Infrastructure
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Baghdad Metro Project Enters New Review Phase
Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Wednesday to review progress on the Baghdad Metro Project, as the government moves to reassess its investment and implementation framework. The meeting, attended by the Mayor of Baghdad, the Chairman of the Iraq Development Fund, and government advisers, reviewed the project’s fourth…
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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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Iraq Advances Al-Faw Tunnel to Boost Trade Efficiency
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani conducted a field inspection of the immersed tunnel project beneath the Khor Al-Zubair waterway, a key component of the Al-Faw Grand Port development. The tunnel, the first of its kind in the region, is 2,444 metres long, with a submerged section of 1,260 metres at…
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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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Iraq Begins Key Infrastructure Projects in Wasit and Najaf
Iraq has begun implementing four major road and bridge projects in the governorates of Wasit and Najaf, with a total value of 374.8 billion dinars. The projects include the expansion and rehabilitation of the Kut–Baghdad Road, the construction of a second carriageway on the Deboni–Jassan Road, the Al-Suwayra–Jibla–Expressway route, and…
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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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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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CAAP Consortium to Transform Baghdad Airport with $764M Investment
Iraq has officially awarded the contract for the redevelopment and expansion of Baghdad International Airport to the CAAP Consortium, led by Corporación América Airports, in what officials describe as one of the country’s most transparent and financially beneficial airport deals since 2006. The signing ceremony, overseen by Prime Minister Mohammed…
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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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