Iraq

Sinoma International Engineering, the world's largest provider of cement engineering services and a subsidiary of China National Building Material Group (CNBM), has secured new engineering, procurement and construction contracts in both Iraq and Saudi Arabia, further cementing its position as the go-to EPC contractor for cement infrastructure across the Middle East. The contracts, reported in early 2026, add to an already formidable portfolio of awarded work in the region and

The Iraqi Cabinet’s approval in August 2025 of five new power plants totalling 10,500 MW has raised national generation capacity to 28,000 MW, creating unparalleled opportunities for international and local construction firms. These projects form part of a broader plan to add 60,000 MW by 2030, under long-term build-own-operate (BOO) models that promise stable returns and significant contractor involvement. Executive Summary Capacity Increase : Five plants adding 10,500 MW, r

Baghdad International Airport is poised for a groundbreaking redevelopment under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. This pivotal project represents Iraq's first-ever airport PPP, signaling a significant turn towards the infusion of private capital and global know-how into the nation’s infrastructure sector. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Transport, with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as a transaction advisor, the initiative has shortlisted 10