Baghdad - Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital has inspired new efforts to reform Iraq’s tourism sector. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Culture unveiled a plan to reorganize tourism company operations. This comes after a noticeable increase in visits from Arab and foreign tourists.
Ali Yassin, Director of International Relations at the Tourism Authority, spoke to the media. He confirmed that...
Baghdad - Iraq seeks to host World Cup qualifiers as it works to elevate its status in Asian football. The Iraqi Football Association recently submitted an official request. It hopes to organize one of the two groups in the fourth round of the qualifiers.
This move reflects Iraq’s strong ambition to become a regional leader in international sports. The association declared...
Baghdad - The Iraq World Cup qualifiers campaign continues as the national team prepares to face Jordan in their final group-stage match. Iraq will wear their traditional green kits, while Jordan will appear in white. This was confirmed during the pre-match technical meeting held in Amman, the Jordanian capital.
Set for Tuesday at Amman International Stadium, the game marks the end of...
Erbil Eid tourism experienced a notable rise during the recent holiday period, attracting a large number of visitors to the region’s popular sites. Over 89,000 tourists explored Erbil’s tourist areas, contributing significantly to the local economy and showcasing the city’s appeal as a travel destination.
Alongside the increase in visitors, local authorities took strict measures to ensure public health and...
Iraqi cyclist victory at the Shanghai Cycling Championship marks a major achievement for the nation. Wahbi Suleiman, a member of the Iraqi Olympic National Cycling Team, secured first place in the challenging 70-kilometer individual road race. He competed against over 40 riders from various Shanghai clubs and emerged as the clear winner.
This Iraqi cyclist victory followed a month of...
Iraq Hajj delegation award recognition continues for the third consecutive year. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has honored Iraq with the Diamond Tier of the Labaytom Award. This is the highest accolade for countries that serve pilgrims during the Hajj season.
This year’s award also went to the delegations from Turkey and Malaysia. The prize highlights countries that...
Mosul Airport reopening marks a major success for Iraq's aviation sector. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport confirmed that the airport is now fully ready to receive licensed airlines. This announcement follows a smooth test landing by an Iraqi Airways Boeing 737, which used the newly rebuilt runway. The successful test showed that the airport can now support full commercial...
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani took a visible step today to show his commitment to environmental progress. He planted a sapling in the Mustansiriya University garden, standing firmly behind the Young Environmental Pioneers Initiative.
Students, officials, and media gathered as the Prime Minister personally dug the soil and planted the young tree. He emphasized the importance of action, not just words,...
Toolmart secures regional growth momentum through smart procurement solutions and a fresh round of seed funding. This Iraqi startup, created by Shawkat Shegem, Ahmed Al Hinti, and Nadeem Al Salem, aims to transform how businesses buy industrial supplies.
The new investment comes from Plus VC, Oasis500, and local angel investors. It fuels Toolmart’s mission to enter new markets across the...
Al-Hindiya Club celebrated a major volleyball promotion triumph by defeating Sulav Club in a decisive championship match. The victory earned Al-Hindiya the top spot in the Iraqi Volleyball First Division League. Sulav, despite the loss, also achieved a hard-earned promotion.
The final match saw Al-Hindiya win 3-1 in an intense and energetic performance. Their teamwork and strategy overpowered Sulav’s efforts,...