Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraq transportation news relating to developments and opportunities.
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved the minutes of the technical committee of the Iraqi Railways Company tasked with negotiating with the Spanish company Imathia for the construction of the Basra-Shalamcheh railway line. A statement from the Prime Minister's Office said, "the contract will be finalized, considering the Legal Department's remarks, and the […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced a tender for the design and completion of the Baghdad-Baiji railway line, with plans to upgrade the Taji-Baiji section to UIC60 standard gauge. Partially funded by the World Bank under the Emergency Development Project, the contract covers design and construction work to modernize the current […]
By John Lee. The Administrative Undersecretary of Iraq's Ministry of Transport, Dr. Hazem Radi Al-Hafathi, led a meeting to discuss the activation of a river taxi service in Baghdad. According to a statement from the Ministry, the project aims to establish 22 docking sites along the Tigris River, improving river transport and alleviating traffic congestion […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has introduced eight new public transport routes in Baghdad, aimed at serving students at Al-Bayan University. The initiative, launched by Minister Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, aligns with the start of the academic year and includes routes covering key areas of the capital. Line 1 (Adan Square - Al-Bayan […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced the completion of the five-berth construction project at Al-Faw Grand Port's container terminal. According to Dr. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, all stages of the project have been successfully finalized, following the directives of Transport Minister Razzaq Muhibis […]
By John Lee. Late on Tuesday evening, Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi (pictured), announced the full resumption of air traffic at all Iraqi airports following a temporary suspension earlier in the day due to regional tensions. A Ministry statement said that, with safety risks now mitigated, Iraqi airspace has reopened for all incoming, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has announced that the Nasiriyah International Airport project has reached over 56% completion, with significant progress following the resolution of obstacles faced by the Chinese contractor. Key Data: Project: Nasiriyah International Airport Completion Rate: 56% Total Workers: 450 Machinery in Use: Over 120 units Main Buildings: Passenger terminal […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has announced new direct flights between Baghdad and Sharjah, starting on October 17, with four weekly flights. The initiative is part of the ministry's plan, overseen by Minister Razzaq Mohibis Al-Saadawi, to expand Iraq's international flight network and enhance civil aviation. The new route aims to strengthen commercial […]
By John Lee. Following directives from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, a committee was formed to investigate recent disruptions in Iraqi Airways flights. The committee has concluded its work and submitted recommendations to the Minister of Transport, including the removal of the airline's Director General. The Minister has approved these recommendations. Prime Minister Al-Sudani reiterated […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting this week to follow up on the progress of Al-Faw Grand Port, attended by representatives from Daewoo, the Korean company, and the Italian consultancy firm, Technital. The Prime Minister's Office said he reviewed the details of the ongoing work on the key projects within […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has chaired a meeting of the High Committee for the Development Road Project. The session focused on reviewing the latest developments and progress in this strategic project, which includes key components such as energy, gas, electricity, and internet infrastructure. Updates included the completion of preliminary designs for […]
By John Lee. Lufthansa has announced the resumption of flights to Erbil and Amman from Tuesday 27th August. Flights to these destinations, and to Beirut, Tel Aviv and Tehran, had been suspended due to what the German airline described as "exceptional circumstances in the region." Flights to Beirut, Tel Aviv and Tehran, remain suspended, while […]
