By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has led the fifth meeting of the High Committee for Reconstruction and Investment, at which several housing projects were approved in various provinces. During the meeting, authorization was granted to the Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Municipalities to negotiate with the executing company for the Housing […]
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Siemens Energy to supply Five New Substations in Iraq
By John Lee. The Ministry of Electricity (MoE) of the Republic of Iraq has awarded Siemens Energy a contract to deliver five High Voltage Substations on a turnkey basis to address the increasing demand for power transmission in Iraq, providing power to around 2.5 million homes. The government of Iraq is focusing on strengthening the […]
Japan gives $2.6m to Improve Food Security in Diyala
Japan provides US$2.6 million to improve food security for vulnerable communities in Diyala Supported by the Government of Japan, UNDP Iraq is implementing a new project for "Improving food availability for communities vulnerable to food insecurity in Diyala Governorate of Iraq." This project is aimed at supporting small-scale farmers and micro/home-based food businesses vulnerable to […]
Iraqi Cabinet Approves 5th Round Energy Licences
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the recommendation of the Economic Energy Council to sign contracts for the fifth energy licensing round. According to a government statement, the fifth-round projects had been suspended for four years due to "a complaint about the correctness of the procedures." It adds that, "after this file […]
Cabinet allocates $3.9m for Irrigation in Diyala
By John Lee. The Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. Following discussions, the Cabinet ordered the Ministry of Finance to provide funding of 5.75 billion dinars ($3.9 million) for emergency works to address water scarcity in Diyala Governorate: IQD 1.75 billion to the General Authority for […]
Germany gives another $22m to Boost Employment in Iraq
Germany Increases Support to Boost Employment Opportunities in Iraq with New EUR 18m Contribution Germany and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have today signed a EUR 18.29 million agreement (US$ 21.78 million) to boost employment and economic opportunities for vulnerable communities in Iraq. The generous contribution is the second provided to the Building Resilience […]
Ummet Al Salam wins $860k Contract in Baghdad
By John Lee. Ummet Al Salam Co. Ltd. for General Trading & Contracting has won a new contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS): Construction of prefabricated units and installation of generators at the Signals School in Baghdad Governorate. Contract worth $860,726. (Source: UNGM)
Cabinet allocates Funding for Water Projects
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved several allocations from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Water Resources: 3 billion dinars ($2 million) to build new water pumping stations and maintain existing stations throughout the country; 3 billion dinars for rehabilitation and lining works of Shatra and Al Kasr in Dhi Qar […]
Chinese Company to Develop Iraq's Mansuriyah Gas Field
By John Lee. The Chinese company Sinopec (China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation) has won a contract to develop the Mansuriyah gas field in Diyala. The field, near the Iranian border, is expected to produce 300 million standard cubic feet (Mmscf) per day of gas, which will be used for electricity generation. In 2010, an agreement […]
Contract for Garbage Containers in Diyala
By John Lee. Al-Mruoj Al-Badhaa Company has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the supply and delivery of steel garbage containers for Al-Mansouriya sub-district in Diyala Governorate. The contract is valued at $151,000. (Source: UNGM)
Ummet Al Salam wins $920k Contract in Diyala
By John Lee. Ummet Al Salam Co. Ltd. for General Trading & Contracting has won two contracts with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS): Rehabilitation of Internal Roads in in Al Khaless in Al Mansouriah District, Diyala Governorate. Contract worth $680,000; Supply and installation solar street lights in in Al Khaless in Al […]
Russia Considers Major Investment in Iraqi Gas Field
From Middle East Monitor, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Russian Ambassador to Iraq, Maxim Maksimov [Maximov] (pictured), said that Russia is seeking to invest heavily in Al-Mansouriya gas field, in the Diyala governorate. Maksimov […]