Tag Archives | Infrastructure

UN-Habitat, Japan Expand Efforts to Support Returnees

By John Lee. The Government of Japan and UN-Habitat have expanded their joint efforts to support returnees and vulnerable communities in Northern Iraq, in coordination with the Government of Iraq. A new Japanese contribution to the Japan Village Project in Mosul will provide 24 additional social housing units, increasing the total capacity to 500 returnees […]

PM inaugurates Al-Amarah Water Project

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has inaugurated the Al-Amarah Unified Major Water Project, a 16,000 m³/hour facility aimed at securing potable water supply for all areas of Al-Amarah City in Maysan [Missan] Province. Al-Sudani emphasized that completing stalled infrastructure projects is a top government priority, particularly those that have faced long […]

Why Iraq is rising as a Key Connectivity Hub

From Capacity Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's digital future: FastIraq CEO on why the country is rising as a key connectivity hub As the global demand for low-latency, high-capacity connectivity grows-driven by AI, cloud services, and real-time applications-networking strategies […]

Iraq Advances Towards Operational Phase of Grand Faw Port

By John Lee. The management of the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) held an extensive meeting this week with representatives from the Ministry of Planning and consultancy firm KBR at the Ministry of Transport headquarters to discuss the transition to the operational phase of the Grand Faw Port. Dr. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General […]

Iraq Signs Strategic Agreement with BP for Kirkuk Oil Fields

By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, oversaw the signing of a major agreement between the Iraqi Ministry of Oil and BP for the development and production of four key oil fields in Kirkuk. The contract covers the Kirkuk field (Baba and Avana domes), Bai Hassan, Jambur, and Khabbaz. The signing ceremony on […]

$374m Chinese Investment in Iraqi Medical City

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 […]

Iraq Launches $14m Infrastructure Projects in Sinjar, Nineveh

By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has announced the launch of 14 infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in Sinjar and the Nineveh Plains, with a total budget of 18 billion IQD [$13.7 million]. These projects aim to rebuild roads and key infrastructure, supporting the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Funded by the […]

Iraq Signs Fourth Submarine Cable Agreement with Ooredoo

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Communications has signed an agreement with Qatar's Ooredoo Group for the deployment of the country's fourth submarine cable (FIG) at the Al-Faw landing station. Minister Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri emphasized the strategic importance of the 24-pair fiber-optic cable, which has a capacity of over 700 terabits and connects seven Gulf […]

Discussions to Upgrade Khor Al-Zubair Port

By John Lee. Iraq's Oil Pipelines Company has held discussions with the General Company for Iraqi Ports to enhance cooperation in developing the Ministry of Oil's berths. The meeting in Basra was led by Ali Abdul Karim Al-Moussawi, Director General of the Pipeline Company, and Dr. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the Ports Authority. The […]

Iraq Advances Gas Pipeline Project to Support Power Plants

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil is progressing with the implementation of a dry gas pipeline to support power generation, following directives from Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani. Dr. Ezzat Saber Ismail, Deputy Minister for Gas Affairs, along with Ali Ward Hammoud, Director General of the State Company […]

World Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Iraq

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, met with Jean-Christophe Carret, the World Bank's representative in Iraq, to discuss strengthening economic and financial cooperation. The discussions focused on strategic projects aimed at stimulating economic growth, creating jobs, and developing infrastructure and human capital. Minister Sami emphasized Iraq's commitment to leveraging technical and financial […]

BP Signs Initial Agreement to Develop Kirkuk Oilfields

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has signed an initial agreement with BP to develop four oilfields in Kirkuk. The agreement, signed by North Oil Company (NOC) and North Gas Company (NGC), covers the development of the Avana and Baba domes of Kirkuk, Bai Hassan, Khabbaz, and Jambur fields. Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul […]