DP World launches a 36-hour maritime service between Dubai and Iraq, offering faster trailer movement and reduced costs
Iraq
Latest in Iraq
Aviation
Emirates to operate A350 on all Baghdad flights from January 2026
Emirates already operates the A350 on flights EK941/942 to Baghdad, introduced in August
Crescent Petroleum
Early completion of KM250 project boosts capacity by 50% for Dana Gas
The $1.1bn project, completed 8 months ahead of schedule, adds 250 MMscf/d of new gas processing capacity, raising capacity to 750 MMscf/d
Energy
Oman’s OQ and Iraq’s SOMO sign MoU to strengthen energy collaboration
Oman will store 10 million barrels of Iraqi oil in Ras Markaz; It will also market Iraqi oil in global markets through OQ Trading
Iraq
Iraq aims to attract $250bn in investments by 2027 after securing $100bn in past two years
Iraq plans to attract $250bn in investments by 2027 after securing $100bn in the past two years, driven by reforms and 100 new strategic opportunities
Aviation
UAE travel update: flydubai announces flight cancellation latest
Flydubai announces some UAE flight cancellations until July 5
Aviation
UAE travel update: Emirates announces flight cancellations
Emirates announces extended UAE flight cancellations until July 5
Dana Gas
Workers safe after another drone attack on Dana Gas’ Khor Mor facility
Production continues as normal; Second such attack in a year after four workers were killed and eight injured in April 2024
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
