Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the construction & engineering industries in Iraq.
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Finance, Taif Sami Mohammed, met with a representative from the German Agency for International Cooperation (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ) on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in financial and technical sectors. The discussions focused on supporting development projects, achieving sustainable growth, and exchanging expertise to improve financial […]
By Sameedha Mahajan, Architect and Urban Designer. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Introduction For decades, Iraq has been grappling with conflict, political instability, and economic hardship. Millions have been displaced due to violence, wars, and terrorism, particularly in regions like Mosul […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the award of Tender No. CSSP-ITT-06 from Basra Oil Company (BOC) to China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd. (CPPE). The project involves the construction of a seawater pipeline, as part of the Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP). The contract will be executed over 54 months, including […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khaled Battal Al-Najm, chaired a meeting with the General Company for Southern Fertilisers in Basra to review current partnership contracts and assess factory operations. The discussions focused on ensuring the continuous production of fertilisers to support the agricultural sector and enhance food security. The meeting covered […]
By John Lee. Iraq has signed a contract with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) to build a comprehensive Medical City in Dhi Qar Province. The 490 billion Iraqi dinar [$374 million] project was finalized under the supervision of the Dhi Qar Reconstruction Fund and the Ministry of Health. During the signing ceremony, Prime Minister […]
By John Lee. Construction has started on the Waste-to-Energy Power Plant Project in Al-Nahrawan, Baghdad. With a capacity of 100 megawatts, the plant will use high-efficiency complete combustion technology, according to a statement from the Media Office of the Prime Minister. Iraq's Council of Ministers approved the project in February, awarding it to the Chinese […]
By John Lee. Following laying of the foundation stone by Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, construction has officially begun on the 40-metre road project in Soran. The five-kilometres-long highway will feature three lanes in each direction, alongside a 2.5-metre-wide pedestrian pavement on both sides. A key highlight of the project is a […]
By John Lee. Dar Al Omran Rasem Badran (DAO-Badran) has unveiled its latest architectural project in Iraq. Developed in partnership with Al Ghadeer and BMC, Budoor Al-Najaf seeks to establish a human-centred, culturally integrated and environmentally resilient community in Najaf. Spanning approximately 50 hectares [123 acres], the development will house more than 1,400 homes available […]
By John Lee. The first Iraqi cohort to complete the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board's International Health and Safety Passport (IHSP) have been presented with their certificates. The 15 learners completed the IHSP Foundation course as part of a five-month pilot construction training programme at Basra Technical Training Centre (BTTC), developed by Wood Al Majal […]
By John Lee. The Wall Street Journal has produced a video documenting Iraq's proposed 740-mile trade route between Asia and Europe - the Development Road. Click here to view. (Source: WSJ)
By John Lee. Iraq's Federal Integrity Commission and Russia's Prosecutor General's Office have begun implementing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on anti-corruption cooperation, focusing on asset recovery and international legal assistance. During a meeting with a Russian delegation, Dr. Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, Head of the Integrity Commission, emphasized the need to modernize anti-corruption mechanisms to […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has endorsed the Joint Management Committee's decision on Artawi [Ratawi] oil field, awarding the contract for crude gas pipelines to China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering (CPP), with part of the work assigned to the State Company for Oil Projects (SCOP). The pipelines will run from the Majnoon, West Qurna-2, […]
