Iraq Business News brings you the latest information on developments and opportunities in the construction & engineering industries in Iraq.
By John Lee. A new river taxi terminal / marina on the banks of the Shatt al-Arab has reached 96 percent completion, with the facility expected to open in early 2026. The project comprises a three-storey building designed in the shape of a ship, featuring a glass frontage. The structure has a total built area […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Representatives has opened its first session of the sixth parliamentary term, electing Haibat [Haybat] al-Halbousi as Speaker and Adnan Fayhan as First Deputy Speaker. According to Al Jazeera, al-Halbousi is from the Taqaddum (Progress) Party. The session was chaired by Amer al-Fayez, the oldest serving MP, and attended by […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has chaired a special meeting to review progress on the Ali Al-Wardi Residential City (City of Roses / Madinat al-Ward), located southeast of Baghdad, amid concerns over administrative and technical delays. The meeting was attended by the Baghdad Governor, representatives from the Ministries of Construction, Housing, Municipalities […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has confirmed that operations at the Nasiriya and Gharaf gas fields project will begin on schedule in the first quarter of 2027. In a statement, it said the installation of specialised equipment has begun, in collaboration with Baker Hughes. China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC) is also […]
By John Lee. China's Shanghai Electric has officially launched the Euphrates Combined Cycle Expansion Project in Iraq, aimed at upgrading power plants across four governorates by converting simple-cycle units into combined-cycle systems. According to a press release from the company, this expansion will add 625 megawatts (MW) to the national grid and improve plant efficiency […]
From World Pipelines. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Syria, Iraq planning to revive Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline Syria and Iraq are preparing to restart the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline, which runs from the Kirkuk fields in Iraq to the Mediterranean coast in Syria, […]
By John Lee. The Ministerial Council for the Economy has approved new measures to accelerate the rollout of renewable energy projects as part of the government's "smart and rapid solutions" programme for the electricity distribution sector. Under the decisions, provincial governors have been granted authority to refer investment projects linked to approved technical models for […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Sadaawi, has directed contractors to accelerate work on Nasiriyah International Airport as the project enters its final stages. During a meeting at the General Company for Air Navigation Services, attended by representatives of China's CSCEC (China State Construction Engineering Corporation), the implementing contractor, and senior Iraqi […]
By John Lee. Aswar al Hathaba [Aswar Al-Hadhaba] has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Provision of Rehabilitation Works for Four Water Desalination Units in Thi-Qar, Iraq -- Al-Chibayish District," - reference UNDP-IRQ-01739. Contract value is stated as $459,996.92. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Abeer Alshimal Company For General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for "Restoration of four boreholes in Sinjar (Lot 1 - Gohbal village and Hay Al- Moudafeen)." The contract value was stated in Iraqi dinars as IQD 664,481,000 [approximately $500,000]. (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. Contest over nominees for premiership, ministries heats up in Iraq Reports of intense negotiations over the shape of Iraq's next government are whipping local media into a fervor. Experts suggest growing contention over […]
By John Lee. The fourth session of the Iraqi-Azerbaijani Joint Committee has been held in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, with senior-level participation from both countries. The Iraqi side said the meeting represents an important step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation and reflects a shared commitment to developing relations across key sectors. The discussions also focused on […]
