Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the construction & engineering industries in Iraq.
By John Lee. The United Nations (UN) Secretariat has awarded two Iraq-related contracts recently: Construction of marketplaces in Sinjar City, Nineveh Governorate: Granted to RUBAR For General Contracting Ltd.. Contract value $124,434; Supplying and installing handwash units for public areas in Sinjar and Sinuni Districts: Granted to Bab Al Karama for General Contracting Ltd.. Contract […]
By John Lee. UK-based consulting and engineering company Wood has announced that it is investing in the growth and development of its national workforce in Iraq, with plans to recruit more than 200 new employees to support new contracts. As part of this the company will welcome 25 new graduates reinforcing its ongoing commitment to […]
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)
