AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBaghdad Entertainment: Iraq opened its first IMAX cinema at Iraq Mall, bringing daily large-screen screenings to movie fans without flying abroad. Arbaeen Travel & Culture: Shafaqna highlights Arbaeen March as a form of cultural diplomacy, while Iraqi Kurdistan says about 100,000 pilgrims were successfully facilitated through the Haji Omaran border crossing toward Najaf and Karbala. Pilgrimage Visas: Calls are growing to regulate Arbaeen visas for Afghan pilgrims and stop intermediaries from charging fees after Iraq announced free visas. Regional Mobility: Iraq’s Fly Baghdad was cleared from US sanctions, and Iraqi Airways is reported to have launched/expanded direct routes including Kirkuk–Trabzon and Baghdad–Moscow. Tourism Policy: Iraq unveiled a Tourism Vision 2035 aimed at attracting 10 million visitors. Travel Tech (Global): Nepal set Aug. 17, 2026 for a full e-visa rollout, with online applications and email delivery. Security & Transit (Gulf): Iran and Oman are nearing a Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor deal, but reopening still hinges on separate conditions and US-linked requirements.
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