A 4.4 magnitude earthquake recently rattled Sulaymaniyah, sparking emergency responses, regional evaluations, and safety assessments across local infrastructure.

Discover how Iraq revives its ancient healing heritage to pioneer a transformative wellness tourism industry, offering a fresh journey for global travelers.

US urges travellers to reconsider Middle East trips as security concerns rise and departure preparedness increases.

With shifting alliances and rising uncertainty in the Middle East, is it safe to travel to Bahrain and other Countries in the Region? Here’s what you need to know before booking your trip.

Bahrain and Iraq travel have entered a new uncertain phase as Qatar Airways extends the suspension of passenger flights to Bahrain, Erbil and Kuwait through the first week of August 2026, with ongoing Middle East aviation challenges forcing continued disruption across key regional air routes.

Iraq continues facilitating religious pilgrimages to Najaf and Karbala through regulated security corridors, ensuring organised access to its sacred shrine cities.

Multiple governments continue advising against travel to Iraq as regional tensions, military activity and security risks keep travel warnings at their highest level.

The US Embassy in Baghdad has issued a critical security alert for Iraq after a drone strike in Erbil reiterating a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory for citizens.

Erbil and Sulaymaniyah flights face selective cancellations after Kurdistan strikes, while official boards show limited services continuing.

Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan and multiple other Middle Eastern countries have entered a critical security phase as Iran targets US-linked bases across the region, triggering a Gulf aviation shockwave that threatens tourism recovery, travel confidence and passenger safety.

Middle East Travel Alert: Missile & drone strikes hit oil hubs, raising war fears in Kuwait, Amman & Doha. Essential advice for West Asia travel!

Iraq is moving to reposition itself as a serious regional and international tourism destination by promoting environmentally friendly projects,

Pakistan has tightened visa regulations for pilgrimage tour operators with concerns from Iraq regarding misuse of pilgrimage visas and immigration violations.