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By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani officially reopened the Safwan Border Crossing with Kuwait on Saturday after extensive renovations aimed at increasing capacity and efficiency. During his visit, Prime Minister Al-Sudani toured the facility, inspected its operations, and met with travelers from Gulf Arab countries, instructing officials to facilitate the entry of […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani laid the foundation stone for the new rail link between Basra and the Iranian city of Shalamcheh (Shalamjah) on Saturday. This project aims to facilitate the movement of pilgrims and passengers between Iraq and Iran. The ceremony was attended by Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Mokhber. […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has announced the delivery of a new oil tanker named "Sumer." The Director-General of the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company (IOTC) emphasized the ministry's commitment to expanding the national fleet through new contracts with global specialized firms. Mr. Ali Qais said the technical team and the designated committee […]
By John Lee. Oman's SalamAir will soon start a service to Baghdad International Airport. Starting August 31st, it will operate three weekly flights from Muscat to Baghdad, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The company started operations in 2017, and operates a fleet of Airbus jets. (Source: SalamAir)
By John Lee. The Director of the General Company for Iraqi Ports, Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, has announced some key statistics for the new navigational canal project at Khor Abdullah and the Grand Faw basin: Up until the 10th of August, a total of 8,764,460 cubic meters of mud have been dredged. The ongoing projects include […]
By John Lee. On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Al-Sudani chaired the second meeting of the High Committee for the Development Road Project ("dry canal" project). The meeting reviewed recent progress made by relevant authorities in advancing the project, with each responsible for their respective tasks. They also discussed updates on procedures with interested countries […]
By John Lee. Erbil-based freight forwarding and customs clearance company Almas Group Logistics has joined the Project Cargo Network (PCN). Established in 2009, the company has three offices in Erbil, Baghdad and Sulaymaniyah. PCN provides access to a global network of agents who can handle shipments; it comprises more than 350 companies in 125 countries. […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways has announced that it will conduct a public auction for the sale of two Boeing 747 aircraft, which are parked at Tozeur-Nefta Airport in Tunisia. Both Pratt and Whitney-engined planes were made in 1982, and have been parked at the airport since 1991. It is understood that both planes were […]
From Tasnim, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The public relations department director of Iran's Taban Airlines announced the launch of weekly Najaf flights from Payam International Airport in Karaj on Saturdays. Speaking in an interview with […]
From Henley & Partners. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Japan has been knocked off the top spot on the Henley Passport Index for the first time in five years and bumped into 3rd place, according to the latest ranking, which is […]
By John Lee. Ultra-low-fare airline Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, has announced its latest route to Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq. Flights to Erbil will commence on 6th October and will operate twice a week, on Monday and Friday. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is a subsidiary of Hungary's Wizz Air. (Source: Wizz Air Abu […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Minister of Transport, Mr. Razaq Mahibis Al-Saadi, held a wide-ranging meeting with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) representing Abu Dhabi Ports and Etihad Rail at the Ministry's headquarters in recent days. He welcomed the visiting delegation, highlighting the exceptional relationship between Iraq and the UAE and expressing […]
