Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the construction & engineering industries in Iraq.
By John Lee. Dubai-based DAMAC International has announced the launch of Harir Residences, a new residential development within its DAMAC Hills Baghdad community, located near Baghdad International Airport. The project comprises two 12-storey towers with a total of 210 units across one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. According to a press release from the company, key features […]
By John Lee. The Babil Cement Factory, operated by the General Company for Iraqi Cement (GCPI) under the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has reported a significant increase in production of non-standard cement (oil well cement, grades B and G) in February of this year. Production reached 3,240 tonnes during February, a substantial rise compared […]
By John Lee. Iraq has formed a special committee to oversee the Basra-Haditha multi-directional oil pipeline project, following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani. The committee will be headed by the Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Oil and will include relevant advisers to the Prime Minister as well as directors-general from the […]
By John Lee. A specialised cancer hospital, described as the first and largest of its kind in the Kurdistan Region and across Iraq, is under construction in Erbil. The facility will be built on 30,000 square metres and will include: Five floors 200 beds Advanced medical equipment to cover all patient needs on-site The project […]
By John Lee. The third phase of rehabilitation works on the Ramadi railway line has reached Hit train station, covering a distance of 60 kilometres. Works have included the rehabilitation and maintenance of tracks, bridges, and culverts. The Director-General of Iraqi Railways, Dr Maki Jabir Nasser, said that rehabilitation of the full main line through […]
By John Lee. A temporary opening has been announced for the Hamrin concrete bridge in Diyala province, following completion of 90 percent of construction works. According to the Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities and Public Works, the decision was taken to facilitate movement after rising water levels in the nearby lake caused damage to an […]
By John Lee. Al Tamayuz Contracting Company has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for "Handicap access and Elevators installation for Disabled in Kirkuk VTC." Ref: 10527452/UNDP-IRQ-02070,1. Contract value is stated as $22,900.80. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Gaith Al-Meshreq has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Construction and Installation of a Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting System." Ref: 10529306/UNDP-IRQ-02009,1. Contract value is stated as $175,786.54. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Anu for General Trading and Energy Solutions has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to "Supply and Install of Solar Energy Systems, Electric Pumps, and Sprinkler Irrigation Systems for Farmers in Basra and Maysan Governorates." Ref: 10530036/UNDP-IRQ-02007-2,1. Contract value is stated as $116,950.08. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Gaith Al-Meshreq has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for "Supply of Operational Inputs and Start-up Technical Support for Al-Hartha Fish Hatchery and Marine Science Center Fish Hatchery, Basrah." Ref: 10529910/UNDP-IRQ-02055. Contract value is stated as $40,503.88. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Municipalities has opened the Sayyid Mohammed Mohammed Sadiq Al-Sadr Bridge in Diwaniyah, improving connectivity and traffic flow within the city. The bridge, inaugurated by the Director General of Roads and Bridges Hussein Jassim Kadhim in the presence of Diwaniyah Governor Abbas Al-Zamili, has a total length […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Building Research Directorate, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Iraqi Engineers Union (IEU) to strengthen collaboration across the engineering sector. The agreement was signed by Director General Hussein Faraj Al-Hassnawi and Engineers Union President Dhulfiqar Houshi, focusing on expanding joint work in research, training, and knowledge exchange. Key areas of […]
