By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone for the Suq Al-Shoyokh Infrastructure Project in Dhi Qar Province, reaffirming the government's commitment to service delivery and job creation for local residents. The 505-billion-dinar [$386 million] project will provide fully serviced neighbourhoods, including sewerage, stormwater systems, and water treatment facilities, aiming […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has launched the execution phase of the Nasiriyah Medical City Project in Dhi Qar Province -- a healthcare complex comprising 13 facilities, including seven hospitals with a combined capacity of 700 beds. Designed to reduce Iraq's reliance on overseas medical treatment, the 132-dunam [13.2-hectare; 33-acre] project will […]
By John Lee. The Minister of Industry and Minerals, Professor Eng. Khaled Battal Al-Najm, has chaired the first 2025 Board of Directors meeting for the Industrial Cities Authority, reviewing major industrial development plans. Key Developments: The Minister handed over the first batch of industrial city plot contracts in Anbar and Dhi Qar to investors following […]
From IMPACT. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Climate Change and Agriculture in Al-Dawaya and Al-Gharraf (March 2025) This assessment was conducted in the Al-Dawaya and Al-Gharraf sub-districts of Thi-Qar [Dhi Qar] governorate, a region facing an unprecedented climate-induced crisis. Iraq's […]
By John Lee. Iraq has signed a contract with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) to build a comprehensive Medical City in Dhi Qar Province. The 490 billion Iraqi dinar [$374 million] project was finalized under the supervision of the Dhi Qar Reconstruction Fund and the Ministry of Health. During the signing ceremony, Prime Minister […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. 'Turning into a desert': A Dhi Qar river is drying up An important water source in Iraq's southern province of Dhi Qar is drying up, affecting thousands of people and threatening biodiversity in the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the referral of the Integrated Medical City Project in Dhi Qar Governorate to China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC). The project, based on a turnkey delivery system, follows the Dhi Qar Reconstruction Fund Instructions (No. 2 of 2021) and was recommended by the Reconstruction Fund Committee. […]
By John Lee. Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, reaffirmed Iraq's commitment to achieving gas self-sufficiency through enhanced gas capture from oil production, development of gas fields, and exploration zones. Speaking at the handover ceremony for the Subba [Sabah, Tuba] Oilfield project, he highlighted its role in boosting oil production and meeting energy demands. The […]
By John Lee. In 2021 the Ministry of Planning's Central Statistical Organization (CSO) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has conducted a study on Micro, Small, and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs) in Iraq. The Survey covered the three governorates of Baghdad, Basra, […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani inaugurated the first phase of the Ur Tourist City project in Dhi Qar, which includes the construction of a cultural center, an open-air Sumerian theater, a closed Ur theater, a religious dialogue center, and an administrative building. Al-Sudani also announced the start of several strategic projects, including […]
By John Lee. A new 50-bed hospital has opened in Dhi Qar. Al-Bathaa Hospital, completed as part of the Dhi Qar Reconstruction Fund, includes fully-equipped wards for children and women, as well as modern oxygen and medical gas systems. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani inaugurated the new facility during his visit this week to Dhi […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani inaugurated Nasiriyah International Stadium in Dhi Qar province, marking the start of several projects in the area. The stadium, which has capacity for 20,000 spectators, is part of the Dhi Qar Reconstruction Fund. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the stadium was completed ahead […]
