Infrastructure
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Najaf Pilgrimage Road Project Nears Full Completion
The Ministry of Planning has reviewed the progress of the Najaf Land Pilgrimage Road, a strategic 239-kilometre route connecting Iraq with Saudi Arabia. The project is part of the government’s programme in Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate. Officials confirmed that 78.5% of the project is complete, with full completion expected by the…
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Anbar Governorate Building Project Reaches 78% Completion
The Ministry of Planning has announced that the construction of the new Anbar Governorate building has reached 78% completion, marking a significant milestone in one of the province’s most important infrastructure projects. Field teams from the Ministry recently inspected the site, confirming that the four-storey complex is progressing at an…
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Iraq Completes Offshore Platforms for Al-Faw Navigation Channel
The Ministry of Transport – General Company for Ports of Iraq announced on Monday the completion of two offshore platforms designed to monitor meteorological and hydrographic conditions as part of the navigation channel project at Al-Faw Grand Port. Director General Dr. Farhan Al-Fartousi said the platforms, installed under the guidance…
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Baghdad Airport to Be Modernised in $600 Million Plan
Iraq’s Ministry of Transport has officially launched a major project to redevelop Baghdad International Airport, with an estimated investment ranging between $400 – $600 million. The project is being carried out through a public-private partnership (PPP), in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank…
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Toyota Iraq and UN Habitat Drive Mosul’s Renewal
In the aftermath of decades of conflict, Mosul, one of Iraq’s most historic cities, is rising from the ashes and beginning its journey of recovery. At the heart of this transformation is a pioneering collaboration between Toyota Iraq and UN-Habitat, aimed at reshaping the city’s future. The Japan Village Project,…
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Basra’s Water Crisis: Government Takes Action
During his recent visit to Basra, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani addressed the ongoing water shortage crisis affecting Basra and other southern provinces. He highlighted that the issue recurs each season, mainly due to climate change and reduced water releases from upstream countries. A high-level meeting with Basra’s local government,…
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Baghdad Opens New Elevated U-Turns to Reduce Traffic
Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani has officially opened two new elevated U-turn overpasses on 14th of July Street in Baghdad’s Karkh district, aiming to ease the city’s heavy traffic congestion. The project is part of the Tobji-Shaljiyah Interchange Development and was supervised by the Ministry of Construction and Housing’s Roads and…
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Baghdad Reopens Khadhraa Bridge After 18-Year Closure
The Khadhraa Bridge, which links the neighbourhoods of Al-Khadhraa and Al-Jami’a in western Baghdad, has officially reopened after 18 years out of service. The bridge was severely damaged in a 2006 terrorist attack and remained closed for nearly two decades. Its full reconstruction was carried out by the Projects Directorate…
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Bridge and Tunnel of Dignity Nears Completion in Missan
The Ministry of Planning announced on Wednesday that the Bridge and Tunnel of Dignity project in central Missan Governorate has reached 98% completion, with an official opening expected by the end of July. The Ministry confirmed that specialised field teams visited the site to evaluate progress and address potential challenges.…
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Mosul International Airport Set to Reopen After 11 Years
After a decade of dormancy due to conflict in 2014, Mosul International Airport is set to officialy open and resume its commercial opertions on 10th June. The reopening marks a major milestone in Iraq’s effort to rebuild critical infrastructure and reconnect the northern city with the rest of the country…
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