Archive | Construction & Engineering In Iraq

Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the construction & engineering industries in Iraq.

IBBC holds successful Dubai Business Conference

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). IBBC holds successful Dubai business conference with senior membership and government dignitaries IBBC held a successful two-day conference in Dubai including a full education day followed by the business day, attended by senior officials from Iraq including HE Mohammed Al Darraji, senior technical advisor to the Iraqi PM […]

Iraq Advances Baghdad Airport Development with IFC Support

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Monday with an International Finance Corporation (IFC) delegation, alongside the Minister of Transportation and key advisors, to review progress on the Baghdad International Airport Development Project. Discussions focused on implementing IFC-established criteria for selecting a leading global firm to oversee the airport's […]

Aswar Al-Dammam wins UNDP Contract

By John Lee. Fallujah-based Aswar Al-Dammam has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Rehabilitation 11- Gludiat 200m3/hr. in Dujail -Salahdien Governorate ... The scope includes Civil, Electrical and Mechanical works." Contract value is stated as $185,849.15. (Source: UNGM)

US Investment Climate Statement for Iraq

By John Lee. The US State Department issued its 2024 Investment Climate Statement for Iraq earlier this year. The report covers the following key areas: Openness To, and Restrictions Upon, Foreign Investment Bilateral Investment and Taxation Treaties Legal Regime Industrial Policies Protection of Property Rights Financial Sector State-Owned Enterprises Responsible Business Conduct Corruption Political and Security Environment […]

Iraqi-French Business Council explores Strategic Projects

By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyya, held a meeting with Adham Al-Fakhar, Chairman of the Iraqi-French Business Council, and its members to discuss promising strategic investment projects. Dr. Makiyya emphasized the NIC's commitment to advancing a forward-looking investment policy that prioritizes innovative projects to strengthen Iraq's […]

Project to drive Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq

By John Lee. The Ministry of Planning (MoP), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UN-Habitat, and the International Trade Centre (ITC), hosted the first Steering Committee Meeting of the Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT) Towards Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq project, funded by the European Union (EU). The BEIT initiative […]

Hanwha Resumes Bismaya New City Project

By John Lee. The Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyya, has announced the signing of a pivotal addendum to the contract for the Bismaya Residential City project. The agreement focuses on: Implementing Infrastructure and Social Services: Ensuring essential facilities and public services in the city. Completing 70,560 Housing Units: Resuming […]

Enhancing Living Conditions in the Japan Village Project

From UN Habitat: Toyota Iraq Joins UN-Habitat to Enhance Living Conditions in the Japan Village Project UN-Habitat Iraq and Toyota Iraq formalised a new partnership during a signing ceremony at Toyota Iraq's office in Erbil. The newly launched initiative aims to enhance infrastructure and living standards for approximately 9,000 residents of the Japan Village and […]

Hackathon: Innovative Ideas for Sustainable Housing

From Mosul Space. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Innovative Ideas for Sustainable Housing Showcased at BEIT Green Home Hackathon The BEIT Green Home Hackathon, held on November 6th, 9th, and 10th, brought together 35 architects, engineers, students, and entrepreneurs at Mosul […]