Iraq Airways to start direct flights to Abu Dhabi in May, state media reports

Iraq Airways to start direct flights to Abu Dhabi in May, state media reports

Iraq Airways plans to start direct flights to Abu Dhabi next month, the company said as Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi headed to the UAE, state-run Iraqi News Agency said on Sunday.

Mr Al Kadhimi has been trying to boost ties between Iraq and Gulf neighbours.

Baghdad needs the support of Gulf states to revive its economy that has been battered by years of conflict and war.

“Direct flights between Baghdad and Abu Dhabi will begin early May,” the company said, according to Iraqi state media.

Flights between Baghdad and Dubai have been operating for over a decade through either Emirates Airlines or Fly