Tag Archives | Urban Development

Iraq Launches New Sadr City Project: 60,000 Homes, Modern Infrastructure

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has officially launched construction on the New Sadr City project in Baghdad. The project covers 4,000 dunams [400 hectares; 1,000 acres] between the Al-Maamel area and the edge of the existing Sadr City. It will feature 60,000 housing units of various sizes, fully integrated with public services […]

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 Launches 3rd Phase of "Baghdad Pulse" Initiative

By John Lee. The Office of the Prime Minister, in collaboration with the Iraqi Private Banks League (IPBL), Baghdad Municipality, and the Ministry of Culture, has announced the launch of the third phase of the "Baghdad Pulse" initiative, aimed at rehabilitating Al-Rasheed [Al Rashid] Street (pictured, 2008), one of Iraq's oldest and most historically significant […]

Basra Launches Major Sustainable City Project

By John Lee. Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani (pictured) has reportedly announced the launch of Madinat Al-Nakhil [Palm City], a major residential and developmental project in Iraq. Planned for over a decade, the eco-friendly city will span 54 nature reserves and 34 additional dunams, featuring 120,000 housing units, universities, and industrial zones aimed at reducing carbon […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Int'l Companies to build new Civil Facilities in Al-Kadhimiya

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved the conversion of the Al-Kadhimiya military base, commonly known as the Fifth Division, into a new urban civic center. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the new development will include recreational, educational, cultural, and hospitality facilities, including hotels, hospitals, health centers, sports stadiums, civil […]

Baghdad to Build Six New Bridges

By John Lee. Baghdad Municipality has announced the building of six significant bridges in the capital, after completing the first phase of decongestion projects. Director-General of the Projects Department at the Baghdad Municipality, Qadhan Al-Waeli, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The Projects Department contributes on multiple fronts to alleviate congestion, opening new roads, […]

Work Starts at 30,000-Home Development near Baghdad

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone for the Al-Jawahiri Residential City project in Abu Ghraib, west of Baghdad. The project is one of the five new cities unveiled as part of the government's strategy to tackle the housing crisis and alleviate congestion in major urban centers. According to […]

Baghdad Residential Complex to feature Iraq's Tallest Skyscraper

By John Lee. The President of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has launched the Downtown Baghdad project, which will feature Iraq's tallest skyscraper, with 65 floors. Dr. Haider Muhammad Makiya said the project would serve as a modern and contemporary residential complex designed for sustainability. He emphasized that there would be no additional expenses for […]