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By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurates the stone lining project for the left bank of the Tigris River along Sindbad Road in Baghdad. According to a brief statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the project was managed the Ministry of Water Resources. (Source: PMO)
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity has announced a plan to enhance Baghdad's power grid ahead of summer 2025, including the installation of 74 new substations and the rehabilitation of 900 distribution feeders (33/11 kV). The initiative aims to address growing electricity demand and reduce outages. During a meeting with Baghdad Provincial Council […]
By John Lee. The American University of Iraq-Baghdad (AUIB) has announced that it has received a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of State. According to a statement from AUIB, this grant will aid AUIB's efforts to revolutionize higher education in alignment with Iraq's National Education Strategy. The funding will establish two groundbreaking initiatives: […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Monday to finalise preparations for the third phase of the Baghdad Historical Rehabilitation Project. This phase focuses on restoring Al-Midan, Al-Rusafi Square, and Al-Rasheed Street, areas central to Iraq's modern history. Aligned with Baghdad's recognition as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2025, the […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Monday with an International Finance Corporation (IFC) delegation, alongside the Minister of Transportation and key advisors, to review progress on the Baghdad International Airport Development Project. Discussions focused on implementing IFC-established criteria for selecting a leading global firm to oversee the airport's […]
By John Lee. The new headquarters of the Company Registration Directorate, part of the Ministry of Trade, was opened in Baghdad on Saturday by Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani. The event marked what his office described as a significant step in the government's ongoing initiative to modernise institutional operations and align them with modern technological […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has launched the Baghdad Sustainable Forests Project, which will be developed on the former Al-Rashid Camp. Area: Over 1,200 hectares (approximately 4,800 dunams; 3,000 acres). Economic Impact: Expected to generate 80,000 job opportunities. Significance: First project of its kind in Iraq and the region in terms of […]
By John Lee. UAE-based law firm Habib Al Mulla and Partners has announced its expansion into Iraq with the opening of a new office in Baghdad. This expansion has been achieved through a strategic partnership with Iraq's Al Nesoor Law Firm. According to a press release, through this collaboration, the firm aims to facilitate foreign […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Electricity, Eng. Ziyad Ali Fadel, chaired a technical meeting with ministry officials, representatives of the Central Region Electricity Production Company, and a delegation from Ethios Energy to expedite the rehabilitation of Al-Doura Gas Power Plant in Baghdad. The minister stressed the urgency of restoring power generation capacity to meet […]
By John Lee. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a $20 million investment over four years to enhance water and sanitation services in Iraq, benefiting 2.5 million people across five governorates: Maysan [Missan], Diwaniyah, Ninewa, Baghdad, and Erbil. Implemented by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) under the Government of Iraq's leadership, […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has officially opened the Iraqi-Korean Critical Care Specialty Hospital at Baghdad Medical City. The newly inaugurated hospital, described as the first of its kind in Iraq, consists of four floors with a capacity of 74 beds, three operating theaters equipped with the latest medical devices, and an […]
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 […]
