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Jordan News
24-06-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Iraq Announces Full Reopening of Its Airspace - Jordan News
Iraq Announces Full Reopening of Its Airspace The Republic of Iraq announced on Tuesday the full reopening of its airspace to air traffic, following a comprehensive assessment of the security situation. اضافة اعلان According to a statement by the head of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, Benkin Rikani, "The decision to reopen the airspace was based on improved security conditions and Iraq's confirmed ability to provide the highest levels of safety and air traffic control for transit flights." He added that "Reopening Iraqi airspace will enhance Iraq's geographical position as a strategic air corridor connecting East and West, and will help reduce flight times and fuel costs for international airlines." The statement noted that air navigation will be managed in accordance with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), with full commitment to safety procedures and ongoing coordination with the Regional Air Navigation Center and aviation offices in neighboring countries. — (Petra)
Shafaq News
24-06-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
All Iraqi airports resume flights after Iran-Israel ceasefire
Shafaq News/ Iraq fully reopened its airspace and resumed flight operations at all airports, following a temporary closure triggered by regional tensions, the Civil Aviation Authority announced on Tuesday. In a statement, Benkin Rikani, head of the Civil Aviation Authority, confirmed that improved security conditions and Iraq's ability to maintain high standards of air safety and traffic control for overflying aircraft supported the reopening. He also noted that reopening the airspace strengthens Iraq's position as a strategic air corridor connecting East and West, reducing flight times and fuel costs for international airlines. The airspace closure began on Friday, June 13, amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Since then, Basra International Airport had remained the only airport in Iraq handling flights, operating under daylight-hour restrictions. The shutdown left many Iraqi nationals stranded abroad, with airlines rerouting flights and Iraqi airports incurring economic losses during the nearly two-week suspension.
Shafaq News
15-06-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Turkiye grants visas to stranded Iraqis as Basra reopens for flights
Shafaq News/ Turkish authorities are continuing to issue entry visas to stranded Iraqis arriving from third countries and seeking to return home, Iraq's ambassador to Turkiye confirmed on Sunday. In a statement, Ambassador Majid Al-Lajmawi said that the Iraqi Embassy in Ankara is closely coordinating with Turkish authorities to facilitate the issuance of five-day entry visas for stranded Iraqi nationals. 'The measure follows directives from Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and aims to ensure an orderly and secure return of Iraqis stranded at Turkish airports due to recent regional developments that prompted the airspace shutdown.' He also announced the launch of a new direct flight route between Dubai and Basra, operated by Iraqi Airways with two daily flights. Iraq's Ministry of Transport recently confirmed that air traffic remains suspended across the country's airports—except for Basra International Airport, which reopened for daytime operations starting Sunday. Additionally, the head of Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority, Benkin Rikani, noted that these measures fall under the broader efforts of the Iraqi government to secure an orderly and safe return for nationals affected by the ongoing regional crisis. تحديث معلومات للعراقيين المتواجدين في الخارج ١- بالنسبة الى تركيا تمنح فيزا في مطار اسطنبول للقادمين والراغبين للدخول براً بناءاً على تدخل سفارتنا في تركيا .٢- من يوم غد سيم افتتاح مطار البصرة والبدء بتوجيه جميع الشركات لاعادة المسافرين اليه بدلاً من المطارات العراقية الاخرى… — بنگين ريكاني Bangen Rekani (@BangenRe) June 14, 2025
Iraqi News
25-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Construction Minister Discusses Strengthening Partnership in Reconstruction and Infrastructure Projects with Turkish Delegation
Baghdad-INA Minister of Construction, Housing, and Public Municipalities Benkin Rikani discussed strengthening partnerships in reconstruction and infrastructure projects with a Turkish delegation on Sunday. The ministry said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): that "Minister of Construction, Housing, and Public Municipalities Benkin Rikani met at the ministry headquarters today with the Mayor of Gaziantep, Fatima Şahin, and the Turkish Ambassador to Baghdad, Anil Bora İnan, and their accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Administrative Affairs, Matin Al-Chadarchi." According to the statement, Rikani said, "Turkish companies have contributed to the implementation of many of the ministry's important projects, and we hope to increase the scope of cooperation and partnership between the two friendly countries, especially with the Gaziantep Governorate, which is geographically close to Iraq and has numerous commercial and economic partnerships with it in various fields." The statement added, "The Mayor of Gaziantep expressed her gratitude for the meeting and her happiness with the construction and development movement taking place in Iraq, stressing that the goal of the visit is to strengthen ties and relations between the two countries, especially with the twinning project between the capital, Baghdad, and the province of Gaziantep."
Zawya
06-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt's Ora Developers breaks ground for Ali-Wardi project in Iraq
Iraq on Tuesday broke ground on a project to build a new city near the capital Baghdad after it was awarded to an Egyptian developer. Al-Wardi city comprises 100,000 houses and will be constructed by Ora Developers, owned by Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris, the official Iraqi news agency reported. Construction and Housing Minister Benkin Rikani laid the foundation stone for the project, which has an area of nearly 60 square kilometres. 'This is one of the largest housing projects in Iraq…it also includes schools, universities, hospitals, shops and recreation facilities,' Rikani said. Iraq has awarded several contracts to foreign firms over the past two years for the construction of new cities within a post-war programme to tackle a housing crisis. Last month, Zawya Projects reported that Egypt-listed TMG in talks with the Iraqi government to build 45,000 houses in the country. (Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
