Baghdad: Iraqi newspapers published on Sunday highlighted Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani’s reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to developing clean and renewable energy sectors, as well as the non-oil revenues file discussed by Parliament.
According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Sudani stressed that the government is moving forward with expanding both conventional and renewable energy to ensure sustainable development. His remarks came during the opening of the 11th Iraq Energy Exhibition and Conference (IEE), held at the Baghdad International Fair, with the participation of more than 450 specialized companies from 16 countries.
The Prime Minister noted that the event serves as a platform for cooperation between decision-makers, government institutions, and the private sector to implement economically viable projects, modernize electricity generation and distribution networks, maximize oil and gas investment, expand renewable energy use, and protect the environment. Al-Sudani emphasized
that Iraq represents a promising market with significant energy investment opportunities, citing progress in major projects in partnership with global companies such as Total and BP, alongside ongoing talks with other international firms.
He also revealed that associated gas utilization has exceeded 72%, with a target to completely stop gas flaring by the end of 2028, in addition to infrastructure projects aimed at boosting export capacity and diversifying export routes. Furthermore, he confirmed that the Ministry of Electricity plans to raise power generation to over 57,000 megawatts and expand renewable energy projects, supported by Iraq’s stable and investment-friendly environment.
Al-Sabah newspaper focused on the Iraqi Parliament session held on Saturday to discuss the non-oil revenues file, amid lawmakers’ assurances that public sector salaries would not be affected, describing them as a ‘red line.’ The session was attended by the heads of the General Commissions of Taxes, Customs, and Border Crossing
s, with MPs emphasizing the need to reduce Iraq’s heavy reliance on oil revenues and to enhance alternative income sources through genuine reforms, particularly the automation of border crossings and the strengthening of financial oversight.
MP Riyadh Al-Mutairi stated that electronic automation at border points and customs would help control revenues and hold negligent officials accountable, highlighting the importance of establishing a national mobile telecommunications company to boost revenues and improve services. Meanwhile, MP Ibtisam Al-Hilali stressed that dependence on oil is no longer sustainable, calling for stronger parliamentary oversight of non-oil revenues to ensure stable national budgets.
MPs from Nineveh, Muna Hussein and Zulaikha Elias, underlined the necessity of combating corruption and tracking revenues collected from citizens, stressing the importance of transparency and informing the public about the size of these resources and their investment to support the national economy. In the
same context, the Badr parliamentary bloc presented two proposals aimed at increasing non-oil revenues, focusing on developing local industry and agriculture, utilizing natural resources, and intensifying efforts to combat corruption and administrative bureaucracy that hinder economic plans.
Al-Zaman newspaper followed recent weather developments, reporting that light rainfall swept across parts of Baghdad and several provinces due to the country being affected by a frontal low-pressure system. The General Authority for Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring forecast cloudy conditions on Sunday, accompanied by light fog in northern areas.
According to the authority, maximum temperatures are expected to range from 10°C in Duhok and Sulaymaniyah, 12°C in Erbil, 13°C in Nineveh, and 14°C in Kirkuk, reaching up to 20°C in Basra, with varying levels across other provinces. The forecast added that Monday’s weather will be partly cloudy in central and southern regions, while northern areas will see clear skies with so
me clouds, with temperatures remaining close to previous levels. Meanwhile, the General Traffic Directorate urged drivers to exercise caution amid rainfall and weather fluctuations, emphasizing reduced speed, maintaining safe distances between vehicles, using low-beam headlights, and adhering to traffic instructions.
In the Kurdistan Region, the Ministry of Electricity announced power outages in parts of Erbil, Duhok, and Sulaymaniyah after rain and strong winds damaged sections of the national power grid. The ministry assured citizens that the situation is under control and that repair teams are currently working to restore electricity.