Mosul Pulse Initiative Launched to Rebuild Heritage District

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani on Sunday launched the first phase of the “Mosul Pulse” project, a major initiative to rehabilitate and revive the alleys, markets and neighbourhoods of Old Mosul, one of Iraq’s most historic urban centres.

Modelled on the “Baghdad Pulse” project, the initiative aims to restore heritage sites and improve living conditions across the densely populated old city, much of which was severely damaged during the conflict.

The Prime Minister chaired a meeting in Baghdad attended by the Governor of Nineveh, representatives of the Iraqi Private Banks League, advisers to the Prime Minister and local department heads, where officials presented the project’s stages and the heritage landmarks to be targeted.

The initiative is essential to preserving Mosul’s cultural identity and transforming the old city into a vibrant tourism destination that reflects its historic importance. 

He directed the formation of a committee, chaired by the Governor of Nineveh, to oversee implementation through specialised and reputable companies. A consulting firm will also be contracted to supervise the project. Funding will come from the federal government in cooperation with the Iraqi Private Banks League.

The first phase covers the rehabilitation of Al-Farouq Street, a two-kilometre stretch linking the riverfront area to the old city’s core, including the Al-Nuri Mosque and the Clock Church. Officials described the works as the foundation for broader revitalisation efforts aimed at restoring Mosul’s cultural, economic and social life.