Thread: Iraq/Dinar News. 09/05 to 01/14/07

Originally Posted by Hardwood

Can you get ahold of it again and snap a picture of it?

That would be HUGE!

Or if you cant get a hold of that one!
Just tell us if the 5 iraqi dinar looked like this or not
http://www.eskimo.com/~tegan/blog/blogpics/5dinar.jpg

Thats the old 5 dinar!

Originally Posted by Original Spiderman

Guys,
I need a double shot of hope! I think that even after the reval occurs I will need something equivalent to suzy-methadone. Somebody out there must have a strong rumor to get me over the hump. This place where I am in northern Iraq is like prison. As Jerry Clowers once said "Just shoot up here amunst us and give somebody some relief!" No seriously though; any inside scoops out there?

First of all, I want to say thank you for your service to our country. Most of us don't have a clue about what you endure. Yogi Berra was quoted as saying; "It ain't over til it's over", so don't give up, keep the faith, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it's not a train. Waiting and wading through the circumstances that you have I'm sure have been anything but easy. Think of it this way, it's the 4th Quarter, there's less than a minute on the clock, you have the ball on the opposing teams 15 yard line, and it's first down. That "secret play" your coach told you worked every time back in highschool, that you've been keeping under wraps for just such an occasion has just been called, and the other teams defense has lined up for a "pass"...just what anyone would expect in these circumstances leaving a gaping hole over left-tackle and there's nothing but bermuda and chalklines between you and the goal post. Man...now I'm pumped! Besides, everything is lined up for it to happen...your patience has paid off and you will soon be home with your family and friends...Praise God!

Originally Posted by DinarWatcher19

I'm in the United States but saw a $5 dinar yesterday from someone who returned from Iraq. I have no idea if it is real or not but just touching a $5 Iraqi bill just gave me goose bumps!

Did it have Saddam on the front, if not, then that will give me the biggest goose bumps

izdihar link
PROGRESS highlights

Since September 2004, the USAID IZDIHAR project has worked with the Government of Iraq and the country’s private sector to help promote a market-based economy.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE:

Iraq Investment Promotion Agency opened to help Iraq compete for international investment to world standards, attract foreign direct investments, and increase private sector employment.

Iraq Trade Information Center opened to stimulate trade, create jobs, and offer a full range of services to Iraqi business and industry.

Najaf Investment Center opened with the assistance of a grant to provide business skills training and information on area tourism and investment opportunities.

Investor Roadmap developed, analyzing investment constraints and outlining corrective policies.

Memorandum on the Foreign Trade Regime (MFTR) submitted by the Government of Iraq to the World Trade Organization (WTO), marking the start of the accession process.

Sustainable Microfinance Grant Program facilitated creation of microfinance institutions throughout Iraq to provide loans for small and medium sized businesses to expand their operations and create jobs.

$8.9 million in grants disseminated to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), which will provide microfinance loans to businesses throughout the country.

Draft of Privatization Law completed and Excess Employment Study developed to address potential displaced workers in privatized state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Iraqi Association of Securities Dealers strengthened and capacity built through training of staff, technical assistance and a grant award to establish its Baghdad headquarters.

Alliance of 18 business associations was formed to promote business-friendly legislation and programs to assist in private sector development.

Delivered numerous public awareness sessions and training for 1500 Iraqi business professionals on management and market reform issues.

Business Training Center established by a grant to provide a central Baghdad location for businesspeople to learn needed professional skills and to receive training on a variety of business management topics.

Trained 35 trainers and more than 700 professional accountants in 17 governorates on international accounting standards.

Trained 4,919 Iraqis (26% female) in 135 separate training events, delivering approximately 133,763 contact hours of training on trade- and business-related topics.

ROUND-UP lINK
Iraqi Business News, October 14-19, 2006

Iraqi parliament approves investment law
The head of the economic committee in the Iraqi parliament, Hayder Al-Abadi, said that lawmakers are hoping that the new investment law will revive the Iraqi economy and eliminate unemployment. The new investment law will give the Iraqi and foreign investor the same privileges, with the exception of land possession. The law also allows the investor to transfer money in and out Iraq without any obstacles. In addition the law stipulates that Iraqi employees should comprise at least 50% of employees in any investment project.
Al-Sabah Al-Jadeed

Iraqi agriculture delegation visits France
Minister of Agriculture Yarub Nadhum Al-Abodi said that he met the French president during the agriculture fair held in France. He added that the Iraqi delegation also met representatives of the French agriculture department and French private sector companies to discuss cooperation and the provision of training in France for Iraqi staff, in addition to providing scholarships in French Universities. Al-Mada, Al Sabah Al-Jadeed

Iraqi oil agreement with Jordan put into force
Jordanian government spokesman Nasser Jouwda confirmed refusing the preferential price Jordan proposed for Iraqi oil, but he also confirmed that the price per barrel is less than $60, which is the international price. Jouwda noted that the agreement put into force the final touches on transporting oil and logistical issues. Al-Sabah Al-Jadeed

Rebuild Iraq conference to be held in Washington
The sixth Rebuild Iraq Conference will be held in Washington on December 6-7, 2006. The conference will be attended by Iraqi officials, US officials and foreign companies. The conference will discuss research and projects relating to rebuilding Iraq.
Al-Sabah

Iraq’s Minister of Trade talks about investment law
Iraq’s Minister of Trade, Falah Al-Sudani, stated in a press conference held Friday that the new investment law will encourage economic motion in the country and will contribute to stopping the violent acts by providing job opportunities for unemployed people.
Al-Mashriq

Iranian delegation visits Wasit province
The Wasit Governor met an Iranian delegation representing private sector companies to discuss rebuilding projects in Wasit. He said that many Iranian companies have expressed their willingness to rebuild Wasit province and encourage commercial cooperation between the two countries. Nabad Alshabab, Al Sabah

Iraq cooperates with Kuwait to develop oil fields
Iraqi and Kuwaiti official sources said that Iraq will sign a cooperation agreement with Kuwait to develop the joint oil fields in order to meet Iraqi market needs for fuel, especially gasoline and kerosene. The sources said that Iraqi Ministry of Oil is planning to build three new refineries in provinces. Sawt Baghdad, Al-Istiqama

7 million US dollars allocated to rebuild Kirkuk
The head of the bridges and roads department in Kirkuk said that the Provincial Reconstruction Team allocated 7 million US dollars for Kirkuk rebuilding projects. He added that these projects will include the health, education, infrastructure and services sectors.
Al-Istiqama

Iran increases exports to Iraq this year
The head of the Iranian customs department said that the volume of Iranian exports to Iraq increased in the first six month of this year compared to last year. He added that the value of Iranian non oil exports reached 88 million US dollars in the first six months of this year.
Al-Istiqama

Oil delegation to visit Australia, Japan, China
An Iraqi delegation from the Ministry of Oil departs Monday for visits to three Asian countries. According to a ministry statement released Sunday, "Mr. Hussein Al-Shahristani, the head of the delegation. will leave Monday, heading for Australia, Japan and China." The source added that this visit will focus on discussing ways to develop bilateral relations in the oil industry. Al-Bayaan

Former Minister of Oil: Reviewing oil prices is essential
The former Minister of Oil, Ibrahim Bahr Al-Olum, has stressed the necessity of reviewing the prices of oil products in a way that preserves the national wealth and enables people to meet their needs for fuel at reasonable prices. The former minister said Sunday, "There is a consensus on this requirement because of the positive impacts it has on the various economic sectors, along with a plan to combat smuggling." He also stressed also the importance of having revenues for the government budget that don’t confuse the production sources. "The International Monetary Fund insistence on the sudden-shock mechanism and economic and financial timetables as a condition to write off Iraqi debts entails urgent steps to reconsider the agreement with the IMF," he added.
Al-Mutamar

ID exchange rate stable on Sunday
The Iraqi Dinar's exchange rate remained stable against the US Dollar in the central bank's auction on Sunday. The US dollar exchange price was 1470 ID. The bank’s sales of US dollars totaled 43, 435,000 on Sunday whereas it was 58,810,000 US dollars last Thursday. Eleven banks participated in Sunday's session whereas 14 banks participated in Thursday's session. Al-Bayaan
Proposal to establish Iraqi, UAE bank

The Ministry of Trade has confirmed that it has referred a proposal by the chambers of commerce union to invite UAE to establish an Iraqi-UAE commercial bank to a special committee. A ministry source said Monday, "The ministry is studying this proposal in accordance with mechanisms and regulations of banks establishment.” The source added: “The ministry suggested that this bank should be a private company according to the valid instructions of the central bank." The source also said, "The ministry adopts every banking and financial facility possible to support businessmen." Attaakhi, Alitthad

ID exchange rate stable on Monday
The Iraqi Dinar's exchange rate remained stable against the US dollar in the central bank's auction Monday. The US dollar exchange price was 1470 ID. The bank’s sales of US Dollars totaled 43, 800,000 on Monday whereas they totaled 43, 435,000 US Dollars on Sunday. Ten banks participated in Monday's session, whereas 11 banks participated in Sunday's session. Addustour

Gas separation project launched in Abu Gharb field
The Maysan oil fields commission began a project to set up a gas separation station in Abu Gharb field, 190km northeast of Amara. Engineer Ali M'arej, the head of the commission, said Monday, "The work will be conducted by a direct implementation method and will include setting up a separation bank with its attachments and maintaining the flowpipes from the wells to the station - a total length of 50km - in addition to stretching the transformer pipe from the station to the pipes point in Bazrgan compound." He added, "The station, which will be finished within six months, will contribute to production with 5000 - 6000 barrel of crude oil per day." Dar Al-Salam
Rebuild Iraq fair to be held in Baghdad international airport next March
An official source at the Baghdad International airport said that preparations are underway to host the Rebuild Iraq fair in March of next year. The source added that the American Commerce Department in cooperation with the Iraqi-American Chamber of Commerce will organize the fair in the airport lobbies. Al-Mada

Iraq joins agreement of Islamic foundation
The Iraqi Government has agreed to Iraq's joining the agreement of the Islamic foundation for investment insurance and exports credit, which was signed in Tripoli in 1992. An official source said, "The decision was approved in the cabinet session, which was convened on October 12th, 2006." The issue will be presented to the parliament to adopt the necessary procedures, according to the source. Alitthad

New investment law provides tax exemptions
An Iraqi official said that the new investment law provides many privileges to the foreign investor, such as the right to buy shares in companies and manage investment portfolios, in addition to establishing a national commission for investment and tax exemptions that can last up to 15 years. The investment commission is aiming at encouraging investment, identifying investment opportunities and facilitating registration and licensing for investment projects. Alitthad

Minister of finance calls for encouraging investment in marshes
Minister of Finance Baqir Al-Zubaidi called for encouraging investment in the marshes region of Iraq through the new investment law in order to create job opportunities for citizens of that region. He added that 150 million US dollars have been allocated to develop the marshes.
Al-Adala

Translated and edited by: IZDIHAR Public Relations Department. To subscribe: [email protected]; USAID Iraq IZDIHAR Private Sector Growth and Employment Generation Project.
This publication was made possible through support provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the terms of Contract No. 267-C-00-04-00435-00 implemented by The Louis Berger Group, Inc. and The Services Group, Inc. The authors views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.

Originally Posted by DinarWatcher19

I'm in the United States but saw a $5 dinar yesterday from someone who returned from Iraq. I have no idea if it is real or not but just touching a $5 Iraqi bill just gave me goose bumps!

Like others point out, it sure would be great if we cound see it to find out if it's newer or older. Please scan, or post pic if it doen't have pic of Saddam, thank you. Weclome, hope to see you around!

Khalilzad discusses situation in Iraq with Talabani, Barzani

Solaymania, Kurdistan (Kuwait News Agency)

PNA-US Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad discussed on Wednesday the situation in Iraq with Iraqi President Jalal al-Talabani and Chief of Kurdistan region Masoud al-Barazani in Dokkan retreat in Solaymania, north Iraq.

This is Khalilzad's first meeting with Iraqi leaders since his return from the US where he met with President George W. Bush to discuss the Iraqi affair.

"The US ambassador started this midday with a meeting with President of the Republic of Iraq and Chief of Kurdistan region Masoud Barzani in Dokkan," said an official with the Barzani-led Kurdish Democratic Party.

The meeting dealt with the deteriorating situation in Iraq and Khalilzad is expected to brief the two Iraqi leaders on his talks with Bush, the official added.



Wish I knew exactly what was discussed

KRG PM , delegation to visit Baghdad
[15:06 , 26 Oct 2006]
Kurdistan, Baghdad
By The Kurdish Globe

PNA-A Kurdistan Regional Government delegation, headed by Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani, is to visit Baghdad to discuss and attempt to solve pending problems between the Baghdad government and the KRG, particularly issues concerning the budget, natural resources, electricity, and fuel, A Kurdish paper reported last week.

The delegation will meet the Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, and other officials in the Baghdad government.

According to the information leaked to local media, the Iraqi Prime Minister and Minister of Finance agreed to send $485 million as a 2006 budget, which is 17% for Kurdistan. However, both sides are still in disagreement with regard to the signing of contracts of oil production by the KRG. The KRG believes that they have the right according to the national constitution to sign the contracts with foreign companies.
But Iraqi oil ministry says all the contracts unilaterally signed by the KRG are invalid.

It is believed that the KRG may bring its case to the International Court to solve these problems. In 2005, $500 million were deducted from the budget of the Kurdistan Region, but Kurdistan politicians in Baghdad were able to have the full budget reinstalled.

Originally Posted by Vipor

Interesting article found by John Jay at IIF.




James Baker's Double Life

Interesting,

If people really knew just how common this is, they would not be voting Republican or Democratic, they would be voting independent. Baker, Albright, Cheney, Bush, and all the other crooks in government positions are all involved in these deals, so nothing new here. LOL

As to the comments on Bush and his smirk or smile when speaking, this is common no matter what the subject is when speaking. I kind of think it is a nervous twitch when he is lying personally. And that is why he is always smirking, he is always lying. LOL

Good luck to all, Mike

official : Britain wants to withdraw from Iraq in
An American military official said that the British Army hopes to withdraw its troops from Iraq during the year and that the British government wants to concentrate its forces in the war in Afghanistan. He said the American official, who asked that his name not be published British officials informed their American that the British army «approaching the point of collapse because of proliferation» for long periods in Iraq. The statements made by the American official first indication that the British army may have a schedule for the withdrawal under study. The official said that the «about a year more or less a few months».

Translated version of http://www.alzawraa.net/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4695&Ite mid=73