By Mustafa Saadoun for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Conservative groups seek to shut down concerts in Iraq Iraqis fear that Islamic parties and armed religious groups are trying to impose their fundamentalist views on social and personal […]
Archive | Leisure and Tourism in Iraq
Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities in leisure and tourism industries in Iraq.
Fly Baghdad chooses French supplier for Wireless IFE
By John Lee. Moment, a French supplier of onboard digital solutions, has been selected by Fly Baghdad to provide an in-flight entertainment solution aboard its fleet of 5 Boeing 737 NG. Available since mid-September on-board the first three Boeing 737 NG, the Flymingo Box platform allows passengers to access various content from their personal devices […]
"Robot Waiters" serve customers at New Mosul Restaurant
By Editor on 28th November 2021 in Iraq Education and Training News, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Leisure and Tourism in Iraq
By John Lee. A team from the University of Mosul has reportedly helped to create a restaurant in Mosul that uses robot waiters. According to AFP, everything at the White Fox restaurant is digital, including the 15 touch-screen tables with built-in menus. More here. (Source: AFP)
Spotify is launched in the Iraqi Market
By John Lee. The audio streaming service Spotify has been launched in Iraq. A statement from the company on Wednesday said that both free and premium services will be available, and that local artists will receive an opportunity to reach new audiences both at home and abroad. It added: "Iraq has exported many recognizable names, […]
Iraqi Cabinet Pushes Ahead with Real Estate Projects
By Editor on 28th October 2021 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Investment, Leisure and Tourism in Iraq
By John Lee. The Iraqi cabinet has authorizing the Tourism Authority to issue a direct invitation to at least three "robust and specialized" companies for the purpose of investing in two hotel real-estate projects: Najaf Hotel, in Al-Ghadeer District 2/395; Babylon Tourist Hotel in Hilla. (Source: Office of the Prime Minister)
Site Selected for New Iraqi Sports City
By John Lee. The Iraqi cabinet has selected a site in Bismaya to build the new Sports City, which was gifted by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2019. Iraq's Ministry of Youth and Sports will supervise the Sports City project in coordination with the Saudi side through the Iraqi-Saudi Coordination Council, which was […]
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PM Doubles Allocation of Visas for Arbaeen
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi has ordered a doubling of the number of visas granted to visitors from Islamic countries who want attend the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala. Just days ago, Iraq's Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety has approved the entry of 30,000 thirty thousand visitors from Iran and 10,000 […]
Iraq Approves 40,000 Foreign Pilgrims for Arbaeen
By John Lee. Iraq's Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety has approved the entry of 30,000 thirty thousand visitors from Iran and 10,000 from the rest of the world to attend the Arbaeen pilgrimage later this month in Karbala. Visitors will be required to show evidence of negative PCR test for COVID conducted within […]
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Pressure to Open Borders for Pilgrims despite Pandemic
By Hassan Ali Ahmed, for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq under pressure to open borders for Shiite pilgrims despite pandemic While the Iraqi government attempts to prevent the spread of the delta variant from Iran, there is […]
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New Report on Iraqi Tourism Sector
This report offers an overview of the tourism sector in Iraq as it examines the reality of the sector through several lenses using the available data and resources. In 2008, the international arrival of tourists was 864,000 and reached its highest value of 1.5 million tourists in 2010 but started decreasing ever since to reach […]
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Iran presses for Visa Waiver from Iraq
By Editor on 19th July 2021 in Iraq Transportation News, Leisure and Tourism in Iraq, Politics, Security
By Omar Sattar for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran presses for Visa Waiver from Iraq Iranian authorities continue to pressure the Iraqi government into waiving its travel visa between the two countries. Click here to read the […]
Al-Maqal Port "to become Tourist Landmark"
By Editor on 3rd June 2021 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Iraq Transportation News, Leisure and Tourism in Iraq
By John Lee. Sharjah 24 reports that Iraq's General Company for Ports is accepting offers from private companies to turn the disused Al-Maqal Port on the Shatt al-Arab into a tourist destination. It adds that an Italian company has already completed designs. Since the Iraq war, the port has reportedly declined for transport purposes, following […]