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Iraqi PM Launches New Housing Project

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani inaugurated the construction of 10,000 serviced residential plots in Nahrawan, Baghdad, as part of the government's broader housing initiative. The 2,500-donum project aims to provide integrated infrastructure, including water, electricity, roads, schools, and healthcare facilities. Al-Sudani emphasized the government's strategy of expanding towards urban outskirts to alleviate […]

Iraq PM Launches 6,000ha Housing Project

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has launched the Residential City Development Project in Nahrawan, Baghdad, covering 24,197 donums [approx 6,000 hectares, 15,000 acres], to provide serviced residential plots for Ministry of Defense personnel. The project is being managed by Dubai-based World Legend Contracting. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister also handed […]

Iraq Approves Master Plan for New Residential City

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Construction, Housing, and Municipalities, Benkin Rikani, has approved the master plan for the Ali Al-Wardi Residential City Project in Baghdad. The announcement was made in the presence of senior officials and representatives from Egypt's ORA Developers. Located in Nahrawan, southeast of Baghdad, the project will be the largest new […]

Iraq Approves Master Plan for New Military Housing City

By John Lee. Minister of Construction, Housing, and Municipalities, Benkin Rikani, in the presence of Defence Minister Thabit Al-Abbasi, has approved the master plan for a new residential city in Baghdad dedicated to Iraqi Army personnel. The project, designed to modern urban standards, will feature over 114,000 housing units. It will also be connected to […]

Iraqi to allow Squatters to Buy Property

By John Lee. The Iraqi Council of Ministers (Cabinet) has approved a framework to legalise ownership of municipal land occupied by informal settlers (squatters) before December 10, 2024. The decision includes specific terms to ensure fair and regulated sales under Law No. 21 of 2013. Key provisions: Land Sales: Municipal authorities in Baghdad and other […]

Sunni MPs stall new Iraqi Law on Ba'ath-era Land Transfers

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sunni MPs stall new Iraqi law on Ba'ath-era land transfers Iraq's parliament has once again delayed a vote on a proposed property restitution law that has sparked contention. First introduced in April, the […]

Iraq Launches "Real Estate Developer Program"

By John Lee. Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiyya (pictured), Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), has announced the country's first "Real Estate Developer" program aimed at providing affordable serviced residential plots for citizens, in partnership with the private sector. According to a statement from the NIC, this initiative aligns with government plans to alleviate the […]

Foundation Stone laid for Iraq's Tallest Skyscraper

By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Mohammed Makkiya, has laid the foundation stone for Iraq's tallest skyscraper, part of the Downtown Baghdad project. This iconic development will feature the capital's first high-rise tower, standing at 65 stories, along with eight additional towers. The project includes over 1,300 residential […]

Iraqi PM Suspends "Unlawful" increase in Real Estate Transfer Tax

By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, has ordered the suspension of a recent tax hike on real estate transfers. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's office, the increase was issued by the Director General of the General Tax Authority without approval from the High Committee for Tax Reform, and it […]

Progress at Baghdad's Al-Jawahiri Residential City Project

By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Construction continues to push forward with the construction of Al-Jawahiri Residential City in Baghdad, with accelerated work on site preparation, including leveling, excavation, and soil compaction. The project, spanning 7,121 dunams [1,760 acres, 712 hectares], will feature 30,000 residential units and 10,000 serviced land plots, along with commercial […]

Dubai's Off-Plan Market Investment Potential: A Beginner's Guide

At the moment, buying off-plan properties in Dubai is irresistible even to the most inexperienced of investors. The buoyant real estate sector, positive economic outlook, and a plethora of infrastructural projects strengthen Dubai's position as a preferred location for property investment. This article explores off-plan market potential in Dubai focusing on prime areas with references […]

Egyptian, Saudi Businesses discuss Investment Opportunities in Iraq

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani met with a delegation of Egyptian, Saudi, and Iraqi business leaders specializing in real estate development and integrated smart cities. The delegation included Hisham Talaat Moustafa, Chairman of Egypt's Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG); Suleiman Abdul Qader Al-Muhaidib, Chairman of Saudi Arabian Al-Muhaidib Group, along Essam […]