on the “On the Ruler” program on Al-Furat satellite channel, that “things are moving towards accelerating the formation of the government within a period not exceeding two weeks, based on understandings between the political forces,” indicating that “Prime Minister-designate Ali Al-Zidi will return to the coordination framework regarding the formation of the ministerial cabinet and some files, as he is the supporting and sponsoring party.”
He added that “the coordination framework will hold a meeting tomorrow in the presence of the Prime Minister-designate to discuss the ministerial formation,” noting that “Al-Zidi is assigned a service-oriented task and refuses to engage in any discussion related to his financial dealings with the state.”
He explained that “the new government will face major challenges, foremost among them the economic situation and foreign relations, especially with neighboring countries,” noting that “the Wisdom Movement announced its support for Al-Zaidi and its backing for him in this matter.”
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Al-Jubouri added that “the United States is awaiting the outcomes of the new Iraqi government and will base its position on them,” stressing “the need for the next government to have plans to address regional challenges, including the repercussions of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on Iraqi oil exports.”
He pointed out that “the coordination framework hopes for the success of Al-Zaidi’s government, and at the same time will monitor its performance,” noting that “the framework stipulated that Al-Zaidi not participate in the e-------s or form a political party, and he expressed his unwillingness to go in this direction.”
Al-Jubouri concluded by saying, “The framework formed two committees, one of which is concerned with discussing the ministerial formation, and it has made significant progress in its work.”
Financial Inclusion Week kicks off in Halabja
The city of Halabja witnessed the launch of the activities of the Financial Inclusion Week for the year 2026, under the sponsorship and supervision of the Central Bank of Iraq, and organized by the “Our Awareness” Organization for Electronic Payment Culture and the “We Reach You” Financial Inclusion Initiative, under the slogan “Financial Health: The Path of Individuals Towards Sustainable and More Stable Financial Inclusion,” in a step that reflects the growing interest in promoting financial culture and expanding the scope of modern banking services in various Iraqi governorates, in line with the state’s directions towards building a more efficient and sustainable digital economy.
The events were held with broad participation from financial, banking and non-banking institutions, in a scene that reflects the extent of coordination and integration between the parties concerned with consolidating the concepts of financial inclusion and supporting the transition towards the digital economy, in line with the directions of the government and the Central Bank of Iraq aimed at reducing reliance on paper money and promoting the use of modern electronic payment methods, and in a way that contributes to raising the efficiency of financial transactions and achieving higher levels of transparency and economic stability, as well as facilitating citizens’ access to official financial services in a safe and fast manner.
National Initiative
Financial Inclusion Week opened with an official conference attended by the Governor of Halabja, Ms. Noukhsha Naseh Ahmed, who affirmed in her address the local government’s full support for this national initiative. She noted that choosing Halabja as the launch location carries significant implications, reflecting its role in supporting development projects and impactful community initiatives. She explained that financial inclusion is a fundamental tool for empowering citizens to access safer and more reliable financial services, in addition to its role in strengthening trust in financial and banking institutions and supporting the gradual transition to modern digital systems.
Sound resource management
She added that expanding financial inclusion is not limited to providing banking services only, but also includes building a new community culture based on financial awareness and sound resource management, which helps families and individuals to plan financially better, enhances opportunities for saving and investment, and reduces the risks associated with traditional cash transactions, which positively impacts social and economic stability in the province and in Iraq in general.
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A development message
For his part, Mr. Nabil Al-Najjar, head of the “Our Awareness” organization for the culture of electronic payment, stressed that launching the activities from Halabja carries an important humanitarian and developmental message, which is that modern financial services should be available to all citizens without exception, and in the various Iraqi governorates.
He pointed out that this initiative actively contributes to establishing a culture of electronic payment within Iraqi society, and expanding opportunities for access to financial services, which enhances the role of small and medium enterprises and supports sustainable economic development paths, especially in areas that need more developmental and service support.
Modern financial services
Ghazi Al-Kinani, advisor to the Global Smart Card Company, confirmed that electronic payment companies and governmental and private banks, in cooperation with the Central Bank of Iraq, are making great efforts to promote a culture of banking and increase citizens’ interaction with modern financial products and services more than they are now, in a way that contributes to consolidating trust between financial institutions and citizens.
Citizen’s needs
Al-Kinani explained that banking awareness among citizens has witnessed remarkable development in recent years, as citizens have become more aware of the importance of banking services and more informed about all new financial products that suit their daily needs and the requirements of their working lives, which reflects the success of the awareness and regulatory efforts made in this field.
He added that the Financial Inclusion Week represents an important opportunity to bring the service provider closer to the citizen directly, through field communication and introducing the available services and mechanisms for benefiting from them, stressing that this continuous banking movement will achieve positive results that serve all parties and contribute to supporting the national economy and enhancing financial stability. (LINK)
The Iraqi ambassador to Washington discusses regional developments and government formation with the chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Middle East.
Nizar Al-Khairallah, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States, met with Mike Lawler, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Foreign Affairs of the U.S. House of Representatives concerned with the Middle East and North Africa.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the ongoing developments in the Middle East region and their implications for Iraq, exchanging views on regional challenges and their impact on internal stability.
The meeting also addressed the process of forming the new government in Iraq, emphasizing the importance of supporting political stability and promoting progress in the d--------c process, in order to meet the aspirations of the Iraqi people.
The two sides discussed bilateral relations between Baghdad and Washington, and ways to expand prospects for joint cooperation in various fields, in order to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and serve mutual interests. (LINK)
Global Tech partners with Huawei to enhance digital infrastructure in Iraq
Global Tech has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Huawei to enhance the reliability of digital infrastructure in Iraq. Especially in vital sectors.
The company said in a statement received by Alsumaria News. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of a specialized seminar held by Global Tech entitled (Business Continuity in Modern Data Centers) with the participation of a select group of representatives from the banking sector, electronic payment companies, and the technology sector.
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She explained that “the agreement aims to enhance cooperation in the field of data center development and provide advanced solutions that support business continuity, thereby contributing to raising the level of reliability of the digital infrastructure in Iraq. “Especially in vital sectors.”
The seminar was attended by a number of decision-makers and specialists in the fields of technology and digital infrastructure. Its sessions addressed the readiness of data centers to ensure system continuity and reduce operational risks, in accordance with international standards.
The statement indicated that “the agreement comes within the framework of GlobalTek’s strategy to expand its strategic partnerships and provide integrated solutions that support the development of digital infrastructure and enhance the readiness of institutions to meet the requirements of digital transformation in Iraq.”
According to the statement, the event included a panel discussion with representatives from Huawei and the Uptime Institute, along with GlobalTek and Tabadul for Electronic Payments. The discussion reviewed the most prominent challenges facing business continuity and the role of modern technological solutions in supporting system stability. (LINK)
Source: Dinar Recaps
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