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Iraq's Transport Ministry dismissed airspace closure risks, opening 9 new routes from Baghdad, Kirkuk, and Basra, with Q3 2026 passenger traffic topping 500,000.
News Iraq » Basra » Tourism: Iraq's ambitious tourism plans: Impossible dream come true?
The central Baghdad square where Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is about to give a speech on tourism is surrounded by exactly the kinds of historic buildings tourists will want to see ...
News Iraq » Basra » Tourism: Rock the Basra
Captain Omran Radhi can barely contain his excitement as he opens a plastic-bound agenda to a map of the world and explains Iraq’s plans for regional domination of the shipping industry. “You see?” he ...
News Iraq » Basra » Tourism: WTM: Iraq eyes inbound tourism and investment opportunities
On its first visit to a European travel fair in more than a decade, Iraq is attending World Travel Market in London with its partner Dunira Strategy to investigate market development opportunities.
News Iraq » Basra » Tourism: Iraq's Ambitious Tourism Plans: Impossible Dream Come True?
But the area around Saray Square also bears the scars of Iraq's more recent history, which has kept tourists away for years. Just down the road from the square is Muttannabi Street. In 2007, a car ...