AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEid & Tourism in Kurdistan: Kurdistan Region tourism authorities are gearing up for a big Eid al-Adha visitor surge, with Zakho seeing heavy inflows (including 45+ buses) and Duhok expecting about 7,000–8,000 tourists per day as hotels near full occupancy. Public Health & Food Safety: Iraq’s veterinary teams are stepping up slaughterhouse inspections ahead of Eid after CCHF spread to more provinces, including Kirkuk’s first confirmed 2026 case, with officials urging breeders and butchers to follow safety guidance. Travel Connectivity: Tunisia’s embassy in Baghdad says direct Baghdad–Tunis flights are resuming for the 2026 tourist season, aiming to boost Eid travel and hotel stays for Iraqi visitors. World Cup Travel (Iraq): Iraq’s coach Graham Arnold says the team’s World Cup run was shaped by a tough qualification journey and regional disruptions, with Iraq now heading into pre-tournament training in Spain. Baghdad Church News: Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Paul III Nona held audiences in Baghdad ahead of his installation, meeting Iraqi leaders and community groups. Security/Legal Spotlight: A dual Iraqi-Iranian terrorism suspect, Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, was indicted in the U.S. over alleged plots tied to Kataib Hezbollah and IRGC.
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