Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the construction & engineering industries in Iraq.
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met representatives of US-based UGT Renewables in London this week. The meeting included a presentation on the company's key projects, which span more than thirty countries worldwide, and explored potential cooperation with Iraq in its field of expertise. The Prime Minister highlighted the government's interest in investing […]
By John Lee. As part of Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani's official visit to the United Kingdom, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning Mohammed Ali Tamim met with rail equipment company Clayton Equipment Ltd (CEL) Chairman Steve Gretton. The meeting focused on fostering collaboration to modernise Iraq's railway sector according to global standards. Discussions […]
By John Lee. Representatives of four Irish companies met with Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani as part of his official visit to the United Kingdom. The meeting included discussions with the directors of major companies specialising in cybersecurity and data centers, construction and development, export of livestock and meat, and the energy sector. The company […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) hosted two senior Iraqi ministers, along with FCDO Minister Hamish Falconer, at the prestigious One Great George Street in Westminster. The distinguished attendees included H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; H.E. Mr. Hayan Abdul Ghani, Deputy […]
By John Lee. A ceremony in London marked the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Iraqi public and private sector entities and British companies and institutions. The event was attended by senior Iraqi officials, including Deputy Prime Ministers, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of Oil. Key agreements included: A Memorandum […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with representatives of 24 major British companies and business leaders in London, emphasizing Iraq's openness to investment and development opportunities. During the meeting, held as part of his official visit, Al-Sudani highlighted Iraq's improving investment climate and urged British firms to turn discussions and agreements into […]
By John Lee. Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Mohammed S. Al-Sudani have unveiled an ambitious £12.3 billion [$15 billion] UK-Iraq trade and investment package aimed at enhancing prosperity and bilateral economic ties. The agreement represents over a tenfold increase in trade compared to last year and underscores both nations' commitment to strategic collaboration across key […]
By John Lee. During Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani's official visit to London, Iraq's Sovereign Guarantees Initiative Committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK Export Finance (UKEF) to enhance economic collaboration. The MoU, signed by Mohammed Sahib Al-Darraji, Head of the Initiative Committee and Advisor to the Prime Minister, and Adam Harris, Director […]
By John Lee. During his official visit to London, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with Fakhri Dhaidan, Vice President of French engineering company Technip Energies, to discuss the company's ongoing and future operations in Iraq. The meeting focused on Technip Energies' consultancy work for the Karbala and Basra refineries and its role in […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani has arrived in London on an official visit, during which he will meet His Majesty King Charles III, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, senior officials in the British government and business leaders. Writing in The Telegraph, Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasised the opportunities for cooperation between the two […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Council of Ministers (Cabinet) has approved a framework to legalise ownership of municipal land occupied by informal settlers (squatters) before December 10, 2024. The decision includes specific terms to ensure fair and regulated sales under Law No. 21 of 2013. Key provisions: Land Sales: Municipal authorities in Baghdad and other […]
By John Lee. Nasrin Alyaman General Trading and Transportations has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Rehabilitation of Qadisiya Compact Water Treatment Unit in Tikrit." Contract value is stated as $217,675.92. (Source: UNGM)
