Omar Al-Waeli
Omar Al-Waeli is the head of the Border Crossing Authority in Iraq. He recently made headlines by addressing concerns regarding the importation of vehicles, particularly clarifying that the authority does not detain original vehicles as some have claimed. Al-Waeli emphasized the importance of adhering to regulations regarding vehicle models and specifications, ensuring that vehicles entering the country meet the required standards. His statements aimed to alleviate public anxiety and counter misinformation about the agency's operations.
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Omar Al-Waeli, the head of the border crossings authority, announced the imminent opening of the Rabi'a border crossing.
ربيعة يعود إلى الخدمة.. هيئة المنافذ تعلن قرب الافتتاح
Iraq· 2026-02-24Omar Al-Waeli confirmed that the federal government took alternative measures to address the decline in border revenues.
المنافذ الحدودية تعيد التوتر بين بغداد وأربيل مع تصاعد الاتهامات المتبادلةIraq· 2026-01-14
Omar Al-Waeli emphasized the complete control to protect national products and prevent smuggling.
سيطرة تامة على المعابر وتشديد لمنع تهريب المحظورات وحماية المنتج الوطنيIraq· 2025-08-29Omar Al-Waeli, the head of the border crossings authority, announced that the opening of the Al-Walid crossing will take place in a few days.
مؤتمر دولي لتفكيك مخيم الهول وقرب افتتاح منفذ الوليد مع سورياIraq· 2025-08-28
Omar Al-Waeli is the Head of Border Crossings Authority who attended the meeting.
العراق يتجه لتشكيل إدارة اتحادية مستقلة لمشروع طريق التنمية بالتعاون مع كوردستانIraq· 2025-08-27
Omar Al-Waeli confirmed the smooth entry of pilgrims through the Arar border crossing.
عرعر يستقبل الحجاج بانسيابية عالية وخدمات متكاملةIraq· 2025-06-17Omar Al-Waeli announced the readiness to open the Al-Qaim border crossing between Iraq and Syria.
إعلان الاستعداد الرسمي لإعادة فتح معبر القائم الحدودي بين العراق وسورياIraq· 2025-06-03Omar Al-Waeli, the Director General of Border Crossings, visited the crossings to enhance oversight and ensure the new system is strictly implemented.
العراق يباشر بتطبيق تعرفة جمركية جديدة.. وتوقعات بارتفاع أسعار السيارات!Iraq· 2025-06-03
Omar Al-Waeli announced that Erbil and Baghdad reached an agreement regarding the import and export of goods.
اتفاق بين أربيل وبغداد بشأن استيراد وتصدير البضائعIraq· 2025-05-07Omar Al-Waeli is the head of the border crossings authority in Iraq.
لا صحة لاحتجازنا للمركبات الأصوليةIraq· 2025-02-21