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Investment Map of Iraq 2013 Republic of Iraq Presidency of the Council of Ministers National Investment Commission
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Investment Map of Iraq
2013
Republic of Iraq
Presidency of the Council of
Ministers
National Investment Commission
Republic of Iraq
Presidency of the Council of Ministers
National Investment Commission
Investment Map of Iraq
2013
I herby invite you to look at Iraq
as one of the most important
places where untapped investment
opportunities are available in
various fields and where Each
sector has a crucial need for
investment. Think about the great
potentials and the markets of the
neighboring countries. Moreover,
think about our real desire to
receive and welcome you in Iraq ,
we are more than ready to
cooperate with you In order to
overcome any obstacle we may
face.
Dear investor:
Investment opportunities found in
Iraq today vary in terms of type, size,
scope, sector, and purpose. The door is
wide open for all investors who wish to
take part in investment projects in Iraq;
projects that would meet the growing
needs of the Iraqi population in different
sectors.
Iraq is a country that brims with
potential; characterized by its strategic
location at the center of world trade
routes, this gives businesses located here
a significant strategic advantage. along
with it being a rich country with great
potential and untapped natural resources
which would certainly contribute towards
improving living standards for the
people. Such features and characteristics
create favorable opportunities that will
attract investors, suppliers, transporters,
developers, producers, manufacturers,
and financiers, who will find a lot of
factors and mechanisms which are
conducive to initiating new projects,
developing markets and boosting
business relationships of mutual benefit.
In this map, we provide a detailed
overview of Iraq, and an outline of each
governorate including certain
information on each sector. In addition,
you will find a list of investment opportunities, classified by the available
investment opportunities in each sector and within each governorate. This map
includes a number of investment opportunities that were presented by the
specialized Ministry.
As we have published this document to serve your needs and
requirements, we would welcome any comments or suggestions you may wish
to make, and we are ready and willing to cooperate with you to find
constructive ways to attract investors who have the intention and willingness to
participate in the process of economic renaissance in Iraq. We look forward to
working with you.
Dr. Sami Al-A'raji
Chairman of the National Investment
Commission
Table of contents
Page No. Contents Page No.
1 Preface ………………………………………………….………….……………………… 1. 2 Are you interested in investing in Iraq? ………..………...........……… 2.
3-4 Why invest in Iraq?..................................................................... 3. 5-7 Geographic Overview …………………………………………….……….……..…. 4.
8-16 Economic Overview ……………………………..……………………..……………. 5. 17-18 Banking sector ………………….……………………………………………………… 6. 19-20 Stock exchange ……….…………..........………….………………………………. 7. 21-22 Population and workforce ……………….……………………….……………… 8.
23 Provincial Profiles …………………………………………………………………… 9. 24-28 Governorate of Baghdad………………………………………………………….. 10. 29-31 Governorate of Babylon…………………………………………………………… 11. 32-33 Governorate of Diyala…………….………………………………………………… 12. 34-36 Governorate of Saladin…………………………………………………..……….. 13. 37-39 Governorate of Wasit………………………………………………………………. 14. 40-42 Governorate of Kirkuk………………….……………………………….……….. 15. 43-44 Governorate of Nineveh…………..………………………………….……….. 16. 45-47 Governorate of Irbil…………………..……………………………………………. 17. 48-50 Governorate of Duhok…………..……………………………………………….. 18. 51-52 Governorate of Sulaymaniyah………..………………………………………. 19. 53-56 Governorate of Anbar………………..…………………………………………… 20. 57-59 Governorate of Holy Karbala………..………………………………………… 21. 60-62 Governorate of Holy Najaf…………..……………………………………....... 22. 63-66 Governorate of Basra……………………………………………………………… 23. 67-68 Governorate of Maysan………………..……………………………………….. 24. 69-71 Governorate of Muthanna……………..………………………………………. 25. 72-73 Governorate of Diwaniyah…………….…………………………………....... 26. 74-75 Governorate of Thi Qar…………………..………………………………………. 27.
76 Investment Zones in Iraq…………………..……………………………………. 28. 77 Overview sectors……………………………….…………………………………… 29.
78-82 Oil and gas sector…………………………….…………………………………….. 30. 83-84 Electricity sector………………………….…………………………………………. 31. 85-86 Communication sector…………………….…………………………………….. 32. 87-91 Health sector…………………………………………………………………........... 33. 92-99 Housing and Infrastructure sector…………….……………………………. 34.
100-109 Transportation sector…………………….………………………………………. 35. 110-121 Industry and minerals sector…………..…………………………………….. 36. 122-124 Tourism sector……………………….………………………………………………. 37. 125-128 Education sector………………….…………………………………………………. 38. 129-131 Service sector…………………………………………………………………………. 39. 132-142 Agriculture sector………………..………………………………………........... 40.
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Preface
This document was prepared by the National Investment Commission
(NIC) of the Republic of Iraq for the purpose of providing information. It
also aims at providing a detailed presentation about the available
investment opportunities in Iraq at the level of governorates and
government ministries.
This document in addition to the Investment Guide to Iraq, will help to
provide details about investments, the investment atmosphere in Iraq and
general travelling information. For help or more information, do not
hesitate to contact us on:
E-mail: [email protected] :
Or via
The NIC website: www.investpromo.gov.iq
:
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Are You Interested in Investing in Iraq?
For general information about investment opportunities in Iraq or about
how to get an investment license, please visit the National Investment
Commission's website at the following address:
www.investpromo.gov.iq
For more information or to arrange for a visit to Iraq, please contact the
National Investment Commission via one of the following e-mail
addresses:
Department e-mail National Investment Committee email [email protected]
One stop shop [email protected]
Economic Office [email protected]
Legal Office [email protected]
Public Relations, Promotion and Media
Office
One Million Housing Units Project
Office
Investment Commission of the Kurdistan
region http://www.kurdistaninvestment.org
Websites of Provincial Investment Commissions:
Committee Website Baghdad Investment Commission http://www.baghdadic.gov.iq
Babylon Investment Commission http://www.bic.gob.iq
Diyala Investment Commission http://invesdiyala.com
Salah Ad-Din Investment Commission http://investsalaaddin.org
Wasit Investment Commission http://www.wasitic.gov.iq
Kirkuk Investment Commission http://www.investkirkuk.com
Nineveh Investment Commission http://www.mosulinvestment.org
Anbar Investment Commission http://www.anbarinvest.net
Karbala Investment Commission http://www.krinves.com
Najaf Investment Commission http://www.investnajaf.net
Basra Investment Commission http://www.investbasrah.com
Maysan Investment Commission http://www.misic.com
Muthanna Investment Commission http://www.misic.org
Diwaniya Investment Commission http://www.investdiw.gov.iq
DhiQar Investment Commission http://www.thiqarinvest.gov.iq
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Why Invest in Iraq?
Iraq is characterized by having many factors that would attract capital and
investment, due to the availability of natural resources like oil, gas, and
land, as well as human resources, the large size of the Iraqi market and
the country’s geographic position which creates opportunities for
production, import, and export. All this represents diversified attracting
factors that reflect the diversity of investing opportunities in different
economic sectors.
In light of the change in the economic philosophy of Iraq, the goals
and the rationales included in the Investment Law (no. 13 for the year
2006, amended) have contributed to the encouraging of investment, as
such aims and objectives are focused on the necessity of bringing in
technical and scientific expertise and supporting the process of
establishing, expanding, and developing investment projects in Iraq at
various levels, and granting privileges and exemptions to these projects
on the basis of the following:
Acquiring land and real-estate for the sole purpose of erecting
housing projects.
Leasing land and real-estate in order to establish investment
projects with a lease term of up to 50 years, with contracts being
renewable (depending on the project's size and type).
Investing and withdrawing the capital allotted to the project as well
as its profits and revenues in accordance with the provisions of the
aforementioned law and Iraqi Central Bank regulations.
Circulating shares and bonds in the Iraqi Stock Market and
acquiring membership in joint-stock companies.
Creating investment portfolios in shares and bonds.
Insuring projects with any Iraqi or foreign insurance company.
Opening accounts in Iraqi or foreign currency, or both, in any bank
inside or outside of Iraq.
Hiring and employing foreign workers in projects alongside local
workers.
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Providing foreign investors and workers the right of residency in
Iraq and facilitating the process of entering and leaving the country
for them.
Exempting the investment project from taxes for ten years starting
from the commercial operation date, and extending this ten year
period to fifteen years when the Iraqi investors’ shareholdings
exceed 50%.
Exempting the assets imported for projects from duties for three
years starting from the date of granting the license (article 17/ first
of the Investment Law no 13 for the year 2006). This article has
been amended to provide more resilience in offering exemptions
via the following paragraph: “assets imported for the purposes of
the investment project are exempted from taxes and custom duties,
provided that they are brought into the country during the project's
construction stages and before the commercial operation of each of
the project's stages commences, according to the basic design of
the project and its timeline“.
Granting hotels, tourism institutions, hospitals, health institutions,
rehabilitation centers, and educational and scientific institutions
additional exemptions from the duties paid on furniture and the
material needed for modernization and renewal purposes at least
once every four years.
Covering strategic partnerships with public sector projects with the
advantages of the Investment Law.
Providing financial and administrational autonomy to the Iraqi
Provincial Investment Commissions.
Basic aims of development plans have become achievable, and the
investment environment has become stable because of:
- Noticeable improvements in security levels
- Adopting of an effective economic, monetary and financial policy
that has led to relative stability in inflation rates, which has helped
in turn to achieve high annual economic growth rates.
- The trend towards enhancing the private sector's role and
expanding its participation in promoting investment in the
economy, and opening doors for cooperation with the outside
world.
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Geographic Overview
Iraq has a strategic and significant
position in the world; it represents a
crossroads for the different routes
connecting the world’s continents and a
land bridge leading to naval
communication routes. Iraq is important
on both international and commercial
levels. The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
The country consists of eighteen governorates; three of which, Al-
Sulaimanyah, Erbil, and Duhouk, constitute the Kurdistan Region,
whereas Basra, Mosul, and Erbil are considered the principal
governorates due to their large areas and the large populations they hold.
Iraq's main resources are oil, natural gas, sulfur, phosphates, iron, red
mercury, kaolin clays, bauxite, limestone and gravel.
Geographically, Iraq can be divided into four main areas: the Western
Area, the Southern Area, the Mountain Area, and the Sedimentary Plains
Area. The country is about 438,446 square kilometers in size. The
population of Iraq is about 34 million, most of them living in urban areas.
Iraq has two main rivers: the Euphrates (2,350 km) and the Tigris (1,850
km). Both of these great rivers rise in Turkey and converge in Al-Qurna
City in the Basra Governorate to form Shatt Al-Arab which in turn flows
for another 185 kilometer before reaching the Arabian Gulf.
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Iraq borders Syria to the northwest, Turkey to the north, Iran to the
east, Jordan to the west, Saudi Arabia to the south and southwest,
and Kuwait to the south.
Land Borders
The total length of Iraqi borders is 3,631 km distributed as follows: 1,458
km with Iran, 181 km with Jordan, 242 km with Kuwait, 814 km with
Saudi Arabia, 605 km with Syria, and 331 km with Turkey. The
combined length of its maritime borders is 58 km.
Lakes
There are many lakes in Iraq, the most
prominent of them being:
Dowkan Lake, Al-Habaniya Lake, Al-
Razaza Lake, Sawa Lake, Darbendekhan
Lake, and Al-Najaf Lake.
Dams
The country’s dams include: Dowkan
Dam, Darbendekhan Dam, Al-Therthar
Dam, Al-Habaniya Dam, Al-Faluja Dam,
Al-Hindiya Dam, Mosul Dam, Duhouk
Dam, Himreen Dam, Al-Kut Dam,
Samaraa Dam, Qazanya Dam, Al-Itheim
Dam, and Hadeetha Dam
Rivers
The country’s major rivers include: The
Tigris, The Euphrates, Diyala River, Al-
Zab Al-Kabeer River, Al-Zab Al-
Sagheer River, Shatt Al-Arab River, Al-
Itheim River
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Surface Classification
Iraq's surface can be classified into four main areas: the Western Plateau,
the Mountainous Area, the Sedimentary Plain Area, and the Undulating
Area.
Mountains
Sinjar Mountain, Karadagh Mountain,
Himreen Mountain, Sanam Mountain, Al-
Jabal Al-Abyadh, Karhin Mountain,
Qindeel Mountain, Helgord Mountain,
Mateen Mountain, Korek Mountain
Marshes
Al-Hamar Marsh, Al-Huweiza Marsh, Al-
Jibayish Marsh, Al—Qurna Marsh
Islands
Alus Island, Jibba Island, Um Al-
Khanazeer Island, Um Al-Russas Island,
Hijam Island, Um Al-Babi Island, Al-
Sindbad Island.
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A Glance at Iraq's Economy
Iraq's economy varies in its natural, human, and spatial resources. In
addition, it has a healthy economic structure. Given all that, it represents
an attractive environment for investment, with the following key
economic, developmental and social aspects:
Oil Sector
Oil plays a vital role in the development of Iraq's economy as in
2011 it accounted for approximately 54% in current prices and
43% in fixed prices of the country's GDP, and more than 90% of its
revenues. Therefore, development in this sector and the increase in
oil prices will enable the Iraqi Government to increase its
investments in the construction field. Furthermore, this significant
financial resource helps in promoting the balance of payments and
meeting the import demands, as well as those of domestic
consumption. As a result, oil is considered the backbone of the
Iraqi economy.
Studies show that Iraq contains 530 geological compositions, and
this is considered a strong indication of the presence of huge
amounts of oil, especially when we know that only 115 of these
compositions have been drilled, 71 of which having been proved to
contain significant oil reserves.
The number of discovered Iraqi oil fields is 71; only 27 of them
having been exploited, and 10 of the latter being large discoveries.
Iraq has great potential and competitive experience in sulfur-related
industries. It also produces significant amounts of nitrogen
fertilizers and possesses phosphate as well as silica reserves.
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Table (1) some statistics related to the oil sector for the year 2012
Daily average of oil production 3.250 million b/day
Daily average of oil exports 2.500 million b/day
Fixed oil reserves 143 billion barrels
Fixed natural gas reserves 127 trillion cubic feet
Foreign Exchange Indications
The Central Bank and commercial banks have reported a noticeable
increase in its foreign assets, which jumped from 68,084,967 million
Dinars in 2008 to 82,948,706 million Dinars in 2011, whereas liabilities
witnessed some fluctuation, amounting to 3,929,605 M Dinars in 2011.
Thus, net foreign assets recorded an increase from 68,082,923.054 in
2008 to 79,019,101 M Dinars in 2011, which reflects stability of foreign
assets in the Iraqi banking system.
The following table shows foreign liabilities and assets for the period
(2008-2011) in million Iraqi Dinars.
Table (2) Foreign Liabilities and Assets for the period (2008-2011)
Year Total Foreign
liabilities
Total foreign assets
2008 2.043.946 68,084,967
2009 5.767.829 67,910,770
2010 3.806.679 71,946,026
2011 3.928.605 82,948,706
Source: Iraqi Central Bank – Annual Statistic Journal 2011
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Balance of Trade and Current Account
Iraq managed, thanks to the availability of funds from oil revenues, to
finance reconstruction projects, meet the growing demands of domestic
consumption, and run a positive balance of trade, with a ratio of 6.7% of
the gross domestic production in 2010, thanks to the increase in export
values: ($51,764 million), relative to imports: ($47,803 million). While in
2011 the value of exports had increased to reach ($79,681) million
against the value of imports which was ($47,803) million. This represents
a significant development for the Iraqi balance of trade. Furthermore, the
current account for the year 2011 was $26,365,4 million.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that the current account
will remain positive, so that it will represent more than 6% of the
country's GDP until the year 2015, whereas the same forecast indicates
that the balance of trade will record a surplus equal to 19% of the
country's GDP for the aforementioned year.
Financial Policy and Financial Deficit
Public spending, in its two parts: current and investment spending, has
expanded due to the wide range of building and construction projects
undertaken by the government to compensate for years of wars and
economic sanctions. This expansion was made possible by virtue of the
vast increase in oil revenues, which contributed greatly to financing the
state's overall budget and honoring Iraq's internal and foreign obligations.
2.043 5.767 3.806 3.929
68.084 67.91 71.946 82.948
2008 2009 2010 2011
Assets and Foreign Liabilities for the Period 2008-2011
Assets Liabilities
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Many observers, including the IMF, have indicated that the budget deficit
has been lower than expected, and that the increase in oil revenues may
gradually turn this deficit into a surplus, easing the burden on public
finances.
Table (3) Public Budget for the period 2008-2010
Year Revenues Expenditures Surplus
2008 80,252,182 59,403,375 20,848,807
2009 55,209,353 52,567,025 2,642,328
2010 70,178,223 70,134,201 44,022
2011 99.998.776 69.639.523 30.359.253
Table (4) US Dollar vs. Iraqi Dinar exchange rate averages for the
period (2008-2011), shown in Iraqi Dinars
Year Market rate Auction rate
2008 1,203 1,193
2009 1,182 1,170
2010 1,186 1,170
2011 1,196 1,170
2010 2009 2008
Public Balance for the Period 2008-2010
Expenditures
Renevues
Dficit or Surplus
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Interest Rates
Interest rates witnessed massive increases in the period (2005-2009), as
rates at some points reached 23%. Consequently, investment activity was
reduced. In order to reverse this situation, the financial authority reduced
this rate to 6%. Such a move will help expansion in the investment field,
as it motivates investors to borrow money locally in order to expand their
activities in the economic field, which promotes both economic
development and stability.
Inflation Rate
Annual inflation rates exceeded 30% in 2007, but decreased to 2.4%
in 2010, only to rise again in 2011 and 2012 to 5% and 6% respectively.
The rise was concentrated in the prices of food, commodities, and rent,
which raised consumer prices.
1 2
3 4
1203
1182 1186
1196 1193
1170 1170
1170
معدل سعر صرف الدينار العراقي تجاه الدوالر االمريكيمخطط يبين
Series1 Series2
2008 2009
2010 2011
سعر
السوقسعر
المزاد
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15% 0%
4%
61%
1%
3%
-2%
-2% 0% 1%
1%
8%
The Commodity groups and its contribution to the inflation 2011
By tracing the effect of commodity groups and their contribution to the
inflation rate of 2011, it can be observed that food prices rose by 3.05%,
but due to the increase in families' spending on these products, which
amounted to 30.059%, this group contributed to 3.9% of the 2011
inflation rate. Second in the list came house prices and commercial shop
rents. The latest economic and social survey, conducted in 2007, found
that the prices in this group rose by 11.7%, contributing 15.9% to the
2011 inflation rate. The following diagram shows commodity groups’
contributions to the 2011 inflation rate.
The Commodity groups and their contribution to 2011 inflation
Demographic Trends and Economic prosperity
According to the latest estimation (done by the Central Organization for
Statistics and Information Technology in the Ministry of Planning), Iraq’s
population is about 34 million, with an annual average growth rate of
2.5%. Hence, Iraq is considered a large, promising, investment-
supporting market, especially when we consider that per capita income
has increased significantly to reach $5,000, creating higher demand for
- Food and non
alcoholic drinks
- Tobacco and
alcoholic drinks
- Garments and
shoes
- Housing, water
supply,
electricity, gas
- Maintenance and
domestic
supplements and
equipments
- Health
- Transport
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different types of commodities, goods and services, and this in turn will
lead to more growth and diversity in the structure and trends of
investment activities in Iraq.
Recently, private investments have increased noticeably, and there
were a wide range of investment opportunities. it is expected that
foreign direct investment will increase in the period 2009-2015
The total labor force in Iraq equals 7 million workers (in both
private and public sectors).
Major sectors are: oil and gas, electricity, housing and
infrastructure, transport, health, industry, agriculture,
communication, services, education, and tourism.
Major agricultural products are: wheat, barley, rice, vegetables,
dates, and cotton.
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Table (5) shows the country's GDP in fixed prices for the year
1988 and according to activities and sectors for the years 2009-
2012
Values are in billion Dinar
Code Activities 2009 2010 2011 2012
1 Agriculture, Forests and
Hunting
40,204 4,713.4 4,816.5 1,0152.3
2 Mining and Quarries
1-2 Crude Oil 23,789.7 24,100.8 27,160.6 112,044
2-2 Other types of mining 157.6 1,667 1,696 1,034.1
3 Transformational Industry 1,587.4 16,870.7 1,727.1 4,418.6
4 Electricity and Water 921.6 978.8 1,057.6 3,320.3
5 Building and construction 1,785.6 2,635.8 2,724 13,783.1
6 Transport, Communication
and Storage
1,350.8 1,451.7 1,551.7 15,678.2
7 Wholesale and Retail trade,
hotels and hospitality
3,454.8 3,836.2 4,151.3 19,781.9
8 Money, Insurance, and Real
Estate Services
1-8 Banks and Insurance 467.7 810.4 1036.2 3,777
2-8 House Ownership 6,871.3 7,077.4 7,289.8 17,879.5
9 Social and Personal
Development Services
1-9 Social and Personal
Development Services
9,615.1 189.3 10,877.4 33,008.2
2-9 Personal Services 648 667.4 687.4 3550
Totals 54,788 68,216 63,249.2 238,427.2
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Iterative chart of the gross domestic product of Iraq for
several years
In the field of debt relief, the Paris Club has reduced Iraq's formal
debts, which amounted to $114 billion in 2003, by 80% of the
nominal value of the debts.
Iraq completed advanced stages in backup arrangement agreements
signed with the IMF, the final arrangement being finished in March
2003, and this included a number of economic and financial
reforms.
The World Trade Organization agreed, in December 2004, to open
negotiations regarding Iraq's membership of the Organization. Iraq
became an under-observation member in February 2004, and the
country is now in the midst of advanced negotiations to join the
Organization.
Despite its relative late entrance into the world of modern
communication and information technology, Iraq has made
significant achievements in the period 2004-2012, as 94.3% of
families are using mobile phones as opposed to 5.1% using
stationary phones. Also, the ratio of families using satellite
television rose from 40% to 96% during the same period.
54788 68216 63249.2
238427.2
1 2 3 4
The Gross
Domestic
Product for
fixed
prices for
the year
1988
2009 2010 2011 2012
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Banking sector
Over the past decades,
banks owned by the
state in Iraq dominated
the entire banking
sector, with a
noticeable shrinking of
the private sector in this
field. Non-banking
financial institutions
were notable in their
their weak
performance.
To cope with the aforementioned situation, and under the political and
economic changes in Iraq after 2003, the government attempted to carry out
vast and varied reformations in the various economic/ financial and banking
fields. The latter included the reformation of the banking sector, its tools and
mechanisms and in accordance with diverse views, so as to remove various
restrictions and obstacles. This has been through the revision of the codes and
bylaws led by the aim of concentrating on competition and opening the local
financial markets to the international markets, as this openness ensures the
enhancement and development of the banking system to face the elements and
factors of competition and risk, in addition to technological development and
large advancements achieved in communication and information systems. This
development has led to reductions in the cost of financial procedures over
borders, the enhancement of data processing and accountancy systems, and
these have resulted, eventually, in benefits, whether for the banks or for their
customers.
The structure of the banking system in Iraq was divided in 2011 between
governmental and commercial private banks. Governmental banks in Iraq
amounted to 6 specialized banks (Al-Rafidain bank, Rasheed bank,
Cooperative agricultural bank, Industrial bank, Estate bank, and Iraqi bank for
commerce), while the commercial private banks amounted to 43 banks after
2003. Statistics of the Central Bank of Iraq indicate that the standard number of
commercial private banks is 38 banks, while they delimited (36) private
commercial banks within their sector categorization of the cash credit granted
by the private commercial banks in 2011*.
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The most recent available statistics on the activities of the commercial private
banks indicate, in accordance with the below table, that the total deposits held
at commercial private banks has increased from 47.9 trillion Dinar in 2010 to
56 trillion in 2011. The total of the current deposits, too, has increased from
41.0 trillion in 2010 to 43.7 trillion Dinar in 2011 with a percentage change
amounting to 6.6% compared with 2010. In addition, direct credit as a
percentage of total local production has been recorded as 9.6% in 2011,
whereas it was 6.8% in 2010. Loans and advancements have recorded an
average growth of 54% in 2011*.
Table no. 6 Total deposits at commercial banks
(Trillion Dinar)
Year Deposits at
Commercial
Banks
Total
Current
Deposits
Deposits as a
percentage of
Total Local
Production
Credit as a
percentage of
Total Local
Production
Loans and
Advancements
2009 38.6 32.3 27.2 4.1 4.3
2010 47.9 41.0 27.8 6.8 9.9
2011 56 43.7 20.6 9.6 15.3
____________________________
1 Central Bank of Iraq/ Annual Statistic Bulletin 2011
*Ministry of Planning/ Iraqi Economic Report of 2011
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Iraqi Stock Exchange
This market is regarded as one of the institutions which supports
investment and contributes to the achievement of stable and sustainable
economic development in Iraq. It contributes to the strengthening of the
investment structure and encourages the process of capital creation
through assisting companies to build up the required capital for
investment and supporting the interests of investors, elevating
competition levels through a free, safe market characterized by
transparency. This market has succeeded in gaining membership of the
Arab Stock Markets group in 2006; the European Asian Union of Stock
Markets in 2005, and it is currently exerting its efforts to gain
membership of the International Union of Stock Markets.
Investment law, Chapter three, Article 11, Advantages and warrants,
stipulates that foreign investors have the right to trade on the Iraqi Stock
Market, to buy shares and bonds listed on it, and to form investment
portfolios.
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Table no. (7) Depicts the number of companies listed on the Iraqi
Stock Market
Year Companies' no.
2008 94
2009 91
2010 85
2011 87
2012* 84
* Central Bank of Iraq/ Annual Statistic Bulletin 2011
* Stock Commission/ Annual Report 2012
* The reason behind the decrease in the number of listed companies is some of them
have been suspended because they did not submit the declarative requirements to
the Stock Commission.
- Circulation volume has reached approximately 301 b. Iraqi Dinar in 2008,
411 b. Dinar in 2009, 400 b. in 2010, and 941 b. in 2011.
- The market value of companies listed at the Iraqi stock Market amounted
to approximately 5.327 Iraqi Dinar by the end of 2012, with an 8%
increase compared to 2011.
- Circulation volume has amounted to approximately 894 b. Iraqi Dinar in
2012, with a 5% decrease compared to the previous year.
- The number of circulated stocks amounted to 626 b. in 2012 with an
increase of 27% compared to the previous year.
Table (8) shows the trading volume on the Iraqi Stock
Exchange
(Billion Dinar)
Year Circulation Volume
2008 301
2009 411
2010 400
2011 941
2012* 894
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Population and workforce
Population growth has remained steady at 2.5% annually,
according to available statistics up to 2011.
The age category of less than 15 years old has decreased
proportionately from 41% in 2009 to 40% in 2011, while the
category of 15- 64 years of age increased from 65% in 2009 to 65.9
in 2011. This means an increase in the labour force of the
economy. As for the category of 65 years of age or more, it did not
comprise more than 2.8% of total inhabitants in 2009 and increased
in 2011 to 2.9%. This stability explains the need to adopt better
health policies, particularly regarding preventive medicine.
The youth percentage of the population, 15-24 years of age, (which
is the internationally recognized definition) amounted to 20% in
2009, increasing to 20.2% in 2011. This requires developing
policies aimed at enhancing learning and job opportunities for
the youth.
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The Male proportion of the total population was 51% in 2009. It
decreased to 50.9% in 2011 so that the female proportion increased
from 49% in 2009 to 49.1 in 2011.
The proportion of the population living in urban areas rose to 69%
in 2009, while countryside inhabitants comprised only 31% for the
same year. This explains the need for drawing new policies to
achieve sustainable growth.
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Provincial Profiles
- Governorate of Baghdad (the Capital)
- Governorate of Babylon
- Governorate of Diyala
- Governorate of Saladin
- Governorate of Wasit
- Governorate of Kirkuk
- Governorate of Naynawa
- Governorate of Irbil
- Governorate of Duhok
- Governorate of Sulaymaniyah
- Governorate of Anbar
- Governorate of Holy Karbala
- Governorate of Holy Najaf
- Governorate of Basra
- Governorate of Maysan
- Governorate of Muthanna
- Governorate of Diwaniyah
- Governorate of Thi Qar
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Governorate of Baghdad
Historical Background
The Governorate of Baghdad is the capital
of the Republic of Iraq and is situated on the
Tigris River. It is the biggest city in Iraq; the
second biggest city in the Arab world after
Cairo, and the second biggest city in
Western Asia, after Tehran, the capital of
the Islamic Republic of Iran. Baghdad is an
important transport hub as road, air and rail connections
intersect there. It is regarded as the economic,
administrative, commercial and educational center and the
headquarters of the government of Iraq.
Baghdad was, in the past, the most important center of learning in the
world for many sciences. It had been the dominant meeting point of
scholars for many centuries. Baghdad has several names, such as, Al-
Mudawarrah (the Circular), Al-Zawra (the Deviated), and Dar Ul-Salam
(House of Peace). The Tigris River passes through the city, dividing it
into two halves: Karkh (the Western part) and Rusafa (the Eastern part).
Baghdad has a lot of historical and cultural sites, the most important of
which are the Al-Mustansiriyah School, ancient Islamic mosques, and the
National Museum which houses the most important Arab and Babylonian
antiques. Baghdad also has a number of religious shrines.
Area: 4.555 sq km.
Main Constituencies:
Rusafa Constituency, Kadhimiyah Constituency, A'adhamiyah
Constituency, Al-Sadr Constituency (1), Al-Sadr Constituency (2),
Madaien Constituency, Abu Ghraib Constituency, Mahmoudiyah
Constituency, Taji Constituency, Tarmiyah Constituency.
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Bridges in Baghdad:
Muthanna Bridge, Aa'ima
Bridge, 14th
of Ramadhan
Bridge, Iron Bridge, Bab
Al-Muadham Bridge,
Shuhada Bridge, Ahrar
Bridge, Sinak Bridge,
Jumhuria Bridge, 14th
of
July Bridge, Jadria Bridge,
Hasanain Bridge, Dora
Bridge.
Population density
The population of Baghdad is approximately, seven million, five hundred
and ninety six thousand, eight hundred and sixty persons (7,596,860)
according to 2013 statistics. Almost 83% of the inhabitants of the capital
are concentrated in the City of Baghdad itself, while 17% of them reside
in its Constituencies and outskirts.
These data show that the density within the municipal boundaries of the
city is extremely high. This high density requires more and more housing
complexes and various other economic activities.
Main activities
The most important activities at the Governorate of Baghdad are
concentrated in the following fields:
Oil refining, light industries, financial services, food manufacturing,
tobacco, furniture, printing, construction, chemical and plastic
material production, and electric devices.
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Economy at a Glance
The capital Baghdad is regarded as the center of the main commercial
activities. The most important oil industries are concentrated in it. Among
these industries is the Eastern Baghdad oil field which includes the
largest fixed reserves, in addition to many innovative and traditional
industries among which are leather, textiles, cement, and tobacco
industries.
Baghdad is also a crucial center of financial and banking exchanges
through its financial and banking sector (both state and private). The most
important specialized universities, schools, specialized institutes, state
and private hospitals are located within it, in addition to a wide network
of roads, and both international and local transport lines.
Infrastructure
- There is a wide network of main roads and highways which link the
capital to the south, north, east, and west. Among the most important
of these is the international highway which links Baghdad to the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in addition to the international route
which links Basra to Turkey through Zakho in the north, passing
through Baghdad, the capital.
- There are a number of important railway lines which link northern Iraq
to the south. There are, for instance, the Baghdad-Mosul and
Baghdad-Basra railways.
- There is also one of the most important airports (Baghdad
International Airport), which is located in the southern part of
Baghdad, 16 km away from the center of the city. In addition, there is
a network of land roads which link Baghdad, the capital, to
international lines, such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran,
Turkey, and Syria.
Education
Baghdad has four Universities, Baghdad University (est. 1957),
Mustansiriyah University (est. 1963), Technology University (est.
1974), and Nahrain University (est. 1980). There is also the Technical
Institutes Foundation (est. 1969) which became the Technical Teaching
Commission in 2001. There are a number of private Universities and
Colleges all over the city; in addition, there are almost 2.100 primary
schools, 1,074 secondary schools, and a number of technical and
training institutes.
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Tourist sites
Baghdad has many museums, the most important of which are the
National Iraqi Museum which exhibits the antique treasures of the
Mesopotamian Civilization, and the Baghdadi Museum for Folklore
Arts. It has numerous mosques, religious shrines, churches, and
cathedrals.
1. Mustansiriyah School: This
had been the most important
university in the Islamic
world during the Abbasid era.
It had gained a wide
reputation in teaching Arabic
language; Theology,
Astronomy, Mathematics, Medicine, Pharmacology, as well as
having its own university hospital to train its students.
Historically speaking, Mustansiriyah School had been famous for its
clock which functioned astronomically; in addition to telling the
time, it depicted the locations of the sun and moon at any time.
2. Abbasid Palace: One of the important
buildings in Baghdad can be traced back
to the second Abbasid era. It is situated
near Bab Al-Mua'dhan, on the River bank.
Historians assign its building to the Caliph
Al-Nasir Li Deen Illah (575- 623 A. H./
1179- 1225 A. D.).
3. Murjaniyah School: Murjaniyah School
which is known today as Jami' Murjan is
situated in the Shorja quarter, Rasheed
street. It was named after Ameen Al-Deen
Murjan who built it in 758 A. H./ 1357 A.
D., i. e., almost one hundred years after the Abbasid era. In its early
stages, it was similar to the Mustansiriyah School, as it had
classrooms and a dormitory department.
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4. Baghdad fence and its gates: This is one of
the most striking features of Baghdad. Its
walls was built circularly; its four gates
deviated by 90 degrees for defensive
purposes. Administrative and religious
buildings were at the city center so that
people could reach them easily.
5. Aqarquf: This is an important
historical city. It is one of the cities
which were built according to
Sumerian-Babylonian architectural
concepts. It is situated 30 km northwest
of the city center. Its construction
traces back to the 15th
century B. C.
according to an Order by the King
Qurikalzo after whom it had been named.
Aqarquf was built on a natural limestone ridge and took its water from
a branch of the River Euphrates (Baiti Inleel), i.e. God Canal,
according to the Babylonian name. People dedicated the city’s biggest
temple to this God; the creative God and God of air.
The most striking thing one can see is the city Ziggurat, as it elevates
57 meters above the plain surroundings, while its base was
rectangular.
6. Madaien: This is one of the important
historical cities, the ruins of which are
found on the eastern bank of the river
Tigris, 30 km south of the center of
Baghdad. It was built during the 2nd
century B. C. Its most prominent
features are its high arch, a part of a
huge palace on the River Tigris. Its
construction goes back to the middle of the 3rd
century A.D. This Arch
is the largest and highest brick-built Arch in the entire world. Its
building design had been developed from genuine Iraqi styles of
architecture. The Iwan (Hall) idea had been developed from ancient
Iraqi buildings. The Cities' entrances, frontages and some Assyrian
palaces provide a clear succession in the development of the Iwan
idea.
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Governorate of Babylon
Historical Background
The Governorate of Babylon had been
known as the Capital of the Babylonians
during the rule of Hammurabi, from where
the Babylonians ruled over Mesopotamia.
The first dynasty of the Babylonians,
governed by Hammurabi (1792- 1750 B.
C.), had ruled the majority of
Mesopotamia’s provinces.
This Governorate is one of the main areas known for their agricultural
production and it is rich in historical sites. Its center is Hilla. The
Governorate has many investment opportunities among which are
tourism, religious, archeological, cultural, and agricultural ones, including
cattle.
Area
Babylon has an area of 5,258 sq km.
Main constituencies
- Hilla Constituency
- Hashimiyah Constituency
- Eskandariyah Constituency
- Musaieb Constituency
Population indicators
The population of the Governorate is 1,846,326.
Main activities
- Industry
- Textile
- Cattle breeding
- Grains
- Dates
- Tourism
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Economy at a Glance
Agriculture is regarded as the main activity in the Governorate, with 25%
of the manpower employed in agriculture. However, there is also an
industrial sector, including the State Company for Automobile
Manufacturing at Alexandria, which produces vehicle bodies and
assembles automobiles, in addition to other operating companies such as
the State Company for Mechanical Industries.
Education
The Governorate has only one University (Babylon University); more
than 830 primary schools; over 300 secondary schools, 5 Teacher training
institutes and a number of professional institutes.
Health
The Babylon Governorate has 10 hospitals and many health centers.
Infrastructure
The Governorate is situated directly south of Baghdad; therefore it has
many roads which link it to the capital and other areas of Iraq. There is a
direct road which links the Governorate to the Governorates of Karbala,
Najaf, Diwaniyah, and Wasit.
Tourism
Babylon historical site: This is
situated 5 km to the north of the city
of Hilla. It had been the most
famous city in both the ancient and
modern worlds and the miracle of
the ancient world, particularly after
its greatest expansion by the famous
Babylonian King Nabukhith-Nussar (605- 562 B. C.). It became famous
to such a degree that it became the title of the Mesopotamian civilization
as a whole. Its walls and Hanging Gardens are among the Seven Wonders
of the World.
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Burs:
Burs is situated almost 15 km south of the city of Hilla. Its scaled tower is
a landmark on the Hilla- Kifl road. Its present name (Burs) is derived
from its Babylonian ancient name (Bursia), a Sumerian word which
means "Sea sword" or "Sea horn" as it had been situated on a stream or a
lake.
Keesh historical site:
This is situated 13 km away from the city of Hilla, 6 km eastwards of the
Babylonian historical site. Among its antiques is the ziggurat of "Aneer
Kedirma", the ziggurat is dedicated to the temple of (Ayil Baba), the God
of war.
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Governorate of Diyala
Historical Background
Ba'quba is the center of the Governorate of
Diyala. All over the Governorate there are
ancient buildings and historical sites which
are considered tourist sites. Most prominent
of these sites are the Shrine of Prophet
Danyal, Tel Asmer, Tel Abu Uthaina, Tel Shihab,
Zindan, the Abbasid Dam on the river Al-Uthaim, ancient
Saray of Ba'quba, and the River of Wend. The Governorate is
characterized for its historical hills which are recorded back to the 5th
century B. C.
Location
The Governorate of Diyala is situated in the north-eastern part of Iraq,
between the longitudes (34-36) and the latitudes (44-46). The center of
the Governorate is the city of Ba'quba, 56 km north east of Baghdad. It is
bordered to the west by the Governorates of Baghdad and Saladin, to the
north by Sulaimaniyah, as well as by Wasit and the Islamic Republic of
Iran to the east. The main paved roads which link Baghdad to Tehran,
Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah and Irbil pass through the Governorate.
Economic outline
The economic activities within the Governorate are concentrated in
agriculture due to being situated on two main sources of water, Diyala
River (a main tributary of Tigris River) and Uthaim River. A large
portion of the workforce is employed in agriculture. Oranges are widely
grown in the orchards. Date-palm trees are concentrated around
Mouqdadiyah and run north towards Kifri. Olive, wheat, barley, and date
crops are common. The Governorate is also famous for cattle breeding,
poultry, honey , and fisheries.
The greater part of its land is characterized as fertile plains, punctuated by
the mountains of Himreen and Zacros, the two lakes of Himreen and
Uthaim, the orchards of fruit such as date-palms, farms of vegetables and
grains, as well as dozens of factories.
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Area
The area of the Governorate of Diyala amounts to 17,685 sq km which
represents 4% of the total area of Iraq.
Main cities:
- Ba'quba Constituency
- Baladrouz Constituency
- Khalis Constituency
- Mouqdadiyah Constituency
- Khanaqeen Constituency
- Kifri Constituency
Population indicators
The Governorate has 1,490,452 inhabitants.
Education:
The Governorate has only one University, the University of Diyala; with
almost 840 primary schools; more than 409 secondary schools; 10
institutes for teacher training, and many technical institutes.
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Governorate of Saladin
Historical Background
Saladin is one of the historical Iraqi
Governorates. Its center is Tikrit.
steeped in almost 4.000 years of
history, through all the ages of ancient
Iraq until the pre- Islamic era. The
Governorate has been named as such,
after Saladin Al-Ayoubi.
The Governorate is famous for the
shrines of the Imamain Al-'Askariyain (PBUT) (Imam Ali Al- Hadi and
Imam Al- Hasan Al-'Askari 'PBUT') in Samara, the Al-Malwiyah
minaret, (Abbasid mosque), Ashiq Palace, Abbasid Caliph Palace,
mosque of Abi Dulaf, the historical city of Ashour at Shirqat on the River
Tigris, which overlooks a wide plain, to the north, . At the end of this
plain is the modern city of Shirqat, Tikrit fence, Nun monastery, and a
number of churches on both banks of the Tigris at the city of Tikrit, and
the Seeniyah Dome. Northward is the present-day city of Samara, near
Ashiq Palace and the shrine of Imam Ali Al- Hadi at the city of Balad,
one of the important sites in the Governorate.
Location
The Governorate of Saladin is situated approximately 165 km north of
Baghdad, the capital. It is bordered by the Governorates of Nineveh and
Irbil to the north, Kirkuk and Sulaimaniyah to the east, Diyala and
Baghdad to the south and Anbar to the west. Saladin holds a vital
geographical location, being a transportation hub between the northern
and southern Governorates.
Area
The area of the Governorate of Saladin amounts to 25,807 sq km
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Main constituencies:
- Tikrit Constituency
- Dour Constituency
- Samara Constituency
- Balad Constituency
- Peigi Constituency
- Tuz Constituency
- Dijail Constituency
Population indicators
The population of the Governorate is 1,380,216.
Main activities
Cattle breeding, agriculture, oil refining, animal feed processing, and
pharmaceuticals.
Infrastructure
One of the main roads that leads to the north passes through the
Governorate of Saladin. In addition, there are roads which link it to
Kirkuk to the east, and Haditha and Qaim to the west. The Baghdad-
Mosul railway also passes through the city of Tikrit.
Education:
The Governorate has only one University, (the University of Saladin),
more than 1,046 primary schools, over 390 secondary schools, 11
Teacher training institutes and many professional institutes and schools.
Healthcare
The Governorate of Saladin has 9 hospitals and 13 medical centers.
Tourism
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City of Samara: The ruins of the city of Samara are found along a 35 km
stretch on the eastern bank of the River Tigris, from Samara to the south
and the Grand Mosque, Malwiyah, and Ashiq Palace.
To the north of Malwiyah, is the house of the Caliph, as well as the
Equestrian arena, Abu Dulaf Mosque, Mutawakkiliyah, and Rasasi River.
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Governorate of Wasit
Historical Background
The city was given the name Wasit
because it is situated in the middle of Iraq;
it is its center. Its construction began in 78
A.H. and was completed in 86 A.H. to
serve as the new administrative
headquarters of the country.
Location
The Governorate of Wasit is situated in the southern part of the middle
region, between the longitudes 32- 44, 46- 36 and the latitudes 31- 75, 32-
31.
The landscape consists of plains, with a transitional climate between
Mediterranean and a hot, dry desert climate. The Governorate’s center is
the city of Kut, 176 km to the south of Baghdad. The Governorate is
bordered by the Governorates of Diyala and Baghdad to the north,
Maysan and Thi Qar to the south, with Babylon and Diwaniyah to the
west. Eastwards of the Governorate is the international border of Iraq
with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Thus, the Governorate of Wasit
occupies a strategic position, being near to the majority of the middle and
southern Governorates as well as the capital, Baghdad. Average distance
between the center of
this Governorate and
these listed
Governorates is 276
km. In addition, the
Governorate is close
to the best trading
point (border
crossing) with the
Islamic Republic of
Iran, 70 km from the
center of the Governorate.
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Natural resources
Irrigation resources are available in the Governorate as the River Tigris
bisects it from north to south. The famous Kut Dam, established in 1937,
is situated at the center of the city of Kut. From this Dam, the rivers of
Gharraf and Dijaila start. There are a lot of other channels and rivers on
which a number of small Dams are situated. The Governorate is famous
for agriculture. Most significant are its production of wheat, barley,
yellow corn, rice, cotton and sunflower seeds, in addition to many other
agricultural products; there are also wide areas dedicated to vegetable and
fruit production. The majority of the farmed land depends on flowing
irrigation or the use of similar techniques. Moreover, the Governorate is
reknowned for cattle breeding as there are large herds of cattle, buffalo,
sheep and goats, as well as significant hen farming and fisheries.
The River Tigris, flowing north to south through the Governate, also
provides branches and underground water resources which greatly
improve the agricultural value of the region, with extensive acreage of
fertile soil combining to make the Governorate a significant area for
agricultural production. It makes an essential contribution to the food
basket (both plant and animal) of the country, as it supplies high levels of
agricultural production of several strategic crops (wheat, barley, corn,
sunflower seeds, rice, and cotton). Additionally, the Governorate
produces high quality grains and various kinds of fruits and vegetables.
The Governorate has huge reserves of oil (such as the oil fields of Ahdab
at Ahrar District, Badrah, Mouafaqiyah, and Sheikh Sa'ad) and reserves
of natural gas linked to the oil resources. Raw materials for construction
industries, such as cement, gypsum, brick, etc.) are also available in large
quantities, in addition to bubble, sand and some minerals not yet
exploited.
Area
The area of the Governorate of Wasit is 17.308 sq km.
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Main cities:
- Kut Constituency
- Souaira Constituency
- Hai Constituency
- Aziziyah Constituency
Population
The Governorate’s population is1,234,084.
Education:
The Governorate has only one University, more than 750 primary
schools; more than 220 secondary schools, 12 teacher training Institutes
and many professional institutes and schools.
Health
The Governorate of Wasit has 11 hospitals and 15 medical centers.
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Governorate of Kirkuk
Historical Background
Kirkuk is an ancient city. It is 250 km
north of Baghdad. It was established, first, as
a castle on a circular four-cornered hill. The
governate includes areas around the
Zagros Mountain, the rivers of minor
Zab and Tigris, and the Himreen
Mountain range. The history of Kirkuk City goes
back to 1.600 B.C.
Kirkuk is famous for the shrines, mosques and the ruins of
some buildings as well as antiques which can be traced back to the
beginnings of the third millennium B.C., i.e. the early period of known
history, in addition to being known for its geographical and commercial
position.
Location
The Governorate of Kirkuk is situated in an important geographical area,
linking the north of Iraq to its center. It is surrounded by the Governorates
of Sulaimaiyah, Irbil, Naynawa, Saladin, and Diyala.
Area
The area of the Governorate of Kirkuk amounts to 9.676 sq km, 2.2% of
the total area of Iraq.
Main constituencies:
- Kirkuk Constituency
- Hawijah Constituency
- Daquq Constituency
- Dibs Constituency
Population indicators
The population of the Governorate is 1,376,053.
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Main activities
Oil
Cement
Agriculture
Infrastructure
The Governorate of Kirkuk is characterized by the many main roads
which link it to the neighbouring Governorates. It is located on the main
road linking the capital with the north.
The strategic situation of the Governorate which links the north to the
middle has made the city a nexus for roads and railways which link it to
the capital, Baghdad.
Economic background
The Governorate of Kirkuk is wealthy in terms of mineral resources. Oil
is the main component of its economic activities; it has the largest known
oil field in Iraq. In addition, it produces natural gas and sulfur. The
Governorate also possesses fertile arable land, and a lot of land ready for
investment, besides the availability of reclaimed and non-reclaimed
irrigated land.
The Governorate’s agricultural and industrial sectors depend on several
main water resources, including:
A. Minor Zab River which branches into five streams at the District of
Zab, Hawijah constituency.
B. Part of the River Tigris at the district of Zab, south from Hawijah,
near the city of Al-Shik
C. Khassa River (seasonal). A Dam is being built to regulate water
flow.
D. Artesian and surface wells.
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Education:
The Governorate of Kirkuk has only one University, (the University of
Kirkuk), more than 988 primary schools, more than 338 secondary
schools, and many professional institutes and schools.
Health
The Governorate of Kirkuk has 8 hospitals and more than 72 medical
centers.
Tourism
Castle of Kirkuk: This is one of the ancient sites within the Governorate.
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Governorate of Nineveh
Historical Background
The City of Nineveh has an ancient history
dating back to the fifth millennium B.C.
This city is regarded as one of the most
historically important cities in Iraq as it
had been the capital of the Assyrian Empire
at the height of its expansion. The first library was
established there. After Baghdad, this Governorate, with
Mosul being its center, is the second largest city in Iraq, in
terms of its area.
Location
Naynawa Governorate is situated in the north-western part of Iraq, (402
km from Baghdad).
Area
The area of the Governorate of Naynawa amounts to 36,515 sq km.
Main cities
- Mosul Constituency
- Hamdaniyah Constituency
- Sinjar Constituency
- Tilkef Constituency
- Ba'aj Constituency
- Tella'fer Constituency
- Sheikhan Constituency
- Hatra Constituency
- Makhmour Constituency
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Population
The population of the Governorate is almost 3,513,215.
Main activities
Agriculture, oil, asphalt, textile, sugar, dairy products, and cement.
Infrastructure
Mosul represents the crossroads of northern Iraq. Both the main road
from Baghdad to Turkey and the railway line pass through it. It also has
an international airport, and a number of bridges on the River Tigris
which links the east and west banks.
Education:
The Governorate has only one University, (the University of Mosul),
more than 1,560 primary schools, more than 483 secondary schools, 10
teacher training institutes, 43 libraries and many professional institutes
and schools.
Tourist sites
There are a lot of tourist sites in
Nineveh, among which are the
Mosque of Prophet Younus,
Mosque of Khidhr, Hadba Minaret,
Noumroud, and Bashtabiyah Castle.
The city is famous for Mosul Dam,
and forests which are popular with
tourists, in addition to many places
of and religious shrines which relate
to many Prophets and priests.
Dam of Mosul: It is located on the River Tigris, approximately 60 km to
the north of Mosul. It had been completed in 1986. Thyere are
approximately 75 km from the Dam site to the Iraqi-Turkish borderline.
The area of the lake is almost 220 sq km. A tourist resort has been
established nearby, containing several tourist facilities and apartments.
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Governorate of Irbil
Historical Background
Arbeel or Irbil is the capital of the
Kurdistan region of Iraq. It is the
fourth city in Iraq in terms of area,
after Baghdad, Basra, and Mosul. It is
360 km from Baghdad and 112 km
from Sulaimaniyah, while Mosul city
is almost 80 km to the west.
Area and climate
Irbil has an area of 13,165 sq km. The Governorate is within the steppe
area which has a transitional climate between that of the Mediterranean
and desert climates. It is characterized for its severe low temperatures and
low average humidity. Irbil is regarded as one of the historically
important cities throughout the ages and an important effective cultural
center in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Its name refers back to the
Assyrian age when it had been given the name ‘Arba-Ilo‘, i.e. the four
Gods. This is a metonymy of the important Assyrian temples at Irbil.
Main important cities
The Governorate of Irbil is comprised of a number of main
Constituencies, these are: Irbil Constituency, Rawandouz Constituency,
Soran Constituency, Khabat Constituency, Plain of Irbil Constituency,
Shaqlawa Constituency.
Population
The number of inhabitants of Irbil amounts to 1,540,131 people.
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Education
The Governorate has a number of primary and secondary schools among
which is the international school of shwaifat, and many state universities,
colleges and institutes in addition to private ones. The most important
state Universities include Hawler medical university, Saladin University,
and Kurdistan University. Among the private institutions are Dijlah
College University, Jihan College University, the Lebanese-French
University for Business Management, and Ishq Medical College.
Health
The governorate has more than 15 private hospitals covering all
specializations and a number of State central hospitals, among which are
Irbil University hospital, Azadi hospital, Rezgari hospital, Central
childrens hospital and many medical centers all over the governorate’s
constituencies and districts.
Infrastructure
Irbil is the capital of the Kurdistan Region and is a commercial center
with an international airport. It has a land border with Iran and the border
center of Choman for commercial exchange. The Governorate has three
circular streets in concentric rings around the city, street 60, street 90, and
street 120 with the old castle in the centre.
Tourist sites
Castle of Irbil: This is situated at the
center of the city of Irbil. Its history
dates back to the Assyrian age,
approximately the first millennium B.C.
It had been built primarily for defensive
purposes, as it was regarded as an
invulnerable stronghold for the city of Irbil at the time.
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Gilli Ali Beg waterfall
This waterfall is situated between
the cities of Khalifan and Soran.
The length of the feature is 12 km.
It is situated between the
mountains of Korek and
Nouatheen, 60 km from Shaqlawa
summer resort. The Gilli Ali Beg
waterfall descends rapidly from a
height. It is 130 km from the city of Irbil and it is one of the most
beautiful summer resorts in Irbil, and in Iraq in general. It is 800 meters
above sea level.
Bikhal waterfalls
These are regarded as among
the most beautiful tourist sites
in Iraq. The area is
characterized for its
waterfalls and its beautiful
landscapes. These waterfalls
are 10 km. from Rawandouz
city. Bikhal has been known as a summer resort with wonderful
waterfalls and landscapes.
Shaqlawa waterfall
The town is famous for its waterfalls
and mountainous areas as it is
situated on the mountain of Sifeen.
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Governorate of Duhok
Historical Background
This is an Iraqi city in the
Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Its
three sides are bordered by
mountains. This grants the city a
marvelous appearance. A
streamlet coming from the Big
Duhok Dam runs through the
city and is a most beautiful
sight. The Governorate is
famous for its fascinating
landscapes.
The origin of the city dates back to the Stone Age, then it became a part
of the Assyrian Empire; then the empire of the Babylonians; then the the
Akhminians before it fell into the hands of Alexander the Great, and later
the Romans.
Location
The Governorate of Duhok is situated in the region of Kurdistan in the
extreme north west of Iraq. This Governorate enjoys a special importance
from a historical and geographical point of view. The antiques which
have been discovered in its hills and caves depict this importance.
Moreover, it has a distinctive geographical position as it is located on the
borders between two states, and an international strategic transport route
passes through it, linking Iraq with Turkey and the external world as well.
In addition, an oil pipeline which runs from Kirkuk to Turkey passes
through its north-western corner. The Governorate of Duhok is
characterized by its varied landscapes, including high mountains which
form the political borders of Turkey, and wide plains which are
agriculturally rich. These form the southern part of the Governorate.
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Main important cities
The Governorate of Duhok consists of several important constituencies
including Duhok Constituency, Zakho Constituency, Sheikhan
Constituency, Summail Constituency, Berdersh Constituency, and
Namidi Constituency.
Population
Inhabitants of the Governorate number 1,057,174.
Education:
The Governorate has more than five private Universities and Colleges,
the most important of which are the College of Agriculture, University of
Duhok, and University of Kurdistan. There are also many technical and
administrative institutes, 440 primary schools, 215 secondary schools and
many teacher training institutes as well as professional institutes and
schools.
Health
The Governorate of Duhok has 5 specialized hospitals and 5 state
hospitals, with many smaller medical centers throughout its
constituencies and districts.
Infrastructure
The Governorate of Duhok is an important commercial center. The
Ibrahim Al-Khaleel border crossing on the border with Turkey is one of
the important points through which 40% of traded materials pass. The
governorate has a strategic road linking it to Turkey.
Tourist Sites
Serseng summer resort
This is 126 km from Mosul. It is 1,046 meters above sea level. The
maximum temperature there during summer rises to 34 C.
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Soulaf summer resort
This is 166 km from Mosul via a paved route, 5 km from Imadiah. It is
1,150 m above sea level. It has many marvelous waterfalls as high as 25
m. The summer resort is characterized by its numerous caves, the most
important of which is Safi cave, shaded by nut trees.
Jarsteen cave
This is a four-columned cave in the valley of Duhok. Some historical
references and some historians who visited the area confirm that it is one
of the most ancient caves in which man has lived.
Historians confirm that Jarsteen cave dates back far in history, with its
most ancient documents dating to 12.000 years B.C. There is also the hill
of Bastik and of Kammoun which date back to the history of the Kurdish
Metanic State, in addition to the hill of Malta, and the cave of Hilamta at
Shandoukha, south of the governorate center which dates back to the time
of the Kurdish Medians.
Still, there are several other caves and antiques sculptured on stone and
many other ancient sites.
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Governorate of Sulaimaniyah
It is situated in the eastern north of
Iraq, on the Iraqi-Iranian border. It is
affiliated with the region of Kurdistan.
It is 2,895 feet above sea level.
Mountainous terrain predominates in
the governorate, and particularly
towards the eastern borders with Iran. It
is 140 km eastward from Kirkuk. 60
km north-west of the city of
Sulaimaniyah is the Dam of Dokan on
the River of Minor Zab.
Main important cities
The Governorate of Sulaimaniyah consists of several important
constituencies including Sulaimaniyah Constituency, Qara Dagh
Constituency, Shara Zour Constituency, Sayed Sadiq Constituency,
Halebcha Constituency, Penjoueen Constituency, Ranyah Constituency,
Dokan Constituency, Derbendikhan Constituency, Klar Constituency, and
Chamchamal Constituency.
Population
Inhabitants of the Governorate number 1,723,299.
Education
Education in Sulaimaniyah, just like other places in Iraq, is free to attend,
from primary school until graduation from University. Sulaimaniyah has
more than 600 primary schools; 310 secondary schools; more than 15
professional institutes and the University of Sulaimaniyah which was
established in 1968 and teaches in both Arabic and English. It was
transferred to Irbil under the name of Saladin University and the new
University of Sulaimaniyah was inaugurated in 1991 which teaches in
Arabic, English and also in Kurdish. In 2007 The American University at
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Sulaimaniyah, the first International teaching University, was
inaugurated. It teaches in English and includes 6 private Colleges.
Health
The Governorate of Sulaimaniyah has 13 private hospitals and almost 25
state hospitals as well as many medical centers all over its constituencies
and Districts.
Infrastructures
The Governorate of Sulaimaniyah is a border Governorate which shares a
commercial center with Iran and an international airport.
Tourist Sites
Serchenar summer resort: Serchenar summer resort is 5 km away from the
center of Sulaimaniyah city. It is a verdant area
with trees, water courses, and wide shaded
areas. This summer resort is home to the
Serchenar hotel, in addition to many tourist
houses, and a number of hotels and coffee shops
prepared to receive tourists and offering many
tourist services. There are also Luna parks and large entertainment
gardens.
Dokan Lake: This lake is 71 km from the center of the
Governorate of Sulaimaniyah, and 141 km from
the city of Kirkuk. It is near the Dam of Dokan
on the Minor Zab. To facilitate tourists, an
integrated vast tourist complex has been
established nearby, featuring a, games hall,
coffee shops, and a modern market. There are
playing areas for adults and minors, a pool, and
a marina for boats too.
Ahmed Awa waterfalls:
These are 75 km to the east of Sulaimaniyah,
parallel with the Iranian border. This spot is
regarded as a border point between Iraq and
Iran, as the distance from there to the Iranian
borders is only half an hour by car. The area is 2.000 m above sea level.
The summer resort is situated amidst a high mountain range. It is
regarded as one of the most important sites in the city.
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Governorate of Anbar
Historical Background
Anbar is the biggest Iraqi Governorate
with its center at Ramadi. It is is
situated on the western side of Iraq, 100
km from the capital, Baghdad. It was
known, before 1961, as Liwa Ul-
Dileim.
Natural resources
Industrial raw materials are found within the Anbar Governorate which
can be extracted through mining or hydrocarbon extraction methods. The
Ukaz gas field is located westward of Anbar, with reserves estimated to
be 50 billion cubic feet, while the smaller Reesha gas field is located near
the Jordanian border. Oil experts’ estimates indicate the presence of oil
reservoirs in the Governorate of Anbar which require further exploration
to estimate the reserves in place and the economic feasibility of their
development. Anbar has approximately 53 Trillion cubic feet of natural
gas in addition to valuable natural mineral deposits, such as gold,
phosphate, iron, uranium, sulfur, and silver. There are water resources,
most notably the River Euphrates which runs (450 km), from the north
west to the south east of the Governorate. In addition, there are four large
surface water resources, the lake of Habbaniyah, the lake and dam of
Hadeethah, the lake of Thirthar, and Razaza Lake.
There are also reservoirs of groundwater suitable for irrigation in the
western desert and arable fertile soil.
Area
The area of the Governorate is approximately 137.723 sq km.
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Main constituencies: - Ramadi Constituency
- Faluja Constituency
- Heet Constituency
- Hadeethah
Constituency
- Ana Constituency
- Rawa Constituency
- Qaim Constituency
- Rutbah Constituency
Population
1.587.114 people
Main activities
Grain farming
Cattle breeding
Date production
Fertilizer production
Cement Manufacturing
Ceramics
Manufacturing
Glass Manufacturing
Infrastructure
There is only one railway in the governorate. It starts from the capital,
Baghdad, and extends to the mines' area at Ukashat, being 522 km in
length. This railway is used to carry passengers and goods. Anbar has 24
stations for passengers and 5 for goods.
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The highway is regarded as the longest of the main roads in the
Governorate of Anbar, as it is 596 km in length. It stretches from
Baghdad- Faluja- Ramadi- Turaibeel- and to Tunuf at the Iraqi-
Syrian border.
Another road has a length of 219 km, linking Qaim – Ukashat-
Rutbah constituency.
Qaim- Hadeethah road, is 156 km in length
Nikhaib- 'Ar'ar border crossing is on the borders of Saudi Arabia.
The Governorate of Anbar borders three states: The Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan, Syria, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Governorate has (4) significant border crossings:
- Turaibeel border crossing with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
- Tunuf border crossing with Syria.
- Qaim border crossing with Syria.
- 'Ar'ar border crossing with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Education:
The Governorate has two Universities, Anbar University and Faluja
University, in addition to technical institutes, a number of private colleges
and the College of Al-Imam Al-'Aadham- Branch of Anbar. There are
1,046 primary schools; 469 secondary schools, 4 teacher training
institutes and many professional institutes and schools.
Health
The Governorate of Anbar has 11 hospitals and 17 medical centers.
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Tourist sites
Lake of Thirthar: One of the
most beautiful Man-made lakes in
Iraq, it Was formed after the Dam
of Samara was built for irrigation
purposes and to control the
flooding of the Rivers Tigris and
Euphrates. The lake can be
reached from Baghdad via Faluja,
Ramadi, or via Samara.
Lake of Habbaniyah: This is a pan located to the south of the city of
Ramadi, used to store 3.3 b.c.m. and to return 2.7 b.c.m. to the River
Euphrates during the drought season. The lake is controlled by the Dam
of Ramadi. The lake is linked southward to a river which connects it to
the Lake of Thirthar to drain the surplus water from Habbaniyah Lake to
the Lake of Razaza whose capacity is 26 b. c.m. A resort has been
established on the banks of this lake.
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Governorate of Holy Kerbala
Historical Background
This historical city dates back to the
Babylonian era. Some historians
interpret the word Kerbala as as ‘qurb
Alilah’: near Allah, words of Babylonian
origin. It is also been said that the name
derives from ‘Kur Babil’: a collection of
Babylonian villages. The Governorate
has fertile, pristine land and is covered by
dense orchards irrigated by the River Euphrates. The
most prominent feature of the Holy City of Kerbala is
the shrine to Imam Hussein and to his brother, Imam Abbas,
may Allah bless them both. Within the Governorate there is also
the Akhaidhir stronghold, south of the city, the palace of Sham'oun at Ain
Tamr, and the Al-tar historical caves.
Location
The Governorate of Kerbala is situated on the eastern bank of the River
Euphrates, surrounded by important agricultural areas on three sides,
particularly the eastern side between the city and the River Euphrates.
The city is 105 km to the south-west of Baghdad, bordered on the north
by the Governorate of Anbar; to the south by the Governorate of Najaf; to
the east by the Governorate of Babylon; and to the west by the desert of
Sham and the Saudi Arabian lands beyond. The city is located at
longitude 44° and lattitude 32°.
Area
The area of the Governorate of Karbala amounts to approximately 5.034
sq km.
Main cities
- Karbala
- Ain Tamr Husseiniyah
- Al-Hurr
- Hindiyah
- Akhaidhir
- Touaireej
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Population
The population of the Governorate of Kerbala is 1,084,362 .
Main activities
Tourism
Oil refining
Dates
Citrus crops
Agriculture
Canning factories
Infrastructure
There are two main roads passing through Karbala; the first starts from
southern Baghdad, passes through Karbala, and continues to Najaf. The
other one starts from Babylon and goes westward to Kerbala, before
continuing through the south part of Anbar to the border crossing of 'Ar'ar
towards the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan, and Syria.
Education:
The Governorate has two Universities, Karbala University and Ahl al-
Bait University, and 457 primary schools; 188 secondary schools, 5
teacher training institutes and many professional institutes and schools.
Tourist sites
Karbala
Karbala is one of the
ancient Iraqi cities. It
enjoys religious prestige
due to the shrine of Imam
Hussein and the shrine of
his brother, Imam Abbas;
may Allah bless them both.
Among the most historical sites within the Governorate are the following:
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Akhaidhir stronghold: This feature is one of archeological sites which
was once a defensive military
structure. Its design is
characteristic of Islamic
military architecture and
geometry; not only within Iraq,
but also comparable to other
Arab architecture and that
found around the Islamic
World. The stronghold is situated on a desert route linking Iraq to the
outside world.
Razaza Lake: This Lake is 18
km from Karbala, on the way to
Akhaidhir. The Lake is 60 km
in length and 30 km in width.
This wide beautiful lake is an
important tourist site, visited by
people who are eager to practice
various kinds of water sports
and fishing.
Ain Tamr: The city of Ain Tamr
"Shithatha" is situated to the
south-west of Kerbala, (67 km)
from the city. It is a historical
spot as it is home to antiques of
ancient civilizations. The Ain
Tamr constituency is regarded
the largest oasis in the western
upland. It is famous for its palm tree forests and orchards. It is
characterized by its landscapes, and its beautiful atmosphere during the
spring and autumn seasons. It is also famous for its mineral water which
flows from more than fifty natural springs. A tourist complex composed
of 20 tourist apartments, a hotel, and a restaurant, in addition to extended
gardens have been established in the area.
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Governorate of Holy Najaf
Historical Background
Najaf is a historical city. It is an
important cultural, religious, commercial, and
agricultural hub at the center of Iraq. It is
situated on a high mound overlooking
vast sandy desert; on the north eastern
flank of the city is the vast cemetery of
Wadi Salam, the "Valley of Peace"; once of the largest
in the world, and on its western side is the sea of Najaf.
The Governorate of Najaf is home to the tomb of Imam Ali, may Allah
bless him. It receives millions of visitors from all over the world.
Location
Najaf is one of the Governorates which is in the middle and south of Iraq,
at the edge of the western upland, 161 km from Baghdad. The city is 70
m above sea level. It is bordered on the north by the Governorate of
Karbala, almost 80 km away.
Area
The area of the Governorate of Najaf amounts to 27. 845 sq km.
Main cities:
- Najaf Constituency
- Kufa Constituency
- Manathirah Constituency
Population: 1,342,269 people.
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Main activities
Tourism
Agriculture
Cattle breeding
Commerce
Construction
Infrastructure
There is a main road stretching from Baghdad, southward to the
Governorate of Babylon, and then to the governorate of Najaf.
Another road links the Governorate of Najaf to the Governorate of
Karbala.
The Governorate also has an international airport, Imam Ali.
Education:
The Governorate of Najaf has only one University, the University of Kufa
and 546 primary schools; 245 secondary schools; 4 institutes for teacher
training and many professional institutes and schools.
Health
The Governorate of Najaf has 7 state hospitals and many medical centers.
Tourist sites:
1. The Tomb of Imam Ali (may Allah bless
him): Is one of the most important sites for
religious tourism. It receives almost 40
million visitors a year.
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2. Khan of Rahba: It is situated on the old
Hajj route within a low
area, almost 30 km
from the village of
Rahba. It is built from
rock and gypsum.
3. Palace of N'uman Bin Al-Munthir:
The Palace of N'uman Bin Al-Munthir is one of the palaces which
dates back to the ancient kingdom of Manathirah and the state of
the Akhminians. Manathirah enjoyed a major role in Arab pre-
Islamic history. Its monuments remain to bear witness to historical
events, and it has often inspired poets' imaginations, with many
pieces written about these monuments and ruins.
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Governorate of Basra
Historical Background
Basra is the second Governorate of Iraq in
terms of population and is considered the
commercial capital of the country, with its
only port, overlooking the Arab Gulf and
its main sea route. Basra has had several names
since its foundation; it has been called Um Al-Iraq
"Mother of Iraq", Khizanat Al-Arab "Treasury of Arabs", Al-
Basra Al-Uthma "The Great Basra", Al-Basra Al-Zahira "Prosperous
Basra", Thaghr Al-Iraq Al-Basim "The smiling mouth of Iraq", Al-Fayha
"The extensive", Qubat Al-Ilm "Dome of Science".
Natural resources
This is one of the most important Governorates in Iraq, as it is rich in oil
fields, among which are the Rumaila field, Shi'aiba field, western Qurna
field, and the Majnoun field. Due to its location in the plains of the
Rafidain valley, it is one of the most important centers for planting rice,
barley, wheat, and millet. It is also famous for cattle breeding. The
Governorate stretches across varying terrain, including plains, upland
areas, and desert and is also considered as a tourist location as it has
many religious shrines and historical sites.
Location
Basra is situated in the extreme south of Iraq, on the western banks of
Shatt Al-Arab, the watercourse formed by the joining of the Rivers Tigris
and Euphrates at Qurna, 110 km northwards of Fao. Basra is almost 55
km from the Arab Gulf, and 545 km from Baghdad. It has borders with
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to the south, and with the
Islamic Republic of Iran to the East. The internal local borders of Basra
are with the Governorates of Thi Qar and Maysan to the north and
Muthanna to the west. Basra is the only port of Iraq and its main sea
outlet.
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Geographically, it is located at the south eastern corner of Iraq. This
position places the Governorate within the huge desert region extending
through the continents of Asia and Africa, which means that is has an
overwhelmingly dry climate.
Basra, is linked to the other Governorates of Iraq via paved roads whose
lengths vary.
Area
The area of the Governorate of Basra amounts to 19.070 sq km.
Main constituencies:
- Basra Constituency (Center)
- Qurna Constituency
- Zubair Constituency
- Um Qasir Constituency
- Abu Al-Khaseeb Constituency
- Fao Constituency
- AlImdainah Constituency
Population: Approximately 2,647,754 people.
Main activities
Oil and gas
Sea trade and Railways
Agriculture
Food industries
Heavy industries, such as, iron, steel, fertilizers, and
petrochemicals
Fishing
Infrastructure
The Governorate of Basra is home to all of the six Iraqi ports, including
one deep port. Thus it is the transportation nexus of the southern part of
Iraq. There is also a highway linking the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan to
Iraq which starts from the Jordanian borders and terminates in Basra. The
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governorate is also linked to the State of Kuwait via the Safwan border
crossing point, a large commercial center. In addition to these transport
and trade links, there is Basra International Airport.
Education:
The Governorate of Basra has only one University, the University of
Basra and 988 primary schools; 441 secondary schools; 14 teacher
training institutes, and many professional institutes and schools.
Health
The Governorate of Basra has 15 hospitals and 39 medical centers.
Tourist sites:
Sindibad Island
This island is a
marvelous tourist site
which is located at the
middle of Shatt Al-
Arab, opposite the
Shatt Al-Arab Hotel.
It is linked to both
river banks via the
Sindibad Bridge.
It has wonderful gardens decorated by beautiful fountains. There are
facilities for visitor comfort, a tourist coffee shop, and tourist houses for
accomodation, in addition to the floating hotel nearby, and a vast coffee
shop at the southern end of the Island.
Qurna City: Qurna is 74 km northward of Basra and is said to be the
legendary place of Adam's tree and the paradise of Eden, where the Tigris
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and Euphrates meet to form the Shatt Al-Arab, and where a large number
of farms and orchards are located, particularly date palm orchards.
Abu Al-Khaseeb: This city is located on Shatt Al- Arab, 26 km to the
south of Basra. It is the city of the late, great, poet Badr Shakir As-
Sayyab; it is also an area with date palm forests which provide a uniquely
beautiful landscape.
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Governorate of Maysan
Historical Background
It is one of the southern Governorates of Iraq,
located to the east of the country, on the
Iranian border. Its center is the city of
Imarah, located on the River Tigris. Before
1976 it was known as the Imarah Governorate.
It is believed that the origin of the name "Maysan' refers
back to the Kingdom of Mayshan.
Its distinctive location made it the site for an important city and
commercial center, which was adopted by Alexander the Great as a
capital for his kingdom. Among its common names ais "Korat Dijlah",
i.e. a collection of villages alongside the River Tigris.
Location
The Governorate is located in the south-eastern part of Iraq, on the banks
of the river Tigris. It is almost 400 km from Baghdad, and represents a
commercial center for agricultural crops, fish, and cattle. It is linked to
the Governorates of Basra and Wasit via main roads; and to the
Governorate of Thi Qar by another road. An oil pipeline passes through
the eastern part of the Governorate and extends to Basra and Fao to the
south.
Area
The area of the Governorate of Maysan amounts to 16.072 sq km, 3.7%
of the total area of Iraq.
Main constituencies:
- Imarah Constituency (Center)
- Maymouna Constituency
- Ali Al-Gharbi Constituency
- Qal'at Salih Constituency
- Kahla Constituency
- Mijar Constituency
Population: The population of the Governorate totals 1,025,862 people.
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Main activities
Oil
Agriculture
Cattle breeding
Agricultural industries
Sugar production
Paper production
Education:
The Governorate of Maysan has only one University and 616 primary
schools; 134 secondary schools; 4 teacher training institutes, and many
professional institutes and schools.
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Governorate of Muthanna
Historical Background
The appearance of Warka City in the fifth
millennium B. C. represented the first shift
to fixed settlement and the emergence of
ruling régimes, writing, and laws
organizing social life. Agriculture and
availability of water resources played a
major role in the Sumerian settlements at
these spots and the foundation of a
civilization, the monuments of which
remain to this day. The area, including its vast desert, is characterized by
agriculture as well as many palaces and temples. The historical site of
Warka is 60 km to the north of Samawa city.
Natural resources
The Governorate is characterized by the availability of natural and human
resources for investment, especially in the industrial sector. The
Muthanna governorate is rich in raw materials with low extractions and
production costs, such as, limestone which is used in the cement industry,
and sedimentary compounds of Sodium and Chlorine used in salt
production. The Governorate is also characterized by many date palm
orchards and a distinctive tourist site near the Lake of Sawa, with
accompanying some tourist facilities.
Location
The Muthanna governorate is located in the south of Iraq, at the edges of
the alluvial plain. The majority of its territory ranges in altitude between
(70- 220 m) above the sea level. The River Euphrates and its branches
pass through it, and it is the second most significent water resource for
agricultural crop irrigation. The Governorate is 270 km from Baghdad to
the south. It is the second biggest Governorate, after Anbar, in terms of
area. It has a desert climate, and its center is the Samawa Constituency.
Area
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The area of the Governorate of Muthanna amounts to 51.740 sq km, 12%
of the total area of Iraq. The desert occupies 47.000 sq km, i. e. 85% of
the total area of the Governorate.
Main constituencies:
- Samawa Constituency (Center)
- Rumaitha Constituency
- Khidhir Constituency
- Salman Constituency
Population: The population of the Governorate is 782,874 .
Main activities
Agriculture
Textiles
Oil products and refineries
Cattle breeding
Construction industries, especially cement production
Infrastructures
- The Governorate has a vital location in the southern part of Iraq on
the International road linking the governorate of Basra to the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
- The (Baghdad- Basra) railway line passes through here, and there
is a maintenance station for locomotives and train carriages.
- Oil refining in the governate has a 30,000 barrel/ day capacity
- The strategic pipeline which transfers gas from the governorate of
Basra to Baghdad passes through the Muthanna Governorate.
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Education:
The Governorate of Muthanna has only one University and 455 primary
schools; 125 secondary schools; 3 institutes for teacher training, and
many professional institutes and schools.
Tourist sites
Lake of Sawa: This is a closed lake with salty water. It is located within
the Governorate of Muthanna, in southern Iraq, a few kilometers from the
city of Samawa. The Lake is surrounded by a natural limestone wall
which quickly repairs itself if broken due to the rapid hardening of the
gypsum material in the water.
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Governorate of Diwaniyah
Historical Background
It is one of the middle Euphrates
Governorates that lies within the alluvial plain
of Iraq. The first appearance of the city
was during the eighteenth century B. C.
The River Euphrates passes through the
Governorate where it is known as Shatt
Al-Diwaniyah. Diwaniyah is characterized by the
fertile lands which makes it the food basket for the
people of the area specifically, and for all of Iraq, in general.
Location
The Governorate of Diwaniyah is located in the southern part of Iraq,
between the Governorates of Muthanna and Najaf. It is characterized by
agriculture, such as rice, and other agricultural crops.
Area
The area of the Governorate of Diwaniyah amounts to 8.507 sq km.
Main constituencies:
- Diwaniyah Constituency (Center)
- Shamiyah Constituency
- Ifag Constituency
- Abu Skhair Constituency
- Hamza Constituency
- Ghammas Constituency
Population: The population of the Governorate amounts to 1,203,127
people.
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Main activities
Agriculture (Predominently rice)
Food industries
Textile industries
Rubber industries (Tires)
Cattle breeding
Infrastructures
There is a main road running from Baghdad to Diwaniyah and a multi-
lane highway passes through the Governorate. The main Iraqi railway
passes through the Governorate as well.
Education:
The Governorate of Diwaniyah has only one University and 631 primary
schools; 221 secondary schools; 4 institutes for teacher training, and
many professional institutes and schools.
Health:
The Governorate of Diwaniyah has 9 hospitals and more than 15 medical
centers.
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Governorate of Thi Qar
Historical Background
This is one of the southern Iraqi
Governorates. Its center is the city of
Nasiriyah. Historical evidence
indicates that the name has existed
since ages past. Some historical sites,
such as the ancient city of Ur, 5.000 years B. C.
are located there. It is the land where the Sumerians
and Acadians settled.
Location
The Governorate of Thi Qar is located at the heart of the southern part of
Iraq. The best part of the area of the Governorate is situated next to the
Rivers of Euphrates and Gharraf. The Governorate is one of the most
ancient lands settled by human beings. The first human civilization was
located there, and still ancient archeological monuments remain of cities
such as Ur and Lagash.
Area
The area of the Governorate of Thi Qar amounts to 13.626 sq km.
Main constituencies:
- Nasiriyah Constituency (Center)
- Qal'at Siker Constituency
- Rifa'i Constituency
- Shatra Constituency
- Suq Al-Shouyoukh Constituency
Population: The population of the Governorate is 1,979,388 .
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Main activities
Agriculture
Engineering and textile industries
Oil and gas production
Cattle breeding
Fishing
Infrastructure
The Governorate of Thi Qar has a good network of roads and
transportation links connectingit to neighbouring Governorates. These
are:
- Nasiriyah- Kut way
- Nasiriyah- Diwaniyah way
- Nasiriyah- Samawa way
- Nasiriyah- Imarah way
The Governorate is also traversed by the railway linking Basra to the
capital, Baghdad.
Education:
The Governorate of Thi Qar has two state Universities, Thi Qar
University in the City center and Sumer University in the Ri'fai
constituency. There are almost 1.183 primary schools; 413 secondary
schools; 7 institutes for teacher training, and many professional institutes
and schools.
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Investment Zones in Iraq
The National Investment
Commission has started a program
to prepare mechanisms and
systems for the establishment of
secured zones for investment
according to the text of Article 9
of the ratified Investment Law no.
13/ 2006, through cooperation
with the Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
The National Investment Commission has formed a strategy for the
creation of investment zones in Iraq through cooperation with the
Investment Program in the Middle East and North Africa of the (OECD).
A draft of the general principles for the feasibility study related to the
experimental investment zone at the governorate of Babylon has been
prepared and a draft of investment protection assessment for the benefit
of investors in Iraq has also been prepared. The program attracted a
number of advisors, lawyers, financial experts and investors to contribute
their opinions and expertise so as to specify the conditions and situations
which would ensure the realization of greatest advantages from
investment.
The following Zones are in the final phases of preparation,
confirming that requirements are met prior to their confirmation
and announcement as safe investment zones:
- Basra Investment Zone/ Khor Al-Zubair Zone.
- Babylon Investment Zone/ Hitteen Zone.
- Baghdad Investment Zone/ near the International Airport.
- Anbar Investment Zone.
- Middle Euphrates Investment Zone (between the Holy governorate
of Najaf and the Sacred Governorate of Kerbala).
- Nineveh Investment Zone.
- Diyala Investment Zone/ Camp of New Iraq.
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Overview of Sectors :
1- Oil & Gas Sector
2- Electricity Sector
3- Communication Sector
4- Health Sector
5- Housing & Infrastructure Sector
6- Transportation Sector
7- Industry & Minerals Sector
8- Tourism Sector
9- Education Sector
10- Service Sector
11- Agriculture Sector
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1- Oil and Gas Sector
Iraq is blessed with vast reserves
of oil and natural gas, and is one
of the most promising, still
largely undeveloped sources of
hydrocarbons in the world. After
decades of underinvestment due
to conflict and sanctions, the
importance of oil is not only
limited to its importance in developing Iraq but exceeds that, in the
role which it can play on the level of the international oil market. The
country’s large reserves, which can be bolstered in future, mean that
Iraq is one of the best positioned countries to respond to the increased
demands for energy. It is expexted to become the second largest
international source for crude oil, and in 2012 the sector contributed
50% to GDP in terms of fixed prices, with the growth rate of the
sector’s contribution to GDP for the period 2009-2011 being 6.6%.
Iraq is actively seeking international investment and expertise to help
in the development of its oil and gas sector. From efforts to harness
associated gas from southern oil fields to the launching and
negotiation of Iraq’s first post-war oil and gas license auctions, Iraq
has begun the process of substantial reengagement with investors from
around the world.
It is worth mentioning that the Oil Sector in Iraq has received a lot of
attention from the federal government which resulted in the
development of investment opportunities in addition to the
announcement of four bidding rounds, as mentioned above. These
oppurtunities have enabled reputable international companies to enter
this field. Iraq has signed contracts in 2010 and 2011 with
international companies to develop its oil fields within the first and
second bidding rounds and to increase the production levels to 11
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million barrels per day in the next six years and to 12 million barrels
per day upon adding the production from other fields.
Most of these contracts are focused on developing major oil fields in
the south of Iraq, but in addition to those the third bidding round was
announced for the development of three gas fields: Akaz in the
Ramadi Governorate, Mansouriyah in the Diyala Governorate and
Seebah in the Basra governorate (1).
It is likely that the oil and gas industry will continue to attract foreign
business activites in the near future and Iraq has a wide range of
untapped oil and gas fields which require a large degree of investment
for their development.
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Oil:
There are 115 billion barrels of proven reserves in Iraq, with experts
estimating that there may be an additional 45 to 215 billion barrels of
probable and possible reserves. Iraq's 115 billion barrels of proven oil
reserves are found in 80 fields, of which only 17 have been significantly
developed. Approximately 75% of the proven reserves are concentrated
in several super-giant fields in the southeastern part of the country near
the borders with Kuwait and Iran, with an additional 20% located in the
northern part of the country near Kirkuk.
Gas:
Iraq is similarly rich in natural gas, with 127 TCF in proven reserves, the
tenth largest in the world, and an estimated 300-330 TCF in probable
reserves.
Midstream and Downstream Oil and Gas Pipelines:
Iraq has an extensive, 4,350 mile-long pipeline infrastructure that is
critical for exports of oil and, to a lesser extent, gas. Three primary
arteries link Iraq to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Syria, and a fourth runs
internally, called the Strategic Line.
In its present condition, Iraq’s export infrastructure can handle about 2.5
million barrels per day. Of this, roughly three-quarters is exported from
the Basra oil terminal in the south and the majority of the remainder via
the Northern Pipeline leading from Kirkuk to the Turkish port of
Ceyhan.
Production, Distribution and Export:
Fixed oil reserves 143 billion barrel
Unfixed oil reserves 215-245 billion barrels
Fixed gas reserves 127 Trilion Cubic Feet
Estimated potential gas reserves 300-330 Trilion Cubic Feet
Oil Production 2012 3.25 Million Barrels / per day
Target Production 2020 10 million barrels / per day
Oil Exports 2.5 million barrels / per day
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Iraq is developing its infrastructure at the present time, and heading
towards expanding its productive operations in oil fields, and to attracting
investment in the production, distribution and export fields. In order for
the oil sector to improve from its current position, it will be necessary to
attract investment in other fields such as export pipelines, particularly in
Basra’s Ports, and the export pipelines from the Kirkuk Governorate to
the Turkish Port of Jihan.
There are also a wide range of requirements in the south of Iraq,
including the need to establish a new pipline to link the resources
extracted from oil wells to refineries and to establish storage facilities in
addition to expanding the ports. A number of studies were conducted for
the development of infrastructure which would enable Iraq to improve its
position as a source for natural gas and this requires the construction and
expansion of infrastructure for the gas sector in order to enable Iraq to
supply the gas pipelines heading to Turkey and from there, onwards to
supply major European markets.
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Investment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Sector
The Ministry of Oil has announced an ambitious plan to increase oil
production and exports in the coming years. This will rely on
participation and direct investment as a principal means for achieving this
goal through the granting of oil licenses announced by the ministry.
A- Refinery Projects:
No Refinery
Name
Refinery
capacity
(barrel/day)
Project’s
type
Project’s
cost
(million
dollars)
Location
1 Kirkuk
Refinery
150 thousand New 4.347 Between kutan
Village and
Koshkaya
2 Maysan
Refinery
150 thousand New 5.755 Near Bazirkan Field
3 Al-Nasiriya
Refinery
300 thousand New 9.000 Near Houma Village
4 Nineveh
Refinery
150 thousand New
5 Karbala
Refinery
140 thousand New
B- Pipeline Projects:
No Pipeline’s Name Pipeline’s
capacity
(barrels/day)
Project's
type
Project’s
Estimated
cost (billion
dollars)
Location
1 Pipe for exporting crude oil
from K3 to the Syrian
harbor of Banyas, length:
750 km
1.5 million New 5-7 Iraq –
Syria
2 Pipline for exporting crude
oil from K3 to the Jordanian
harbor of Al-Aqaba, length:
950 km
1 million New 4-5 Iraq -
Jordan
C- Refining Industries
1- Crude oil refining plant in Al-Diwaniya
Governorate
2- Petrochemicals plant in Al-Diwaniya
Governorate
3- Engine oil production plants in Al-Diwaniya
Governorate
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2- The Electricity Sector
The Electricity sector in
Iraq presents a number
of attractive investment
opportunities to local
and foreign investors.
The government has
ambitious plans aimed
at raising the sector's
capacity through
motivating investors in
the fields of
construction, operation
and supply.
The Ministry of Electricity (MoE) has sought to enhance the role of the
private sector in several related fields such as finance, rapid construction
and contributing towards raising the generating capacity to meet the
country’s needs. Demand has grown exponentially, mainly by families, in
recent years. Since the national power grid does not meet the local needs
of Iraqi families, they are forced to pay large amounts of money to be
provided with electricity by the private sector.
The MOE realizes that the current lack of electricity is the main obstacle
to investment in all sectors since it is essential for the diversification of
the economy in the country.
It is planned for the power grid capacity to be 20,000 MW in 2015,
increasing from 8,000 MW in 2012.
Electricity sector statistics for the year 2012:
Current demand is more than 15,000 MW
Available generated energy Approx 8,000 MW
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Investment opportunities available in the electricity sector.
Project's name Location Capacity Governorate
1 Al-Yusfiya Gas Station
Project (Combined
Cycle)
Al-Yusfiya 1500 Mega
Watts
Baghdad
2 Salman Bak Gas Station
Project (Combined
Cycle)
Salman Bak 1500 Mega
Watts
Baghdad
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3- The Communication Sector
The communication sector
(both wired and wireless) has
witnessed substantial growth in
FDI attraction in recent years,
especially in mobile phone and
internet technologies, which
can be attributed in large part
to the existence of an independent organizing agency and the opening up
to foreign companies.
One of the most important development points in the communication
sector in Iraq was developing the local wired and wireless communication
networks. Wireless networks have demonstrated the capacity to compete
with the stationary line phones market in Iraq as these can provide the old
service alongside the internet service without having to extend cables
through populated neighborhoods of the city.
The Government of Iraq contracted in 2006
with different companies from the private
sector to provide wired communication
networks which provide the services of voice
and data transmission. The Communication
and Media commission also granted, in the
same year, three national licenses and three
regional ones for providing local wireless
communication services; national licenses may
last for 10 years, after which they can be
extended for 5 more years while regional licenses can last for only 8
years.
The national development plan for the years 2010-2014 indicates that
there were more than 15 million mobile phone users in 2008 which shows
the acceptable costs which can be afforded by many Iraqi families.
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The communication sector is considered to be one of the successful
sectors in the period following the year 2003. With a better security
situation, better laws and a fully free market, the climate will be more
suitable to attract more local and foreign investment.
Investment opportunities in the communication sector
Mobile Phones: in addition to the three national mobile phone licenses,
the Ministry of Communication intends to issue a fourth license, with the
door open to all specialized companies providing mobile phone services.
Internet System: due to recent developments in the field of
communication services, Iraq needs to improve its internet infrastructure.
Therefore, investors have an opportunity to establish projects that provide
internet services.
Stationary Line Phone and Fibers: the investment opportunities in this
field cover fixing and expanding the existing network, and supplying and
establishing new phone stations, as well as large improvements.
Local Wireless Stationary Ring: Investment in this field offers
significant advantages in Iraq through WLL, which creates the ability to
supply wireless services without the need to build a large network.
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4- Health Sector
During the 1970s and 80s, the Republic of Iraq was viewed as one of the
leading nations in healthcare in the Middle East and North Africa.
Sanctions were imposed on Iraq in the 1990s and remained in force
through 2003. These sanctions led to deterioration in healthcare system.
In 2006, the World Health Organization’s Iraq Regional Health Systems
Observatory (IRHSO) issued a report stating that “health outcomes are
now among the poorest in the region. Maternal and infant mortality and
malnutrition are high; certain communicable diseases have re-emerged to
join non-communicable conditions in a double burden of disease.” The
Government of Iraq (GoI) recognizes that it must reverse the steep
decline in the quality of the nation’s healthcare. Through investment in
education, training and infrastructure, the GoI is committed to return Iraq
to its place as the regional leader in the medical sector.
Health Indicators which reflect the sector's status and the
development it has witnessed:
- The number of hospitals in Iraq (public and private) reached 236 in
the year 2011 while there were 235 in 2010 and 234 in 2009
(excepting the KRG).
- The number of doctors has increased to 20,480 in the year 2011,
compared to 19,738 in 2010 and 18,651 in 2009 throughout Iraq
(excepting the KRG).
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A table reporting the main indicators regarding hospitals, medical
professionals and health professionals for the years
2009-2011
The year No. of
Hospitals
Medical professionals No. of Health
professionals No. of
Doctors
No. of
Dentists
No. of
Pharmacists
2009 234 18651 4249 5083 41243
2010 235 19738 4799 5675 43727
2011 236 20480 5029 5912 48992 The ratio of
change during
the period 2010-
2011
0,4% 3,8% 4,8% 4,2% 12%
Source: Ministry of Planning/Iraqi Economic Report for the year
2011
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Investment Opportunities in the Health Sector
No Project’s Name Type of Investment
Opportunities
Governorate
1 General hospital, capacity: (200)
beds
New construction Baghdad/ Al-Rusafa/
Bismayah Housing City
2 Arabic Childrens Hospital in Al-
Karkh (50 beds)
New construction Baghdad/ Al-Karkh
3 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 3-4
New construction Baghdad
4 Sterility and virility hospital. (50
beds)
New construction Baghdad
5 Specialist eye hospital New construction Baghdad
6 Specialist heart surgery hospital
(100 beds)
New construction Baghdad
7 Specialist Plastic surgery hospital
(50 beds)
New construction Baghdad
8 Hamadi Shihab General Hospital
(100 beds)
New construction Baghdad/ Al-Rashidiya
9 Complete medical city New construction Baghdad/ Al-Karkh/ Al-
Mansour
10 6 general hospitals with a capacity
of 100 beds each
New construction Baghdad in both Al-
Karkh and Al-Rusafa
11 Specialist hospital (50 beds) New construction Baghdad/ Al-Karkh/ Al-
Latifiya
12 6 specialist medical centers (50
beds)
New construction Baghdad in both Al-
Karkh and Al-Rusafa
13 General hospital (100-200 beds) New construction Babylon/ Al-Hilla
14 General hospital (100 beds) New construction Babylon/ Al-Midhatiya
15 General hospital (100 beds) New construction Babylon/ Al-Musayab
16 Center for blood diseases (50 beds) New construction Babylon
17 Center for heart diseases (50 beds) New construction Babylon
18 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 2-3
New construction Babylon
19 General hospital (100 beds) New construction Diyala/ Jalawla
20 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 2-3
New construction Diyala
21 7 specialist hospitals with a
capacity of 50 beds each
New construction Salah Ad-Din/ distributed
in the Center and the
districts
22 General hospital (200 beds) New construction Salah Ad-Din/ Al-Sharqat
23 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 2-3
New construction Salah Ad-Din
24 General hospital (100 beds) New construction Wasit/ Al-Kut
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25 Specialist eye hospital (50 beds) New construction Wasit/ Al-Kut
26 Specialist blood diseases hospital
(50 beds)
New construction Wasit/ Al-Kut
27 Specialist heart diseases hospital
(100 beds)
New construction Wasit/ Al-Kut
28 Medical liquid oxygen hospital New construction Wasit/ Al-Kut
29 General hospital (100 beds) New construction Wasit/ Al-Sweira
30 General hospital (100 beds) New construction Wasit/ Al-Azeezia
31 General hospital (100 beds) New construction Wasit/ Al-Hey
32 General hospital (100 beds) New construction Wasit/ Al-Nu'maniya
33 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 2-3
New construction Wasit
34 Complete medical city New construction Kirkuk
35 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 2-3
New construction Kirkuk
36 5 general hospitals (100 beds) each New construction Nineveh
37 General hospital (200 beds) New construction Nineveh/ Sinjar
38 3 specialized centers (50 beds) New construction Nineveh
39 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 3-4
New construction Nineveh
40 Eye specialized center (40 beds) New construction Al-Anbar
41 Nervous system surgery center (50
beds)
New construction Al-Anbar
42 Sterility treatment center (50 beds) New construction Al-Anbar
43 Plastic surgery center (50 beds) New construction Al-Anbar
44 General hospital (100 beds) New construction Al-Anbar
45 Cancer treatment center (100 beds) New construction Al-Anbar
46 Heart surgery center (100 beds) New construction Al-Anbar
47 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 2-3
New construction Al-Anbar
48 General hospital (100 beds) New construction Karbala
49 4 specialized centers (50 beds) New construction Karbala
50 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 2-3
New construction Karbala
51 4 general hospital (100 beds) New construction Najaf
52 2 specialized centers (50 beds) New construction Najaf
53 Medicine and radioactivity center
(50 beds)
New construction Najaf
54 Fertilization and Sterility treatment
center (50 beds)
New construction Najaf
55 Catheter and open heart surgery
center (50 beds)
New construction Najaf
56 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 2-3
New construction Najaf
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57 Cancer treatment specialized
hospital (50-100 beds)
New construction Al-Basra
58 Heart diseases hospital (100-150
beds)
New construction Al-Basra
59 General hospital (200 beds) New construction Al-Basra/ the City
60 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 3-4
New construction Al-Basra
61 Maternity hospital (100 beds) New construction Maysan
62 Surgery hospital (100 beds) New construction Maysan
63 General hospital (200 beds) New construction Maysan/ Al-Mijar Al-
Kabeer
64 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 2-3
New construction Maysan
65 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 2-3
New construction Al-Diwaniya
66 General hospital (100 beds) New construction Al-Diwaniya
67 Microscopic injection and test-tube
babies center
New construction Al-Diwaniya
68 General hospital (200 beds) New construction Al-Diwaniya/ Al-Shamiya
69 Critical surgery specialized center
(100 beds)
New construction Al-Diwaniya
70 Comprehensive medical city New construction DhiQar/ Al-Nasiriya
71 Maternity and pediatrics hospital
(100 beds)
New construction DhiQar/ Al-Shatra
72 General hospital (100 beds) New construction DhiQar/ Al-Rifa'i
73 General hospital (100 beds) New construction DhiQar/ Al-Nasiriya
74 Specialized surgery center (50
beds)
New construction DhiQar/ Al-Nasiriya
75 Drugs and medical appliances
factory. No: 2-3
New construction DhiQar
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5- Housing and Infrastructure sector:
Economically,
housing is a vital
sector for the
important roles it
plays in the
formation of fixed
capital, generating
incomes and creating
job opportunities and
through the connection with other sectoral activates. Many
countries which enjoy financial surpluses focus on maximizing the
role of this sector, in other words considering it as a producing
sector.
The Government of Iraq granted the private sector and foreign
investors the opportunity to achieve tangible results in the housing
construction field, providing suitable land for housing purposes
which will contribute to addressing the problem of residential
slums and lead to an expansion in the manufacture of construction
materials, taking into consideration the average growth of the Iraqi
population and the the need for 2 million housing units by 2015.
The contribution of this sector to the GDP in terms of fixed prices
was approximately 5.8% for the year 2012, while the growth of
this sector's contribution rate to the GDP
for the years 2009-2011 was 23.5%.
The National Investment Commission
announced a national housing project to
build 1 million housing units in all
governorates of Iraq and have already started implementing the
first stage of this huge project by constructing 100 thousand units
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in Baghdad through contracting with Hanawah, a South Korean
Company, for construction and engineering to build the Bismayah
New City project. These 100 thousand units are part of Baghdad's
total housing quota of 224 thousand units.
The following table shows the housing units needed by each
governorate according to the database available at the Ministry of
Planning:
Number of units Governorate/ Region
45 thousand Anbar
54 Thousand Babylon
224 Thousand Baghdad
80 Thousand Basra
35 Thousand Diwania
43 Thousand Diyala
31 thousand Kerbala
40 Thousand Kerkuk
140 Thousand KRG
31 Thousand Maysan
22 Thousand Muthana
37 Thousand Najaf
101 Thousand Nineveh
39 Thousand Salah adeen
58 thousand Thi qar
36 Thousand Wasit
The NIC is supervising the implementation of the project in all
Iraqi governorates through facilitating the process of allocating
land for investors, while a group of Iraqi banks (Rafidain Bank,
Rasheed Bank, and TBI) are regulating the financial processes
regarding this project.
The National Investment Commission has announced many housing
projects as investment opportunities, among which are the following:
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Al-Rasheed City Project (formerly Al-Rasheed Camp) in the
Governorate of Baghdad: this project includes the construction of
a modern city of approximately seventy thousand housing units
with integrated services; the project's infrastructure shall include
sport, medical, commercial, and entertainment centers.
Dhifaf Karbala City Project in the Governorate of Holy
Karbala: this project includes the construction of a modern city of
approximately forty thousand housing units with integrated
services. The project's infrastructure shall include sport, medical,
commercial, and entertainment centers.
Al-Mustaqbal City Project in the Governorate of Baghdad: this
project includes the construction of a modern city of approximately
thirty thousand housing units. The city shall be supplied with the
necessary service facilities.
Al-Dabbash Area Housing Project in the Governorate of
Baghdad: This project includes the establishment of a vertical
housing complex of twenty housing units. The project's
infrastructure shall include sport, medical, commercial, and
entertainment centers.
Available Investment Opportunities in the Housing Sector
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No. Project name Location allocated
area
Governo
rate
1. Housing Complex for Oil Detecting Company
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Rusafa/ Habibiyah - Baghdad
2. Housing Complex for the Middle Oil Company
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Rusafa/ Tha'alba - Baghdad
3. Establishment of a Housing Complex for an Oil
Marketing Company (According to the economic
profit assumption for the investor)
Baghdad - Baghdad
4. Establishment of a Vertical Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
East Baghdad
Station
400 Dunam Baghdad
5. Vertical Housing Complex (According to the
economic profit assumption for the investor)
Baghdad, Al-Salam
Q. Investment of the
plot no. 4/ 153/ 21
397 Dunam Baghdad
6. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Rusafa/ Waziriyah 3 Dunam Baghdad
7. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Karkh, Dawoudi 5 Dunam Baghdad
8. Establishment of a Vertical Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
467/ 66/ 13 meem
Hussaynia
58 Dunam Babylon
9. Establishment of a 20% Horizontal, 80% vertical
Housing Complex
66/ 467/ 13/
Hussaynia/ Kifl
89 Dunam Babylon
10. Establishment of a Vertical Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
11/ 14/ 38 meem/
Fayadhiyah, Qasim
District
22 Dunam Babylon
11. Establishment of a Horizontal Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
1/ 2854.1/ meem 9/
Yousifiyah
Abu- Gharaq District
26 Dunam Babylon
12. Establishment of a housing complex for Officials 24/ 14420 meem 11/
City Center
7 Dunam Babylon
13. Establishment of a housing complex Al Hamzawiyah
Quarter
927 Dunam Babylon
14. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Ba'quba 53/ 1243
meem 24 Nahr Al-
Sheikh
250 Dunam Diyalah
15. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
5427.6 meem 8
Khanaqeen/ Hajj
Qara
62 Dunam Diyalah
16. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Khanaqeen/ 6/ 5422
meem 8/ Hajj Qara
40 Dunam Diyalah
17. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Qazaniyah 10/ 71
meem 22
150 Dunam Diyalah
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18. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Mandili 2/ 50 meem
17 Imam Abdul-
Rahman
147.000 sq m Diyalah
19. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Khalis 1/ 5661
meem 47 Jidaydat
Al-Aghawat
145 Dunam Diyalah
20. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Tikrit/ south of the
city
60 Dunam Salahudd
in
21. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Peigi/ Al-Mahatta 35 Dunam Salahudd
in
22. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Samara'/ City center - Salahudd
in
23. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Toz/ City center - Salahudd
in
24. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Balad/ City center 40 Dunam Salahudd
in
25. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Kut/ City center/ Al-
Dijail Al-Gharbi
4.056 Dunam Wassit
26. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Hay Town/
Mouafaqiyah
District
51 Dunam Wassit
27. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Plot no. 1/ 1348/
meem 16
Qahttaniyah
1.100 Dunam Wassit
28. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Sinjar town 143 and
the plots 150 – 152
and 154- 162 meem
2 Sinjar
222 Dunam Nineveh
29. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Part of the plot 1/ 28/
meem Qahttaniyah
484 Dunam Nineveh
30. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Part of the plot 375/
1/ meem 51
Mahalabiyah
135 Dunam Nineveh
31. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Rabi'aa District, plot
5/ 2093/ meem 66
Si'da
6 Dunam Nineveh
32. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
727/ 4 meem 65 Tal
'Afar Nothern area
132 Donam Nineveh
33. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
19/ 1 meem 4 'Athba 130 Dunam Nineveh
34. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
At the center of Tal
'Afar
13 Dunam Nineveh
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35. Establishment of Housing Units at Al-Amriyah in
Falujah (According to the economic profit
assumption for the investor)
Faluja – Amriyah –
within the
municipality
boarders of Amriyah
387 Dunam Anbar
36. Establishment of a Housing Complex at Rawah
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Anbar- Rawah town-
within the boarders
of the municipality
in the new extension
of the town
108 Dunam Anbar
37. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Anbar- Haditha-
Dam of Haditha
102 Dunam Anbar
38. New Habbaniyah City (According to the economic
profit assumption for the investor)
Anbar- Habbaniyah-
on Habbaniyah lake
beach
16.000
Dunam Anbar
39. Establishment of Saladin Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Saladin area/
Dawajin
336 Dunam Anbar
40. Establishment of a Housing Complex at Faluja
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Faluja town/ plot 2/
5353
62 Dunam Anbar
41. Establishment of a Housing Complex for officials
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Haswa/ Shamiyah
83/ 28706/ meem 47
80 Dunam Anbar
42. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
4/11 meem 32
Hartha- behind
Basrah- Baghdad
Railway and behind
Khamsa Meel area
78 Dunam Basra
43. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Part of the plot 1/ 55
Northern Safwan/
Zubair Town –
Safwan District
81 Dunam Basra
44. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Part of the plot no.
10 meem 28 Baiban
648 Dunam Basra
45. Establishment of a Housing Complex at Shatt- Al-
Arab (According to the economic profit assumption
for the investor)
Shatt Al- Arab
Town/ Baiban
10.000
Dunam Basra
46. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
The plot 1/ 6142
meem/ 61/ Abu- Al-
Khseeb Town
50 Dunam Basra
47. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
63 Dair 10/ 399/
Qurnah Town- Dair
590 Dunam Basra
48. Establishment of a Housing Complex for the South
Refineries Company (According to the economic
profit assumption for the investor)
Zubair Town/
Province 52/
Shua'ibah
2303 Dunam Basra
49. Establishment of a Housing Complex at Safwan
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Zubair Town/
Southern Mouailhat
2943 Dunam Basra
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50. Establishment of a Housing Complex at Safwan
municipality (According to the economic profit
assumption for the investor)
Zubair Town/
Northern Safwan
District
119 Dunam Basra
51. Establishment of a Housing Complex for South
Refineries Company (According to the economic
profit assumption for the investor)
Tannouma District - Basra
52. Establishment of a Housing Complex for South
Refineries Company (According to the economic
profit assumption for the investor)
Fao Town - Basra
53. Establishment of a Horizontal Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Center of Majar Al-
Kabeer Town
79 Donam Maysan
54. Establishment of a Horizontal Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Maymouna Town 79 Donam Maysan
55. Establishment of a Horizontal Housing Complex for
officials (According to the economic profit
assumption for the investor)
Maymouna Town/
Adil District
32 Donam Maysan
56. Establishment of a Horizontal Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Maymouna Town/
Sayid Ahmed Al-
Rifa'I District
50 Dunam Maysan
57. Establishment of a Horizontal Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Qal'at Salih Town 52 Dunam Maysan
58. Establishment of a Horizontal Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Maymouna
constituency/ Salam
District
38 Dunam Maysan
59. Establishment of a Horizontal Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Uzair District 16 Dunam Maysan
60. Establishment of a Horizontal Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Ali Al- Shaqi
constituency
38 Dunam Maysan
61. Establishment of a Horizontal Housing Complex
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
Kahla Town 45 Dunam Maysan
62. Establishment of a Housing Complex (announced by
Ministry of Construction and Housing) (According
to the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Center of Imara City - Maysan
63. Establishment of a Housing Complex for Officials
(According to the economic profit assumption for
the investor)
City center/ 10/
1368/ meem 5
9 Dunam Maysan
64. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
22/
11373/22/11374/22/
11373/22/
11370/18/ Sadr Al-
Yousifiyah
30 Dunam Diwaniy
ah
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65. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
50/ 3/ Albu Salih
Province
211 Dunam Diwaniy
ah
66. Establishment of Multiple Housing Complexes for
Officials (According to the economic profit
assumption for the investor)
1/10/24 Fawar 900 Dunam Diwaniy
ah
67. Establishment of a Housing Complex for the South
Oil Company (According to the economic profit
assumption for the investor)
Nisiriyah City - Thi Qar
68. Establishment of Housing Complexes (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Mustafawiyah
District
150 Dunam Thi Qar
69. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Kut Road-
Eastwards of
Nasiriyah/ Rif'ai
constituency
150 Dunam Thi Qar
70. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
City center/
Commission of Thi
Qar Oil Fields
112 Dunam Thi Qar
71. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Nasiriyah City 100 Dunam Thi Qar
72. Establishment of a Housing Complex (assigned by
Ministry of Housing and Constructions) (According
to the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Nasiriyah City - Thi Qar
73. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
City Center/
Commission of
Integrity
3 Dunam Thi Qar
74. Establishment of a Housing Complex (According to
the economic profit assumption for the investor)
Abu Mahar Samawa/
23/ 24/ meem 6
25 Dunam Muthan
na
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7. Transportation Sector
Transportation is one of
the most important
economic sectors for its
direct impact on the daily
life of people and its inter-
connections with the other
economic sectors which
can't be improved and
developed without good
infrastructure and efficient
services from the transport system.
This sector is characterized by a large contribution from the local
and foreign private sector and investments in implementing and
operating many of its projects.
The contribution of this sector to the GDP in terms of fixed prices
was approximately 6.6% for the year 2012, while the growth of
this sector's contribution rate to the GDP for the years 2009-2011
was 7%.
Iraq has planned to exploit its special geographic location in developing
the transport sector in all its branches (land, maritime and air), a policy
that will help in achieving economic growth and creating many job
opportunities in international commercial businesses especially when
developing the sector's infrastructure which will result in diversifying
revenues and providing better services to people and all users.
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Available Investment Opportunities in the
Transportation Sector:
Iraqi Railways Investment Opportunities
1. (Mosul, Duhok, Zakho, Turkish Borders) Railway
Project type: New
Project total cost including land acquisition: $ 2,607 m.
Land acquisition cost: $ 450 m.
Estimated project cost: $ 2,157 m.
Project location: the Rail line running through the Governorates of
Naynawah and Duhok.
Designed capacity: 1 Million passenger/ year
55 million tons of goods/ year
Project axis length: 167 km two-way line
Designed speed: 200 km/h for passengers using electric trains.
140 km/h for goods using electric trains.
Axle load: 25 tons.
Project supplementary service facilities: stations, bridges, archways,
repair workshops, sign and communication systems, houses for the
workers.
2. (Kirkuk- Sulaimaniyah) Railway
Project type: New
Project total cost including land acquisition: $ 1,850 m.
Land Acquisition Cost: $ 350 m.
Estimated project cost: $ 1,500 m.
Project location: Railway line running through the Governorates of
(Kirkuk and Sulaimaniyah).
Designed capacity: 1,250 Million passenger/ year
6 million tons of goods/ year
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Project axis length: 118 km one-way line; possibly a two-way line in the
future.
Designed speed: 200 km/h for passengers using electric trains.
140 km/h for goods using electric trains.
Axle load: 25 tons.
Project supplementary service facilities: stations, bridges, archways,
repair workshops, sign and communication systems, houses for the
workers.
3. (Baghdad- Ba'quba- Kirkuk- Irbil- Mosul) Railway
Project type: New
Project total cost including land acquisition: $ 8,674 m.
Land acquisition cost: $ 1,674 m.
Estimated project cost: $ 7,000 m.
Project location: Railway line passes through the Governorates of
(Baghdad, Ba'quba, Kirkuk, Irbil, and Mosul).
Designed capacity: 6 Million passenger/ year
20 million tons of goods/ year
Project axis length: 555 km two-way line
Designed speed: 250 km/h for passengers using electric trains.
140 km/h for goods using electric trains.
Axle load: 25 tons.
Project supplementary service facilities: stations, bridges, archways,
repair workshops, sign and communication
systems, houses for the workers.
4. (Baghdad- Kut- Imara- Basrah) Railway
Project type: New
Project total cost including land acquisition: $ 7612 m.
Land acquisition cost: $ 1512 m.
Estimated project cost: $ 6100 m.
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Project location: Railway line passing through the Governorates of
(Baghdad, Kut, Imara, and Basrah).
Designed capacity: 9 Million passenger/ year
20 million tons of goods/ year
Project axis length: 504 km two-way line
Designed speed: 250 km/h for passengers using electric trains.
140 km/h for goods using electric trains.
Axle load: 25 tons.
Project supplement elements: stations, bridges, archways, repair
workshops, sign and communication systems,
houses for the workers.
5. (Basra- Fao) Railway
Project type: New
Project total cost including land acquisition: $ 1,499 m.
Land acquisition cost: $ 299 m.
Estimated project cost: $ 1,200 m.
Project location: Basrah Governorate.
Designed capacity: 1 Million passenger/ year
70 million tons of goods/ year
Project axis length: 110 km two-way line
Designed speed: 140 km/h for passengers using electric trains.
100 km/h for goods using electric trains.
Axle load: 25 tons.
Project supplementary service facilities: stations, bridges, archways,
repair workshops, sign and communication
systems, houses for the workers.
6. (Basrah- Shalamjah) Railway
Project type: New
Project total cost including land acquisition: $ 385 m.
Land acquisition cost: $ 135 m.
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Project estimated cost: $ 250 m.
Project location: The rail line passing through Basrah Governorate.
Designed capacity: 2 Million passenger/ year
10 million tons of goods/ year
Project axis length: 35 km one-way line
Designed speed: 120 km/h for passengers using electric trains.
Axle load: 25 tons.
Project supplementary facilities: stations, bridges, archways, repair
workshops, sign and communication systems,
houses for the workers.
7. The circular line (Around the City of Baghdad
Project type: New
Project total cost including land acquisition: $ 2,429 m.
Land acquisition cost: $ 429 m.
Estimated project cost: $ 2,000 m.
Project location: Baghdad Governorate.
Designed capacity: 22 Million passenger/ year
46 million tons of goods/ year
Project main axis lengths:
Axis of the circular line: 112 km two-way line
The axis which links the international station to the circular line
through the train tunnel is 11 km; 4 parallel lines
Designed speed: 200 km/h for passengers using electric trains.
140 km for goods using electric trains.
Axle load: 25 tons.
Project supplementary service facilities: stations, bridges, archways,
repair workshops, sign and communication
systems, houses for the workers.
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8. (Baghdad- Musaiab- Kerbala- Najaf- Samawa- Nasiriyah-
Basrah- Um Qasir) Railway Project
Project type: New
Project total cost including land acquisition: $ 11,000 m.
Land acquisition cost: $ 1,000 m.
Estimated project cost: $ 10,000 m.
Project location: Railway line passing through the Governorates of
(Baghdad, Babylon, Kerbala, Najaf, Muthanna, Thi
Qar, and Basrah).
Designed capacity: 16 Million passenger/ year
36 million tons of goods/ year
Project axis length: 663 km two-way line
Designed speed: 250 km/h for passengers using electric trains.
140 km/h for goods using electric trains.
Axle load: 25 tons.
Project supplementary service facilities: stations, bridges, archways,
repair workshops, sign and communication
systems, houses for the workers.
9. (Ramadi- Kerbala) Railway Project
Project type: New
Project total cost including land acquisition: $ 11,000 m.
Land acquisition cost: $ 1,600 m.
Project estimated cost: $ 1,500 m.
Project location: Railway line passing through the Governorates of
(Anbar and Kerbala).
Designed capacity: 3 Million passenger/ year
36 million tons of goods/ year
Project axis length: 138 km two-way line
Designed speed: 250 km/h for passengers using electric trains.
140 km/h for goods using electric trains.
Axle load: 25 tons.
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Project supplementary service facilities stations, bridges, archways,
repair workshops, sign and communication
systems, houses for the workers.
Second: Ports
1. Fao Port
Project type: New
Project cost: $ 6 b.
Project location: Basra
Designed capacity: 1st stage
2018:
containers: 24
million tons/
year, sporadic
items: 24 million tons/ year.
2nd
stage 2028: containers: 40 million tons/ year,
sporadic items: 32 million tons/ year.
3rd
stage 2038: containers: 70 million tons/ year,
sporadic items: 44 million tons/ year.
First: The project consists of:
5.5km eastern wave brakes.
7.3km western wave brakes.
Tow lines of container berths, each of it is 3.5 km long, which is
equals to 12 berths for each line, that is a total of 24 container
berths with yards for container storage.
berths for sporadic goods (grains, cement, etc.) of 3.5 km with the
conveyor belts, which equals 13 berths.
berths for oil derivatives export and import (located out of the port
basin)
Road and railway lines net.
Spaces for buildings and yards for trailer parking (almost 24 sq
km).
30 km navigation canal, 17m depth.
4.5 km berths for various goods, (Equals 22 berths).
Space for the industrial area (almost 8.5 sq km).
Depth within the harbor basin to vary between 15-17 m.
Second: the new port's requirements have been specified which includes
the number and the dimensions of the required berths and spaces for
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containers and sporadic items (wheat and others) depending on the
expected volume of goods handled for the next thirty years to meet local
needs.
2. Establishment of 13 multi-purpose berths at Um Qasir port
Project type: New
Project cost: $ 500 m.
Project location: Basra (River 1, opposite to the berths of Um Qasir
port).
Designed capacity: 3,750,000 tons/ year.
This project is a complementary part to the current existing ports at Um
Qasir. It aims to increase the capacity of goods charging and discharging
at the port by establishing 13 multi-purpose container berths in addition
to its attachments, equipment, services, service buildings, shelters,
pullers, railways, internal roads, as well as some container berths, and
designated berths on a plot of 151,773 sq m. at the location of river (1)
opposite to the berths of Um Qasir port.
3. Establishment of 13 multi-purpose berths at Khur Al-Zubair port Project type: New
Project cost: $ 500 m.
Project location: Basra (Southward of the berths of Khur Al-Zubair
port).
Designed capacity: 4,250,000 tons/ year.
Since the berths’ capacities at the ports are limited, a suggestion was
presented which is to establish new separated concrete berths based on
steel pipe props; four with the buildings and services for containers.
The project includes the establishment of 13 multi-purpose container
berths with all their requirements on a plot of 150,740 sq m. southward
of the berths of Khur Al-Zubair port, to increase handling capacity of the
berths as their current capacity is 4 million tons/ year. The establishment
of these berths shall increase the capacity of the port.
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Third: Airports:
Name of Project: Central
Euphrates Airport (Central
Location between the
Governorates of Babylon,
Holy Kerbala, Holy Najaf,
and Diwaniyah)
Project type: New
Project cost: unspecified.
Project location: It will service the Governorates of Babylon, Holy
Kerbala, Holy Najaf, and Diwaniyah
Designed capacity: 1st stage: 6 million passengers.
2nd
stage: 12 million passengers.
3rd
stage: 20 million passengers.
It is one of the crucial strategic projects which will facilitate
transportation in the central Euphrates areas and will activate and
promote religious tourism in these Governorates.
- A contract was signed with a French Company to study the
technical and economic profit assumptions for the project; the
company shall also prepare and present the project designs.
- The project is implemented on an area of 45,717 sq km.
- Project components/ 1st stage
1. Travelers Building.
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2. 4,500 m runway (code 4 F) capable of supporting Airbus A380
landing.
3. 12 Contact for (2 code F airplanes, 10 code E/2C), and a number
of airplane remote landings.
4. 60 m air monitoring tower.
5. Airport City (its service facilities will be announced as
investment opportunities).
6. Air charge building and its yard.
7. Airplane maintenance facilities.
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8- Industry and Minerals sector The Industrial sector is seen as one of the most prominent
components of the non- oil
economy, and the Ministry
of Industry and Minerals
(MIM) is considered as the
main pillar for industrial
policy in Iraq which
encourages investment
according to investment
law No. 13 for the year
2006 (as amended); it runs
the state-owned enterprises
(SOEs) and seeks to
develop these SOEs in
cooperation with other parties willing
to invest to raise the efficiency of
performance. The MIM also specified
a number of projects through which it
is aiming to attract foreign investment especially as the Ministry
already has a number of investment policies and regulations.
Law No.22 for the year 1997 (regarding state owned companies)
focuses on rehabilitating the operating plants which employ
capital and special expertise and it allows the SOEs to conclude
agreements with foreign investors who will also be covered by the
incentives and privileges provided by the investment law No. 13
for the year 2006.
MIM launched an ambitious program in 2005 for granting licenses
to establish joint ventures and production sharing agreements for
the purpose of promoting investment in this sector where investors
should undertake to implement all the rehabilitation processes,
management and operating the plant on their own within the
framework of the investment concept announced by the Ministry
against a share of the production within a pre-specified duration of
15-20 years, and the investor is free to suggest rehabilitation
through rehabilitating the available machines and equipment or to
substitute it all with new machinery; in all cases the Ministry will
be an active partner and shall be ready to provide the investor with
all available databases in addition to helping in issuing the entry
visas for the technical teams at the plant sites.
The developments in this sector included evaluating the suggestions to
reduce the import volumes to reinforce domestic production and to ensure
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a package of comprehensive reforms which guarantee protection of
investors' benefits and help to maintain a framework for the sustainable
investment in SOEs. It is expected that the reform package will not only
lead to rehabilitation of this sector but will result in engaging new
proactive energies and enforcing the available laws.
Iraq currently has diversified light and heavy industries like
textiles, automobile assembly, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals,
fertilizers and other industries. It is hoped that SOEs can play an
important role in supplying both the state and private industries
with the required products and services in light of applying a
series of technical and management reforms along with
investment directions to improve the quality of performance and
production.
MIM has more than 72 SOEs that deal with various sectors which
can be shown in the table below:
No. of companies Sector
28 Engineering
sector
18 Food &
Chemical
Industries
6 Construction
7 Textiles
4 Services Sector
9 Others
72 Total
Most of the SOEs work at low capacities for the following
reasons:
1- Old machinery, equipment and production lines as most of
them were provided during the 1970 and 1980s.
2- Old technology that does not match international progress in
the industrial sector.
3- The unreliable national power grid that can't meet the electrical needs
of industrial plants.
4- Domestic markets opening up to imported products, impacting
upon the competitiveness of products from the national market.
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Consequently, MIM has adopted a plan to rehabilitate and develop
most of the SOEs through partnering with the Arab and foreign
private sector.
The Role of Government in the Industrial Sector
The MIM aims to rehabilitate its companies or turn them into state
or private joint stock companies and has announced a number of
investment profiles for several companies, some of which have
already been awarded to investors in order to be rehabilitated and
operated, while issuance of investment law No. 13 for the year
2006 (as amended) has contributed much to reinforcing this trend.
Legal frameworks that govern the process of rehabilitating SOEs
in addition to investment laws are shown below:
State companies' law No. 22 for the year 1997 (as amended):
This law regulates the work of the state owned companies. The
provision (15/3) of the same law allows state companies to
conclude partnerships with foreign companies to implement a
business that operates within the state company activities in Iraq.
These partnership contracts depend on the legal basis included in
the state companies law which gave the right to these companies
to partner with Arab and foreign companies and enterprises to
implement projects relevant to the state companies’ objectives
inside Iraq.
Companies law No. 21 for the year 1997 (as amended):
Provision No. 8 of this law allows limited companies to form projects
where the state contributes less than 25% of the capital.
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Available Investment Opportunities at the Ministry of
Industry and Minerals announced as Investment
Opprtunities which includes both new projects and
rehabilitation projects)
Below is the table of available investment opportunities at the Ministry of Industry
and Minerals that are distributed according to the type of project and form of
investment and according to the governorate the project is located in.
For rehabilitation projects, the goal is to increase the production capacity and for new
projects, the aim is to attract direct investment.
Table of available investment opportunities at the Ministry of Industry and
Minerals; categorized as new projects and rehabilitation projects, distributed
throughout the governorates.
No Project State Company Project type Estima
ted cost
capacity Location
(Governor
ate)
1 Cable Factory Ur State Company Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 30 m. 52,346 Tons/
year
Thi Qar
2 Aluminum Portion Factory Ur State Company Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 25 m. 51,100 Tons/
year
Thi Qar
3 Petrochemical Production
Factory
State Company for
Petrochemical
Productions
New
Establishment
$ 2 b. 1 million
tons/ year
Thi Qar
4 Basra Paper Factory State Company for
Paper Industries
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 236 m. 640 Tons/
Day
Basra
5 Basra Cement Factory Sothern State
Company for Cement
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 20 m. 600,000
Tons/ year
Basra
6 Spiral Tube Factory State Company for
Iron and Steel
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 4 m. 275,000
Tons/ year
Basra
7 Abu Al-Khaseeb Fertilizer
Factory
Sothern State
Company for
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 250 m. 2,100 Tons/
Day
Basra
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Fertilizer
Manufacture
8 Factories of State Company
for Petrochemical
Manufacturing
State Company for
Petrochemical
Industries
New
Establishment
$ 2 b. 1 million
Tons/ year
Basra
9 Vertical Soledad Pipe
Factory
State Company for
Iron and Steel
New
Establishment
$ 300 m. 350,000
Tons/ year
Basra
10 Nitrogen and Ammonia
Fertilizer Factory
Sothern State
Company for
Fertilizer
Manufacturing
New
Establishment
$ 900 m. 1 Million
Tons/ year
Basra
11 Iron and Steel Factory State Company for
Iron and Steel
New
Establishment
$ 1.7 b. 3 million
Tons/ year
Basra
12 Factory for Storage and
canning of Vegetable oils
State Company for
Vegetable Oils
New
Establishment
$ 250 m. 600,000
Tons/ year
Basra
13 Kaolin Alum Factory State Company for
Mishraq Sulfur
New
Establishment
$ 25 m. 50,000 Tons/
year
Nineveh
14 Sulfuric Acid Factory State Company for
Al Mishraq Sulfur
New
Establishment
$ 10 m. 20,000 Tons/
year
Nineveh
15 Mosul Sugar Factory State Company for
Sugar Manufacturing
Rehabilitation and
Development
$10 m. 3,810 Tons/
Day
Nineveh
16 Cement Factory Northern State
Company for Cement
Production
New
Establishment
$ 220 m. 2 million
tons/ year
Nineveh
17 Sulfur Production Factory State Company for
Sulfur
Manufacturing
New
Establishment
$ 800 m. 1.5 million
tons/ year
Nineveh
18 Drug Production Factory State Company for
Drug Manufacturing
New
Establishment
$150 m. 1.5 million
tons/ year
Nineveh
19 Medical Bandage Factory State Company for
Cotton
Manufacturing
Rehabilitation and
Development
$4 m. 412 Tons/
year
Baghdad/
Kadhimiyah
20 Al-Ameen Factory State Company for
Vegetable Oils
Rehabilitation and
Development
$11 m. 16,200 Tons/
year
Baghdad
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21 Al-Ma'moon Factory State Company for
Vegetable Oils
Rehabilitation and
Development
$21 m. 38,950 Tons/
year
Baghdad
22 Al-Rasheed Factory State Company for
Vegetable Oils
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 16 m. 34,700 Tons/
year
Baghdad
23 Nasr Cigarette Factory State Company for
Tobacco and
Cigarette
Manufacturing
Rehabilitation and
Development
- 1,200,000
Boxes/ year
Baghdad
24 Mechanic Operating Nasr State Company Rehabilitation and
Development
$15 m. - Baghdad
25 Mechanic Operating Ikhaa State Company Rehabilitation and
Development
$36 m. - Baghdad
26 Triangle Cheese Factory
Abu-Ghraib
State Company for
dairy Production
Rehabilitation - 1,500 Kg/ h Baghdad
27 Biladi Factory (Baby Milk)
Abu-Ghraib
State Company for
dairy Production
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 28 m. 12,000 Tons/
year
Baghdad
28 Baghdad Plastic Factory - Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 30657
m.
9,000 Tons/
year PVC
pipes (225,
160, 110 mm)
6,000 Tons/
year PE pipes
of diameters
160, 110, 90,
75, 50 mm
Baghdad
29 Production of Electric
Industries and Cooling
Systems
State Company for
Electric Manufacture
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 50 m. - Baghdad
30 Molded and specialized
equipment factory
Sumood State
Company
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 32 m. - Baghdad
31 Water Treatment
Equipment Production
Faris State Company Rehabilitation and
Development
$16 m. - Baghdad
32 Cables and Aluminum
Pieces Production
Ur State Company Rehabilitation and
Development
$158 m. - Baghdad
33 Specialized Equipment and
Scan Cam factory
Fiad State Company Rehabilitation and
Development
$8 m. - Baghdad
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34 Battery Production Factory
State Company for
Battery Manufacture
Rehabilitation and
Development
$13 m. - Baghdad
35 Factory of Tahadi
Company (Mechanic and
Station installation)
Tahadi State
Company
Rehabilitation and
Development
$18 m. - Baghdad
36 Zawra Factories (Control
Systems and Devices
Production)
Zawra State
Company
Rehabilitation and
Development
$6 m. - Baghdad
37 Maisan Plastic Factory - Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 32.457
m.
15,840 Ton/
year
Maisan
38 Mu'tasim Factory (Ali-Al-
Hadi)
State Company for
Vegetable Oils
Rehabilitation and
Development
$24 m. 16,900 Tons Maisan
39 Maisan Sugar Factory State Company for
Sugar Manufacture
Rehabilitation and
Development
- 100,000
Tons/ year
Maisan
40 Maisan Paper Factory State Company for
Paper Manufacture
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 35 m. 57,000 Tons/
year
Maisan
41 Glass Factory State Company for
Glass and Ceramic
Manufacture
Rehabilitation and
Development
$180 m. 160,000 sq
meters/
Tona/ year
Anbar
42 Ceramic Factory State Company for
Glass and Ceramic
Manufacture
Rehabilitation and
Development
ID 7.5 b. 3,000 sq
meters/ Day
Anbar
43 Medical Bottles Factory State Company for
Glass and Ceramic
Manufacture
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 4.2 m. 120 Tons/
Day
Anbar
44 Phosphate Fertilizers
Production Factory
State Company for
Phosphate
Manufacture
New
Establishment
$ 1.800
m.
1 Million
Tons/ year
Anbar
45 Cement Production Factory State Company for
Cement Manufacture
New
Establishment
$ 220 m. 2 Million
Tons/ year
Anbar
46 Nitrogen Fertilizer
Production Factory
- New
Establishment
$ 880 m. 1 Million
Tons/ year
Anbar
47 Operating Mechanics and
Cupper wire Production
Shaheed State
Company
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 9.5 m. - Anbar
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48 Samawa Cement Factories
(2)
Sothern State
Company for Cement
Manufacture
New
Establishment
$ 350 m. 2 million
Tons/ year
Muthanna
49 Holy Najaf Cement Factory Sothern State
Company for Cement
Manufacture
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 350 m. 2 million
Tons/ year
Najaf
50 Factory of the State
Company for Tire
Production
State Company for
Tire Manufacture
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 260 m. 2 million
tires/ Year
Najaf
51 Gypsum Factory Sothern State
Company for Cement
Manufacture
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 20 m. 15,900 Tons/
Month
Holy Kerbala
52 Ductile Pipe Factory - New
Establishment
$ 64 m. 55,000 Tons/
year
Babylon
53 Pharmaceutical Production
Factory
State Company for
Drug Production
New
Establishment
$ 50 m. 140 Million
Tablets
Babylon
54 Tractors and Agricultural
Production Factory
State Company for
Mechanic Industries
Modernization
and Development
$ 30 m. - Babylon
55 Transformers, Optic Cable,
and Electric Gage Provision
Factory
Diala State Company
for Electric
Industries
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 27 m. - Diayla
56 Rubber Production Factory State company for
rubber Industries
Rehabilitation and
Development
$ 35 m. - -
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Investment Opportunities Announced by the
Governorates in the Industrial Sector
No Project Location Project Assigned
Plot
Governorate
1. Phosphoric H3PO4 and
Sulfuric H2SO4 Acid
Production Factory
Qaim, Westward of Anbar
Governorate, near the Ukashat
mine, near Ruttba Town
To be specified
according to the
project
requirements, the
location at al-kamat
(Al-Manajam) or in
industrial cities
Anbar
2. Portland Cement
Production Factory
Ruttba, Westward of Anbar
Governorate, near raw material
site
To be identified
according to the
project
requirements and
the raw material
location (mines) or
at the industrial
cities.
Anbar
3. Salt Resistant Cement
Production Factory
Ruttba, Westward of Anbar
Governorate, near raw material
site
To be identified
according to the
project
requirements and
the raw material
location (mines) or
at the industrial
cities.
Anbar
4. Magnesia MGO,
Magnetite MGCO4 and
Magnesium Sulfate
Production Project
Ruttba, or any other site agreed
on by the investor.
To be identified
according to the
project
requirements and
the raw material
location (mines) or
at the industrial
cities.
Anbar
5. Ferro-Silicon Factory At the industrial city. 10 Dunam Anbar
6. Garbage Recycling Ramadi Town, province 36/
Jabal, Plot 1/ 5111
25 Dunam Anbar
7. Iron Scrap gathering and
melting Project
Near the industrial area at 35th
Km.
25 Dunam Anbar
8. Industrial City at Ramadi Near 35th
Km, along the
highway/ part of 83/ 33596
jeem, Northern Haswa
3.000 Dunam Anbar
9. Industrial City at Ana
Town
Ana town 3.600 Dunam Anbar
10. Industrial City at Heet Heet Town- Plot no 390/ 460,
province 6, Haswat Al-
600 Dunam Anbar
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Shamiyah, on the left side of
Heet- Kubaisah road. 2km
away from the road.
11. Industrial City/ Food
Industries
Plot 1/1/ meem 5/ Shitiyah 146 Dunam Babylon
12. Industrial City/
Construction Industries
Plot 14/3/ meem 29/ Abu
Agarib
320 Dunam Babylon
13. Industrial City Plot 2/ 6017/ 17/ meem 5/ Abu
Smaich
3.581 Dunam Babylon
14. Brick Factories Complex Plot 121/ 1/ meem 28/ Jazirah 4.769 Dunam Babylon
15. Flour Company Site Investment zone for heavy and
medium industries. A special
system is being implemented
by the NIC in cooperation with
the OECD.
6.000 Dunam Babylon
16. Drug Factory Ba'quba 100 Dunam Diyala
17. Industrial City Ba'quba, down town 500 Dunam Diyala
18. Manufacture and
assembling of water
purification systems
Ba'quba, Industrial City. 10 Dunam Diyala
19. Food Industry Complex Industrial City 200 Dunam Diyala
20. Petrochemical Industry
Complex
Industrial City Dunam011 Diyala
21. Mechanical Industry
Complex
Industrial City 25 Dunam Diyala
22. Furniture Industry
Complex
Industrial City 20 Dunam Diyala
23. Clothes Industry Complex Industrial City Dunam01 Diyala
24. Construction Industry
Complex
Khalis, part of the province 77,
Ahaymir
1.000 Dunam Diyala
25. 7 Garbage Recycling
Factories at the
Governorate Center and in
its Constituencies.
Tikrit and its constituencies Various areas Salahuddin
26. Cement factory Badrah Town 100 Dunam Wasit
27. Brick factory Badrah Town 50 Dunam Wasit
28. Vegetable Oils Factory 3/9. 3/5, 3/18, 3/12, and 3/11
meem Algawiyah, Kut
200 Dunam Wasit
29. Garbage Recycling
Factory
Governorate center, Towns and
Districts
Various areas Wasit
30. Establishing an Integrated
Industrial City
Laylan District 1.000 Dunam Kirkuk
31. Establishing Modern and
developed Yellow Corn
Factory
Hawijah Constituency 10 Dunam Kirkuk
32. Establishing Modern
Integrated Brick factory
Center of Kirkuk 25 Dunam Kirkuk
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according to International
standards
33. Industrial City Penja Ali District 514 Dunam Kirkuk
34. Industrial City Taza District 169 Dunam Kirkuk
35. Construction Projects Kerbala- Construction
Industries area- Ayn Al-Tamr
Road, Near Thermo-stone
Factory
442 Dunam Holy Kerbala
36. Thermo-stone factory
producing not less than
1.000 cubic meter/ Day
Kerbala- Ayn Al-Tamr Road,
Near Thermo-stone Factory
6 Dunam Holy Kerbala
37. Colored Glass Production
Project.
Southern part of Kerbala-
Najaf High-land
Vast areas are
available
Holy Kerbala
38. Industrial City Zubair Town/ Part of the plot
32 meem 43 Northern Arkli
880 Dunam Basra
39. Industrial City Zubair Town/ 7/ 1 meem 56,
Southern Arkli
600 out of 2.000
Dunam
Basra
40. Establishment of Tomato
paste Factory
Safwan/ Part of the plot 10/4
meem 6 Southern Mouaylihat
12 Dunam Basra
41. Food, Light
Complementary, and
Construction Factories
8 km away from Governorate
Center
125 Hectometer Maisan
42. Laboratories for Oil
Industries
Governorate Center 20 Hectometer Maisan
43. Garbage Recycling
Factories
Governorate Center and the
Constituencies
(6) Hectometer Maisan
44. Industrial Area Governorate Center 4.000 Dunam Maisan
45. Industrial Area Out of Municipal Borders 185 Dunam Thi Qar
46. Garbage Recycling
Factory
Out of Municipal Borders 5 Dunam Thi Qar
47. Electric Device
Manufacturing Factory
Out of Municipal Borders 1 Dunam Thi Qar
48. Iron and Steel Factory Out of Municipal Borders 5 Dunam Thi Qar
49. Food Manufacturing
Factory
Out of Municipal Borders 3 Dunam Thi Qar
50. Woolen Woven Factory Out of Municipal Borders 1 Dunam Thi Qar
51. Paper Recycling Factory Out of Municipal Borders 40 Dunam Thi Qar
52. Establishing an Industrial
park
Out of Governorate Center 100 Dunam Minor
Projects
100 Dunam
medium Projects
600 Dunam Major
Projects
Diwaniyah
53. Establishing a non-
contemplating Industrial
Area
Out of Governorate Center 150 Dunam Diwaniyah
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Table of Investment Opportunities in the Industrial
Sector Available at the Ministry of Trade
No Project Company Project Type Allocated Land Location
1 Food Product
Packing Factory
State Company
of Food Stuff
Trading
New
Establishment
20 Donam Baghdad/
Taji
2 Complementary
Store Project
State Company
of Food Stuff
Trading
New
Establishment
6 Dunam Baghdad/
Jamila
3 Tea and Food
Packing Factory
State Company
of Food Stuff
Trading
New
Establishment
38 Dunam Baghdad/
Dabbash
4 Chilled Store State Company
of Food Stuff
Trading
New
Establishment
50 Dunam Diwaniyahl
Shaf'iia
5 Rehabilitation of
Chilled Stores
State Company
of Food Stuff
Trading
Rehabilitation 200 Dunam Basrah/
Hartha
6 Chilled and
Freezing Stores
State Company
of Food Stuff
Trading
New
Establishment
22 Dunam Basrah/ Khor
Al-Zubair
7 Rehabilitation of
Chilled Stores
State Company
of Food Stuff
Trading
Rehabilitation 21 Dunam Basrah/ Khor
Al-Zubair
8 Food Factory and
Marketing Center
State Company
of Food Stuff
Trading
New
Establishment
20 Dunam Wassit/Al
Kut
9 Food Factory and
Marketing Center
State Company
of Food Stuff
Trading
New
Establishment
40 Dunam Al Anbar/Al
-Ramadi
10 Food Factory and
Marketing Center
State Company
of Food Stuff
Trading
New
Establishment
65 Dunam Bayblon/Al-
Aliyaa
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9- Tourism Sector:
Iraq's cultural, religious and natural
environment is regarded as an
attracting factor for investors and
visitors since it is the country of an
ancient civilization, with
international archeological sites and
sacred religious sites in addition to
the sites of outstanding natural
beauty in the northern parts of Iraq.
There is a plan prepared by the
government to develop and expand
transport infrastructure to serve a
larger number of tourists.
Tourism is regarded as an important
factor in the economic and social
development of many countries and
it can be a significant resource for
the national economy, providing job
opportunities through its varied
projects and activities. Accordingly;
the government has laid down plans to invest in the country's cultural and
tourism components. The big changes that Iraq has witnessed in all of its
economic and social spheres has motivated the state to adopt proactive
policies and programs to encourage the development of advanced
infrastructure and attractions. The aim is to support the Iraqi economic
pillars, and so reinforce social security, by putting in place an investment
environment and plans for the coming years that will diversify the
economy and support the country’s cultural status. The Ministry of
Tourism and Archeology is the Iraqi governmental department
responsible for developing and sustaining tourist sites in Iraq through
developing the required infrastructure and maintaining its authenticity
and appeal, including rehabilitating, maintaining and reviving specified
sites, contracting with archeological establishments and holding official
teaching and training programs.
There are lots of opportunities to invest in and rehabilitate tourist sites all
across the country.
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Available Investment Opportunities in the Tourism
Sector
No Project Location Allocated
Land
Governorate
1 Development of Wedding Island at
Karkh
Karkh 641 Dunam Baghdad
2 Entertainment City at Baghdad
Tourist Island
Rusafa 20 Dunam Baghdad
3 Rehabilitation of the Presidential
Palaces (Presidential Palace- Souk
Amma, Jia'afir, A'adhamiyah Palace,
Nadi Al-Faris Palace, Radhwaniyah
Palace, Salam Palace, Fao Palace)
Various locations in
Baghdad
Various
areas
Baghdad
4 Rehabilitation of the tourist complex
at Madain and surrounding areas
Baghdad Outskirts Baghdad
5 Rehabilitation of the existed tourist
and Hotel Institute
Rusafa/ Baladiyat Baghdad
6 6 Stars Hotel At the Airport Road Baghdad
7 Rehabilitation of the Antique
Babylon Celebration Park
Babylon theatre, Throne
Hall, Residences
Babylon
8 Renovation of Babylon Museums Babylon Various
areas
Babylon
9 Tourist City at the beaches of
Himreen Lake
Banks of Himreen Lake/
111, 59, 90, 67, 57, 54,
53, 50
200 Dunam Diyala
10 Tourist City at the left of Al-Himreen
Lake
Khanaqeen (Sa'diyah)/
140/ 1/ 9 Deshtan
300 Dunam Diyala
11 Tourist Hotel, Entertainment area
and Park
Khanaqeen/ 6/ 5418/ 8/
Hajj Qara
10 Dunam Diyala
Entertainment City Baladrose 1/303 ---- Diyala
Entertainment City Baladrose 1/2088 Diyala
Entertainment City Jalawlaa 1334 Al-Ouruba Diyala
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12 5, and 3 Stars Hotels Samarra Various
areas
Salahuddin
13 Hotel, Resturant and Coffee-Shop 1/ 648 meem 22 zouiyat
Al-Zar'a/ Aziziyah 3.6
Donam
3.6 Dunam Wasit
14 Tourist City at Mosul Dam 30 km Northern Mosul 88 Dunam Nineveh
15 Rehabilitation of the waterfalls
tourist complex
6 km northern Mosul 250 Dunam Nineveh
16 Tourist complex Ba'shiqa mountain/ two
neighbouring plots 1-
governmental, plot no.
110 province 4/
2.000
Dunam
Nineveh
17 Tourist health resort at Hammam
Al-'Aleel
Hammam Al-'Aleel, near
Sabit hill on Tigris river
4 Dunam Nineveh
18 Rehabilitation of Ashour hotel Mosul- Cornish
overlooks Tigris river
1 Dunam Nineveh
19 Wood and tourist city 17/ 432 meem 37 Buaiza
Hai Al- Arabi
60 Dunam Nineveh
20 5 Stars Hotel Faluja/ the Highway,
near Faluja University
10 Dunam Al-Anbar
21 1 May tourist Hotel Haditha Town 6 Dunam Al-Anbar
22 Qaim Entertainment Land Qaim Town 11 Dunam Al-Anbar
23 Hotel and Mall Kerbala- Abbasiyah-
Hamza Al-zighair street
plot 80/ 66 and meem 80/
64 meem 24 Abbasiyah 2
2 Dunam Holy Kerbala
24 Hotel apartments overlooking the
Euphrates River
Kerbala- Hindiyah Town 8 Dunam Holy Kerbala
25 4-5 Stars Hotel and Entertainment
City
Basrah Center / Ashar-
Kornish- Al-Dakeer
6 Dunam Basra
26 Entertainment City Basrah Center /850 Qibla 388 Dunam Basra
27 Marbid Novotel Hotel Basrah Center / Mannawi
Pasha
7 Dunam Basra
28 Entertainment land and water city Basrah Center/ near sport
city
10 Dunam Basra
29 Entertainment land Fao Town 35 Dunam Basra
30 Green Entertainment Land Qurna Town 900 Dunam Basra
31 Entertainment city and Disney land Qurna Twon 41 Dunam Basra
32 Tourist Hotel Down town- on the
banks of the Euphrates
6 Dunam Thi Qar
33 Tourist City Down town- Siphon- Thi
Qar
90 Dunam Thi Qar
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10. Education Sector
Sustainable development concepts have always been at the forefront of
the international community’s agenda, and since human beings have
always occupied the first priority among the sustainable development
factors, the international community give more importance to paying
strong attention to developing the mental abilities and learning
opportunities for people, making education a human right for each
individual in the society, guaranteed by all international laws. The
educational standards in any country are seen as a measure of its
advancement and development and in Iraq; laws guarantee the
opportunity to obtain a good education to all Iraqis.
Education is still one of the greatest concerns of countries and despite the
significant progress in primary education, and the increase in the number
of pupils joining schools and anti-illiteracy movements, significant efforts
are increasingly being made by the government to improve educational
quality and it is still a big challenge for developing countries, including
Iraq, to keep pace with the intellectual advancement and skills
development ranging from kindergarten to high school levels.
Iraq has given special attention to the education system since the mid
twentieth century, establishing many reliable universities which are rated
among the best in the Arab region. Iraqi universities were established in
the beginning of the second half of the twentieth century starting with
Baghdad University in 1957, Mustansyriah University in 1963, with other
universities established after 1980 like the University of Technology,
Basra University, Mosul University, and Sulaimanyah University in
addition to a number of technical institutes. Iraq is in need of many
educational institutions to meet the increasing demands as a result of
population growth; this provides investors with great opportunities to
invest in the sector.
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Education Statistics
1- Kindergartens
There are 648 kindergartens in Iraq
for the school year 2010-2011,
compared to 631 for the previous year
with a growth rate of 2.7%. The
number of children attending these
kindergartens is 141,158 for the year
2010-1011 against 125,391 for the
year 2009-2010 which shows an
increase of 12.6% in the number of
children while the growth rate of the
number of kindergarten teachers is
(2.3%) for the years 2009-2011. The
following table details some further statistics
A table that shows the development of kindergartens for the
year 2010-2011
No. of
Teachers
No. of
children in
each
kindergarten
No. of
Children
No. of
Kindergartens
School year
5,353 242 125,391 631 2009- 2010
5,475 218 141,158 648 2010- 2011
2.3% 10% 12.6% 2.7% Change rate
for the years
2009-2011
2- Primary Education
Through analyzing the most recent data for the year 2011, released by the
central organization for statistics and information technology, regarding
the educational surveys we can observe the following:
The number of (morning and evening) primary schools in Iraq is
14,048 for the school year 2010-2011. 26.4% are for boys and
22.4% are for girls, while 51.2% are mixed schools. By comparing
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these statistics with those of the previous year we can find an rate
of increase of 2.6% in the number of schools.
The number of attending pupils in (morning and evening) primary
school is 4,864,096 for the school year 2010-2011 while the girls'
rate is 45.6% and for boys it is 54.4%. Also, when comparing the
number of pupils with those of the previous year we can find a rate
of increase of 4.1%.
3- Secondary Education
The number of (morning and evening) secondary schools in Iraq is
5,472 for the school year 2010-2011, 2,610 of which are intermediate
schools and 866 preparatory ones while there are 1,996 full secondary
schools. Boys' schools comprise 43.8%, girls' schools 34% and mixed
schools comprise 22.2% of the total number of secondary schools.
The number of schools increased in the year 2010-2011 compared to
the previous year at a rate of 5.6%, whereas the number of students
attending secondary education schools are estimated to be 1,953,766 for
the school year 2010-2011.
4- Vocational Education
Despite the significance of this educational branch, little attention has
been devoted to it compared with other countries. The vocational schools
in Iraq are divided into 4 sections (agricultural, industrial, commercial
and fine arts and the number of these schools in Iraq is 294 for the school
year 2010-2011, 67% of which are industrial, 29% commercial, 2%
agricultural and 2% are for fine arts.
5- University Education (governmental, private and technical)
Survey results have shown that the number of students admitted to
Iraqi universities, private colleges and technical educational institutions
reached 157,560 students for the year 2009-2010 while their number for
the year 2010-2011 was 476,377 students.
Investment Opportunities Available in the Education Sector
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No Project Location Allocated
Land
Governorate
1 Establishment of medical education and
training center for all medical
specializations
A'adhamiyah/
plot 9/ 115 meem
7
4 Dunam Baghdad
2 Establishment of housing complex/
University of Technology
Plot no. 4/ 9
meem 2
Za'faraniyah
28 Dunam Baghdad
3 Establishment of housing complex/
University of Technology
Plot no. 2/ 71
meem 28 Tajiyat
505
Dunam
Baghdad
4 Establishment of an agricultural project/
College of Agriculture
Khan Beni Sa'ad 200
Dunam
Diyala
5 Establishment of a University for the
following specialties:
Finance, Banking, Accountancy,
Management, Trade, Investment,
Tourism, and Hotel Sciences
Governorate
Center
To be
specified
by the
investor
Holy Karbala
6 Establishment of a Technology
University dedicated to Geometric
Sciences (Architecture, Civil, Electricity,
Electronics, Communications,
Mechanics, and Topology)
Governorate
Center
To be
specified
by the
investor
Holy Karbala
7 Establishment of a Housing Complex/
Technical Education Commission
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8 Establishment of a University Hospital,
with 200 bed capacity
Kufa University 30 Dunam Al-Najaf
9 Establishment of an agricultural project
for cattle and sheep breeding and
Agricultural and veterinary research
Kufa University 17 Dunam Al-Najaf
10 Establishment of Private Sector
Universities
Basrah Center/ 6/
828 Qibla
16
Dunama
and 1956
sq meter
Basrah
11 Establishment of Private Sector
Universities
Out of Municipal
borders
20 Dunam Thi Qar
12 Establishment of Private Sector
Universities
Out of Municipal
borders
10 Dunam Thi Qar
13 Establishment of Civil Engineering
Laboratories and Agricultural and
veterinary Research Projects
City Center 63 Dunam Babylon
11. Services Sector
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Services provision is considered one of the main factors for a successful
investment environment, so the GoI has given considerable attention to
providing the best services as it plays an essential role in achieving
productivity and social stability.
The Government of Iraq has always sought to ensure the provision of
good services and infrastructure and to present investment opportunities
to the private sector by circulating a number of successful policies and
programs.
After being restriction to regional and traditional markets, Iraqi markets
have witnessed great expansion with a shift in consumption, purchasing
and entertainment patterns due to the opening of investment doors in this
vital sector and the orientation towards constructing new commercial
centers, leading to a large increase in the number of commercial malls in
the last three years with more new ones still under construction.
Available Investment Opportunities in the Services
Sector
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No. Project Location allocated Land
Area
Governorate
1. Establishment of Dhaman
Commercial Tower
Najah Complex at Garage
Area
2.4 Dunam Baghdad
2. Rehabilitation of Adl
Supermarket
Bagadad- Adl Q. 9 Dunam Baghdad
3. Rehabilitation of Mansour
Supermarket
Bagadad- Mansour 16 Dunam Baghdad
4. Rehabilitation of Amil
Supermarket
Bagadad- Amil Q 9 Dunam Baghdad
5. Rehabilitation of Sha'ab
Supermarket
Bagadad- Sha'ab 10 Dunam Baghdad
6. Rehabilitation of
Mustansiriyah Supermarket
Bagadad- Mustansiriyah 14 Dunam Baghdad
7. Rehabilitation of Salihiyah
Supermarket
Bagadad- Salihiyah 3 Dunam Baghdad
8. Rehabilitation of Thulatha
Supermarket
Bagadad- Rusafa 13 Dunam Baghdad
9. Rehabilitation of Rasheed
Supermarket
Bagadad- Rusafa 6 Dunam Baghdad
10. Rehabilitation of Free Zone
Supermarket
Bagadad- Rusafa 4 Dunam Baghdad
11. Restaurant and Coffee shop 2386/ 10/ 17/ Al-Oda 6 Dunam Babylon
12. Commercial complex Ba'quba/ 186/ Saray 1 Dunam Diyala 13. Commercial complex Jalawlaa/225/475/ Al Awsaj
Valley
Various Areas Diyala
14. Commercial complex Jalwalaa/224/333/ Al Awsaj
Valley
Various Areas Diyala
15. Commercial complex Jalwalaa/225/2738/ Al Awsaj
Valley
Various Areas Diyala
16. Commercial complex Khaniqeen/26/831/Haj Qarra
Various Areas Diyala
17. Commercial complex Khaniqeen/80/40 and 80/3
Hamidiya Gardens
Various Areas Diyala
18. Commercial complex Khaniqeen/6/5318 Haj Qarra Various Areas Diyala 19. Commercial complex Khaniqeen//77/5 Al Jamia
Section
Various Areas Diyala
20. Commercial complex AL Sadiyah 11/68 Various Areas Diyala 21. Commercial complex Al Khalis/1/1816 Elibaat Various Areas Diyala 22. Commercial complex Al Khalis 2/983 Gissab Various Areas Diyala 23. Commercial complex Kina'a 1/1751 Abo Gharraq Various Areas Diyala 24. Commercial complex Behriz 30/277 Various Areas Diyala 25. Commercial complex Center of Tikrit City 4 Dunam Salahuddin
26. Commercial complex 6/ 8565 meem 18 Bughailah/
Nu'maniyah
7 Dunam Wasit
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27. Commercial complex Hamdaniyah Constituency 12 Dunam Nineveh
28. Commercial complex Mosul- Arbachiyah- Ikha Q,
plot 754/ 180 meem 51
6 Dunam Nineveh
29. Commercial Mall Bartalla District- 529/ 5 meem
Old Bartallah
2 Dunam Nineveh
30. Commercial complex in
Ramadi
Ramadi- Mustaouda'a; the
location is surrounded by four
Streets
8 Dunam Anbar
31. Commercial complex in
Manarat Heet
Heet Constituency, plot no. 9/
6806
6 Dunam Anbar
32. Commercial complex in
Faluja
Faluja Town- Yarmook Q. plot
no. 9/ 29448 meem 1 jeem
Kha
4 Dunam Anbar
33. Commercial complex in
Rawa
Rawa town 1675 m Anbar
34. Commercial complex in
Ana
Ana Town 5220 m Anbar
35. Muti-Stories Garage Ramadi Town 15481 m Anbar
36. Commercial complex Kerbala- Hussainiyah District-
next to Imam 'Aoun shrine
8 Donam Holy Kerbala
37. Multi-stories integrated
Commercial complex
Kerbala- Hur District- Safi
street near deposit Qaf 20014/
1 meem 21 Haydariyah
4 Donam Holy Kerbala
38. Commercial complex 163/ 1/ meem 6 6 Dunam Holy Kerbala
39. Establishment of Modern
Commercial Center
Basrah Center/ (1/ 1346)
province (39) Kut Al-Frangi
9 Dunam Basra
40. Commercial complex Fao Town/ part of the plot 6/
3865/ 2 Fao
23 Dunam Basra
41. Commercial Complex Basrah Center/ Gazara 25 1 Dunam Basra
42. Commercial complex Basrah Center/ Maqam Imam
Ali/ province 204
3128 sq m. Basra
43. Commercial complex Safwan District/ plot 1/ 55 81 Dunam Basra
44. Commercial complex Down town City/ Qibla 10 Dunam Basra
45. Commercial complex Northern Safwan District/ plot
56
119 Donam Basra
46. Commercial complex Imara City Center 6 Dunam Maysan
47. Commercial complex Governorate Center/ 4/ 3902 5 Ulk Diwaniyah
48. Commercial complex Within Municipality Boarders 4 Dunam Thi Qar
49. Muti-Stories Garage Within Municipality Boarders-
Hammam
5 Dunam Thi Qar
50. Commercial Complex Mouadhafeen Q- Old Garage 2 Dunam Thi Qar
51. Commercial complex Nasiriyah/ 110/ 9742/ Jazirah 4 Dunam Thi Qar
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12. Agriculture Sector
The agriculture sector has been a
major contributor to general
domestic production, because of the
availability of the fundamental
factors for success, including fertile
plains, water for irrigation from the
Tigris and Euphrates, large tracts of land, as
well as human and other material resources.
Therefore, Iraq was considered the Middle
East’s food basket and a main source of
various agricultural products. However, this
sector deteriorated significantly during the
last quarter of the past century. Such
deterioration can be attributed to factors
like negligence, poor management of water
resources, and rises in population.
Despite all these challenges, this sector
continued to play an important role in the country's economy due to the
fact that it creates a large number of employment opportunities. This
sector's contribution to the country's GDP in 2012 was 4.3%, whereas the
increase in its contribution to the country's GDP in the period (2009-
2011) was about 9.5%. Iraq can be divided into two main agricultural
areas: the northern area which is watered mainly by rain, and the southern
area which depends for irrigation on Iraq's main rivers: the Tigris and the
Euphrates.
This sector is considered promising in the investment field due to the
large number of investment opportunities which it offers and the diversity
that characterizes such opportunities. And in light of the availability of
many elements necessary for success, this sector provides diversity of
food products and relative food security through agricultural investments
of all types.
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Investment Opportunities in the Agricultural Sector
Note: 1 dunam = 2500 square meters.
No Project Name Location Area
allotted
Governorat
e
1 Dairy products; dates
compression project
Abu
GhareebDistrict/Hictirya
and Al-Shi'ar16/ lot 22/204
10 dunam Baghdad
2 Plastic houses farm
project
Al-Nehrawan District, lot
1/Sub-district 20
140 dunam Baghdad
3 Forests project Baghdad, the Center/Al-
Shama'iya Sub-district / 19
50 dunam Baghdad
4 Instructional workshop
project
Baghdad, the Center/Al-
Shama'iya Sub-district / 19
10 dunam Baghdad
5 Plant or animals project Al-Shimal – lot 73/M
Adika24
2599
dunam
Nineveh
6 Agriculture and cattle
rearing
Al-Ba'age4336/1/ Sinjar
Island 51
1974000
dunam
Nineveh
7 Agriculture and cattle
rearing
Al-Hathar 1m Southern
Telafar Island 46
1312667
dunam
Nineveh
8 Agriculture and cattle
rearing
Tal Ibta 4336/1/ Sinjar
Island
1008504
dunam
Nineveh
9 Agricultural and animal
raising project
Daquq District / Western
Giorka 14
1540
dunam
Kerkuk
10 Animal and agricultural
project
Kirkuk Leelan District /
tebe low 13
211 dunam Kerkuk
11 Animal and agricultural
project
YaijiSub-district /
KereTiba and Ramul 20
42 dunam Kerkuk
12 Agricultural production
project
46/DyumKhazka
47/DyumJibab / A'na/1
60000
dunam
Al-Anbar
13 Agricultural production
and forage project
32/Dyum Al-Shamiya/8 20000
dunam
Al-Anbar
14 Agricultural production
project
48/Wadi Al-Fiheimi lands /
A'na/1
225000
dunam
Al-Anbar
15 Agricultural production
project
48/WadiHouran
lands/A'na/1
17000
dunam
Al-Anbar
16 Agricultural and animal
production project
45/Dyum Al-Bakra44 /
Dyum Jibala7/Badiyet Al-
Jazeera / Rawa/ 1&7
500000
dunam
Al-Anbar
17 Agricultural production
project
33/Al-Jazeera lands /
Rawa/1
74000
dunam
Al-Anbar
18 Agricultural production
project
5/Um Al-Housh
lands/Rawa/1
2540
dunam
Al-Anbar
135
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19 Forage production and
agricultural production
project
73/Dyum Al-Jazeera Al-
Shamaliya/ Hadeetha/1
20000
dunam
Al-Anbar
20 Forage production and
agricultural production
project
72/Dyum Al-Jazeera Al-
Wista/ Hadeetha/1
20000
dunam
Al-Anbar
21 Agricultural and animal
production project
72/Dyum Al-Jazeera Al-
Janoobya/
9600
dunam
Al-Anbar
22 Agricultural production
project
69/Al-Shamiya/
Hadeetha/1
14800
dunam
Al-Anbar
23 Animal production project 52/Dyum Al-
Khasfa/Hadeetha/ 204 and
714
1600
dunam
Al-Anbar
24 Agricultural and animal
production project
69/Al-Shamiya/
Hadeetha/1
2520
dunam
Al-Anbar
25 Animal production project 52/Dyum Al-Khasfa/
Hadeetha 204 and 714
6000
dunam
Al-Anbar
26 Agricultural and animal
production project
26/Al-Shamiya/
Hadeetha/25
4023
dunam
Al-Anbar
27 Agricultural production
project
26/Al-Shamiya/
Hadeetha/25
1512
dunam
Al-Anbar
28 Animal production project 6/Haswat al-Shamiya/ Al-
Baghdadi Sub-district/
390/460
36000
dunam
Al-Anbar
29 Animal production project 6/Haswat al-Shamiya/ Al-
Baghdadi Sub-district/
390/460
14000
dunam
Al-Anbar
30 Animal production project 7/Dyum Al-Jazeera/ Al-
Baghdadi Sub-district/1
100000
dunam
Al-Anbar
31 Animal production project 54/Ouyon Al-Kubeissa Al-
Shamalya/ Heet
40000
dunam
Al-Anbar
32 Animal production project 6/Haswat Al-Shamiya/
Heet/ 460 and 390
8000
dunam
Al-Anbar
33 Agricultural and animal
production project
36/Al-Jabal/ Al-Rumadi/
83
80000
dunam
Al-Anbar
34 Agricultural and animal
production project
47/Haswat Al-Shamiya/Al-
Rumadi/ 83
80000
dunam
Al-Anbar
35 Agricultural production
project
47/Haswat Al-Shamiya/Al-
Rumadi/ 2
1265
dunam
Al-Anbar
36 Agricultural production
project
43/RawdhatAyoob/ Al-
Rumadi
1000
dunam
Al-Anbar
37 Agricultural production
project
9/Shitata/ Al-Rumadi 16000
dunam
Al-Anbar
136
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38 Agricultural production
project or industrial
project
36Al-Jabal / Al-Faluja –
Al-Saqlawiya/ 1
7000
dunam
Al-Anbar
39 Agricultural production
project and forage plants
23/ Wadi Abu Furookh and
Al-Buheira/
2700
Dunam
Al-Anbar
40 Agricultural production
project and forage plants
23/ Wadi Abu Furookh and
Al-Buheira/
2000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
41 Agricultural production
project and forage plants
21/Al-Shamiya/ Al-Faluja
– Al-A'mrya/1
43000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
42 Al-Rahaliya project for
agricultural production
and sheep raising
Al-Rumadi District / Al-
Rahaliya Sub-district
6000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
43 WadiAr'ar project for
agricultural production
and sheep raising
Al-Rumadi District / Al-
Nukheib Sub-district
10000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
44 Al-Rutba agricultural
project
Al-Rutba District 30000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
45 Agricultural production
project
Al-Rutba District / Sub-
district1
40000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
46 Agricultural production
project
Al-Rutba District / Sub-
district1
15000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
47 Animal production project Al-Rutba District / Sub-
district1
240000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
48 Agricultural production
project
Al-Rutba District / Sub-
district1
500000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
49 Animal production project Al-Rutba District / Sub-
district1
40000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
50 Animal production project Al-Rutba District / Sub-
district1
3564
Dunam
Al-Anbar
51 Animal production project Al-Rutba District / Sub-
district1
40000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
52 Animal production project Al-Rutba District / Sub-
district1
800
Dunam
Al-Anbar
53 Agricultural production or
grazing land project
Al-Nikheeb / Al-RutbaSub-
district / Lot no 1
76362
Dunam
Al-Anbar
54 Agricultural production or
grazing land project
Al-Nikheeb / Al-RutbaSub-
district / Lot no 1
90000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
55 Agricultural production or
grazing land project
Al-Nikheeb / Al-RutbaSub-
district / Lot no 1
96260
Dunam
Al-Anbar
56 Agricultural production
project
Al-Kurma District /Al-
Jazeera 30 Sub-district
40000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
57 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Qa'im District/ Kelban
Al-Tiyaraand 22Dyum Al-
Deer24 / lot no 1/49 & 27
510000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
137
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58 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Qa'im District / Western
Dyumjibab 20/ lot 43
145000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
59 Grazing lands Al-Qa'im District/ Wadi
Al-Mani' & Al-Ritka &
Akash28/ lot3
200000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
60 Agricultural production or
grazing lands
Al-Qa'im District/ Wadi
Al-Mani'i & Al-RitkaSub-
district & Akash28/ lot 3
59000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
61 Grazing lands Al-Qa'im District/ Wadi
Al-Mani'i Sub-district 27/
lot 3
99600
Dunam
Al-Anbar
62 Agricultural production
project
Al-Qa'im District/ Wadi
Al-Mani'iSub-district& Al-
Ritka& Akash28/ lot 3
16800
Dunam
Al-Anbar
63 Agricultural production
project
Al-Qa'im District/ Wadi
Al-Mani'i Sub-district&
Al-Ritka& Akash28/ lot 3
42000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
64 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Qa'im District/ Wadi
Al-Mani'i Sub-district and
Al-Batha 29/ lot 5
75000
Dunam
Al-Anbar
65 Agricultural production
project
Al-Hamza District / Al-
Sadeer Sub-district/ Al-
Dahaya2/ Sub-district 6/7
200
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
66 Agricultural production
project
Al-Hamza District / Al-
Sadeer Sub-district 6/ area
1/34
297
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
67 Agricultural and animal
production project
Sawmer / Al-Sakib 8/35/29 2000
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
68 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Shanafiya / Al-
Rikbaniya 11/1
10000
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
69 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Shinafiya/ Al-Isra
12/136/1394
40000
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
70 Agricultural production
project
Al—Shinafiya/3/ Al-
Masowdiya /23
2000
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
71 Agricultural production
project
Al-Shinafiya/ Al—
Agroogiya 6/1
2000
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
72 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Shinafiya/ Hour Allah
10/2 and 13
3300
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
73 Agricultural and animal
production project
Ifak District/ 19 Al Bideir
Sub-district /1/1
19850
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
74 Agricultural and animal
production project
Ifak District/ Al Bideir/ 14
Al-Fawara /1/19
6000
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
75 Agricultural production
project
Al-Hamza District/ Abu
Hasheesh 9/2/10
600
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
138
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76 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Hamza District/ Azeez
Allah 8/1/10
399
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
77 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Hamza District/ Al-
Shoufa 4/23
1000
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
78 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Hamza District/ Al-
Shoufa 4/25
1500
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
79 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Shginafiya Sub-district/
11 Al-Masoudiya/1
5000
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
80 Agricultural production
project
Al-Shginafiya Sub-district/
11 Al-Masoudiya/1
5000
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
81 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Hamza District/ Al-
Shinafiya/ Lot 136/1364
40000
Dunam
Al-
Diwaniya
82 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Nashwa 78/Khiyabir/1 15137
Dunam
Al-Basra
83 Agricultural and animal
production project
Shat Al-Arab/ 30-26
Kiteiban & Al-Sibikh/1
5000
Dunam
Al-Basra
84 Agricultural and animal
production project
25/Al-Badiya Al-Jinubiya/
no number
8830
Dunam
Al-Basra
85 Agricultural and animal
production project
25/Al-Badiya Al-Jinubiya/
no number
4000
Dunam
Al-Basra
86 Agricultural and animal
production project
25/Al-Badiya Al-Jinubiya/
no number
4010
Dunam
Al-Basra
87 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Qurna/1/59 Howr
Bikheet and Shiganba
5000
Dunam
Al-Basra
88 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Sheeba Sub-district in
Abu Al-Khaseeb District/
19/Al-Sibikh lands/ 2
5000
Dunam
Al-Basra
89 Crops project Al-Nashwa/ Shat Al-Arab/
16 M 25/ Abu Gharb
240
Dunam
Al-Basra
90 Animal raising project Al-Faw District/
KutKhaleefa – Al-Faw
2/111 m 2
150
Dunam
Al-Basra
91 Agricultural and animal
raising project
Al-Zubeir/ lot 25/ Al-
Badiya Al-Janubiya
4468
Dunam
Al-Basra
92 Fish rearing projects Al-Faw District/ Kut
Bandar
200
Dunam
Al-Basra
93 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Salman/ 1/ Al-Salman 50000
Dunam
Al-Muthena
94 Agricultural production
project
Al-Muqdadiya/ Wadi Al-
Ihsan37/1/24
4000
Dunam
Diyala
95 Agricultural production
project
Al-Muqdadiya/ Haruniya
Al-Shamaliya Sub-district
26/12/76
510
Dunam
Diyala
139
Investment map 2013
96 Agricultural production
project
Al-Muqdadiya/ Haruniya
Al-Shamaliya Sub-district
26/12/70
100
Dunam
Diyala
97 Agricultural production
project
Baquba/ Tal Al-Asmar
21/96
2923
Dunam
Diyala
98 Agricultural production
project
Al-Mansuriya District/ lot
1/2934
500
Dunam
Diyala
99 Animal production project Al-Mansuriya/ Al-Mashrua
36/51/131
11000
Dunam
Diyala
100 Fruits and protected
houses projects
Al-Itheim/ 29 Wadi Al-
Aba'ir
4000
Dunam
Diyala
101 Comprehensive animal
rearing projects
Al-Khalis 3/2 m75 Ileibat Diyala
102 Comprehensive grain-
growing projects
Al-Itheim/ 32 Breigish, 77
Rakoob Al-Iheimir, 35
EinLayla, 34
MakhfarInjana 33
KhfarKawa, 31 Um Al-
Karami, 28 Al-Mansuriya
76000
Dunam
Diyala
103 Animal production project Al-Mansuriya/ Al-
Masrua36/ lot
1/132/46&68
5000
Dunam
Diyala
104 Animal production project Al-Mansuriya/ Al-
Marfwa15/ lot 1/5 & 3/6
2000
Dunam
Diyala
105 Animal production project Al-Mansuriya/ Al-
Marfwa15/ lot 4/3 & 6/3
500
Dunam
Diyala
106 Agricultural production
projects
Al-Mansuriya/ Mansuriye
Al-jabal 28/ lot 43
200
Dunam
Diyala
107 Agricultural production
projects
Al-Mansuriya/ Al-
Shouhani 16/ lot 1/2934
500
Dunam
Diyala
108 Grain-growing project Baquba – Kan'a 290
Dunam
Diyala
109 Animal production project Kan'an District/ Tal Abu
Rasein 24/1/9
350
Dunam
Diyala
110 Protected houses project Baldrose 2/12 m 20
HouratImreija Al-
Shahamaliya
50 Dunam Diyala
111 Agricultural production
project
AlWajihiya District/
AlIzba Sub-district/ 1/2
500
Dunam
Diyala
112 Animal production project Al-Wajihiya District/ Abu
Jisrow 3/24/10
35 Dunam Diyala
113 Animal production project Al-Wajihiya District/
Sweedi 13/6/12
41 Dunam Diyala
140
Investment map 2013
114 Animal production project Al-Wajihiya District/ Al-
Izba 10/1/11
150
Dunam
Diyala
115 Agricultural and animal
production project
Jalawla District/ Jameela
Sub-district Arab 31/ 201
100
Dunam
Diyala
116 Agricultural and animal
production project
Jalawla District/ Kushk
Sub-district 34/111
50 Dunam Diyala
117 Grains and forage
production project
Al-Daour/ Sawda lands 78/
lot 103
10000
Dunam
Salah Al-
Deen
118 Grains and forage
production project
Tikreet/ Al-Jazeera 9/ lot 1 4200
Dunam
Salah Al-
Deen
119 Grains and vegetables
production project
Beiji/ Um Al-Taus 4/ Lot 1 120000
Dunam
Salah Al-
Deen
120 Agricultural and animal
project
Al-Alam/ Al-Akouz 52/1 1800
Dunam
Salah Al-
Deen
121 Agricultural and animal
production project
Samara/ All-jabal 36/ lot 1 200000
Dunam
Salah Al-
Deen
122 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Basha'ir/ different
contracts
200
Dunam
Wassit
123 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Hafriya Sub-district/
Al-Jazeera 21/401/1
4000
Dunam
Wassit
124 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Hay Sub-district/ Al-
Khamisiya 24
50 Dunam Wassit
125 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Hay Sub-district/
Jameela & Al-Burookh/
2/60
100
Dunam
Wassit
126 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Hay Sub-district 120
Dunam
Wassit
127 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Hay Sub-district/
Jameela & Al-Burookh
11/1/2510
1500
Dunam
Wassit
128 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Hay Sub-district/ Al-
Mureibi 7
760
Dunam
Wassit
129 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Dabooni Sub-district/
Al-Jazeera 34/1/191
66000
Dunam
Wassit
130 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-DijeilaSub-district/
Howr Abbas 18/1/4
1500
Dunam
Wassit
131 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Dijeila Sub-district/
HowrKharab 15/4&1&5
13315
Dunam
Wassit
132 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Dijeila Sub-district/
HowrKharab 15/5&6&7
2230
Dunam
Wassit
133 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Zubeidiya/ Al-
Seisabana /13/1/6
200
Dunam
Wassit
134 Agricultural and animal Al-Azeeziya/ Al-Jazeera 10000 Wassit
141
Investment map 2013
production project
34/1/191 Dunam
135 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Nu'amaniya/ Al-Jazeera
Al-Shamaliya 33/1/46
11500
Dunam
Wassit
136 Agricultural and animal
production project
Badra Sub-district/ Al-Sijla
and Al-Sabkha 16/3
30000
Dunam
Wassit
137 Agricultural and animal
production project
Badra Sub-district/ Al-Sijla
and Al-Sabkha 16/1
800
Dunam
Wassit
138 Agricultural and animal
production project
Jisan Sub-district/ Al-
Jazeera 27/1/18
100000
Dunam
Wassit
139 Agricultural and animal
production project
JisanSub-district/ Al-Howr
33/2/6
39000
Dunam
Wassit
140 Agricultural and animal
production project
Jisan Sub-district/
Muweilih 21/1
3600
Dunam
Wassit
141 Agricultural and animal
production project
JisanSub-district/ Al-Howr
33/2/6
10000
Dunam
Wassit
142 Agricultural and animal
production project
Zirbatya/ scattered 3524
Dunam
Wassit
143 Agricultural and animal
production project
Zirbatya/ Al-Hasheema 8/8 33100
Dunam
Wassit
144 Agricultural and animal
production project
Sheikh Sa'ad Sub-district/
34 Um Al-Jarad & 45, 46
Ramadhan Ajiz & 38 Sayid
Muhammed/ 1
82503
Dunam
Wassit
145 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Kut Center/ Al-Shweija
30/1/317
80000
Dunam
Wassit
146 Strategic crops growing
project
Al-Nasiriya (the Center) 8/
Al-Hazim & 9 Al-Salibiya
& 48 Al-Sakhriya/ part of 1
33000
Dunam
ThiQar
147 Agricultural production
project/ protected farm
Al-Nasir/ Al-Kar Al-Janubi
16/part of 1
10000
Dunam
ThiQar
148 Animal production/
protected farm project
Suq Al-Shiyookh/ Al-Karta
Al-Gharbiya 24/1
1500
Dunam
ThiQar
149 Agricultural production,
field crops project
Suq Al-Shiyookh/ Tal Al-
Lahem 37/1
600
Dunam
ThiQar
150 Animal production or
transformational
industries project
Suq Al-Shiyookh/ Al-Karta
Al-Sharqiya 26/1
1500
Dunam
ThiQar
151 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Shabaka District/ Sub-
district/1
700000
Dunam
Al-Najaf Al-
Ashraf
152 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Shabaka District/ Sub-
district/1
40000
Dunam
Al-Najaf Al-
Ashraf
153 Agricultural production
project
Al-HurSub-district/
Jazeera/ 61/ lot 3
90000
Dunam
Karbala Al-
Muqadasa
142
Investment map 2013
154 Agricultural production
project
AinTamur Sub-district/
Jazeera County/ 20/ lot 50
12000
Dunam
Karbala Al-
Muqadasa
155 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-I'mara/ Seid Noor
County/ 10
33000
Dunam
Meesan
156 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-I'mara District/ AlTeeb
County 23/ lot/ 1
3000
Dunam
Meesan
157 Agricultural, animal, and
industrial production
project
Al-Misharah District/ Al-
Rasheeda 23/ lot/1
20000
Dunam
Meesan
158 Agricultural, animal, and
industrial production
project
AlMisharah/ Al-Sheiba and
AlMutasharat 13/lot/1
10000
Dunam
Meesan
159 Agricultural, animal, and
industrial production
project
Al-Misharah/ Howr Al-
Ghazeela24/ lot 1 & 2
10000
Dunam
Meesan
160 Agricultural, animal, and
industrial production
project
Ali Al-Sharqi/ part of Seid
Noor Western Island and
Howr Al-Hweisha 11/ lot/1
70000
Dunam
Meesan
161 Agricultural, animal, and
industrial production
project
Ali Al-Sharqi/ part of Seid
Noor Western Island and
Howr Al-Hweisha 11/ lot/6
3000
Dunam
Meesan
162 Agricultural, animal, and
industrial production
project
Ali Al-Sharqi/ part of Seid
Noor Western Island and
Howr Al-Hweisha 11/ lot/1
4000
Dunam
Meesan
163 Agricultural, animal, and
industrial production
project
Ali Al-Gharbi District/ Al-
Bak'a and Al-Jifta 43/ lot/1
20000
Dunam
Meesan
164 Agricultural, animal, and
industrial production
project
Ali Al-Gharbi District/
Southern Al-Amya Al-
Sagheera 4/ lot/1
10000
Dunam
Meesan
165 Animal, and industrial
production project
Al-Iskandariya Sub-istrict/
Al-Mijassa 2/8/8
15381
Dunam
Babylon
166 Animal, and industrial
production project
Al-Iskandariya Sub-istrict/
19 Abu Lowka/ 1
400
Dunam
Babylon
167 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Imam Sub-District/ Abu
Ajarib 29/6
150
Dunam
Babylon
168 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Imam Sub-District/ Al-
Shahwaniya 31/1/2
100
Dunam
Babylon
169 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Imam Sub-District/
Amyat Al-Basha 35/4/5
233
Dunam
Babylon
170 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Imam Sub-District/ Abu
Ajarib 29/3/4
320
Dunam
Babylon
171 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Imam Sub-District/ Al-
Abara20/33/37
600
Dunam
Babylon
143
Investment map 2013
172 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Midhatiya/ Al-Jazeera
28/1/121
490
Dunam
Babylon
173 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Markaz/ Fanhara 2/1/1 450
Dunam
Babylon
174 Agricultural and animal
production project
Jurf Al-Sakhar Sub-district/
Al-Haswa Al-Shamaliya
2/1/20
6000
Dunam
Babylon
175 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Mahaweel Sub-District/
HisnJa'far 1/31/3
60 Dunam Babylon
176 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Mahaweel Sub-District/
Al-sheina 5/1/10
146
Dunam
Babylon
177 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Mahaweel Sub-District/
Al-Jadwal Al-Sharqi 44
120
Dunam
Babylon
178 Agricultural and animal
production project
Al-Mahaweel Sub-district/
Al-Jadwal Al-Sharqi 44/1/1
& ½
2585
Dunam
Babylon
