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By John Lee. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has announced on Tuesday the reopening of Iraqi airspace to international air traffic following a comprehensive security assessment and coordination with national and international stakeholders. Bangen Rekani, head of the Civil Aviation Authority, stated that the decision reflects improved security conditions and Iraq's ability to provide […]
By John Lee. The World Bank approved on Wednesday a US$930 million [approx. IQD 1.2 trillion] loan for Iraq to modernise its railway network, strengthen domestic and regional trade, and support economic diversification. The Iraq Railways Extension and Modernization (IREM) Project will upgrade the 1,047-km railway line connecting Umm Qasr Port in the south to […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has confirmed the suspension of all air traffic and the temporary closure of Iraqi airspace until further notice, citing regional security tensions and the need to safeguard civil aviation. According to a statement from the Ministry's Media Office, the General Company for Air Navigation Services began a […]
By John Lee. The European Union (EU) has confirmed it will maintain operational restrictions on Iraqi air carriers following a technical review that found insufficient progress in the country's aviation safety oversight capabilities. Iraqi Airways and Fly Baghdad remain on the EU's banned carrier list, with both airlines subject to operating restrictions imposed in December […]
By John Lee. With the TIR system now live in Iraq since April 2025, the Minister of Transport and industry leaders officially marked this milestone this week in Baghdad, signalling a new era for international logistics and trade. The official launch of the global TIR transit system in Baghdad brought together the public and private […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has reaffirmed his government's commitment to upgrading Baghdad International Airport (BIAP), chairing a high-level meeting to advance a public-private partnership (PPP) project aimed at overhauling Iraq's main aviation hub. Attended by representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Prime Minister's advisors, and the Head of the […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will maritime dispute with Kuwait sink Iraqi PM's political fortunes? Following decades of mistrust and tension following Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait, relations between the two neighbours have thawed in past years. However, […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a key meeting with representatives from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to track progress on lifting the European Union's ban on Iraqi Airways. During the session, the IATA delegation and the Head of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) presented a detailed update, confirming that […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the findings of an investigative report into violations linked to the rehabilitation of Iraq's railway network, originally issued by the Federal Commission of Integrity on 4th July 2024. The decision was based on recommendations from Diwani Order Committee No. 7 of 2025. As a result, two […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI), has announced the completion of the first section of the Development Road Project, linking the Al-Faw Grand Port to Umm Qasr. According to the Ministry's media office, the 62-km road consists of three lanes designated for heavy trucks and cargo, and is equipped with […]
By John Lee. Iraq's ports have recorded strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, generating total revenues exceeding 314 billion Iraqi dinars [$240 million], according to Dr Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI). Monthly revenues were as follows: January: 109.27 billion dinars February: 98.74 billion […]
By John Lee. Vehicle sales in Iraq have reportedly risen 24.1 percent year-on-year, for the first quarter 2025. According to a report from Focus 2 Move, South Korea's Kia overtook Japan's Toyota to become the top-selling manufacturer in Iraq, with MG of China coming in third place. The biggest selling individual model was the Toyota […]
