Development
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Fifth Sector Development Marks New Era for Baghdad
The Prime Minister Mohammed Shia S. Al-Sudani has launched construction on the Al-Kuraiaat Bridge, over the Tigris River. This move is part of a large-scale redevelopment plan for the Al-Kadhimiya district, as part of the “More Beautiful Baghdad” initiative. The bridge is the first project in the Fifth Sector area,…
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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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تويوتا العراق وبرنامج الأمم المتحدة للمستوطنات البشرية يقودان تجديد الموصل
في أعقاب عقود من الصراع، تنهض مدينة الموصل، إحدى أعرق مدن العراق، من تحت الرماد وتبدأ رحلتها نحو التعافي. وفي قلب هذا التحوّل، تقف شراكة رائدة تجمع بين تويوتا العراق وبرنامج الأمم المتحدة للمستوطنات البشرية (UN-Habitat)، بهدف إعادة تشكيل مستقبل المدينة. يُعد مشروع “قرية اليابان”، وهو مبادرة كبرى ممولة من…
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Urban Renewal Projects Underway in Heet, Iraq
In Iraq’s Al-Anbar Governorate, along the banks of the Euphrates River, lies the city of Heet. With roots tracing back to the ancient Mesopotamian era, the city has gracefully evolved over the years, welcoming modern development whilst preserving its rich heritage. The modern roads connect Heet to its neighbouring regions,…
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German-Iraqi Collaborative Project Aimed at Improving Water Management
Iraq’s Minister of Water Resources, Aoun Thiyab Abdullah, signed a strategic agreement with the German Agency for International Cooperation. (GIZ) This partnership means a huge step forward for Iraq in their mission towards climate-resilient water management. This event took place as part of Baghdad’s 5th International Water Conference, held under…
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The Green Bird Takes Flight
After a short-term hiatus, the Green Bird aeroplane has returned to the skies. The plane, which launches weekly flights from five Iraqi airports to Beirut, has taken flight once again, launching 25 weekly flights. Under the direction of the Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, Iraqi Airways has resumed flights…
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Railway Restoration in Kirkuk
Engineer Jabbar Aliwi Al-Jubouri, the Director General of Railways in Iraq, conducted an inspection visit to Kirkuk station today. He met with the working staff to assess ongoing operations and future developments. Several technical staff members attended this meeting, during which Al-Jubouri discussed key technical matters, including future railway routes…
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Iraq and Shell Discuss Energy Growth
Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Al-Sudani met with Shell CEO Wael Sawan in a significant move to strengthen Iraq’s economic ties. The meeting, took place on Wednesday January 15th, 2025, and focused on improving cooperation between Iraq and Shell, one of the world’s leading companies in the oil and gas…
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Iraq Launches National Taxi in Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has introduced the National Taxi project in Baghdad. It aims to modernize and streamline taxi services through an electronic app. The key features of the project are to integrate all Baghdad taxis into a single electronic platform, to simplify transportation requests for citizens. The initiative…
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