Development
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Ministry of Planning Reviews Mosul–Sinjar Ring Road Project
The Iraqi Ministry of Planning has conducted a field inspection of the Mosul–Sinjar Ring Road project within Tal Afar Municipality in Nineveh Governorate, reaffirming the government’s commitment to advancing strategic infrastructure projects across the country. Specialised technical teams visited the site to review progress, assess completion rates and identify challenges…
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Women Judges Establish Network to Strengthen Judicial Cooperation
Under the initiative of the UNDP Regional Programme for Arab States, in coordination with UNDP Iraq, and hosted by the Iraq Women Judges Association, women judges from six Arab countries (Iraq, Palestine, Algeria, Yemen, Morocco, and Qatar) gathered in Baghdad on 13–14 February 2026 to formally establish the Arab Women…
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One of Iraq’s Largest Hospitals Under Construction in Nineveh
The Ministry of Planning has intensified oversight of the demolition and reconstruction project of Ibn Sina Hospital in Nineveh, a strategic healthcare facility designed to serve more than 4 million residents in Mosul and surrounding districts. The hospital, set to have a capacity of 600 beds, is being built on…
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UNDP, German Development Bank Visit Sinjar Fruit Tree Nursery
On 10 February, representatives from Iraq’s United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) branch and the German Development Bank (KfW) visited the fruit tree nursery project in Sinjar. The representatives met with the project leads on the ground to gain insights into its progress and impact so far. The project, first implemented…
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Talks with German Agency for International Cooperation on Governance Reform
The Ministry of Planning, in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), held a consultative session on Thursday 12th February to discuss a proposed guideline aimed at strengthening inclusive local governance in Iraq. The initiative is part of efforts to modernise local administration alongside enhancing institutional and service…
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Iraq Planning Ministry Discusses Donor Fund with UN
Iraq’s Ministry of Planning discussed with the United Nations team in Iraq mechanisms for establishing a donor fund, as part of broader efforts to enhance international cooperation and support national development priorities. Talks focused on the fund’s establishment within the 2025–2029 Cooperation Framework, including its terms of reference, governance arrangements…
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Iraq, Norway Discuss Cooperation and Development Projects
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Wednesday with Norwegian Chargé d’Affaires to Iraq Alexander Leirfall to review bilateral relations and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in development, economic, and investment sectors. The meeting highlighted Iraq’s approach to promoting regional stability through dialogue and support for peaceful solutions to regional…
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Northern Fertilisers Begins Construction Of Baiji Fertiliser Factory
The Northern Fertilizers General Corporation, part of Iraq’s Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has begun construction of a compound fertiliser factory in Baiji, the company announced on Tuesday. The project, carried out in cooperation with ARJ of the United Arab Emirates, has entered the phase of foundation digging and soil…
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Iraq’s Development Road: Bridging the Gulf to Europe
Iraq is stepping into a new phase of development with the launch of the Development Road, an ambitious $17 billion project designed to link the Grand Al-Faw Port to Turkey and Europe through a network of railways and highways. One of the most significant transport and logistics plans of Iraq…
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Iraq’s Al-Faw Grand Port Projects Near Completion
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani conducted a field tour of three main projects at the Al-Faw Grand Port: the five berths, the navigation channel, and the container handling yard. During the inspection, the Prime Minister reviewed the progress of ongoing works and highlighted the national importance of completing the projects.…
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