Baghdad International Airport development involves 26 projects
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Transport revealed on Saturday that the development of the Baghdad International Airport is underway, noting that 26 projects are part of the development plan.
The spokesperson for the Transport Ministry, Maytham Al-Safi, clarified that the General Company for Air Navigation Services (GCANS) is carrying out the ministry's development plan for Iraqi airports, which was initiated in mid-2024 and is overseen by the Iraqi Transport Minister, Razzaq Al-Saadawi.
Al-Safi emphasized that an important part of this plan pertains to Baghdad International Airport, since it comprises 26 projects aiming to enhance the airport's infrastructure and services, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
Al-Safi said in May that the development plan for Baghdad International Airport is based on the anticipated number of travelers, noting that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has reached the final phases of submitting a proposal for the development plan.
A deal reached between Iraq and the IFC would facilitate the emergence of a competitive framework for further crucial infrastructure projects around the country.
According to the deal, the IFC will serve as the main deal counselor for a public-private partnership (PPP) to modernize Iraq's largest international airport and bring its amenities and security up to par with global norms.
Following approval from the government, the project would move to the bidding stage to attract private investors and operators.
The project also aligns with Iraq's 2030 Vision for Sustainable Development, which aims to involve the private sector, diversify the economy, and lessen the reliance on oil revenues.
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