AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraq Tourism & Pilgrimage: Iraq’s Tourism Authority has nominated five villages/regions for UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages 2026—Byara (Halabja), Rawanduz (Erbil), Hiror (Duhok), Merki (Nineveh), and Abu Subat (Dhi Qar)—aiming to boost sustainable rural tourism and local jobs. Ashura in Najaf: Najaf is preparing for Ashura with 870 Hussaini Service groups providing pilgrims with accommodation, food, and services, alongside torch processions held on the 8th–10th nights of Muharram. Kurdistan Travel Upgrade: Erbil’s Ankawa district welcomed the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Park, inaugurated by PM Masrour Barzani, as part of the KRG’s push for greener public spaces for residents and visitors. Travel Safety in the Region: The EU aviation safety agency extended its conflict-zone advisory, urging airlines to keep avoiding airspace over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon until July 1, citing risks around the fragile Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire. World Cup Travel Watch (for Iraq fans abroad): France beat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia after a two-hour weather delay, and organizers warned fans to expect strict storm protocols and shelter instructions.
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