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Iraqi PM to inaugurate Mosul International Airport
Shafaq News – Nineveh Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is scheduled to visit the city of Mosul on Wednesday to inaugurate several strategic projects, a government source in Nineveh province told Shafaq News. According to the source, the Prime Minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes several ministers to launch infrastructure and service projects across the city. Mosul International Airport, originally devastated during ISIS's occupation of the city, began reconstruction efforts in 2023. The project has been funded through Nineveh's local government budget, with direct coordination from the Ministries of Transport and Interior, the Civil Aviation Authority, and the Border Ports Commission. In May, Nineveh Governor Abdul Qader al-Dakhil announced the successful landing of a test flight by Iraqi Airways at the airport. Mosul Airport Director Ammar al-Bayati confirmed on Tuesday that the airport is now ready for launch, with all infrastructure and technical work completed, adding that the project has entered the operational phase, including selecting a private company to manage the facility. Al-Bayati revealed that a specialized committee has been formed to evaluate four operating proposals submitted by two Turkish firms, one Omani, and one Iraqi. The evaluation process is expected to take at least two months to ensure compliance with international standards before the airport opens to commercial flights. The airport's reopening is expected to play a vital role in reviving Mosul's economy and enhancing connectivity for the province. Additional stops during the Prime Minister's visit may include the historic al-Nuri Mosque and its iconic leaning minaret, al-Hadba, which are undergoing restoration.
Shafaq News
01-06-2025
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Nineveh's al-Dakhil with Turkish Consul: Mosul Airport operations top agenda
Shafaq News/ Negotiations are underway with Turkiye and Istanbul Airport operator IGA to finalize a management deal for Mosul International Airport ahead of its June 10 launch, Nineveh Governor Abdul Qader al-Dakhil confirmed on Sunday. The discussions, held in Mosul, included Turkish Consul General Serhad Varli, IGA officials, Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority, and Nineveh's advisory team, according to al-Dakhil's statement. He said IGA's offer is under review, citing its global reputation and potential to raise the airport's standards. In turn, Varli reiterated Turkiye's support, framing IGA's involvement as a 'strategic boost' to regional infrastructure and bilateral ties. Notably, the airport, central to Mosul's post-conflict recovery, has faced multiple delays. Its launch, scheduled to align with the anniversary of Mosul's fall to ISIS, is reportedly expected to restore international links and spur economic growth.
