Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the construction & engineering industries in Iraq.
By John Lee. The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has said that the KRG is committed to supporting the construction of dams across the Kurdistan Region. Speaking at the laying of the foundation stone for the Bastora Dam in Erbil governorate, Masrour Barzani said the government has decided to build as many […]
By John Lee. Al-Amar Al-Hadeth for General Constructional Contracting has won a new contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), for the rehabilitation of 197 Selected Housing Units in Anbar Governorate. The contract is valued at $1,350,835. (Source: UNGM)
By Adam Lucente for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How Iraq's new budget affects oil arrangement with Kurdistan region The success of Iraq's largest-ever budget is partially dependent on oil prices, and follows the federal government asserting more […]
By John Lee. Eemar Sinjar Company for General Contracts Ltd. has won a new contract with the United Nations Secretariat for the construction of a Potable Water Network in Al Naser and Weranshar. The contract is valued at $80,000. (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. Deep Dive: Will Iran-Iraq rail ambitions turn into reality? After repeated delays, Iran and Iraq in April agreed to relaunch efforts to connect the Iranian border town of Shalamcheh with the southern Iraqi […]
By John Lee. Further details have been announced regarding Qatar's major investment in Iraq. Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. has said in a statement that it has signed three MoUs with Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) with a total value of 7 billion US dollars to develop new modern comprehensive cities, 5 stars hotels and also manage […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. UK 'extremely supportive' of KRG digitalization process: Diplomat The largest fishery in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq will be built in Duhok province. In the first phase, the fishery will produce 200 tons of […]
By John Lee. KRG Prime Minister Barzani has laid the foundation for the Dabeen Cement Factory in Safeen. Full statement from KRG Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, at the opening of the plant: On Thursday June 22, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the […]
By John Lee. The Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA), "Saudi Exports", has organized a trade mission to Iraq under the theme "Made in Saudi". The event held in Baghdad this week showcased the authority's commitment to developing Saudi non-oil exports and its strategic goal of providing export opportunities for local exporters. According to a report […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq opened the new Grand Majidi Mall in Erbil this week. The development, by Hewa Holding, promises to provide 1,700 jobs and opportunities for locals. (Source: @masrourbarzani)
By John Lee. The Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will hold the 9th meeting of the Korea-Iraq Joint Committee in Seoul on June 21 (Wednesday). The Joint Committee is a joint participation of relevant ministries and agencies from Korea and Iraq, with the Korean delegation consisting of 14 ministries and 5 organizations, and […]
A new IBBC report: 'Seaports and Airports of Iraq: Rules Versus Infrastructure' Economics Professor Frank R. Gunter of Lehigh University has completed a new report on seaports and airports in Iraq, covering an analysis of the challenges and opportunities for Iraq's import and export borders. In light of the GOI's (Government of Iraq) intention to […]
