News Coverage of Economic Topics in the Iraqi News Agencies INA and Al-Sumaria News

Objectives: The study aims to analyze how the Iraqi News Agency (INA) and Alsumaria News report economic matters, identifying the key economic topics they highlight, the sources they use, and the frameworks they employ. It also seeks to understand how their reporting influences public perception of economic developments. Methods: The research adopts a descriptive and analytical survey approach, utilizing content analysis to classify and interpret economic news coverage. The study examines the presentation style, use of visuals, and framing techniques employed by both news agencies. Results: The findings reveal that both INA and Alsumaria News report economic news in a direct and concise manner. INA incorporates charts and infographics to engage audiences, while Alsumaria News primarily relies on plain text. Both agencies typically use a single image in their economic reports and cover both local and global economic issues with an impact on Iraq’s economy. Conclusion: The study highlights the role of framing and visual elements in economic journalism. INA’s use of infographics enhances audience engagement, whereas Alsumaria News takes a more text-based approach. Understanding these reporting strategies can help media professionals and researchers assess economic news coverage trends in Iraq and improve audience engagement with economic reporting.