Development
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New 63 km Road Connects Faw Port and Umm Qasr
Iraq has inaugurated a new 63-kilometre link road connecting the Grand Faw Port to Umm Qasr, marking a key step in strengthening the country’s transport and logistics network. The project forms part of the wider development of the Grand Faw Port and is designed to support the movement of freight…
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New Railway to Transform Iran-Iraq Tourism Ties
As part of a plan between Iran and Iraq to increase tourism between the two countries, new travel routes are being built, with an impressive goal of 10 million tourists a year. The Khorramshahr and Abadan-Basra railway route, set to be the first ever railway line to be built between…
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Iraq Highlights Public Service Gains at MEPS 2025
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani outlined a series of national development achievements during a panel at the Middle East Peace and Security Forum (MEPS 2025), held at the American University of Kurdistan in Duhok. His remarks focused on progress in public services, economic reforms, and ongoing development projects across the…
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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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