Production continues as normal; Second such attack in a year after four workers were killed and eight injured in April 2024
Iraq
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fintech
Qi, in partnership with Ant International, launches SuperQi, the lifestyle super app
Developed in collaboration with Ant International and powered by Alipay+ Wallet Tech solutions, SuperQi introduces a transformative digital ecosystem
Iraq
PepsiCo ropes in Awkward Ads to launch Lay’s new flavour campaign in Iraq
The campaign’s script draws on daily rituals that reflect Iraqi identity
Aramex
Aramex to expand footprint in Iraq with new ZK Holding JV
The move will help Aramex access 7,000 points of sales across Iraq, and facilitate smoother logistics operations in more than 15 cities
Baghdad
UAE’s DEX Squared Hospitality secures contract for Baghdad’s first 5-star luxury hotel under World Heart brand
The landmark 320-room property, comprising 285 hotel rooms, 35 upscale suites and 54 luxury apartments, is set to redefine Iraq’s hospitality landscape
Dubai flights
Emirates bans pagers and walkie talkies on all Dubai flights, cancels flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan
Emirates has banned pagers and walkie talkies on all Dubai flights, also suspends flights to Iran, Iraq and Jordan
Air Arabia
Air Arabia resumes flights to Basra in Iraq
The resumption adds Basra as the fourth Iraqi destination from Sharjah, following Baghdad, Najaf and Erbil
Baghdad
Eagle Hills, Abu Dhabi announces land deal for the $1.5bn Baghdad Golf Course and Spa real estate project in Iraq
UAE real estate developer Eagle Hills, Abu Dhabi has announced major progress for Baghdad Golf Course and Spa
Dammam
Saudi aviation authority announces flights from Dammam to Al Najaf in Iraq
General Authority of Civil Aviation announces Saudi to Iraq flights
Hajj
Saudi Arabia issues visa warning, cracks down on fake Hajj companies
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has warned against fake Hajj companies
Iraq
UAE, Iraq, Türkiye and Qatar sign major deal for ‘Development Road Project’
UAE, Iraq, Qatar and Türkiye, sign a deal for cooperation on the Development Road project
AAA Holding Group
AAA Holding Group Could Be Fueling the Future of Organic and Sustainable Agriculture
British AAA Holding Group leads sustainable agriculture with innovative fertilisers
Baghdad
Rabee Securities launches cutting-edge trading platform for Iraqi stock market
The launch of the new trading app comes amid Iraq’s stock market gaining rising traction among investors, as the country continues to experience increased security and stability
Abu Dhabi
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches flights to Erbil, Iraq
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi introduces new flights from UAE to Erbil in Iraq
Aviation
Flynas announces direct Jeddah to Baghdad flights
Saudi Arabia to Iraq flights resume as flynas opens up new route
Contaminated Cold Syrup
WHO warns of toxic effects from India-made cold syrup in Iraq
The global health body has advised regulatory authorities and the public to not use the flagged batch of the product
fighter jets
Iraqi Air Force denies purchase of JF-17 thunder fighter jets from Pakistan
Pakistani sources said earlier in the week that the Iraqi government has approved an outlay of $664 million for the purchase of 12 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets from the country