Transport
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Iraq, Oman Move to Develop Cross-Border Passenger Transport
The General Corporation for the Transport of Passengers and Delegations held talks with a high level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman aimed at signing a memorandum of understanding to develop public passenger transport between the two countries through border ports, via the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting was…
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Iraq, Egypt Boost Cross-Border Road Transport
Iraq’s Ministry of Transport on Tuesday urged private sector transport companies, unions and drivers to comply with new procedures agreed with Egypt to implement a bilateral memorandum of understanding on road transport. The call follows the first meeting of the Joint Technical Committee between Iraqi and Egyptian transport officials, held…
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Nas Air Expands Jeddah–Baghdad Route to Nine Weekly Flights
Saudi low cost carrier Nas Air has increased the number of its flights on the Jeddah–Baghdad route from three to nine flights per week, citing growing demand from Iraqi travellers. The airline said the expanded schedule reflects rising passenger traffic between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, particularly for religious, business and…
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Baghdad Metro Project Enters New Review Phase
Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Wednesday to review progress on the Baghdad Metro Project, as the government moves to reassess its investment and implementation framework. The meeting, attended by the Mayor of Baghdad, the Chairman of the Iraq Development Fund, and government advisers, reviewed the project’s fourth…
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Oman Air Begins Baghdad–Copenhagen Direct Service
Iraq’s Baghdad International Airport marked the launch of the first direct Oman Air flight to Copenhagen, Denmark, under the patronage of Transport Minister Razzak Muhaibis Al-Saadawi and in the presence of the Omani Ambassador in Baghdad. The inaugural flight represents Iraq’s first direct air link to Europe, opening new opportunities…
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International Trade Centre Discusses Cooperation with Maritime Transport
The General Company for Maritime Transport received an official delegation from the International Trade Centre (ITC), affiliated with the United Nations system, to discuss prospects for cooperation in the areas of trade facilitation, digital transformation, and institutional capacity building, aimed at enhancing the company’s competitiveness and its role within the…
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Baghdad Airport Receives First European Airline Flight in 35 Years
Baghdad International Airport received its first European airline flight in 35 years on Tuesday, marking Iraq’s return to the European aviation map. According to a statement by the Ministry of Transport, the flight, operated by Greece’s Aegean Airlines, is the first time a European airline has operated flights to Iraq…
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Direct Greece-Iraq Flights Set to Start This December
The Ministry of Transportation has stated that the Civil Aviation Authority of Greece has requested to operate direct flights from Athens to Baghdad. This comes amidst discussions between the head of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, Bangen Rekani, and the Greek Ambassador to Iraq, Geogios Almanos, to increase co-operation and…
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Basra Airport Receives First Etihad Flight in 12 Years
Basra International Airport welcomed an Etihad Airways flight from the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, marking the first landing of its kind in 12 years. The arrival reflects a growing air connection between Iraq and the UAE. The event included the traditional water arch ceremony and a reception organised by…
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Flynas Launches Daily Flights Between Medina Baghdad
Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas has announced a new daily direct flight from Medina to Baghdad, starting on 6 December 2025. The airline already operates direct flights between Dammam and Najaf with four weekly services, and between Jeddah and Baghdad with one daily flight. Flynas was the first Saudi airline to…
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