Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments and opportunities in Iraq’s public works.
By John Lee. Alfityan Co. for Contracting Ltd has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Replace water networks (110-160-225) mm of Hay Alaskari in Kanan sub-district-Diyala-Iraq" Contract value is stated as $249,033.22. This is the second contract awarded by the UNDP to Al-Fityan in recent days, with the company […]
By John Lee. Alturath Al-areeq for General Contracting Co. Ltd has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Rehabilitation of AlBojelly C.U 200 m3 /hr. in Yathrib-Salahdien Governorate." The basic scope includes civil and mechanical works. Contract value is stated as $184,885.79. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. The Iraqi Prime Minister's Advisor for Transport, Nasser Al-Asadi, has announced the completion of route designs for the Baghdad Metro project, estimated to cost $18 billion. Speaking to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Asadi highlighted the project's scale, noting collaboration with Baghdad Municipality to finalize financial arrangements with investors. The project […]
By John Lee. Alfityan Co. for Contracting Ltd has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Full Rehabilitation of Albo-Baker Water Complex 200m3/h with the Pipeline and Network in Saklawiya - Falluja." Contract value is stated as $542,040.56. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has announced the approval of eight new service projects in Wasit Province, with a total cost of 236 billion dinars [$180 million]. The projects focus on improving water and sewerage infrastructure, including: Al-Bashaer sewerage project (6.86 billion dinars) Al-Dhahab/Zurbatiya sewerage project (0.715 billion dinars) Badra sewerage project […]
By John Lee. The International Organization for Migration's (IOM) Iraq Mission has issued its Annual Report 2023. Established in 2003, it has over 1,600 staff, and sub-offices across all governorates, with main offices in Baghdad, Erbil, Mosul and Basra. Click here to download the full report in English Click here to download the full report […]
By John Lee. On a visit to Diyala governorate on Wednesday, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani announced a series of new projects: Construction of 99 schools across Diyala, funded by the Iraq Development Fund. Al-Muqdadiya District Sewerage Project, valued at 56.6 billion dinars. Central District of Balad Ruz Sewerage Project, valued at 45.4 billion dinars. […]
By John Lee. Iraq has approved a series of infrastructure projects, focussing on the construction of roads and bridges. These projects aim to improve connectivity and support economic growth across various provinces. Key developments include: Baghdad: Preparation of studies and technical feasibility for the construction of the road (Amara - Kut - Baghdad - Kirkuk) […]
By John Lee. Fallujah-based Aswar Al-Dammam for General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Supply of Submersible and Centrifugal Pumps and Chlorine System [in Anbar]" The contract is valued at $157,061. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government, led by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, has laid the foundation for a $480 million emergency water supply project in Erbil. Set for completion within 550 days, the project aims to fully resolve the city's water shortage by treating 480,000 cubic meters of water daily and supplying 20,000 to […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, has chaired a meeting to discuss the first phase of water projects outlined in a framework agreement with Turkey, signed in April. The package includes 13 key projects focused on water resource management, sanitation, and irrigation. Al-Sudani emphasized the importance of optimizing these projects, particularly in […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has said it has implemented a strategic plan to revive suspended water projects. Total number of dams in the Kurdistan Region: 34 Completed dams: 23 Dams under construction: 11 Six dams completed since 2019: Chamrga Khans Dewana Turajar Akwban Shawger Expected completion by end of 2024: Gomaspan […]
