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Iraq Business
4 days ago
- Business
- Iraq Business
Iraq Issues 165 New Industrial Project Licences in April
By John Lee. The Directorate General of Industrial Development, part of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, issued 165 preliminary licences for new industrial projects across various sectors during April 2025. Director General Dr. Eng. Ali Ibrahim Janan stated that the approvals cover food, chemical, metal, construction, textile, and engineering industries. Baghdad led with 26 licences, followed by Nineveh (24), Basra (20), Anbar (13), and others including Karbala, Salahuddin, Najaf, Wasit, Diyala, Babil, Kirkuk, Diwaniyah, Maysan, and Muthanna. The directorate also: Allocated 72 plots of land for industrial projects, Issued 30 establishment completion certificates for projects meeting the requirements under Industrial Investment Law No. 20 of 1998, Granted 437 annual need assessments for raw materials, supporting coordination with relevant authorities. Additional services in April included ID renewals, licence reactivations, and on-site inspections. (Source: Ministry of Industry and Minerals)
Iraq Business
02-05-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Iraq Produces First Batch of Diabetes Tablets
By John Lee. The Samarra-based General Company for the Manufacture of Medicines and Medical Supplies, a subsidiary of Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has announced the successful local production of "Glimee-M" (GLIMEE-M) tablets, marking its first-ever manufacture of this oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. According to the company's Director General, Chemical Engineer Mohammed Abdulqader Al-Nuaimi, a total of 250,000 tablets were produced following intensive research and development by the company's technical teams. Clinical tests of the newly developed drug have demonstrated therapeutic efficacy comparable to imported alternatives. Al-Nuaimi noted that the manufacturing process adhered to the latest international standards, using high-quality raw materials from reputable sources and advanced packaging techniques. He added that registration procedures have commenced with the Ministry of Health, ahead of commercial release to the domestic market. (Source: Ministry of Industry and Minerals)
Iraq Business
01-05-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Saudi Arabia to build Silica-Based Industrial Complex in Anbar
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals has announced the signing of a strategic agreement between Iraq's State Company for Glass and Refractories and Saudi-based Ajial Company to develop the largest integrated industrial complex in the region based on silica as a core raw material. The deal was signed under the patronage of Minister Prof. Eng. Khaled Battal Al-Najm. The complex, to be located in Anbar province, will support a wide range of future industrial projects, including the production of flat glass, bottles and jars, ceramic sanitary ware, ceramic wall and floor tiles, glass electrical insulators, sodium silicate, and other silica-based products. According to the Ministry, this initiative marks a major step forward in Iraq-Saudi industrial collaboration and is expected to deliver substantial economic benefits. The facility will utilise Iraq's abundant silica resources to boost industrial output, create job opportunities, and reinforce economic sustainability. Minister Al-Najm highlighted that the agreement aligns with the Ministry's vision to enhance Iraq's industrial capabilities and diversify income sources through the utilisation of local raw materials. He described the deal as a turning point in bilateral industrial cooperation and a critical contribution to strengthening the industrial base in Iraq. (Source: Ministry of Industry and Minerals)
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Iraq, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to establish silica-based industrial complex
Iraqi's Ministry of Industry and Minerals announced on Tuesday the signing of a landmark cooperation agreement between the General Company for Glass and Refractories and Saudi Arabia's Ajyal Company to establish Iraq's largest integrated industrial complex for silica-based projects in Anbar Province. Industry Minister Khaled Battal was quoted by the official Iraqi News Agency (INA) as saying that the project aligns with the ministry's vision to strengthen Iraq's industrial capabilities. He said the agreement marks a significant shift in Iraq-Saudi industrial cooperation and represents a strategic step toward diversifying income sources and advancing domestic industries by leveraging local raw materials. The complex will focus on silica as a core raw material for various future industrial projects, including flat glass, bottles and jars, ceramic sanitary ware, floor and wall tiles, glass electrical insulators, and sodium silicate, among others. Project cost and timelines weren't disclosed. (Writing by Majda Muhsen; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Iraq Business
23-04-2025
- Science
- Iraq Business
Iraq Develops Remote Air Pollution Monitoring System
By John Lee. The General Company for Communication and Power Equipment, under Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has successfully designed and implemented a remote air pollution monitoring system, according to its Director General, Eng. Fawaz Muflih Dark. The system uses precision sensors to detect and measure concentrations of environmental pollutants, including carbon dioxide (CO₂) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂). Real-time readings are displayed on a built-in digital screen and transmitted automatically via SMS using the GSM network. Data is also sent to a dedicated website using GPRS, enabling remote and continuous monitoring. Dark explained that the system can be expanded to monitor up to 100 types of gases by integrating additional sensors as needed. Powered by solar energy, the unit can be deployed in remote locations, providing sustainable environmental monitoring and early warning alerts to protect both the environment and on-site personnel. (Source: Ministry of Industry and Minerals)
