Economy

Iraq’s 2027 federal budget draft reaches cabinet ahead of schedule

Contents of budget yet to be disclosed by government.

Sep 29 • Horizon Advisory Group

Weekly roundup: Iraqi leaders discuss security and fiscal challenges

State Administration Coalition holds meeting to discuss fiscal challenges and response to US-Saudi airstrikes.

Aug 7 • Horizon Advisory Group

Weekly roundup: Prime Minister Zaidi meets with President Pezeshkian

Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi makes his first visit to Tehran.

Jul 24 • Horizon Advisory Group

Latest Iraq budget data reveals drastic spending cuts

Figures from May show the government has entered an aggressive fiscal consolidation phase.

Jul 23 • Horizon Advisory Group

Iraq faces new pressure after return to financial watchlist

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) places Iraq back on the grey list.

Jun 22 • Horizon Advisory Group

Weekly roundup: Arrests, detentions, and amnesties

Prime Minister Zaidi announces upcoming trip to Washington amidst detention of Iraqi national team players upon arrival in Chicago.

Jun 12 • Horizon Advisory Group

Weekly roundup: Zaidi’s first week in office

Weekly roundup of Zaidi's first week in office.

May 22 • Horizon Advisory Group

Inside Zaidi’s early power balancing: Holdovers, vacancies, and Iraq’s financial crisis

Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi nears his first week in office with a partial cabinet and holdover of key figures from the previous administration.

May 20 • Horizon Advisory Group

Latest budget data confirms growing deficit

Budget execution figures released by the Finance Ministry cover January to November 2025.

Feb 25 • Horizon Advisory Group

Parliament moves to summon Finance Minister over budget violations

Finance Minister Taif Sami accused of financial mismanagement.

Jan 19 • Horizon Advisory Group

Sudani’s fiscal record under scrutiny ahead of election

Parliament oversight undercut by government refusal to respond to inquires.

Nov 6, 2025 • Horizon Advisory Group

IOC payments drive Iraq’s July budget deficit

The government disbursed 8.5 trillion IQD in compensation to foreign oil companies.

Oct 16, 2025 • Horizon Advisory Group

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