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NEWS
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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NEWS
Iraq, Lukoil Discuss Oil Supply Stability
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today with Vagit Alekperov, Founder of the Russian oil company Lukoil, to discuss measures to maintain steady oil production and support Iraq’s energy sector. The discussions centred on the West Qurna oil field, which currently produces approximately 480,000 barrels per day, and ways to…
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NEWS
Baghdad Moves Ahead withAl-Rasheed Street Rehabilitation
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Sunday to review progress on the second phase of the development and rehabilitation works along Baghdad’s historic Al-Rasheed Street. The meeting was attended by the Mayor of Baghdad, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, and several advisers and senior…
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NEWS
UNDP and JICA Renew Oversight Partnership for Iraq Projects
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have renewed their long-standing partnership agreement for another year, continuing joint efforts to support the Government of Iraq in ensuring transparency and accountability in Japan’s development loan projects. The renewed deal marks the 16th extension…
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Events
CPD Expo 2025 Connecting Professionals With Global Opportunities
London’s Excel Centre opened its doors from the 12th-13th November for their newly launched expo – CPD (continuing professional development) and Retrain. The programme is set to become a landmark event for professionals and organisations striving to stay ahead in an ever-changing world. For exhibitors, the expo offers a rare…
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Economy
Basra Salt Production Expands Toward 500,000 Tons
Basra Salt, operated by the General Company for Mining Industries, has increased its annual production to more than 400,000 tons for the fourth year running. The company has set its sights on reaching 500,000 tons by 2026, reflecting sustained growth and development in Iraq’s industrial salt sector. Engineer Muhammad Qasim…
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Uncategorised
GCC Electricity Grid to Connect with Iraq by 2026
Iraq is set to receive a new source of electricity from the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) in April 2026, marking the first time the GCC’s regional power network will link with a country outside the Gulf. The interconnection project, launched in December 2022, will supply approximately 600 megawatts…
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PHOTOS
Photos: How Iraq is Rebranding Itself for Global Tourism Growth
From the 4th – 6th November, London’s Excel Centre hosted the highly influential, World Travel Market. The event is one of the largest in the global tourism and business sphere. Over 180 countries were selected to take part, including Iraq. Under the guidance of the Iraqi Ministry of Tourism, the…
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NEWS
Iraq’s Pipeline Company Signs Strategic Partnership With Broguin Ltd.
The Iraqi Oil Pipeline Company has signed a strategic partnership with Broguin Ltd. to expand technical and investment cooperation, implement strategic projects, and provide engineering and technical services for the oil sector. The agreement aims to carry out projects using globally approved contractual methods, ensuring flexibility in performance and optimising…
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NEWS
Al-Sudani Meets EU Ambassador to Strengthen Iraq Ties
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today with the European Union Ambassador to Iraq, Klemens Semtner, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across investment, trade, energy, and environmental initiatives. The meeting also focused on implementing partnership agreements and memoranda of cooperation to address shared challenges and promote economic…
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