November 7, 2024 Meet the Middle East

Iraq inaugurates docks for major new Gulf port

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated five docks on Thursday at a major new port the country is building on its narrow Gulf coast.Grand Faw Port on Al-Faw Peninsula is intended to provide a new freight link between Asia and Europe via upgraded rail and road infrastructure through Iraq and Turkey.Dubbed the Iraq Development Road, the mega project is expected to cost some $17 billion.
Source: Al Monitor
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