The Iraqi Ministry of Industry announced the approval of the Industrial Cities Board of Directors to establish three specialized cities, including the first pharmaceutical industrial city in Iraq.
Ministry of Industry and Minerals spokesperson, Dhuha al-Jubouri, said, "Minister of Industry and Minerals Khalid Battal chaired the second session of the Industrial Cities Authority Board of Directors to discuss the establishment of industrial city projects in Iraq. During the meeting, approval was given to refer a number of vital projects."
She added that the projects include the establishment and development of Iraq's first pharmaceutical industrial city in Babil Governorate, and the establishment and development of the Babylon Gate Industrial City, which specializes in food, light, and medium industries. She also noted the approval of the establishment of the Akkad Industrial City in the Rashidiya district of Baghdad Governorate, which is the first privately owned industrial city aimed at attracting emerging industries.
Al-Jubouri explained that "the approval of the projects came after reviewing presentations and discussions regarding project costs and the distribution of spaces within the industrial cities, in addition to discussing the types of targeted industries, the financing plan, and energy sources (fuel, electricity, and water)."
Iraq approves the establishment of three new industrial cities.
