Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani urged Iraqis to participate in the upcoming elections, warning that boycotting the vote would allow corrupt and failed figures to return to power. He emphasized that the elections will shape Iraq’s political future.
The Iraqi Independent High Election Commission says it is not responsible for declaring school holidays during elections, emphasizing that the decision rests with the Council of Ministers.
Iraq’s Customs Board announced that revenue has exceeded 2.15 trillion dinars this year, driven by the adoption of modern electronic systems.
The Baghdad Operations Command has finalized a comprehensive security plan to ensure safety during Iraq’s election days. The plan focuses on protecting voters, candidates, and polling centers while maintaining neutrality and coordination among security agencies.
Iraq’s Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani announced that oil exports from the Zubair field in Basra will soon resume following a pipeline explosion caused by a gas leak. The incident was brought under control within hours.
The Iraqi Federal Court has ruled unconstitutional an article of the Political Prisoners Institution Law concerning Hajj allocations, citing violations of constitutional equality principles.
Nineveh Governor Abdul Qadir Dakhil announced that 20 plots of land have been designated for solar power projects across the province. The initiative aims to expand renewable energy and strengthen Iraq’s national power grid.
The Iraqi Election Commission announced that one million young citizens voting for the first time have received their biometric cards. The commission noted growing enthusiasm among youth ahead of the upcoming elections
Iraq exported more than 900 million barrels of oil in the first nine months of the year, generating over $48 billion in revenue, according to the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO). Most exports came from Basra and central fields.
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) announced plans to reduce cash use and expand electronic payments, expecting the volume of transactions to reach $60 billion by 2035. The move is part of a broader reform plan to modernize the banking system.
The Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Refugees announced that over 19,000 citizens have been repatriated from Syria’s Al-Hol Camp as part of a national rehabilitation and reintegration program.
Iraq’s non-oil revenues have doubled to 14% amid expanding economic partnerships and government efforts to strengthen the private sector.
US envoy Mark Savaya said he aims to strengthen ties with Iraq, highlighting the country’s growing potential and expressing his wish to “make Iraq great again.”
IHEC has prepared over 23 million ballot papers with advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting. The ballots will be securely stored after the elections.
Iraq will resume large-scale oil exports from Kirkuk, with 12 tankers set to depart through Turkey’s Ceyhan port next month, marking a major step after a two-year suspension.
Iraq’s Ministry of Commerce announced the arrival of more than 40,000 tons of Thai rice at Umm Qasr Port. The rice will undergo laboratory testing before being distributed to citizens as part of the national food basket program.
Iraq has built a modern oil refinery in Basra capable of producing 4.2 million liters of gasoline daily, meeting 20% of local demand. The Oil Ministry plans further expansion projects to boost exports and support the national economy.
A joint Iraq-Syria operation seized around 400 kilograms of drugs and arrested several international traffickers. The operation took place inside Syrian territory and involved the destruction of a large quantity of narcotics.
The IHEC confirmed there will be no curfew during the elections and that traffic will remain normal. It also emphasized that voters must carry their voting cards, and mobile phones are banned inside polling stations.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani announced measures to conserve water, including repairing damaged pipelines and converting fish farming projects to closed systems. The Ministry of Agriculture will halt license renewals for open fish ponds starting November 21.