By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani inaugurated the new 'Construction Basket' initiative on Wednesday, an innovative programme designed to provide citizens with access to building materials at competitive prices and on convenient instalment terms. The centre, located at the newly-opened Cooperation Center for Construction, is a joint venture between the Ministry of […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the Industrial Coordination Council on Monday, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdulghani Al-Sawad, along with several ministers, advisors, business leaders, and representatives of local and foreign companies partnering with the private sector. The […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadel, has overseen the signing of a new contract with Turkish company Alifrin to double the capacity of the Iraq-Turkey electricity interconnection line from 300 to 600 megawatts. Under the agreement, the first phase will see the supply of 300 MW via the Jazira-Kesk 400kV line […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Governments of Sweden and Italy and in coordination with Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has officially inaugurated the restored Agricultural Technical Institute in Nimrud, located in the Ninewa Plains. Severely damaged during years of conflict, the Institute has been […]
By John Lee. The Directorate General of Industrial Development, part of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, issued 165 preliminary licences for new industrial projects across various sectors during April 2025. Director General Dr. Eng. Ali Ibrahim Janan stated that the approvals cover food, chemical, metal, construction, textile, and engineering industries. Baghdad led with 26 […]
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 […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) has completed drilling the first well (LF2) under its contract with Sonangol to drill 13 oil wells in the Qayyarah [Qayara] oilfield, Nineveh province. Drilling operations were conducted using the IDC 223 rig, with a horsepower capacity of 800, demonstrating the technical expertise and efficiency of IDC's […]
By John Lee. Baher Alshamal Co. Ltd. has won a contract with the United Nations Secretariat for the "Construction of multi-purpose sports court in Japan Village Project, Rajm Hadeed Neighborhood, Mosul City, Nineveh." Contract value is stated as $70,230. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Baher Alshamal Co. Ltd. has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Construction of 30 housing units in Sinjar (Hardan and Dahoula villages) [Ninewa]." Contract value is stated as $794,313. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani launched the construction of Nineveh Central Stadium, also known as the Local Administration Stadium, and an accompanying indoor sports hall in Mosul on Sunday. Key Highlights of the Project: Enhanced Capacity: Prime Minister Al-Sudani directed revisions to the stadium's design to increase spectator capacity to over 15,000 […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani today inaugurated the riverfront rehabilitation project in the historic old city of western Mosul on Sunday. The initiative marks a vital step in rebuilding the region and erasing the impact of terrorism while serving the residents of Nineveh Province. The visit also coincides with the seventh anniversary […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani conducted a detailed field inspection today at Mosul International Airport during his visit to Nineveh Province. He evaluated the ongoing construction work, including the airport's runway and terminals, and noted that the project has reached over 80% completion. During the inspection, the Prime Minister met with representatives […]
