Development
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Baghdad Moves Ahead withAl-Rasheed Street Rehabilitation
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Sunday to review progress on the second phase of the development and rehabilitation works along Baghdad’s historic Al-Rasheed Street. The meeting was attended by the Mayor of Baghdad, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, and several advisers and senior…
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UNDP and JICA Renew Oversight Partnership for Iraq Projects
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have renewed their long-standing partnership agreement for another year, continuing joint efforts to support the Government of Iraq in ensuring transparency and accountability in Japan’s development loan projects. The renewed deal marks the 16th extension…
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Al-Fudhailiyah Hospital Opens Expanding Baghdad Healthcare Services
Al-Fudhailiyah General Hospital, a 246-bed facility, officially opened in eastern Baghdad today, offering advanced healthcare services to local communities. The hospital, stalled since 2014, is part of Iraq’s nationwide effort to revive delayed infrastructure projects and improve public health access. Equipped with a fully functional emergency department, ten operating theatres,…
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Baghdad’s Al-Jadriya and Gaza Bridges Near Completion
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani conducted a field visit on Monday to the Al-Jadriya and Gaza bridge projects being implemented over the Tigris River in Baghdad. These projects are key components of the first package of infrastructure works aimed at easing traffic congestion in the capital. During the visit, the…
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Youth-Led Initiative Strengthens Iraq’s Water Future
From all across Iraq, and the northern Kurdish region, over 100 young people have participated in a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about responsible water consumption, working closely with local water departments. The volunteers conducted a comprehensive field survey that reached over 1,700 families, studying patterns of water use and…
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Baghdad Unveils Trillion-Dinar Plan to Transform Samarra
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani on Tuesday launched construction works for three major projects across Salah Al-Din Province, including the 1.096 trillion dinar Infrastructure and Development Project of Samarra City, part of the “Samarra: Capital of Iraq for Islamic Civilisation” initiative. During his visit to Samarra, Al-Sudani also performed pilgrimage…
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Baghdad Metro Project Advances with Updated Master Plan
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani on Sunday reviewed progress on the Baghdad Metro Project, one of Iraq’s largest strategic transportation initiatives. The meeting included Baghdad’s Mayor, Iraq Development Fund officials, advisers, foreign companies interested in consortiums, and local private sector representatives. Consultants Oliver Wyman and SYSTRA USA presented the updated…
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Iraq Launches Major Water Infrastructure Projects in Al-Diwaniyah
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani on Saturday inaugurated construction works for three integrated water and infrastructure projects in Al-Diwaniyah Province, underscoring the government’s continued focus on essential services and long-term reconstruction planning. The projects located in the districts of Al-Shafi’iya, Neffer, and Al-Salahiya, include sewage, rainwater drainage, water transmission pipelines,…
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Iraq Builds Consensus for Stronger, Fairer Social Systems
In partnership with the United Nations and its agencies, including the World Food Programme and UNICEF, the Iraqi government has concluded a two-day national consultation to outline the country’s future commitments ahead of the WSSD2 summit in Doha this November. The meeting brought together key ministries, civil society representatives and…
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New Border Road Set to Boost Iraq-Saudi Trade
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has launched construction of a major new border road in Al-Muthanna Province, marking a significant step in strengthening trade and religious travel between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The Al-Samawah (Al-Mamlaha)–Al-Salman–Al-Jumaymah Border Crossing Road, spanning 219 km round-trip, is considered one of the province’s most strategically…
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