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Iraq Assesses Turkish Hospitals for Medical Treatment Programme

By John Lee. Basra's Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs, Maher Al-Amiri, has confirmed that a committee is continuing its visits to hospitals in Turkey under the directives of Governor Asaad Al-Eidani. The committee is evaluating healthcare services in Turkish hospitals to prepare a comprehensive report on selecting the best medical facilities for the resumption of […]

Surge in Int'l Investment in Iraqi Strategic Transport Projects

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 […]

Iraq Allocates Funding to Equip New Schools

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved funding to furnish 1,000 model schools under the Iraq-China Framework Agreement, ensuring the project's progress. Key funding decisions include: Regional Petrodollars: Funds from the petrodollar allocations of Basra, Maysan, Kirkuk, and Wasit will fully cover furnishing costs in these provinces. Additional funds for other provinces, totalling 113.92 […]

Iraqi Marshland Drought: Existence on the Edge of Extinction

By Azhar Al-Ruabie, for The Telegraph. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi marshland drought: Climate change pushes existence to the edge of extinction Storied marshlands thought by some to be the original Garden of Eden could see conflict over water, activists […]

Baghdad opens first General Hospital in nearly 40 years

By John Lee. Baghdad's first general hospital in nearly 40 years, Al-Shaab General Hospital, was been inaugurated on Saturday by Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani. The 246-bed facility, a long-stalled project now completed under a joint management model, is equipped with modern infrastructure, advanced medical equipment, and comprehensive healthcare services. During the opening ceremony, the […]

Iraq Signs Contract for Three Power Substations in Basra

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has signed a contract to construct three power substations in Basra Province. Funded by the World Bank, the project will add 3x90 MVA capacity at 132 kV, enhancing grid reliability, balancing loads, and reducing bottlenecks. According to a statement from the Ministry, the project will be executed by […]

Iraq Parliament Ends Year with No Kurdistan Oil Deal

By Charles Kennedy for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Parliament Ends Year With No Kurdistan Oil Deal The Iraqi parliament ended this year's session without finalizing a deal with the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan for the exports of […]

Turkiye to spend $19.9bn on Development Road Project

By John Lee. Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu (pictured) has reportedly said that the Turkish leg of the Development Road Project, connecting Asia and Europe through Turkey and Iraq, will cost $19.9 billion. Anadolu Agency quotes him as saying that the railway component will amount to $17.9 billion, and involve the construction of 1,028 miles […]

Turkish Business Delegation meets with Iraqi PM

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met the Turkish Minister of Trade, Mr. Omer Bolat, in Baghdad on Monday. The Minister is visiting Iraq with a delegation of approximately 150 businesspeople from the Turkish Exporters Assembly and the Turkish Contractors Association. The visit includes stops in Baghdad and Basra as part of a […]

Hungary and Bulgaria study Iraq's Development Road Project

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Transport has announced that Türkiye has established a four-party council, including Iraq, Hungary, and Bulgaria, to advance the Development Road project's connection with Europe. Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the initial designs for railway are complete, with final designs now underway. The expressway's […]

Iraqi PM Reviews Progress on Iraq-Turkiye Agreements

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a committee meeting to evaluate the progress of agreements and memoranda of understanding with Türkiye, signed during the Turkish President's visit to Baghdad in April. Key topics included water resource infrastructure projects under the Strategic Framework Agreement, emphasizing cooperation based on fairness and good neighborliness. The […]