Business, Development and Industry
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Mosul International Airport Reopens After Major Renovation
Mosul International Airport, located in Iraq’s northern region, has officially reopened following months of extensive reconstruction. The reopening was marked by a formal ceremony, celebrating a big step forward in the city of Nineveh’s recovery and development. The airport, once a vital transport hub, had remained closed for years. Its…
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Iraq Constructs Modern Ibn Sina Hospital in Nineveh
The Iraqi Ministry of Planning has announced that its specialised field teams have conducted a site visit to the demolition and reconstruction project of the 600-bed Ibn Sina Hospital in Nineveh Governorate. This vital healthcare initiative is among the major projects supported by the Emergency Food Security and Development Support…
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Babil Launches Three Key Energy Plants
The Etihad Company in Babil Governorate has commenced the implementation of three new industrial plants dedicated to producing electrical transformers, power cables, and smart meters. These facilities are set to enhance Iraq’s energy infrastructure and support the growth of the local industrial sector. The projects aim to reduce reliance on…
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Industry Leaders Gather for the 2025 IBBC Spring Conference
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) held its annual Spring Conference at the prestigious Mansion House in London, bringing together a wide array of business leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and investors to explore Iraq’s evolving economic landscape and opportunities for bilateral cooperation. The event attracted a full house of attendees, reflecting…
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Iraq’s Ambitious Fibre Network to Transform Connectivity
In a concerted push to modernise Iraq’s digital infrastructure and enhance its technology investment landscape, Professor Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiya, Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC), held a high-level meeting with Dr. Balasim Al-Janabi, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, and Dr. Ahmed Al-Hasani, Board Member, to explore joint…
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ILO and KfW Formalise SME Financing Partnership with Iraq
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs welcomed senior representatives from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the German Development Bank (KfW) for a high-level visit to reaffirm their joint commitment to Iraq’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. The meeting, held with Minister Ahmed Al Asadi, focused on the…
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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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