Business, Development and Industry
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Iraq and France Sign Agreements to Advance Wastewater Projects
Two key infrastructure agreements were signed this week between Iraq and the French Development Agency (AFD), marking a significant step toward improving wastewater management and urban services in the country. The agreements, valued at a combined €130 million, will fund critical sewerage projects in Anbar and Diwaniyah Governorates. The first…
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Al-Tayeb Economic City Project Advances in Maysan
As part of ongoing field follow-ups for national development plans, Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiya, Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC), conducted an inspection tour of the Al-Tayeb area in Maysan Governorate on 29–30 April 2025. The visit was aimed at reviewing the administrative and geological boundaries of the Al-Tayeb…
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Disability Employment Network Launched in Iraq’s Private Sector
The first meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Iraqi National Network for Employers Interested in Empowering and Employing People with Disabilities was held at the headquarters of the Iraqi Federation of Industries. The network, launched in December 2024, is a joint initiative by the Federation and the International Labour…
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Shandong Signs Major Infrastructure Contract for New Sadr City
Baghdad’s Mayor, Eng. Ammar Musa Kazim, has officially sponsored the signing ceremony of a significant infrastructure contract for the new Sadr City. The agreement, reached between the Baghdad Municipality’s Projects Department and Shandong Hi-Speed, marks a major milestone in the capital’s urban development plans. The contract entails the implementation of…
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Sinjar District Road Rehabilitation Project Completed
The Ministry of Planning has announced the full completion of the internal road paving and rehabilitation project in the Sinjar District Centre, west of Nineveh Governorate. The project, now 100% finalised, is set to benefit an estimated population of 30,000 by improving mobility, infrastructure, and commercial activity in the area.…
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UN-Habitat, Japan Aid Iraq’s Vulnerable Communities
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Government of Japan have strengthened their collaboration to support returnees and vulnerable communities in Northern Iraq. In partnership with the Government of Iraq, this initiative aims to improve living conditions and foster sustainable urban development in the region. With a new…
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CSCEC Starts Building Modern Hospital in Iraq
In a significant step towards strengthening Iraq’s healthcare infrastructure, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a 100-bed hospital in Suq Al-Shuyukh district, Dhi Qar Governorate. The project marks a crucial public welfare initiative aimed at improving healthcare services in the region. The official launch…
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New ‘Iraq Eye’ App Streamlines Digital Services
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani inaugurated the National ID Intermediate Station Service via video conference from the Emergency Response Headquarters at the Ministry of Interior. Introduced at the National Pension Authority and the Criminal Evidence Directorate, this initiative is a key step in Iraq’s digital transformation, aiming to eliminate the…
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Iraq Pushes for Stronger African Voice in Global Forums
Dr. Abbas Kadhim Obaid, Iraq’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York and Chair of the Group of 77 and China, welcomed Mr. Clever Kete, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), for a crucial discussion on Africa’s development priorities and the challenges facing…
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New Digital Platform for Iraq’s Government Contracts
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, Dr. Mohammed Ali Tamim, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the operational mechanisms of the Ministry’s unified electronic platform for announcements and tenders. The session was attended by the Ministry’s two Undersecretaries, the Director General of the Government Contracts Department, and the…
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