By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Sadaawi, has directed contractors to accelerate work on Nasiriyah International Airport as the project enters its final stages. During a meeting at the General Company for Air Navigation Services, attended by representatives of China's CSCEC (China State Construction Engineering Corporation), the implementing contractor, and senior Iraqi […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani conducted a field inspection on Monday to assess progress at the Nasiriyah International Airport project in Dhi Qar Province. With the overall completion rate of 47%, the Prime Minister urged relevant authorities to swiftly address remaining obstacles, including power supply, conflict resolution, clearance of military structures, and […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced increased interest from international companies in investing in Iraq's strategic transport initiatives. Aided by improved investment conditions and government policies, 2025 is expected to see exceptional foreign direct investment activity, according to the Ministry. Key opportunities include the Grand Faw Port project, with 11 shortlisted […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has announced that the Nasiriyah International Airport project has reached over 56% completion, with significant progress following the resolution of obstacles faced by the Chinese contractor. Key Data: Project: Nasiriyah International Airport Completion Rate: 56% Total Workers: 450 Machinery in Use: Over 120 units Main Buildings: Passenger terminal […]
By Adam Lucente for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq-China ties progress with Nasiriyah airport project Relations between Iraq and China are strengthening, in part due to Chinese interest in Iraqi oil and infrastructure projects. Click here to […]
By John Lee. Dr. Abbas Sabah Al-Baydani, Director General of the General Company for Airports and Air Navigation, signed a supplementary consultancy contract for the Nasiriyah International Airport project with the Turkish company Kiklop Design Hertz Insaat, and a construction contract supplement with the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC). This action follows directives from […]
On June 8th, 2021, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Prime Minister of Iraq, hosted a contract signing ceremony between CSCEC (China State Construction Engineering Corporation) and the bureau of civil aviation of Iraq on the construction of the Nasiriyah International Airport. With a contract amount of 367 million USD, the project includes the construction of a terminal building, […]
