Iraq Travel Today

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 9 hours ago

Tourism Growth: Iraq welcomed about 10 million international visitors in 2025, a modern record that includes religious pilgrims and heritage travelers, according to the Culture and Tourism Ministry. Flights to Najaf: Direct Iran–Iraq flights have resumed after a US sanctions waiver, restoring an important air link for travelers to the holy city. Investment: Qatar and Iraq’s chambers of commerce agreed to establish a joint business council and reviewed investment opportunities in the Development Road, including tourism. Travel Safety: An ISIS attack near Kirkuk killed a federal police officer and wounded four others; Canada has warned its citizens against all travel to Iraq.

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Jun. 30, 2026

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7 hours ago

Iraq and Syria Face a New Counter-ISIS Test After Coalition Exit

Media Line |

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Media Line

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Owned By	Media Line Ltd. (Non-profit, Felice Friedson founder)
Year Founded	2000
Website	www.themedialine.org
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

Economist: Iraq may need IMF after dinar devaluation

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Shafaq News

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Owned By	Non-transparent
Year Founded	1974
Website	shafaq.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Iraq, Baghdad
Owner Country	Iraq

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6 hours ago

Qatar Chamber, Iraq Chambers Federation sign MoU to establish Joint Business Council

Qatar Tribune |

Owner: Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani info about owner

Qatar Tribune

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani through Dar Al-watan Publishing, Printing & Distribution Co.
Year Founded	2006
Website	www.qatar-tribune.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Qatar, Doha
Owner Country	Qatar

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7 hours ago

US-Led Coalition Exit Shifts More Counter-ISIS Burden to Iraq and Syria

Media Line |

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Media Line

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Owned By	Media Line Ltd. (Non-profit, Felice Friedson founder)
Year Founded	2000
Website	www.themedialine.org
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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9 hours ago

Lord Ashcroft: As America leaves Iraq, Kurdistan fears what comes next

Conservative Home |

Owner: Michael Ashcroft info about owner

Conservative Home

Center-right

Owned By	Michael Ashcroft through Political Holdings Ltd
Year Founded	2005
Website	conservativehome.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Hull
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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9 hours ago

Qatar Chamber, Iraq Chamber Federation sign MoU to establish Joint Business Council

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Gulf-Times

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Owned By	Qatari Government through Gulf Publishing & Printing Company (W.L.L)
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://www.gulf-times.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Qatar, Doha
Owner Country	Qatar

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Oct. 7, 2026

Iraq welcomed 10 million tourists in 2025

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Shafaqna English

Pending

Owned By	Non-transparent
Year Founded	2012
Website	en.shafaqna.com
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	Iran, Islamic Republic of

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15 hours ago

Chinese Independent Refiners Boost Iraqi Oil Purchases, Traders Say

Asharq Al-Awsat |

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Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper

Pro-Government

Owned By	Saudi Government through Saudi National Bank (a.k.a. Al Ahli Capital or National Commercial Bank Funds) 4 & 13 through Saudi Research & Media Group
Year Founded	1978
Website	https://english.aawsat.com/
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Saudi Arabia, London
Owner Country	Saudi Arabia