By John Lee. Iraq’s Minister of Transport, Abdullah Luaibi [Abdul Allah al-Leibi], has said that Iraq is actively seeking to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative [“One Belt, One Road (OBOR)“]. In statements on Monday, the Ministry confirmed that the Minister met with China’s Ambassador to Iraq, Zhang Tao, to discuss the plan. It added […]
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Careem extends service to Basra
By John Lee. Ride-hailing service Careem has reportedly started operations in Basra. According to The National, the company, which currently operates in Baghdad and Najaf, also has a pilot project in Erbil. Careem entered the Iraqi market in January 2018, and was bought by Uber for $3.1 billion in March 2019. (Source: The National)
Baghdad Green Zone to Open around the Clock
By John Lee. Baghdad’s International Zone (Green Zone) is to be opened to traffic around the clock from tonight (Tuesday). Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi told a news conference on Monday evening that the move showed that the government is convinced the security situation in Baghdad is improved. The high-security zone is home to the Iraqi […]
Iran, Iraq ready to Dredge the Shatt al-Arab
By Editor on 5th June 2019 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Oil & Gas News, Iraq Transportation News
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. After decades, Iran, Iraq ready to Dredge the Shatt al-Arab Hope of restoring a clean water lifeline to Basra province is on the rise again with plans by the Iraqi and […]
Will Trump Abort Iran’s Land-Bridge to the Med?
By Editor on 22nd May 2019 in Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Transportation News, Politics, Security
By Joe Macaron for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will the Trump administration abort Iran’s land bridge to the Mediterranean? As the showdown between Washington and Tehran escalates elsewhere in the Gulf, Iran is giving high priority to an […]
Resumption of Flights between Iraq and Syria Postponed
By John Lee. Plans by Iraqi Airways to resume flights between Baghdad (pictured) and Damascus have reportedly been postponed. Syria’s Ministry of Transportation said it had been informed of the “decision to postpone the trip of two Iraqi Airways planes today… until further notice,” according to Rudaw. The Iraqi Embassy is said to have notified […]
Iraqi Airways to resume Flights to Syria
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways will reportedly resume flights to the Syrian capital Damascus for the first time since 2011. According to AFP, Iraq’s national carrier will operate a weekly service from Baghdad to Damascus starting on Saturday. (Source: AFP)
Kuwait to Fund Reconstruction of Border Crossing
By Editor on 14th May 2019 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Iraq Transportation News, Politics
By John Lee. Kuwait will reportedly fund the reconstruction of a major border crossing with Iraq. According to Anadolu Agency, Iraq’s Border Crossing Authority said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the two countries to prepare the infrastructure for the crossing at Safwan. (Source: Anadolu Agency)
Al-Burhan Group – Your Route to Iraq
By Editor on 9th May 2019 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Oil & Gas News, Iraq Transportation News, Security
By Padraig O’Hannelly. Building a successful business means delivering what you promise. When I recently needed to go to Baghdad at short notice, I remembered a conversation I had with Abir Burhan, Operations Director of Al-Burhan Group: “Any time you want to go to Iraq,” he said, “we can take care of your visa, flights, […]
US launches $5m Airport Security Program
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) officials are celebrating the launch of a $5 million Iraq airport security program. This U.S. Government-funded initiative will provide both training and equipment in close coordination and partnership with Iraq civil aviation experts. During his remarks at the launch reception, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires […]
Chartered flights from Netherlands to Kurdistan
By John Lee. The Turkish charter company Freebird Airlines will reportedly offer flights from Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands to Erbil and Sulaymaniya throughout the summer. According to Eindhoven News, flights depart once a week from April to October. (Source: Eindhoven News)
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Avis Budget wins Iraq Award
By John Lee. Avis Budget Group has announced that it has won an award for its business in Iraq. At the 2019 World Travel Awards in Abu Dhabi, the company was named Iraq’s Leading Car Rental Company 2019. (Source: Avis Budget Group)