AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraq–US diplomacy: Iraqi PM Ali Faleh al-Zaidi is set to travel to the United States next week for the UN General Assembly, with bilateral talks planned with President Donald Trump—framed as a shift from security ties toward longer-term economic cooperation. Currency & travel costs: The US dollar keeps climbing in Iraq, nearing 160,000 IQD per $100 in Baghdad as economists blame political rhetoric, speculation, and reduced official dollar supply—factors that can push up prices for imported goods. Kurdistan release: Kurdistan Region authorities released Israeli-Canadian Ben Hassin after 11 years in prison; he is expected to travel to Israel soon. Regional travel risk: With Yemen’s Houthis expanding control along the Red Sea coast and attacks intensifying, the US has tightened travel warnings for Saudi Arabia near the Yemen border, adding uncertainty for Gulf travel plans. Culture & tourism spotlight: Iraqi novelist Inaam Kachachi won Best Columnist at the 25th Arab Media Awards in Dubai, boosting Iraq’s profile in regional media and arts. Sports travel: Oman’s national team heads to Jeddah for Gulf Cup 27, where Iraq is among the group-stage opponents.
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