Iraq continues to expand its industrial sector with a surge in new industrial projects across multiple provinces. The Directorate General of Industrial Development issued 165 preliminary licenses in April, marking strong growth in Iraq industrial projects.
These approvals include sectors such as food, chemical, metal, construction, textile, and engineering industries. This wide range ensures balanced economic development. Dr. Eng. Ali Ibrahim Janan, the director general, confirmed the ministry’s commitment to boosting national industry.
Baghdad led all provinces with 26 new licenses. Nineveh followed with 24, then Basra with 20, and Anbar with 13. Other regions also saw activity, including Karbala, Salahuddin, Najaf, Wasit, Diyala, Babil, Kirkuk, Diwaniyah, Maysan, and Muthanna.
Moreover, the ministry allocated 72 land plots for these Iraq industrial projects. This move provides necessary space for setting up new facilities. It also issued 30 establishment completion certificates for projects meeting requirements under Industrial Investment Law No. 20 of 1998.
Additionally, the Directorate granted 437 need assessments for raw materials. This step ensures companies coordinate better with relevant government bodies. These efforts show Iraq’s focus on strengthening industrial output and creating jobs.
Besides new licenses, the ministry renewed ID cards, reactivated previous licenses, and conducted field inspections. These measures aim to support existing businesses while encouraging new ventures. Investors benefit from ongoing services that improve the industrial environment.
As the government pushes forward, Iraq industrial projects gain momentum. They are crucial for economic diversification and reducing oil dependency. The ministry’s continuous efforts point to a steady rise in non-oil sectors.
Investors now see Iraq as a promising market for industrial growth. With more support and streamlined services, the country moves closer to industrial self-reliance.