By John Lee. Iraq has banned all public gatherings and barred entry to travellers from a number of countries affected by the coronavirus (covid19). Entry permits are being denied to foreigners arriving directly or indirectly from China, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Italy, and Singapore, until further notice. Despite the ban on public gatherings, protesters […]
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Iraq 2020 - Discovering Business
By Editor on 4th February 2020 in Agriculture, Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Healthcare, Investment, Iraq Banking & Finance News, Iraq Commodities & Mining News, Iraq Education and Training News, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Oil & Gas News, Iraq Public Works News, Iraqi Communications News, Leisure and Tourism in Iraq, Politics, Security
Iraq Business News is delighted to bring you a major new guide to business in Iraq. Published by Allurentis, in association with Iraq’s National Investment Commission (NIC), Iraq 2020 - Discovering Business contains a wealth of case studies, commentary and data; it’s 68 pages of essential reading for everyone with an interest in the redevelopment […]
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BurgerFuel Closes its last Store in Baghdad
By John Lee. New Zealand-based Burger Fuel Group Limited (BFG) has advised the market that its Master Licensee in Iraq has closed its last remaining BurgerFuel store in Baghdad. In a statement, the company said: "Whilst Iraq did experience a period of stability a few years ago and two BurgerFuel restaurants were operating at one […]
Cabinet Increases Budget for Kirkuk Olympic Stadium
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved an increase in the total budget for the Kirkuk Olympic Stadium project to 33,500,000,000 dinars ($28 million). In a statement, it said it had directed relevant ministries to take the necessary measures to implement this measure. (Source: Iraqi Govt)
Al-Burhan Group acquires BIAP Hotel
Al-Burhan Group has taken over the management of Baghdad International Airport Hotel in a joint partnership with the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA). The hotel consists of 100 rooms, a fitness centre with sauna and steam room, the hotel also benefits from having a conference Centre, meeting rooms, exhibition space, large landscaped gardens and ample […]
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FIFA: Iraq Must Relocate Venue
Iraq’s upcoming matches against Iran and Bahrain, scheduled to be played at the Basra Sports City Stadium, must be relocated to a “neutral venue outside Iraq.” World football’s governing body, FIFA, has asked Iraq to find a neutral venue to host its upcoming World Cup 2022 qualifiers. The anti-government demonstrations in Iraq have gripped the […]
Iran to Lift Visa Restrictions for Iraqis
Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi (pictured) praised the Baghdad government’s move to remove visa restrictions for Iranian pilgrims visiting the Arab country during the Arbaeen season and said the Islamic Republic will do the same for the Iraqi nationals in the near future. Speaking at a meeting of the Arbaeen Headquarters of the western […]
Over 3m Iranians to Visit Iraq in Arbaeen Season
More than three million Iranians have registered to visit the holy cities of Iraq during the Arbaeen season, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shiite Imam, a senior official said on Saturday. Amir Moradi, the executive manager of a task force charged with handling the Arbaeen […]
Iran, Iraq Reopen Border Crossing after 6 Years
By Editor on 10th September 2019 in Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Transportation News, Leisure and Tourism in Iraq
The Khosravi border crossing between Iran and Iraq reopened on Friday, more than six years after a terrorist attack led to its closure. In a ceremony on Friday, Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli and his Iraqi counterpart Yassin Al Yasiri reopened the Khosravi border crossing. The border crossing had been closed in 2013 in […]
Iran, Iraq to Expand Tourism Ties
By John Lee. Iraq and Iran have reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) relating to cooperation in the tourism sector. According to Tehran Times, the document includes the areas of medical tourism and religious tourism, and was agreed between Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, and Iraq’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities. […]
Video: Ramadan Ring Game returns to Mosul
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Mheibes: Iraq's Ramadan ring game returns after ISIL's defeat A traditional Arab game is making a welcome return for players in northern Iraq. Known as the ring game or Mheibes, it has been […]
Successful Scheme for Security of Pilgrims in Najaf
Iraqi officials said they have successfully carried out a plan to ensure the security of pilgrims converging on the holy city of Najaf, south of Iraq, to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH). In a statement on Monday, the central Euphrates operations command said the Iraqi security forces have managed to implement a […]