Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities in leisure and tourism industries in Iraq.
By John Lee. US-based FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. has announced the opening of its first Johnny Rockets fast-food restaurant in Iraq. The new site is located in the Alyarmouk [Yarmouk] neighborhood Baghdad, and is operated by Alanwar Alarabiya. The first Johnny Rockets restaurant opened in 1986 in Los Angeles, and the chain now […]
By Natasha Hall and Husam Sobhi, for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Whose Water Is It Anyway: How Political Violence and Corruption Has Become Iraq's Existential Challenge Iraq's Lake Habbaniyah was once a […]
KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received a delegation from Saudi Arabia on Monday, headed by Dr. Saad Al-Shahrani, Deputy Minister of Investment. The meeting revolved around enhancing mutual ties, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia's investments in the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Barzani highlighted the enduring friendship between the Kurdistan Region and Saudi Arabia, […]
By John Lee. Arab Tourism Organization and International Development Bank Sign Cooperation Agreement to Boost Arab Tourism Development The Arab Tourism Organization (ATO) and Iraq's International Development Bank (IDB) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing collaboration to harness opportunities for the development of the tourism sector. The Arab Tourism Organization's President, Dr. Bandar […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): UNDP Iraq and USAID Seek to Revitalize Tourism in the Kurdistan Region In a milestone event aimed at reviving tourism in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) partnered with the Kurdistan […]
By John Lee. The Prime Minister of Iraq, Mr. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, has laid the foundation stone for a large tourism complex in Baghdad. The project includes a large hotel, a residential complex, and various tourism facilities. The Qatari Investment Holding Company [Estithmar Holding] is leading the project, which marks Qatar's first investment venture in […]
From UNICEF: UNICEF in Iraq and Ministry of Youth and Sports Launch Platforms to Empower Youth to Combat Climate Change On International Youth Day, UNICEF and the Ministry of Youth and Sports launch a series of new innovative platforms designed to empower Iraqi youth and address the pressing challenges posed by climate change. These pioneering […]
By John Lee. FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Hot Dog on a Stick and 16 other restaurant concepts, has announces a new development deal to open 10 new franchised locations in Iraq. In partnership with Global Vita USA LLC, 10 Hot Dog on a Stick locations will open throughout the country […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani reviewed initial plans and overall outlines for a large tourist complex in central Baghdad on Sunday. The project proposal was submitted by the Qatari Investment Holding Company [Estithmar Holding], specialized in real estate development and investment in tourist destinations. Pictures provided by the Media Office of the […]
By John Lee. The Shoshme [Shushme] border crossing in Halabja has been opened. According to the KRG, the gate is open for tourist traffic between the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and Iran. (Source: KRG)
By John Lee. Further details have been announced regarding Qatar's major investment in Iraq. Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. has said in a statement that it has signed three MoUs with Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) with a total value of 7 billion US dollars to develop new modern comprehensive cities, 5 stars hotels and also manage […]
By John Lee. More information has been revealed about the entry of US-based Duck Donuts to the Iraqi market. The company announced in April that it had signed a franchise agreement for 10 shops in Iraq, but gave no further details. Franchise Times has now reported that the franchisee is Rian Mohammad, an engineer and […]
