By John Lee. Authorities in Iraq's western Al-Anbar province have begun construction of the country's first fully privately owned cement plant, a project expected to produce one million tonnes of cement annually and create at least 5,000 jobs. According to Shafaq News, construction on the Ramadi Cement Plant is currently 27-30 percent complete. The facility […]
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60km Rail Rehabilitation on Ramadi Line
By John Lee. The third phase of rehabilitation works on the Ramadi railway line has reached Hit train station, covering a distance of 60 kilometres. Works have included the rehabilitation and maintenance of tracks, bridges, and culverts. The Director-General of Iraqi Railways, Dr Maki Jabir Nasser, said that rehabilitation of the full main line through […]
UNOPS Contract for Housing Units in Ramadi
By John Lee. Al-Fityan Company For General Contracts has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for "Rehabilitation of 40 category III housing units in Ramadi" Reference: ITB/2025/58519, Lot 2. The contract value was stated as $350,655. (Source: UNGM)
Top Universities in Iraq named
By John Lee. The QS World University Rankings has listed 10 Iraqi universities in its 2026 (sic) ranking. Highest rated was the University of Baghdad, which was ranked in the range 741-750th worldwide. Next came Al Nahrain University in Baghdad, ranked in the range 951-1000. Two Iraqi universities -- Mustansiriyah University (Baghdad) and the University of […]
Baghdad-Ramadi Railway Reopens after 20-Year Hiatus
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Transport, Mr. Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, officially reopened the Baghdad-Ramadi railway in Anbar province last week, marking a significant milestone after the line had been inactive for 20 years due to terrorism. A lengthy press release from the Ministry gave few details of the project; it included pictures of the […]
Contract to Rehabilitate War Shelters in Ramadi
By John Lee. Fallujah-based Aswar Al-Dammam for General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Rehabilitation of 109 War Damaged Shelters ( WDSs) in Ramadi." The contract is valued at $712,791. (Source: UN)
$1.4m Contracts to Rehabilitate War-Damaged Shelters
By John Lee. Abeer Alshimal Company For General Contracting Ltd. has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Rehabilitation of 56 War Damaged Shelters in Ana & Haditha." The contract is valued at $295,593. Under the same reference, UNOPS granted Al-Fityan Company For General Contracts Ltd a contract for […]
UNOPS Commissions Rehab of Water Plants in Anbar
By John Lee. Tareek al-Tebr has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Rehabilitation of Nine Water Treatment Plants in Anbar," specifically in Qaim an Ana [Anah]. The contract is valued at $601,441. Under the same reference, UNOPS granted Salah El-Din Company for General Contracting a contract to […]
Contract Awarded for Construction of Women's Shelter in Ramadi
By John Lee. Baher Alshamal Co. Ltd. has won a new contract with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for the construction of a "Woman Shelter" in Ramadi, Anbar. The contract is valued at $217,000. (Source: UNGM)
Contract Awarded for Health Center in Ramadi
By John Lee. Al Shamsh Co. For Trading & General Contracting has won a new contract with the United Nations Secretariat for the extension of Al-Aadil Health Center in Ramadi district, Anbar Governorate. The contract is valued at $129,912. (Source: UNGM)
Prosperity comes to Sunni Provinces in Iraq
From The Jerusalem Post. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Prosperity comes to Sunni provinces in Iraq Three major Sunni Muslim provinces in Iraq are witnessing great prosperity after their liberation from ISIS in 2017, with building projects underway. Click here to […]
Enhanced Access to Primary Health Services in Anbar
Japan and UNOPS Enhanced Access to Primary Health Services in Anbar Governorate With the continued support from the Government of Japan, UNOPS handed over Al Adel Primary Health Center in Anbar, along with other six primary health centers in Al Ramadi, which were rehabilitated under the "Restoration of Access to Urgent Primary Health Services in […]


