By Ali Mamouri for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Despite COVID-19, political crisis, Iraqi Shiites march on Karbala The commemoration of Arbaeen in Iraq was different this year due to the unique circumstances of the pandemic and political conflict. Shiites across the […]
Archive | Leisure and Tourism in Iraq
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Duhok Tourist Sites Booming
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Duhok tourist sites welcome more than 12,000 visitors in two weeks Tourist sites in Duhok province have seen upwards of 12,000 tourists in the two weeks since holidaymakers were allowed in from other parts […]
Iraq Revokes Permission for Special Arbaeen Flights
By John Lee. The Government of Iraq has reportedly revoked permission for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to operate special flights to Iraq for people intending to observe Arbaeen. The move is a consequence of Iraq's decision to ban all foreign arrivals into Iraq, due to the spread of Covid-19. (Source: Dawn)
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Iraq Bans Foreign Arbaeen Pilgrims over COVID-19 Fears
By John Lee. Iraq's Higher Committee for Health and National Safety has decided to "ban the entry into Iraq of visitors from all countries". The move is an attempt to combat the coronavirus (Covid-19). This will create problems for religious pilgrims hoping to attend the Shi'ite Muslim gathering of Arbaeen, held in early October, which […]
Pakistan to Launch Ferry Service to Iraq
Pakistan's federal cabinet gave formal approval to the launch of a ferry service from Karachi and Gwadar ports to neighboring states of Iran, Iraq, and beyond. At present, there is no international or national commercial ferry service operating in Pakistan for the purpose of transportation of passengers and goods. According to Pakistan Today, the potential […]
"No Foreign Pilgrims Allowed" in Iraq for Arbaeen
Baghdad has decided to bar all foreign pilgrims from visiting Iraq for this year's Arbaeen season due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, an Iranian deputy minister said. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Deputy Interior Minister for Security Affairs Hossein Zolfaqari said he has been informed by Iran's ambassador to Baghdad about the […]
Socio-Economic growth through Eco-Tourism in Thi Qar
Launch of Sumereen: Socio-economic growth through eco-tourism in Thi Qar Funded by the European Union (EU), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will be supporting socio-economic growth through eco-tourism and cultural heritage preservation in the Governorate of Thi Qar, south of Iraq. Virtually launched, project Sumereen: Sumerian Youth for Economic Development and Cultural Heritage, will […]
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Coronavirus: Public Gatherings Banned, Travel Restricted
By Editor on 27th February 2020 in Healthcare, Iraq Transportation News, Leisure and Tourism in Iraq
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 […]
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
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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 […]