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Prime Minister Masrour Barzani launches Wheat Marketing Project in Slemani

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Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today laid the foundational stone for the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Wheat Marketing Project in Slemani.

The $122 million project will be implemented by Qaiwan Group, in accordance with international standards, and finalized by 2025.

At the inaugural ceremony, the Prime Minister described the agriculture project as a strategic investment to support local farmers and strengthen the Kurdistan Region’s food security.

Under its ambitious reform and economic diversification plan, the Kurdistan Regional Government has invested 8 percent of its annual budget in agriculture since the formation of the ninth Cabinet, a significant increase compared to 1.5 percent under the previous cabinet.

 

The Wheat Marketing Project in Slemani includes:

• A Flour Production Factory

• A Bulgur Factory

• A Pasta factory.

• Grain Silos

• A Research and Development Center

• A Control Room

• An Administrative Facility

• A Fire Department

• A Sales Department

• An On Site Medical Clinic

• A Weighing and Measuring Facility

• Residential Units for Employees

• Café and Restaurant

• A Recreational Center

• Storage Units

2021-05-20

New steel factory to provide over 1,000 jobs

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Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today inaugurated the largest steel factory in the country.

The $100 million private investment will create more than 1,000 jobs as part of the government’s economic diversity agenda.

At the inaugural ceremony, the Prime Minister described the industrial project as one of many strategic investments to support the private sector.

The Med Steel factory will produce high-grade metal and steel in line with international standards. Built on over 600,000 metres, and a annual capacity of 350,000 tons, the plant’s recycling process will reduce carbon emissions.

Prime Minister Barzani said the cabinet vision for sustainable growth requires a shared commitment to the development of the Kurdistan Region. ‘I am glad to see the fruits of our efforts, and to see Kurdistan Region taking a step forward, day after day’.