Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraq transportation news relating to developments and opportunities.
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Ambassador to China announces major educational, trade initiatives Passenger numbers at Erbil International Airport (EIA) increased by 23 percent in 2023, according to Director Ahmed Hoshyar. Click here to read the full article.
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a new 49-page report on investment opportunities aligned with Iraq's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in target markets and sectors. The report identifies investment opportunities in the following areas: Food Processing Mid-tech Greenhouses Specialty Dairy Products EdTech Platforms Low-fee Private Schools Education Infrastructure Utility-scale Solar […]
By John Lee. Saudi air carrier flynas has launched its first direct flight between Dammam and Al Najaf on Saturday. An inaugural ceremony was held at King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) in Dammam, attended by HE Iraq ambassador to Saudi Arabia and representatives from flynas, the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, the Saudi General Authority of Civil […]
By John Lee. An Iraqi member of parliament has reportedly warned of a "national security disaster", following the alleged disappearance of funds belonging to Canadian security company Biznis Intel. In 2022, the company was controversially awarded a contract to secure Baghdad International Airport (BIAP), taking over from the British company G4S. Shafaq News Agency reports […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Biznis Intel dismisses director amid corruption scandal at Baghdad International Airport Biznis Intel, the company responsible for securing all facilities at Baghdad International Airport, has announced the dismissal of its authorized director ... Click […]
By John Lee. Fly Erbil has said it is planning to launch direct flights between Erbil and London from 31st May. Initially there will be one flight per week (Friday), with plans to increase later to two flights per week. The flight between Erbil and London has a two-hour stopover at Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has decided to extend the tendering period for the Najaf-Karbala train project by an additional month. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's office, the extension was agreed in the hope of attracting more bids, and to "ensure competition beyond the single offer currently received." (Source: PMO)
By John Lee. The Director-General of Iraq's General Company for Railways has given more details about the role of the consultancy firm Oliver Wyman in the Development Road project. Younis Al-Kaabi told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the consultation period is limited to 9 months, with the company to provide: A summary of […]
By Dr. John Calabrese, for Modern Diplomacy. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's "Development Road": Rough Terrain Ahead Despite sharing a border, Iraq and Turkey have had a history marked by tensions; however, recent developments indicate that the two countries […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Minister of Transport, Razzaq Mohibis Al-Saadawi, met with a Turkish delegation at the Ministry of Transport on Thursday to discuss the latest updates on the Development Road project. According to a ministry statement, the minister welcomed the Turkish delegation, led by Burak Ikan, Director General of International Relations at the Turkish […]
By Sabena Siddiqui for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can $20B Iraq Development Road project rival India-Middle East corridor? A new trade route is in the works to connect the Gulf with Europe along the Development Road, starting […]
By John Lee. Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the resumption of its flights between Bahrain and Iraq. Chairman of Gulf Air Group, Mr. Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, welcomed the resumption of direct Gulf Air flights between Bahrain and Iraq, stating that it is an important step in […]
