Over 7 million cars on Iraqi roads, says interior ministry

Mirri told a press conference that in the last five months, over 202,000 new driver licenses have been issued, nearly 1800 motorcycles registered, and nearly 600,000 different kinds of paperwork applications have been processed.

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Motorcycles in Baghdad: A ride between livelihood and lawlessness  

Motorcycles have become both a necessity and a security concern in Baghdad, with their use linked to rising crimes such as assassinations, smuggling, and armed robberies. While authorities enforce strict regulations to curb illegal activities, many law-abiding riders, including delivery workers, feel unfairly targeted.

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Baghdad’s traffic crisis: Billions lost annually as congestion worsens

Despite ongoing infrastructure projects, Baghdad remains one of the most traffic-congested cities in the Middle East, with daily gridlock costing the Iraqi economy up to $2 billion annually. Increasing vehicle numbers, poor infrastructure, and ineffective public transport solutions exacerbate the crisis, impacting productivity and daily life.

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