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  1. Gooooooood morning Dinarvets! There is a lot to discuss, but time is short for me this morning. I'm going to do this update somewhat "shorthand". WTI (oil) at $59 this morning = good. The Kurds already agreed to a portion of the Budget, and they are continuing to make progress on their own responsibilities. Also good. For those coming late to the party, Prime Minister Mahdi is stepping down and is to be replaced. Reading between the lines leads me to believe that a person is chosen, but they are going to wait until the "last possible day" to announce him. This makes sense to me - by releasing the name at the last minute, they will transition into the next phase with less issues. Related articles here. I like it. Things are going well. As long as Steve Harvey isn't chosen to announce the rate, we're going to be just fine! That's it for now. Keep your heads up and don't let the holidays stress you out! - Adam
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  2. Solution.......Give real market value to the IQD. No auctions No MCP No corruption
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  3. The topic we talked about tonight was Education and the condition of the schools. My friend said on the outskirts of town around Nasaria, he used to teach school. He said there, the school houses were made usually of clay and some school rooms didn’t have desks. If they didn’t have desks, the kids would bring empty bags of rice to place on the ground to sit on (I envisioned something like a yoga mat). He said the rooms that did have desks, often times there were 2,3, up to 4 kids sitting at 1 desk. He said the buildings were in disarray (what we would consider condemned condition). He said if they had windows they were usually broken or no glass whatsoever. He said it was horrible during the winter months because it was so cold inside.. He said public education of the kids has been severely underfunded for years thanks to the education ministers or lack there of... He said school times where in shifts, for instance from 7am to 10am was elementary kids, 10-2 would be Jr. high level and 2-5 would be the time for high schools grades.. This is how bad the schools are there, yet they live on an island of oil.. anyway, nothing really about the current political situation, but I like it when he shares with me glimpses of everyday life in and around Najaf where he is from... Hope you like it too.
    11 points
  4. This Just In ......... Steve Harvey Just Awarded The Rate To Ms Uzbekistan !
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  5. 12-10-2019 Intel & Newshound Gurus Frank26 & Walkingstick ...the currency of Iraq against the American dollar - the exchange rate is about to go up. It's now in print!...why do you think Kurdistan is going ape-kaka! They can't wait to start making money. It's now in print ladies and gentlemen...the value is changing, they said it! ...It stops short of one thing...the pictures and descriptions of the new small category notes...WHERE IS THE ARTICLE OR LINK - FRANK..? 12-10-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat ...the main thrust of the demonstrators in Iraq is for the GOI to live up to past promises...to payout on promised HCL (excess oil revenue) payments to the citizens. ...This part of the HCL law was voted on and passed, then promised to the people in the summer of 2018, then again in fall. Then one last news article told us in January 2019. But still no payments have been made. Why? It is because of the corruption in the government. They do not want to open the 2018 budget and now the 2019 budget, as done with other budgets since 2014...they know if they do open the budget it includes many reforms they will be forced to implement and pay for. It has all been a fraud and a scam run by the corrupt Iranian politicians...(post 1 of 2)..,. 12-10-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat So, the US is now in Iraq in force. They are pushing to open these budgets and get these much-needed reforms and projects completed. ...When will this occur? It can’t be too long now since the demonstrators demand these payments [HCL] and now the US too is going to force this to happen. Will the CBI convince the US to let the later reinstatement process go ahead, if they pay out? The US will have to let it go since Iraq will have to issue the smaller of the smaller category notes and this initiates the process to delete the zeros that ultimately leads to the reinstate of the dinar for global trading. ...What we don’t know is the exact timing and so we sit and wait. Again…I tell you we are in a VERY GOOD, unprecedented, never before since 2012-2013, window of opportunity to see this happen. I do not see this window coming and going like the others of the past. I truly believe this may be it...(post 2 of 2)... 12-10-2019 Newshound Guru Jeff News over the weekend told us this week...they are going to try to finish the Electoral Commission Act and submit the 2020 budget to parliament for the first reading...
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  6. Yay! I have never been first to comment! Thank you Adam, I needed some good news!
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  7. LINK Deputy: The resigned government will put the budget in the hands of its alternative in order to resolve it 09:55 - 11/12/2019 The deputy of the Alliance of Mairoun Mudhar Al-Azrajawi confirmed on Wednesday that the resigned government will put the budget in the hands of the new government in order to put the finishing touches on it, pointing out that the new year will start with a budget of 1/12 until the budget for 2020 is approved. In a statement to Al-Maalouma, Al-Azrajawi said, "The resigned government wanted to have a vision for the new government regarding the budget, so it did not submit it to Parliament during the current days, as the budget will be presented to the new government." He added that "the new year will begin with a budget that adopts the system of 1/12 until the budget for 2020 is completed and the end of administrative procedures in this regard, as this system is in place in most of the past years." He explained that "it is expected that there will be a large consensus to approve the budget, as it will focus on matters that have a direct contact with the life of the citizen, and therefore Parliament will pass it quickly, especially since there is communication between the government and parliament regarding the preparation of the budget."
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  8. You and your SIDEKICK are truly something, that witch Pelosi has been sitting on this for a year while Trump has been ragging her to vote on it. This is an alternative investment site. Most of the 50,000 + members of this site have displayed a much higher level of intelligence and savvy than the average bear. Therefore, for you to insinuate that the people of this site are too stupid to know what's really going on thoroughly explains why you and your Sidekick aren't VIP. And highly suggest your real motives here. I know that by your substandard super sensitive emotional vulnerability this is a hateful post. So I'll just say the same thing to you that I say to your sidekick, suck it up buttercup.
    7 points
  9. If we made Iraq a part of the USA like Alaska that would shake up the middle east a bit. Starr
    7 points
  10. 12-10-2019 Intel Guru Delta ...I believe this week or next week we should see an announcement coming up from the Central Bank of Iraq. This is going to be a big thing because the Committee of Financial Operations they're ready...they're lining up everything... If only this were true, but it's just an opinion..!
    6 points
  11. In life, sometimes things have to get worse before they can get better. My prayer is no one was hurt in the display of the anger of those who seek change.
    6 points
  12. From Today ... LINK Deputy: The resigned government will put the budget in the hands of its alternative in order to resolve it 09:55 - 11/12/2019 The deputy of the Alliance of Mairoun Mudhar Al-Azrajawi confirmed on Wednesday that the resigned government will put the budget in the hands of the new government in order to put the finishing touches on it, pointing out that the new year will start with a budget of 1/12 until the budget for 2020 is approved. In a statement to Al-Maalouma, Al-Azrajawi said, "The resigned government wanted to have a vision for the new government regarding the budget, so it did not submit it to Parliament during the current days, as the budget will be presented to the new government." He added that "the new year will begin with a budget that adopts the system of 1/12 until the budget for 2020 is completed and the end of administrative procedures in this regard, as this system is in place in most of the past years." He explained that "it is expected that there will be a large consensus to approve the budget, as it will focus on matters that have a direct contact with the life of the citizen, and therefore Parliament will pass it quickly, especially since there is communication between the government and parliament regarding the preparation of the budget." ######################################## LINK Territory: Implementation of Article 140 of our first discussions with the new government 11/12/2019 13:23 Khalid Shawani, Minister of the Kurdistan Region, said, for dialogue with the federal government, that the normalization of conditions in the (disputed) areas is one of the first priorities of our dialogues with the federal government. Shawani said during a press conference today, that "the Kurdistan Regional Government attaches great importance to the normalization of conditions in these areas and the implementation of constitutional Article 140." He added, "The Kurdistan Regional Government put forward its vision and project to implement Article 140 and normalize the conditions in those areas in front of the federal government," noting "the formation of a joint committee between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government to normalize the conditions in all these regions." He continued: When resuming dialogue with the federal government or with any new government, the implementation of Article 140 and the normalization of conditions in the areas (disputed) will be among the priorities of our dialogue and our discussions.
    5 points
  13. . Exactly, Really nothing more to be said......they just don't get it....... ......and their digging their heels in deeper to create even more Trump Supporters in 2020!! Let the Clown Show continue.........no Offense DThug!!
    5 points
  14. Thank you Adam!!! Waiting patiently for your text!! Did he say Steve Harvey!!!! Noooooo
    5 points
  15. WOW an with the entire world knowing what’s going on they still continue with the corruption even today. You would think that the World Bank, IMF and the US Treasure would have something to say about it...
    5 points
  16. 5 points
  17. 12/11/2019 10:55 Views 408 Section: Iraq Banks enter the auction of selling currency with fictitious names and forging invoices, an import and remittance voucher Baghdad / Obelisk: The Integrity Commission revealed, on Wednesday, details of criminal and intelligence cases related to the file of the currency auction that it is investigating, indicating that it received 4 intelligence, and opened 8 criminal cases in it. The investigations department of the commission indicated that “(6) of these cases were referred to the trial court and other investigation courts, in addition to a case that was previously decided upon, and another that is still under investigation,” explaining that “among these cases are major corruption cases in the work of a bank Eligibility and indicators for cases of foreign currency smuggling outside Iraq through the bank's purchase of foreign currency for the benefit of companies claiming to import goods. She added that "upon investigation and verification it was found that these companies had not introduced goods to Iraq since 2004," explaining that "the issues included fraud and some governmental and private banks entering the auction of selling the currency in the names of companies and private account holders without their knowledge, and providing invoices and a counterfeit import counterfeit, as well as For violating the Central Bank’s instructions when entering the auction in accordance with the provisions of Article (3) of the Money Laundering Law No. 93 of 2004 ”. She added that "the incoming intelligence is related to the subject of" flying instruments "and the collusion of some banks with people by depositing instruments with no possession of them in order to participate in the currency auction for the purpose of profit and benefit from the price difference between the central bank and the local market, in addition to the issuance and treasury department in the bank The central bank purchased (10) coin counting machines called (universal machines) with a total amount of "15,000,000" million dollars, which were found to be of no benefit, as they destroy the banknotes, which causes a great loss of money, confirming that (3) of these intelligence It is under follow-up. " It is noteworthy that the Integrity Commission announced that it had completed several criminal cases that it had investigated, which resulted in the imposition of fines amounting to more than "245,000,000,000" billion dinars on private banks, as a result of legal violations regarding permits for two years only, and in violation of the foreign currency auction instructions for 2012. Follow the obelisk http://almasalah.com/ar/news/183855/مصارف-تدخل-مزاد-بيع-العملة-بأسماء-وهمية-وتزور-الفواتير-ومنفيس-الاستيراد-والحوالات
    5 points
  18. His stories are such a stark contrast of what my Erbil friend used to tell me a few years ago. I would hear stories about how my Kurdish friend had a 6 bedroom house in a gated community in Erbil and yet hear how poor Iraqis are on these sites.. I didn’t understand at the time how one area can be so well off and well developed (Kurdish Erbil), while other areas like (Shia Najaf) can be so poor.. One day soon I pray Iraqis will at least have the necessary items and services to live that we enjoy in the west.
    5 points
  19. Ur Telling Me - They Just Hired Steve Harvey To Announce The Rate !
    5 points
  20. 4 points
  21. Kurdistan Region cabinet approves reform bill to be sent to lawmakers Hiwa Shilani | 3 hours ago https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/news/8fa258e2-d6ca-4c21-a037-3d714d6bdf77 The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Council of Ministers approved a reform bill on Wednesday. (Photo: KRG) ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – On Wednesday, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Council of Ministers met under the supervision of the Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and approved a draft of a reform bill to be submitted it to the regional parliament. In the meeting, the council discussed the bill in regards to retirement, public salaries, and several privileges in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which are part of the KRG’s ninth cabinet’s work plan. Prime Minister Barzani explained that reform is a crucial and ongoing process and that the next phase will include all sectors. “Since the takeover of KRG’s ninth cabinet, we promised to send this reform project to the parliament and this project is a joint effort with the participation of the political parties and all the sectors of the government as it serves the best interest of all sides to ensure the rights of qualified people,” he said. After discussing each segment of the reform bill, the council implemented several amendments after the discussions. During his inauguration speech on July 10, Barzani said in a statement that the ninth cabinet will be a government to serve the people, stating, “After working since September 2018 to put together a truly inclusive government, my commitment now is to work together with every party and every part of our nation to build a strong [KRG] that serves the people, not the other way around.” The current cabinet, comprised of 21 ministers, was also approved by majority vote, Barzani, the former Chancellor of the Kurdistan Region Security Council (KRSC), formed his new cabinet within the legal timeframe of 30 days after he was instructed to do so by President Nechirvan Barzani on June 12.
    4 points
  22. We have someone on here that negs just about anything. And certain people get negged worse that others just for stating a opinion. I know, it doesn't make sense.
    4 points
  23. I NEVER LIKE BEING FIRST, BECAUSE THE SECOND MOUSE ALWAYS GETS THE CHEESE 🤣
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  24. Thanks Adam. Things seem to be moving in the right direction.
    4 points
  25. Damn, just missed! Thanks Adam, just finished paying off my angel financing so I'm right on schedule and ready as I could ever be. Go Iraqi people and go Iraqi RV!
    4 points
  26. LINK Integrity reveals details of currency auction cases and indicates fines of nearly a quarter of a trillion dinars 11:26 - 11/12/2019 The Integrity Commission revealed, on Wednesday, the details of criminal and intelligence cases related to the file (currency auction) that it is investigating, indicating that it received (4) intelligence, and opened (8) criminal cases in it. The authority stated in a statement, which received / information /, a copy of it, that “(6) of these cases were referred to the trial court and other investigation courts, in addition to a case previously decided, and another that is still under investigation”, indicating that “among these cases are cases Major corruption in the work of a private bank and indicators of cases of smuggling foreign currency outside Iraq through the bank's purchase of foreign currency for the benefit of companies claiming to import goods. The statement added that “upon investigation and scrutiny, it was found that these companies have not introduced goods to Iraq since 2004”, noting that “the issues included fraud and some governmental and private banks entering the auction of selling the currency in the names of companies and private account holders without their knowledge, and providing invoices and a counterfeit import counter And in addition to its violation of the Central Bank’s instructions when entering the auction in accordance with the provisions of Article (3) of the Money Laundering Law No. (93 of 2004).” He explained, “The incoming intelligence is related to the issue of (flying instruments) and the collusion of some banks with people by depositing instruments with no possession of them in order to participate in the currency auction for the purpose of profit and benefit from the price difference between the central bank and the local market, in addition to the issuance and treasury department in The central bank purchased (10) machines for counting the currency called (comprehensive machines) with a total amount of (15,000,000) million dollars, which were found to be of no benefit, as they destroy the banknotes; what causes a big loss in the money, confirming that (3) of those Intelligence is being monitored.” The commission had announced that it had completed several criminal cases that it had investigated, which resulted in fines amounting to more than (245,000,000,000) billion dinars on private banks, as a result of legal violations regarding permits for two years only, and in violation of foreign exchange auction instructions for the year 2012. ########### LINK Integrity: the central bank bought 10 machines with $ 15 million turned out to be tearing up money! 12:09 - 11/12/2019 The Integrity Commission revealed, on Wednesday, that the Central Bank of Iraq purchased 10 machines at $ 15 million to count the currency before it was found that it was tearing the money. The authority said in a statement, which received / information /, a copy of it, that “the incoming intelligence is related to the subject of (volatile sukuk) and the collusion of some banks with people by depositing sukuk with no possession of them, in order to participate in the currency auction for the purpose of profit and benefit from the price difference between the central bank The local market, in addition to the purchase of 10 currency counting machines called the “comprehensive machines” by the Central Bank and the Central Bank, with a total amount of (15,000,000) million dollars, which were found to be of no benefit, as they destroyed the banknotes. The commission added, "This has caused a great loss of funds," confirming that "3 of those intelligence are being monitored." ############## LINK Integrity exposes corruption in the currency and central bank auction 11/12/2019 11:26 ############## 250 billion dinars in fines in the Iraqi currency auction LINK
    4 points
  27. And they need to quietly continue to do this for the next 5 years.
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  28. ( IQD Rates - Updated: Wednesday - 12/11/2019 ) Official Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Dinar Rate: 1190 IQD to 1 USD Dinar Market Rate: (CBI last reported 12-9-2019) 1198.679 IQD to 1 USD - Rates Are Within IMF 2% Rule: YES - Are Rates IMF 2% Rule Compliant for 90 Days: YES (maintained since ~Mar. 15, 2018 & Iraq Market since ~Nov. 14, 2018) (NOTE: rates were out of compliance for 3 days starting 11-5-2019
    4 points
  29. The Kurdistan Council of Ministers approves a project regarding salaries and retirement 11/12/2019 09:42:00 Shafaq News / The Kurdistan Regional Council of Ministers held today, Wednesday, its regular session headed by Prime Minister Masroor Barzani and in the presence of his deputy, Qubad Talabani. The meeting discussed the draft reform law on retirement, salaries, allowances, grants and benefits in the Kurdistan Region, within the framework of the reform program for the ninth formation of the Kurdistan Regional Government. The Prime Minister affirmed that reform is a continuous and long-term process that includes all sectors. "From the first day of the formation of the new government, we made a promise to the people to send this project to Parliament," he said. The Prime Minister indicated that all political parties and parties in the government participated in the project to achieve the public interest, establish justice and guarantee the rights of those who are entitled. After a thorough discussion of the project materials and paragraphs and making the necessary changes, the Cabinet decided to ratify the project, to be referred to the Kurdistan Regional Parliament.
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  30. Perhaps this will help the "visual learners" who often post......the simplified version..... CL
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  31. "Tahrir Square protestors" set seven conditions for accepting the new prime minister 12/12/2019 07:07:48 Shafaq News / A statement attributed to the "sit-in protesters of Tahrir Square" in the capital, Baghdad, announced the conditions of the demonstrators to choose the new prime minister, as a successor to the resigned Adel Abdul Mahdi. As stated in the following statement from the Tahrir Square via loudspeakers: O revolutionary Iraqi people ... As you know, we are continuing to restore the country and the land. Yes, we feel that our land is usurped despite the fact that the Iraqi rule us .. We have come out revolting in the face of injustice and oppressors, and every day of protest we shed a lot of blood and tears and we lose companionship and friends, who have noble and honorable positions, who have fallen martyrs of heroes in various cities of our beloved country Which is witnessing a peaceful struggle to restore what the oppressors had taken away from us. After patience and determination, we managed to overthrow the government of killing with sniping. Now, we are at the threshold of a new phase that requires us to clarify. Therefore, after the consultation, we found it important to determine the characteristics of the Iraqi Prime Minister who will receive the helm of government in the next "transitional" stage leading to the early elections, given that the next stage is a sensitive stage and will determine the fate of a nation. Our basic conditions that the incoming Prime Minister should have are as follows: 1- That he is independent, not affiliated with any party or current, and who is not of dual nationality. 2- He was not a minister or the rank of minister, parliamentarian or governor. 3- He must be honest and brave and did not refer to any corruption case. 4- He must be young and not older than 55 years old. 5- To pledge not to run in the upcoming elections. 6- That he be obligated to implement the demands of the revolutionaries in the sit-in squares. 7 - That his decision is Iraqi, independent, pure, and not subject to pressure from political blocs or external interference. https://www.shafaaq.com/ar/سیاسة/معتصمو-ساحة-التحرير-يحددون-سبعة-شروط-للقبول-برئيس-الوزراء-الجديد/
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  32. Parliamentary Integrity calls for a campaign against corruption with international suppor t Tuesday 10 December 2019 68 Baghdad / conscious The Integrity Committee in the House of Representatives revealed a detailed study of a major campaign against corruption and the recovery of smuggled money in coordination with friendly countries. "The Integrity Committee submitted a detailed study to the Supreme Council for Combating Corruption to implement a major campaign against corruption, which includes the recovery of money in cooperation with friendly countries and countries with which we have oil contracts for the purpose of recovering it," member of the committee Yusef al-Kalabi said in a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA). The deputy pointed out that the current legislation is difficult to get the money back, just as the Iraqi Penal Code is a civil law that does not focus on financial penalties, stressing the need for legislation stating that the accused of stealing money is not released until after the money in which the accused is fully paid. In cooperation with the House of Representatives and the Integrity Committee, the Recovery Law was amended, which dealt with many problems with various countries over debts of companies contracted with before 2003. "
    4 points
  33. Added at 6:15 PM CST: 12-10-2019 Newshound Guru Jeff Article "Parliamentary Finance Committee intends to raise the price of the dinar against the dollar and give it strength among other currencies" ...because Iraq's inflation is a little bit higher they need to delete the zeros...to curb the inflation that will allow them to mint coins. And they will have a higher exchange rate because of the deletion of the zeros to support and sustain and allow for the minting and use of coins...
    4 points
  34. Wednesday .. "Iraqi Representatives" votes on the draft election law The Iraqi Parliament December 10, 2019 07:28 PM Mubasher: The Iraqi Council of Representatives will hold its regular session tomorrow, Wednesday, to vote on the draft election law. The Media Department of the House of Representatives said in a statement on the website of the parliament, that the agenda for the parliament session tomorrow includes voting on a number of bills, the most prominent of which is the electoral law. The department’s statement added that the agenda also includes a vote on the proposal for a second amendment law to the law to compensate those affected by war operations, military mistakes and terrorist operations, No. 20 of 2009, as amended by the Committee of Martyrs and Victims, Political Prisoners, the Legal Committee, and the Human Rights Committee.
    4 points
  35. An invitation to adopt financing programs for companies operating in Iraq Tuesday 10 December 2019 Baghdad / Mustafa al-Hashemi The current stage requires the enhancement of financial inclusion, especially after the implementation of the employee localization program, by the central bank, which would provide a greater part of their welfare through the adoption of expanded mechanisms for other financing programs for all companies operating in the country. The salary settlement project aims to pay the salaries of state employees through cards issued by banks operating in Iraq in order to reduce the total cost of the process of paying salaries and retaining cash within the banking system. The benefit of workers is that they have a bank account that enables them to deal with all ATMs and points of sale in the country And outside it, as well as taking advantage of all other banking services provided by banks such as obtaining loans and others. mutual benefit In this regard, the economic academic, Dr. Issam Al-Mahawili, called on local and international companies operating in Iraq to "invent their own financing system in cooperation with Iraqi banks and in coordination with the Central Bank, in order to achieve mutual benefit between the public and companies at the end of Whether. ”Al-Mahawili said in an interview with“ Al-Sabah ”: The mutual benefit is the citizen obtaining the goods or cars and devices that he wants to buy on favorable terms of payment, while the benefit of companies is to achieve greater sales through special financing programs. It out. " Finance advantages "Financing programs are characterized by flexible solutions to purchase cars or devices and products that suit individuals and companies alike, as they offer flexible options to pay loans or advances at fixed interest rates, along with quick and easy procedures for submitting applications, as well as the need for no early termination fees." Or unsealed Contracts. " It is noteworthy that the use of cards provides security advantages instead of keeping cash, so the strategy of the Central Bank in creating a safe competitive environment for banks to present their offers, and that the employee has the right to choose the bank according to the best financial and banking services and the most appropriate prices. Compete Al-Mahawili continued, "The current stage requires taking part in such competitions provided by financing programs that, whenever they are on favorable terms, increase the public's appetite for enjoyment." With its advantages. " He pointed out that "there is a group of companies belonging to the private sector, which are related to the auto trade, adopting a financing system in cooperation with government banks, to facilitate the sale of their products to employees or low-income people, and that this system is in place in several countries in the world." He emphasized that "financing programs also come to improve the company's liquidity, cover certain expenses, or plan for business growth, as banks offer various financing programs that help companies achieve goals and reach the highest sales of their products." Asset financing Al-Mahawili pointed out that "Asset Financing assists in the purchase of equipment and vehicles, as it is one of the financing solutions for purchasing them according to a payment schedule designed according to the liquidity flows of the applicant of this type of financing." He stated that "there are other types of financing programs such as real estate finance, project financing, and contracting company financing that companies operating in Iraq can adopt and adopt as one of the means to expand financial inclusion To the citizens. " LINK
    4 points
  36. Oops - He Did It Again ! Steve Harvey Appears to Mix Up Miss Universe Contestants (Again): 'Quit Doing This To Me' The Miss Universe Organization clarified what went down during the announcement of the National Costume contest winner By Colleen Kratofil December 08, 2019 09:57 PM Four years after accidentally crowning the wrong winner of Miss Universe, host Steve Harvey appeared to have had another mishap at the 2019 Miss Universe competition. The Family Feud star was on hand Sunday to host this year’s pageant in Atlanta, and seemed to have accidentally introduced the wrong contestant while announcing the National Costume Contest winner. “Here’s a look at the winner, Philippines,” Harvey said as a photo of Miss Philippines Gazini Ganados’s outfit was displayed on a large screen behind him. But it wasn’t Ganados who was standing next to him in costume — it was Miss Malaysia Shweta Sekhon. PARAS GRIFFIN/GETTY “It’s not Philippines, it’s Malaysia,” Sekhon said, grabbing the mic from Harvey. “Okay, well, let me explain something to you. I just read that in the teleprompter. Y’all got to quit doing this to me,” Harvey replied, addressing the show’s producers. “I can read, they said now, they’re trying to fix it now. See, this what they did to me back in 2015. Played me short like that. This is Malaysia. I really love this national costume of Malaysia. This is crazy.” As it turns out, Harvey did announce the correct winner after all. “Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is the winner of the Miss Universe 2019 National Costume competition,” the Miss Universe Organization said in a statement to PEOPLE. “As part of the broadcast, we also featured Miss Universe Malaysia Shweta Sekhon’s national costume. No mistakes regarding the national costume winner were made by him, the prompter or production.” VALERIE MACON/AFP VIA GETTY Skhon’s costume featured the national dishes of her country and represented the Malacca state of Malaysia and its historical heritage. “What I’ve worn here is the bride’s outfit of the mixed marriage between the Malays and the Chinese,” Skhon explained. “Whatever you said, yes,” said Harvey. “I’m scared to say your name again ’cause I don’t know what the hell this teleprompter [is doing]. Thank you, Malaysia.” https://people.com/human-interest/steve-harvey-mixes-up-miss-universe-national-costume-winner/
    4 points
  37. Way, Way, Waaaaaaay past believing anything these Morons say. Actions not empty words are the order of the day.
    4 points
  38. OMGoodness you're pathetic. I guess this is a fake video And this is fake too Now you go research the other two, I don't have time for your condition.
    3 points
  39. I Say Idiots All The Time - Especially When Referring To Those Of Us Who Fell For Investing Into An Exotic Foreign Currency ! Oh - And Pass The ‘Pump’nickel’ ...
    3 points
  40. Only a "D-rat" would insult a "Dead Guy", a "Christian Dead Guy" who made statements which came true after his death? Uhh, It's on video......Duh!! If it looks like Schiff & if it smells like Schiff, it's probably a "Big Steaming Pile" of Schiff!! God Bless William Barr!! Oh I forgot, God is bad too........Right??
    3 points


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