
$700k Contract to Rehabilitate Ottoman Site in Mosul
Al Reyaza Group Company for General Contracting Ltd has won a contract with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the " Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Barood Khana in Mosul. "
Barood Khana is described in the tender documents as " a historic structure of Ottoman origin that has served multiple functions, including an armory, a book depot, and a storage facility. "
The contract value was stated as $743,964.88.
(Source: UNGM) Tags: Al Reyaza Group, Barood Khana, featured, Mosul, UN, UNESCO
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