By John Lee. Construction is continuing on what is described as Iraq's largest boat marina, located on the banks of the Shatt al-Arab waterway. The marina will have a capacity of 50 boats and will include tourist facilities, a helicopter landing pad, and various ancillary works along its sides. Ahmad Jasim, Director General of the […]
By John Lee. A new river taxi terminal / marina on the banks of the Shatt al-Arab has reached 96 percent completion, with the facility expected to open in early 2026. The project comprises a three-storey building designed in the shape of a ship, featuring a glass frontage. The structure has a total built area […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has confirmed that it is going ahead with the floating terminal project for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), stressing its importance for securing electricity generation. The Ministry said that the Council of Ministers and the Ministerial Energy Council have approved implementation mechanisms, including inviting six companies to […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the successful cultivation of mangrove trees along the Shatt al-Arab coastline in the Ras al-Bisha area of Basra province. The initiative, led by the Basra Directorate of Agriculture, was fully supported by the Ministry, which facilitated all necessary requirements for its implementation. Dr. Lubna Ali, Head […]
By John Lee. The heads of Iran and Iraq railways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the Shalamcheh-Basra Railway. The agreement was signed at the Iranian consulate in Basra, marking a significant step towards the development of this crucial infrastructure project. Miad Salehi, the head of Islamic Republic of Iran […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Water Resources has reportedly invited bids from three international companies to build a dam on the Shatt al-Arab waterway, to help reduce salinity in the river. Economy News lists the firms invited to bid as Energoprojekt of Serbia, Hydronova of Italy, and Deltares from the Netherlands. It says that […]
By Harith Hasan, for Carnegie Middle East Center. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Eden Denied: Environmental Decay, Illicit Activities, and Instability in Iraq's Southern Border Area Iraq's Basra Governorate, on the border with Iran, has endured environmental degradation due to […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Finance is to provide financing of 28.2 billion dinars ($19.3) to build a 95-km long coastal road along the Shatt al-Arab waterway. The plan was approved at this week's cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. According to the Cabinet Spokesperson, the Minister of Culture Hassan Nadhem, the […]
By John Lee. Lebanese-based Khatib & Alami (K&A) has announced the successful handover of the Mheila Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant (WTP) on the banks of Basra's Shatt al-Arab river, with a capacity of 72,000 m³/day. The plant is the first of its kind in the region because it's reverse osmosis system enables flexible operation […]
By John Lee. Sharjah 24 reports that Iraq's General Company for Ports is accepting offers from private companies to turn the disused Al-Maqal Port on the Shatt al-Arab into a tourist destination. It adds that an Italian company has already completed designs. Since the Iraq war, the port has reportedly declined for transport purposes, following […]
By John Lee. A investigation by Bellingcat documents the pollution of Iraq's Shatt Al-Arab river. Analysis of open source materials suggests evidence of continuing pollution of Iraq's main waterways. Click here to read the full report. (Source: Bellingcat)
By Azhar Al-Ruabie for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Basra, the richest city in Iraq with little water to drink Iraq's third-largest city, Basra, was once called "Venice of the East" due to the numerous water canals and bridges meandering […]
