Exclusive interview from Al-Faw Grand Port project, one of Iraq’s most strategic infrastructure initiatives. In this interview, we spoke with Mr. Martijn Smitt from Ballast Nedam —the company responsible for executing the immersed tunnel connecting
On Friday, October 31, 2025, Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, announced the commencement of the installation of the tenth segment of the immersed tunnel, part of
The General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) took part in the session of the Committee on Aids to Navigation Requirements and Management (ARM21), held by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the General Company for Ports of Iraq announced a significant engineering advancement in the immersed tunnel project at Al Faw Grand Port—one of the Middle East’s most prominent infrastructure undertakings.
The Iraqi Business Summit (Al-Faw: An Opportunity) concluded its proceedings at Al-Faw Grand Port in Basra Governorate, following a day marked by broad participation from government officials, diplomatic representatives, and investors from Iraq and abroad.
During the Iraqi Business Summit held at the Al-Faw Grand Port, His Excellency Mr. Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, Iraq’s Minister of Transport, affirmed that the port project constitutes the core of the strategic Development Road and
Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, affirmed that the Al-Faw Grand Port is no longer a deferred dream, but has become an advanced reality. He noted that
The Iraqi Business Summit, titled Al-Faw: An Opportunity, has officially commenced at the Al-Faw Grand Port in Basra Governorate, drawing participation from official delegations, diplomatic missions, and both local and international investment firms. The event
Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, held a meeting with Lieutenant General Mazin Abdulwahid Kabyan, Commander of the Iraqi Naval Forces, to review plans and discuss the
Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the GCPI, received a delegation from the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), headed by the Council’s British representative, Mr. Colin Findlay. The delegation also included Dr. Ali Jawad,
“Al Faw Grand Port, a vital project linking the East with the West, embodies an ambitious Iraqi vision to become a central hub for global trade”
Director General / General Company for Ports of Iraq