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KRG to Complete 11 Dams and 58 Ponds

From the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has made strengthening water infrastructure a top priority, laying the groundwork for a more resilient and sustainable water management system. There are currently 36 dams […]

Iraq Planning 21 Residential Cities

By John Lee. The Ministry of Construction and Housing has reportedly announced a comprehensive plan to extend infrastructure services to districts and sub-districts across Iraq, including the development of "more than 21" (sic) residential cities in various governorates. Nabil al-Saffar, spokesman for the ministry, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the plan covers […]

First Phase of Erbil Green Belt Project nears Completion

From the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. First Phase of the Erbil Green Belt Project Nears Completion As part of ongoing efforts to combat climate change and promote a healthy environment, the Erbil Green Belt Project -- one […]

New Bridge Opens in Diwaniyah

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 […]

Erbil Launches $288m Water Recycling Project with JICA

By John Lee. The Governor of Erbil, Omed Khoshnaw [Xoshnaw], has announced the launch of the first phase of the Erbil Wastewater Recycling Project, valued at $288 million, in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The announcement followed a meeting at the Governorate headquarters with a senior JICA delegation headed by Taketsuru Eiko, […]

Cabinet Approves Water Treatment Units, Faw Port Contracts

By John Lee. The Council of Ministers has approved measures related to water infrastructure in Basra and contract execution for the first phase of the Grand Faw Port project. The cabinet reviewed the Al-Baradhiya water project in Basra and approved the establishment of modular water treatment stations on the Shatt al-Arab to secure drinking water […]

Baghdad Metro Project Under Review

By John Lee. The Baghdad Metro project remains under review following an assessment of current proposals, which were found not to meet the requirements necessary to proceed with a project of this scale. A fourth report on the project, prepared by the Iraq Development Fund in cooperation with international institutions and companies with metro experience […]

UNOPS awards Contract in Sinjar; Stipulates Value in Dinars

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)