Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraq transportation news relating to developments and opportunities.
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has decided to extend the tendering period for the Najaf-Karbala train project by an additional month. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's office, the extension was agreed in the hope of attracting more bids, and to "ensure competition beyond the single offer currently received." (Source: PMO)
By John Lee. The Director-General of Iraq's General Company for Railways has given more details about the role of the consultancy firm Oliver Wyman in the Development Road project. Younis Al-Kaabi told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the consultation period is limited to 9 months, with the company to provide: A summary of […]
By Dr. John Calabrese, for Modern Diplomacy. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's "Development Road": Rough Terrain Ahead Despite sharing a border, Iraq and Turkey have had a history marked by tensions; however, recent developments indicate that the two countries […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Minister of Transport, Razzaq Mohibis Al-Saadawi, met with a Turkish delegation at the Ministry of Transport on Thursday to discuss the latest updates on the Development Road project. According to a ministry statement, the minister welcomed the Turkish delegation, led by Burak Ikan, Director General of International Relations at the Turkish […]
By Sabena Siddiqui for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can $20B Iraq Development Road project rival India-Middle East corridor? A new trade route is in the works to connect the Gulf with Europe along the Development Road, starting […]
By John Lee. Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the resumption of its flights between Bahrain and Iraq. Chairman of Gulf Air Group, Mr. Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, welcomed the resumption of direct Gulf Air flights between Bahrain and Iraq, stating that it is an important step in […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presided over the signing of a quadrilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iraq, Turkey, Qatar, and the UAE in Baghdad on Monday. The MoU focuses on mutual cooperation for the strategic "Development Road Project" and was signed in the presence […]
By John Lee. SITTI, an Italian provider of Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems, has won a contract to provide the following at the reconstructed Mosul International Airport: an innovative VCS (Voice Communication System) a modern VRS (Voice Recording and Replay System) radio equipment for controller-pilot communication It said in a statement: "The system that will […]
From Tasnim, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran and Iraq will launch the first maritime passenger transport line within the next two months, an official at Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said. The chief executive […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Transport has announced that Iraqi Airways will re-start direct flights between Iraq and China in May. The inaugural direct flight will take off on May 4th from Baghdad International Airport, making a stop at Basra International Airport, before proceeding to Beijing Daxing International Airport. This marks the resumption of […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated the Cordoba Bridge in Al-Bab Al-Sharqi, central Baghdad, on Wednesday evening, one of the projects aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in the capital. During the inauguration, he commended the efforts of the Ministry of Reconstruction, Housing, and Municipalities, along with their personnel who worked to achieve […]
By John Lee. AD Ports Group has announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI). Under the terms of the agreement, both parties will establish a joint venture to develop Al-Faw Grand Port and its economic zone, as well as any future expansion. The agreement […]
