Baghdad:Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has announced a directive to grant permanent employment status to all contract and daily-wage workers. Alongside this, the government plans to create 120,000 new job opportunities under the 2027 budget.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Prime Minister al-Zaidi’s directive is part of a broader initiative to enhance employment opportunities, stabilize the economy, and alleviate financial challenges. The government aims to distribute the newly created contract-based positions fairly among all social groups and provinces, based on population ratios.

During a meeting attended by Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed Ali Tamim and Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari, al-Zaidi emphasized the importance of securing necessary financial allocations to ensure the implementation of these employment changes. An online platform will be established to manage applications, promoting fairness and equal opportunity for all applicants.

Additionally, discussions between Finance Minister Faleh Sari and Iraqi Journalists Syndicate President Muayyad al-Lami focused on increasing incentive bonuses for journalists, artists, and writers under the 2027 budget. This meeting reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting these groups in their professional and creative endeavors.