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Shafaq News
14 hours ago
- Business
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Iraq eyes major Baghdad Airport expansion
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called for the modernization of Baghdad International Airport, aiming to match the capital's stature amid rising passenger demand. According to a statement from the prime minister's media office, al-Sudani chaired a meeting with representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), government advisors, and the head of Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority. The discussion confirmed that bidding documents are finalized and that a request for proposals will soon be issued to qualified companies, with competitive dialogue rounds planned to select the most suitable offer. Al-Sudani also stressed the importance of bringing the airport's services and infrastructure in line with international standards, emphasizing the protection of current employees' rights, the enhancement of their skills, and the creation of new job opportunities. Moreover, development consultants presented the project's key features, including the construction of a new terminal designed to handle 8.5 million passengers annually, with traffic expected to reach 15 million before 2040. The planned upgrades further include modernizing runways and aprons, streamlining passenger flow, unifying VIP terminals, and strengthening operational oversight.
Iraqi News
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Sudani chairs a meeting to discuss lifting the European ban on Iraqi Airways
Baghdad - INA Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Thursday with representatives of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to follow up on procedures to lift the European ban on Iraqi Airways. The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting with representatives of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to follow up on procedures to lift the European ban on Iraqi Airways." He added that "Al-Sudani listened to a detailed explanation from the delegation representative and the head of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority about the latest developments in this file, which included the completion of 71% of the corrective plan established during previous meetings, as well as discussions regarding the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Iraq and IATA." He continued, "During the meeting, the status of aviation safety was reviewed in accordance with the International Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards for this matter and the European Safety Agency (EASA). IATA also emphasized the provision of technical training courses to enhance knowledge of aviation governance systems within Iraq, and emphasized the improvement in performance in the Air Operations Department." He explained that "the meeting addressed airport security standards. Reference was also made to the preparation of a study to develop Iraqi pilots, and efforts to achieve harmony between Iraqi Airways and air service providers related to cargo, ground services, and fuel, in addition to completing the remaining requirements."
Shafaq News
a day ago
- Business
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Iraq launches New Sadr City to tackle housing crisis
Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has broken ground on New Sadr City, a major housing and infrastructure project to ease Baghdad's residential crisis. According to the PM's office on Wednesday, the 4,000-dunam development between Al-Maamel and Sadr City will include 60,000 housing units, with the government building core infrastructure—roads, water, sewage, electricity, and telecoms—before turning construction over to private developers. Al-Sudani described the coordination between federal and municipal bodies as a model approach, stating it marks a departure from previous practices in urban development. The city will feature three sectors, 12 districts, and 52 neighborhoods with residential, commercial, and public spaces. The first phase—11,000 units—has been awarded to a Chinese firm under a 1,200-day contract signed in April. He assured no forced evictions and reaffirmed support for informal settlement residents, promising structured solutions. Al-Sudani also ordered strict oversight, quality standards, and inclusive planning to avoid past urban development failures.
Shafaq News
2 days ago
- Business
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Iraq explores US SpaceX partnership for digital shift
Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met, on Wednesday, with a delegation from US tech firm SpaceX (Starlink) to explore cooperation in Iraq's communications sector. According to the PM's office, al-Sudani called Iraq a 'promising' market for investment and urged officials to facilitate Starlink's entry and speed up procedures. He also welcomed US tech companies as key partners in the country's 'digital transformation.' In turn, the SpaceX team confirmed readiness to operate in Iraq, noting that Starlink would strengthen digital infrastructure, 'enhance communications, and support economic prosperity.'
Iraqi News
2 days ago
- Business
- Iraqi News
SpaceX (Starlink) must be assisted by the relevant authorities, according to Al-Sudani
Baghdad - INA Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed the relevant authorities today, Wednesday, to study ways to facilitate the work of the American company SpaceX (Starlink). The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received a delegation from the American company SpaceX (Starlink), which specializes in network, information, and communications technology. During the meeting, aspects of cooperation in the field of communications and the services provided by the company, as well as its coverage areas, were reviewed." During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized that "Iraq today boasts many promising investment opportunities in light of the state of growth and the rapid urban and service expansion it is witnessing." He pointed to "the importance of the strategic relationship with the United States within the framework agreement and other bilateral memoranda of understanding, which extend to various economic, scientific, and developmental fields." According to the statement, the Prime Minister directed "the relevant authorities to study ways to facilitate the work of SpaceX (Starlink) and expedite the necessary measures," expressing his "welcome to major technology companies, particularly American ones, to operate in Iraq and the possibility of their cooperation with the Iraqi private sector, within the government's vision for digital transformation." For its part, the company's delegation affirmed its "readiness to operate in Iraq, provide services, and cooperate in the Iraqi market," indicating that "Starlink services will contribute to digital transformation and its applications for public and private sector institutions, develop communications, and achieve economic prosperity within the framework of bilateral cooperation between Iraq and the United States."
