AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeritage & Tourism: Iraq has started restoring the 3,400-year-old Kassite temples of Aqarquf (Aqar Quf) west of Baghdad, with an Italian archaeological team reinforcing damaged brick and mud-brick walls to preserve the site’s original character—good news for future visitors to the Abu Ghraib area. Travel Disruptions: Baghdad International Airport warned travelers about possible currency-exchange delays after the Central Bank of Iraq closed several airport exchange companies, urging people to arrive early. Road Access in Kurdistan: The KRG says the Korre-Shaqlawa-Qandil road is 70% complete, with a planned October opening that should cut Erbil–Soran travel time by more than 30 minutes. Pilgrimage & Trade Links: Iran’s Isfahan is pushing deeper long-term cooperation with Iraq’s Karbala, including transport and accommodation support for Arbaeen pilgrims, plus a sister-city plan. Local Rules: Diyala’s provincial council urged tighter enforcement of a ban on liquor shops in residential neighborhoods, including coordination with the tourism authority that issues licenses.
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