Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the construction & engineering industries in Iraq.
By John Lee. The Ministerial Council for the Economy has approved new measures to accelerate the rollout of renewable energy projects as part of the government's "smart and rapid solutions" programme for the electricity distribution sector. Under the decisions, provincial governors have been granted authority to refer investment projects linked to approved technical models for […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Sadaawi, has directed contractors to accelerate work on Nasiriyah International Airport as the project enters its final stages. During a meeting at the General Company for Air Navigation Services, attended by representatives of China's CSCEC (China State Construction Engineering Corporation), the implementing contractor, and senior Iraqi […]
By John Lee. Aswar al Hathaba [Aswar Al-Hadhaba] has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Provision of Rehabilitation Works for Four Water Desalination Units in Thi-Qar, Iraq -- Al-Chibayish District," - reference UNDP-IRQ-01739. Contract value is stated as $459,996.92. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Abeer Alshimal Company For General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for "Restoration of four boreholes in Sinjar (Lot 1 - Gohbal village and Hay Al- Moudafeen)." The contract value was stated in Iraqi dinars as IQD 664,481,000 [approximately $500,000]. (Source: UNGM)
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Contest over nominees for premiership, ministries heats up in Iraq Reports of intense negotiations over the shape of Iraq's next government are whipping local media into a fervor. Experts suggest growing contention over […]
By John Lee. The fourth session of the Iraqi-Azerbaijani Joint Committee has been held in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, with senior-level participation from both countries. The Iraqi side said the meeting represents an important step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation and reflects a shared commitment to developing relations across key sectors. The discussions also focused on […]
By John Lee. Two major road infrastructure projects have been launched to improve connectivity and ease congestion in the central Euphrates region. The first project involves construction of a 34-kilometre road linking Karbala province to the highway network, including 14 bridges, one of them spanning the Euphrates River. The project has a total cost of […]
By John Lee. A high-level review meeting has been held to assess progress on Iraq's strategic Development Road project, covering design, costs and operational planning. The meeting examined timelines proposed by the appointed auditing firm for completing reviews of rail and road designs, alongside discussions on design costs for both the railway line and the […]
By John Lee. At the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) conference in Basra, Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing investment in cooperation with the private sector and international partners. Held under the theme "Gateway to Iraq," the conference gathered senior Iraqi and UK officials and leading companies to explore trade […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has inaugurated the first 63-km segment of the Development Road, linking the Grand Faw Port to the international highway in Basra. The opening marks a major milestone in the nationwide infrastructure programme and forms part of the government's "Year of Continuing Achievements". The completed section connects Iraq's […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has launched the first phase of the Pulse of Mosul project, aimed at rehabilitating alleys and neighbourhoods in the Old City of Mosul. The initiative mirrors the earlier Pulse of Baghdad programme to restore historic districts of the capital. Chairing a meeting attended by the Governor of […]
By John Lee. The Government of Iraq has signed the UNIDO Country Programme for 2026-2030, represented by Minister of Industry Prof. Khalid Battal al-Najm, with UNIDO, represented by Director-General Gerd Müller, during the organisation's conference last week in Riyadh. The programme provides a strategic framework aligned with Iraq's Vision 2030, the National Industrial Strategy 2024-2030, […]
