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By John Lee. The Iraqi government has approved the transformation of the former Al-Rasheed military camp in eastern Baghdad into sustainable forests and recreational areas. The plan also includes the construction of a 12,000-unit residential complex on the site, replacing previous land allocations. Development will focus on environmentally friendly specifications and recreational activities, while an […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani inaugurated three significant infrastructure projects in Baghdad via video link. These include: Baghdad Entrance Project: The main entrance from Diyala-Kirkuk was upgraded, expanding the road from 10 to 16 meters with improved highway standards. Nahrawan Water Project: Located southeast of Baghdad, this project, stalled since 2012, […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sudani pushes to realize old Iraqi dream of Baghdad Metro A dream of Iraqi city planners since the 1980s, long-stalled plans for a metro system in Baghdad have received a shot in the […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani chaired a meeting with representatives from KBR to discuss the completion of projects aimed at improving Baghdad's city entrances. The meeting included the Minister of Construction and Housing, the Governor of Baghdad, and other officials. Discussions focused on KBR's support for the Ministry of Planning in […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani chaired a special meeting on Thursday to review the implementation of Cabinet Decision 320 (2022), which concerns converting agricultural land to residential use. According to a statement from his office, the Prime Minister examined the procedures and instructions taken to implement the decision and addressed […]
By John Lee. Malaysia's HSS Engineering Berhad (HEB) has signed a contract with the Mayoralty of Baghdad for the provision of Project Management Consultancy and Supervision Services for the Baghdad Metro Project. The contract is due to start this month, with a estimated completion date of May 2029. Estimated fees are almost $316 million. Statement […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani announced the launch of several projects aimed at developing the city of Adhamiya in Baghdad, during his visit on Saturday. These projects span various sectors, including traffic management, urban services, electricity, education, healthcare, and heritage conservation. Key initiatives include: Traffic Alleviation: Construction of a new bridge connecting […]
By John Lee. Iraqi President Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received the Italian Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Maurizio Greganti, accompanied by Italian Member of Parliament Mr. Mauro del Barba, at Baghdad Palace on Monday. At the outset, President Rashid praised the strong relations between Iraq and Italy in various political, economic, cultural, and environmental fields, […]
By John Lee. Arabian Business reports that Abu Dhabi-based property developer Eagle Hills has bought land in Baghdad for a $1.5-billion golf real estate project. It says the Baghdad Golf Course and Spa will feature a world-class golf course, high-end residential neighbourhoods, a five-star hotel, and an exclusive resort club. Eagle Hills was founded by […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani inaugurated a new manufacturing plant to make car registration plates (licence plates), operated by the Ministry of Interior, in Baghdad on Saturday. He toured the facility and reviewed the production process, which meets high standards allowing vehicle owners to drive internationally. PM Al-Sudani praised the efforts […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved the conversion of the Al-Kadhimiya military base, commonly known as the Fifth Division, into a new urban civic center. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the new development will include recreational, educational, cultural, and hospitality facilities, including hotels, hospitals, health centers, sports stadiums, civil […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani announced the start of work on the sewerage project in Al-Wahda district, located south of the capital Baghdad. This project is one of four strategic initiatives initiated by Al-Sudani to address sewerage issues in several areas of Baghdad province, exceeding a cost of one trillion dinars ($764 […]
