Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities in Iraq’s public works.
By John Lee. Professor Dr. Mahmoud Saleh Al-Khafaji of the Department of Water Resources Engineering at the University of Baghdad chaired a meeting organised by the Prime Minister's Office Adviser for Scientific, Academic, and Artificial Intelligence Affairs to explore smart digital solutions for water system management in Iraq. The session featured presentations on advanced technologies, […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has inaugurated the Al-Amarah Unified Major Water Project, a 16,000 m³/hour facility aimed at securing potable water supply for all areas of Al-Amarah City in Maysan [Missan] Province. Al-Sudani emphasized that completing stalled infrastructure projects is a top government priority, particularly those that have faced long […]
By Sameedha Mahajan, Architect and Urban Designer. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Introduction For decades, Iraq has been grappling with conflict, political instability, and economic hardship. Millions have been displaced due to violence, wars, and terrorism, particularly in regions like Mosul […]
By John Lee. Following laying of the foundation stone by Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, construction has officially begun on the 40-metre road project in Soran. The five-kilometres-long highway will feature three lanes in each direction, alongside a 2.5-metre-wide pedestrian pavement on both sides. A key highlight of the project is a […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has officially inaugurated the reconstructed Al-Fatha Bridge over the Tigris River, restoring a crucial transportation link between Salah al-Din and Kirkuk Governorates. The 540-meter bridge, which was destroyed during the war against ISIS, has been rebuilt with enhanced capabilities following the Prime Minister's directive to accelerate its […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Council of Ministers has authorised the Minister of Finance, or her delegate, to sign a loan agreement with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to finance the Al-Hamza District Sewer Project in Al-Diwaniyah Province. This approval falls under Federal Budget Law No. 13 of 2023, covering fiscal years 2023-2025, for […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a special meeting on Monday to review progress on the third phase of the Al-Rasheed Street rehabilitation project. The session included the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) and representatives from the Iraqi Private Banks League (IPBL), reflecting the government's commitment to restoring Baghdad's […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has announced that construction has begun on IQD 90-billion [$69-million] Shaqlawa-Harir road. The 10-km development will include two overpasses. Project Details: Overpasses: Shaqlawa Industrial Zone - improved worker access. Mirawa Tunnel - better village connectivity. Regional Impact: Connects Soran District to Erbil Governorate. Strengthens Kurdistan Region-Iran trade […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Monday to oversee the progress of four major sewer projects in Abu Ghraib, Sabaa Al-Bour, Al-Wahda, and Al-Nahrawan, along with the Al-Rashidiya sewer project. The meeting included the Governor of Baghdad, senior officials, project managers, and contractor representatives. Al-Sudani reviewed project completion […]
By John Lee. Hilal Al-Iraq Al-Muntazar General Contracting Limited Liability Company has won an Engineering Design and Construction contract with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for "paving access roads in Basra." Contract value is stated as $551,475. See our Comprehensive Guide to Construction Equipment in Iraq here. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. The Office of the Prime Minister, in collaboration with the Iraqi Private Banks League (IPBL), Baghdad Municipality, and the Ministry of Culture, has announced the launch of the third phase of the "Baghdad Pulse" initiative, aimed at rehabilitating Al-Rasheed [Al Rashid] Street (pictured, 2008), one of Iraq's oldest and most historically significant […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Council of Ministers has approved the recommendation of the Social Services Council to award the Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of the South Karbala Water Project to Shandong Shiji [Shandong Xieji Construction Engineering], a Chinese company. The project, with a capacity of 16,000 m³ per hour, is valued at 699.75 […]
