45UVon2toww

same thing for translation lol

Foundation stone to be laid for housing project in Baghdad

March 14, 2010 - 12:47:54

BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: A foundation stone will be laid in the coming few days for a project to build 1,824 housing units at the Muthanna Airport, an official statement said on Sunday.

“The Baghdad Investment Commission has recently granted an investment permit to the Amwaj International Company to build a residential compound in Baghdad at an estimated cost of $111 million U.S. dollars,” according to the statement, which was received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
The estimated completion period of the project is three years, the statement indicated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45UVon2toww

same thing for translation lol

I've translated the relevant facts from that video (I excluded the usual marketing jargon)

Facts:

Project Name: Baghdad Gate (The project name in Arabic) Although the English name seems to be 'Amwaj Residences Baghdad'

Mixed-use complex , based on traditional Arabic design

Mall
Area: 17,000 m2 includes:
- Car parking
- Additional outdoor area for shops, bazzars, fountains (it says 'dancing fountains'), and a stage

Hotel (on west side)
- 25 floors
- 5 stars rating, includes Gym, and usual recreational services.

Office tower (on east side)
- no hard info

Residential Area:
- Apartments with floor ranges : 6fl, 8fl , 15fl , 22 fl
- Total residential area :450,000 m2
- Also includes : police station, fire station, hospital, mosque, and large pedestrian areas/gardens

looks awesome!

this is a huge project which will cost $238 million US...here are some renders:

http://www.baghdadic.gov.iq/uploads/capture2.JPG

showing the 5-star hotel and mall
http://www.baghdadgov.com/en/images/stories/vts.jpg

http://www.baghdadgov.com/en/images/stories/1.jpg

nice pics :)


Does anyone know the exact location in Baghdad for this project?

if it is in the muthanna air base area (as stated above), then its between mansour / tobchi / shalchiya

is it still in developement stage?

Example from Dubai :) Thank you!!!

Baghdad Gate Housing Project provides job opportunities – PM

May 24, 2010 - 10:02:45
BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: The Baghdad Gate Housing Project will provide job opportunities, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said on Monday.
“This is a new stage, Iraq has become a workshop,” al-Maliki said in a speech addressed to the ceremony that was held for the occasion of putting the project’s corner stone.
A ceremony has been organized in Baghdad today to place the corner stone for this housing project.
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki attended the ceremony.
“All projects that have been agreed upon will be finalized within the coming years,” al-Maliki said.
The project is expected to be finalized in three years, at a total cost of around $238 million.
MH (P)/SR

can someone please change the thread name to Baghdad Gate Residential Project...or something along those lines

is it still in developement stage?

a ceremony was held for it this week...the prime minister attended and said the project will be complete in 3 years.

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0dVmff00gR07J/610x.jpg

Reuters Pictures 5 hours ago Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki speaks during the foundation stone laying ceremony for Baghdad Gate residential project in Baghdad May 24, 2010

a ceremony was held for it this week...the prime minister attended and said the project will be complete in 3 years.

I hope they deliver, from what I see, 3 years = 5-6 years.. becuase the goverment does close to little about chasing up the companies.. they walk all over us.

I hope they deliver, from what I see, 3 years = 5-6 years.. becuase the goverment does close to little about chasing up the companies.. they walk all over us.

even 5-6 years would be a blessing. the vast majority of these "projects" and "announcements" and "foundation stones" are quickly forgotten about and any enquiries regarding their "progress" is met with feigned surprise as if no such project was ever announced LOL.

^^ I think everyday Iraqi citizens should establish a watchdog organization to keep track of these kind of companies. i think these problems can be fixed by the classic "name and shame" approach

^^ I think everyday Iraqi citizens should establish a watchdog organization to keep track of these kind of companies. i think these problems can be fixed by the classic "name and shame" approach

the investment legislation also needs to be updated, however this can only happen when the new government is established...

اول مشروع استثماري عقاري
فريد من نوعه في مدينة بغداد
عن المشروع
مشروع بوابة بغداد هو المشروع الاستثلري العقاري المتكامل الاول من نوعه في بغداد ، حيث سيقام باسلوب فريد من نوعه على ارض مساحتها 285 الف متر مربع في موقع استراتيجي يقع في قلب المدينه مقابل حديقة الزوراء. و ستقوم عليه شركة امواج الدوليه بصفتها الشركه المطوره للمشروع . الى جانب شركة الامكو العراقيه و شركة الحمد الاماراتيه ضمن شراكه استراتيجيه بصفتها منفذ المشروع.
كما ستتولى شركة دورتشستر العالميه و بشراكه مع شركة تقدم العراق المهام المتعلقه بجانب التسويق و المبيعات، ليمثل المشروع مدينه متكامله تحتوي على وحدات تجاريه و سكنيه و اداريه بمزايا متنوعه و بنيه تحتيه متطوره.
احياء المشروع لروح التراث العراقي
تكمن القيمه المضافه التي سيقدمها المشروع في انه سيضيف معلما" معماريا" جديدا" يبنى على ارث مدينة بغداد العريقه و ذلك من خلال تصميمه المبتكر و مخططه المستوحى من التصميم التراثي العربي الذي يتميز به المخطط الاساسي للمدينه. ليتسم مشروع " بوابة بغداد" بروح تراثيه اصيله و لمسات عصريه حديثه في ان واحد.
يهدف المشروع الى المساهمه بفعالية في تسهيل حياة المواطنين من خلال مرافق المدينه المتكامله التي سيحتضنها, بحيث يمكن كل فرد من ممارسة الانشطه الحياتيه اليوميه المختلفه ببساطه و ضمن مسافات متقاربه.
مرافق متكامله و اقسام مختلفه تلبي متطلبات كافة افراد العائله
- يتألف المشروع من اربعة اجزاء رئيسيه تضم:
i. سوق تجاري ضخم
ii. فندق خمس نجوم
iii. ابراج سكنيه فخمه
السوق التجاري ( المول)
يتمركز في قلب المشروع سوق تجاري ضخم تبلغ مساحته 17000م2 , و يزخر بعدد كبير من الوكالات التجاريه العالميه و العربيه المعروفه التي تستقطب التجار و المتسوقين على حد سواء. و قد تم تخصيص طابق التسويه في هذا السوق لمواقف السيارات , كما سيتصل الطابق الارضي بالفندق و ببرج المكاتب المكاتب لتسهيل التنقل بين هذه المرافق المختلفه , كذلك يتميز السوق التجاري بمساحه تجاريه اضافيه متاحه للاستغلالها لاقامة البازارات الخارجيه و المعارض المختلفه بالاضافه للمقاهي و المسرح الخارجي و نافورة مياه راقصه تضفي على المكان قيمه جماليه.
الفندق
يتالف برج الفندق المصنف بخمس نجوم من 25 طابقا" و يطل على منظر طبيعي أخاذ . يمكن النزلاء من الاستمتاع به من خلال النوافذ الخارجيه التي جهزت بها جميع ال الغرف, حيث تتميز غرف الفندق بتصميمها بنوافذ زجاجيه تصل ما بين سقف الغرفه و ارضها. اما عن تصميمها الداخلي فيأتي متناغما" مع اجواء الرقي و الفخامه التي يتمتع بها الفندق الذي يحتوي على غرف و اجنحه متعدده و متنوعه تضم الجناح الملكي, الجناح الرئاسي و الجناح التنفيذي . اذ تتواجد هذه الاجنحه في الطوابق العلويه من الفندق و هي مجهزه لكبار الضيوف. كما و يوفر الفندق مزايا الراحه و الاستجمام من خلال نادٍ صحي و مركز رياضي مزوَد بكافة المعدات الحديثه بما يتمشى مع احتيلجات النزلاء و راحتهم.
مبنى المكاتب الاداريه
يقع مبنى الالمكاتب الاداريه التابع لمشروع " بوابة بغداد" على الجهه الشرقيه من المشروع. و هو مصمم باسلوب عصري و عملي يمكن العاملين فبه من التواصل و الشعور بالراحه و الامان في موقع العمل. و قد زودت الطوابق العلويه للمبنى بغرفه استراحه للتنفيذيين العاملين فيه , بالاضافه الى مركز للتعليم , مما يوفر البيئه المثاليه التي تدعم التواصل البنَاء بين اصحاب القرار, الى جانب تعزيز قدرتهم على بناء الاسس الاستراتيجيه اللازمه لنمو الاعمال.
الابراج السكنيه
يشتمل مشروع بوابة بغداد على سلسله من الابراج السكنيه المحيطه بالمنطقه التجاريه الرئيسيه للمشروع. و تتنوع في ارتفاعاتها : حيث تضم الابراج المؤلفه من 15 طابق و اخرى مؤلفه من 12 طابق, و ابراج مكونه من 8 طوابق , لتغطي مساحه واسعه تزيد عن ال 450000 م2 كما و تتميز كل شقه سكنيه ضمن هذه الابراج بشرفات واسعه مصممه بطريقه رائعه تتيح للمقبم فيها التمتع بالمناظر الخلابه المحيطه بالمكان. هذا و تتكون البعض الوحدات السكنيه من غرفتي نوم و اخرى ثلاث غرف نوم فيما يتيح الفرصه للاستفاده القصوى من مساحة المشروع و ضمان راحة راحة المقيمين فيه بالشكل الامثل.
البنيه اللتحتيه
تم تصميم المشروع على نحو متكامل من حيث المرافق بما يضمن المستوى المتقدم للخدمات اللا زمه لكافة اجراءات المشروع , و بهذا فقد تم التخطيط لتأسيس البنى التحتيه الصلبه و المتكامله التي من شأنها تحقيق هذا الهدف , اذ تشمل البنى التحتيه للمشروع على:
iv. شبكة الكهرباء و توزيعها
v. شبكة الصرف الصحي
vi. الطرق و الارصفه
vii. الحدائق و المناظر الطبيعيه
المرافق الخدميه العامه
فيما يعزز القدره على تبني اسلوب حياه اجتماعيه سليمه, ينفرد مشروع " بوابة بغداد " بأنه يوفر للمستفيدين منه كافة الخدمات و التسهيلات المتعلقه بمختلف متطلبات الحياه الاساسيه اليوميه , دون ان يغفل عن اي من احتياجات افراد الاسره الخاصه بالسكن و العمل و ممارسة النشاطات المختلفه و التي اصبحت متاحةً تحت سقف واحد و في نفس الموقع و في نفس الموقع , وقد تمَ الاخذ بعين الاعتبار لدى التخطيط لهذا المشروع الاول من نوعه الجوانب البيئيه المختلفه: حيث يقوم على اساس الوعي البيئي الذي يظهر في الفصل بين المناطق المخصصه للمشاه و المناطق المخصصه للمركبات بكافة انواعها . كما تظهر مواصفات المشروع العنايه الكبيره للقائمين عليه بجوانب الامن و السلامه : اذ يخدم المنطقه مركز للشرطه, دائرة اطفاء و مستشفى ز هذا الى جانب العديد من المرافق الخدميه الاخرى كحضانات الاطفال و المدارس و النوادي الاجتماعيه و الرياضيه . و ضمن مراعاة قواعد السلامه فقد تم حصر مواقف السيارات و خدماتها في طوابق التسويه . و تم ربطها بشوارع مصممه بطريقه مريحه للزوار . من ناحية اخرى تظهر جمالية المشروع في الاستغلال الرائع للمساحات الخضراء المتواجده حوله.
شركة امواج الدوليه
نؤمن في امواج الدوليه بأنه قد حان الوقت لاتخاذ خطوات جاده تعكس اصرار الشعب العراقي على تخطي كافة العقبات و التحديات التي تواجهه. و لهذا فقد جاء اهتمامنا بتقديم هذا المشروع الريادي لنساهم بدورنا في ابراز معالم النهضه التنمويه الشامله التي يقودها ابناء العراق اليوم, و التي تسعى الى ان يكون عراقنا الحبيب في مكانه متقدمه و في مصاف الدول الخليجيه. حيث نضع كافة خبراتنا و امكانياتنا للافاده من المقومات الاستثماريه المتوفره في العراق و استغلالها بصوره ايجابيه جديه و مدروسه.
كما سنمضي بعملنا وفق رؤيتنا الراميه الى تنفيذ مشاريع استثماريه تساهم في توفير فرص العمل لابناء العراق. و تلبية احتياجاتهم المختلفه لنحقق اهدافنا في مكافحة البطاله و النهوض بمستوى الخدمات الاساسيه و بالتالي رفع مستوى المعيشه ليصل الى مستوى يليق بوطننا العراق.

The first real estate investment project
Unique of its kind in the city of Baghdad
Project
Baghdad Gate project is the project integrated real estate Alastthelri first of its kind in Baghdad, where he will be a unique style of its kind on the land area of 285 thousand square meters in a strategic location in the heart of the city against the Zawra Park. And it will Amwaj in its capacity as the developer of the project. Alongside ALUMCO Iraqi and Al Hamad Myself in strategic partnership as a port project.
The company will Dorchester World and in partnership with a company that provides functions related to Iraq next to the marketing and sales, representing an integrated city project contains the business units and residential and administrative benefits of diverse and sophisticated infrastructure.
The project to revive the spirit of the Iraqi heritage
Is value added to be provided by the project that will add a milestone "architect" new "built on the legacy of the city of Baghdad age-old and through the design innovative and scheme inspired by the design heritage of the Arab is characterized by the basic outline of the city., Is of the" Gate of Baghdad "in a spirit of heritage authentic and for a modern touch that one.
The project aims to contribute effectively to facilitate the lives of citizens through the city's facilities Christtdhanha integrated, so that each member of the practice activities of daily life simply and within different distances close.
Complete facilities and different departments meet the requirements of all family members
- The project consists of four main parts include:
i. A huge shopping mall
ii. Five-star hotel
iii. Luxurious residential towers
Mall (Mall)
Located in the heart of the project a huge shopping mall with an area of 17000 m 2, and a great number of commercial agencies and well-known Arab World which attracts traders and shoppers alike. Has been allocated basement in this market for car parking, and will connect the ground floor of the hotel and tower offices offices to facilitate mobility between these different facilities, as well as the market is characterized by commercial langue commercial add-ons available for use to set up shops of Foreign Affairs and various exhibitions in addition to cafes and theater outside and fountain water dancer give the place has aesthetic value.
Hotel
Tower hotel consists ranked five-star 25-storey "and overlooking the breathtaking landscape. Guests to enjoy through the windows of Foreign Affairs processed by all the rooms, featuring hotel rooms designed glass windows would hit the ceiling of the room and its own soil. As for the interior design comes in tune "with the atmosphere of sophistication and luxury enjoyed by the hotel, which has multiple rooms and suites and variety include Royal Suite, Presidential Suite and Executive Suite. As these suites are located on the upper floors of the hotel and is equipped for senior guests. Additionally, the hotel offers the advantages of comfort and relaxation through a health club and a gym equipped with all modern equipment in line with Ahtigat and guest comfort.
Administrative Offices Building
Building is located Ermkateb Administration, Bureau of the project "the Baghdad Gate" on the east side of the project. It is designed in a contemporary way and practical With it enables workers to communicate and feel comfortable and safe in the workplace. And has provided the upper floors of the building break rooms of the executive staff, in addition to the education center, which provides the ideal environment that supports communication between decision-makers, as well as enhance their ability to build the foundations strategy for business growth.
Residential towers
Baghdad Gate project includes a series of residential towers surrounding the main business project. And vary in heights: the towers consisting of 15 floors and the other a 12-storey towers and consisting of 8 floors, covering a wide area over the 450000 m 2 and is characterized by all the apartments in these towers with balcony and extensive feature designed superbly to allow Mqubm enjoy the picturesque surroundings. This consists of some residential units, two bedroom and the other three bedrooms with an opportunity to make the most of the area of the project and ensure the comfort comfort residents optimally.
Baniyah Allthte
The project is designed in an integrated way in terms of facilities to ensure that the advanced level of services for all he has to no-action project, and this has been planning to establish a solid infrastructure and integrated that would achieve this goal, as it includes the infrastructure of the project:
iv. The electricity network and distribution
v. Sewage system
vi. Roads and sidewalks
vii. Gardens and landscaping
Public Utilities
As enhance the ability to adopt the style of a healthy social life, unique to the project "the Baghdad Gate" that provides the beneficiaries all services and facilities related to the various basic requirements of life everyday, without overlooking any of the needs of family members, special housing, work, and practice different activities, which became available under one roof and at the same location and at the same site, has been taken into consideration when planning for this project, the first of its kind in the environmental aspects of different: it is based on the environmental awareness that appears in the separation of pedestrian areas and areas reserved for vehicles of all kinds . Project specifications also show great care for the owners and safety aspects of security: as it serves the area police station, fire department and hospital g as well as many of the other facilities Khoudanat children, schools and social clubs and sports. And in observing the rules of safety have been limited to parking and services in the floors settlement. And has been linked to streets designed in a manner convenient for visitors. On the other hand show an aesthetic project in the exploitation of the wonderful green spaces found throughout him.
Amwaj International
We believe in rough International that the time has come to take serious steps reflect the insistence of the Iraqi people to overcome all the obstacles and challenges they are facing. And for this came our making this pilot project to contribute our part to highlight the features of the comprehensive development process led by the sons of Iraq today, which is seeking to have our beloved Iraq, and in an advanced position among the Gulf countries. Where we put all our capabilities and expertise to benefit from the ingredients available investment in Iraq and the exploitation of his grandparents in a positive and well thought out.
As our work we will proceed with our strategic vision to the implementation of investment projects contribute to providing employment opportunities for the people of Iraq. And meet their different needs to achieve our goals in the fight against unemployment and upgrading of basic services, thereby raising the standard of living for up to a level befitting our country in Iraq.

I just spoke to my cousin and apparently they have started work. If anyone has any pictures of the progress, that would be great

I just spoke to my cousin and apparently they have started work. If anyone has any pictures of the progress, that would be great

Welcome to the forum :)

Perhaps your cousin may provide you with photographs of development, im assuming he/she is living in Iraq. If not, hopefully there will be some available online.

Hey Sara, i will def ask him, he might be coming to visit london next month, so we will c. I will also be visitng Baghdad, Karbala, Najaf in December so i will also take pictures of some of the projects that are talked about here

Great, im looking forward to updated pictures of Baghdad.

Welcome to the forum :)

Perhaps your cousin may provide you with photographs of development, im assuming he/she is living in Iraq. If not, hopefully there will be some available online.

Hi Sara

I will ask hi actually, he might be visiting london next month, so i might ask him.

I will also be visiting iraq on Christmas so i will definately be taking pictures of the place, and also the new city of thulfiqar in najaf.

I just watched a report on it on al iraqiyah..they will be signing the final papers today and project will start immediately..it will take 3 years to complete. GREAT NEWS!

I thought they have already started, the foundation stone has been already layed by Nouri Al Maliki

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Dude, what a great find, were would we be without u. well done

I am actually hoping to buy a flat there before the contruction is completed because prices are going to blow up in my view.

Pls keep these great videos going.

Dude, what a great find, were would we be without u. well done

I am actually hoping to buy a flat there before the contruction is completed because prices are going to blow up in my view.

Pls keep these great videos going.

:) Thanks bro ..i try my best to make my country look good !

Any pictures of the new project, or if anyone can find prices for the flats, that would be awesome

^^ the vid is not available anymore...any other links to it?

^^ the vid is not available anymore...any other links to it?

http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/international/2010/07/02/mme.b.iraq.economy.property.cnn

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do we have any pictures/updates?

This is a project worth buying into if you're living in baghdad.

This is a project worth buying into if you're living in baghdad.

do you have any updates? when will they be releasing apartments for sale? i wonder if the hotel will be run by a major chain

do you have any updates? when will they be releasing apartments for sale? i wonder if the hotel will be run by a major chain

my cousin's an engineer with the company. i will ask him ;)

my cousin's an engineer with the company. i will ask him ;)

Shouldnt they start a proper website for this huge project :s

This is a project worth buying into if you're living in baghdad.

Interesting, Don't you think the selling prices will be somewhat inflated for this project? it is one of the first major development projects to hit Baghdad after all..

I also remember you mentioning on a previous thread that you believe that real estate prices in Baghdad are artificially inflated (and are not based on market economics), do you still think this will hold with this one?

http://www.zawya.com/projects/project.cfm/pid080710092551?cc

Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
Nov 2010 Construction Construction expected to start
Q4 2013 Completion Project expected to be completed

Latest Events In November 2010, the construction is expected to start (delayed from September 2010).

In Q4 2013, the project is expected to be completed.

^^ thanks dude01, btw does anyone know the exact location of this project? the video gives the impression that it'll be in the mansour/yarmouk area

Muthanna airport

wow that's really central, there'll be a nice view from the hotel :)

http://wikimapia.org/#lat=33.3295601&lon=44.3675995&z=15&l=0&m=b

The view from the hotel will be the railway tracks and slums of shalchiya.

got a reply from my cousin who's working with the project.

This project is located in Muthana airport, we didn't start anything yet in the construction because we had probems with the iraqi Parlamants who will the big mosque in the airport, if u remember it, and make it as te new parlamant, so there was big problem about the land lord. Emaar(Emarate) company is also part of this project.
There are no pics or prgress my freind, i was there month ago to put the lad ark for the project and we got the same problem.

so there you have.

The view from the hotel will be the railway tracks and slums of shalchiya.

got a reply from my cousin who's working with the project.



so there you have.

lol i meant the tigris river...what large mosque?? i thought they would clear all the land there

lol i meant the tigris river...what large mosque?? i thought they would clear all the land there

tigris is a fair distance away. Close by are the railway tracks, locomotive facilities of shalchia and the slums.

The "large mosque" is some columns of a mosque saddam started building on the site of muthanna airport in 2000. Now it seems that the Iraqi government want to make it into a new parliament... so its stopped the residential project in its tracks (at least temporarily, we hope).

Whatttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I doubt it bro, Maliki was there for the innaguration, this is a joke, they are killing me, iam going to die young because of how much i care about our country run by complete selfishidiots who only agree on raising their salaries

tigris is a fair distance away. Close by are the railway tracks, locomotive facilities of shalchia and the slums.

The "large mosque" is some columns of a mosque saddam started building on the site of muthanna airport in 2000. Now it seems that the Iraqi government want to make it into a new parliament... so its stopped the residential project in its tracks (at least temporarily, we hope).

baghdad already has a parliament, if its too small and outdated just refurbish one of saddams many palaces and turn it into a parliament house, jeez! housing + attractions for citzens is much more important...plus there are heaps of other locations they can build in...how are 5 pillars going to save them time and money?

they should turn the "al-rahman mosque" into a parliament instead.. it's already being occupied by political party offices anyways ! it's almost a parliament already lol

they should turn the "al-rahman mosque" into a parliament instead.. it's already being occupied by political party offices anyways ! it's almost a parliament already lol

lol, i still think it should be turned into a museum.

^^ yea same lol

they should turn the "al-rahman mosque" into a parliament instead.. it's already being occupied by political party offices anyways ! it's almost a parliament already lol

I think you misunderstood. Shytan was talking about, the what used to be called, the grand mosque of sadam not al-rahman

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/9185/15036002.jpg

^^ yes I know which one he was talking about :) what I was saying is that they should forget about it, and use the Al-rahman mosque since it's already almost structurally finished (compared to the"Saddam mosque", which is nothing more than a bunch of pillars).

I was actually being sarcastic.. I think the al-rahman mosque should be a museum or any other kind of public building instead of a governmental one.

^^ Opsss my bad

I think you misunderstood. Shytan was talking about, the what used to be called, the grand mosque of sadam not al-rahman

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/9185/15036002.jpg

knock them down and continue with baghdad gate for the love of god!

^^ would be cool if they make into a super mall! would be even bigger than Dubai mall =D

^^ would be cool if they make into a super mall! would be even bigger than Dubai mall =D

I salute this suggestion lol

For anyone that knows Iraq, it would be obvious to know that the land that is allocated to the construction of a Mosque immediately becomes the property of the "waqf" (either sunni or shia) or "church" (syriac, catholic, armenian etc..) and thus it becomes "sacred" land that can not be used for anything else (and certainly nothing as "immoral" as a mall!).

GOOD LUCK!!


Now the question about the government wanting to use part of the muthanna airbase to build a new parliament is strange. There are in fact THREE, yes 3 "parliaments" in baghdad.

here are their locations.

this is the recently renovated and reopened one.
http://wikimapia.org/#lat=33.3208823&lon=44.3824053&z=18&l=0&m=b

this is the "conference centre" which was used between 2005-2009 as parliament
http://wikimapia.org/#lat=33.3137279&lon=44.390527&z=18&l=0&m=b

and here's the old parliament from the saddam days, which has also been renovated...
http://wikimapia.org/#lat=33.3198962&lon=44.4036484&z=18&l=0&m=b

all of these are within 1km of each other. and they want a FOURTH parliament?????

^^ i thought the conference center will not be used as a parliament anymore?

but weird that they have 3 possible buildings, yet they choose to build yet another one LOL..

So it's true, Iraqis LOVE to exaggerate. even with the number of parliaments :lol:

^^ i thought the conference center will not be used as a parliament anymore?

but weird that they have 3 possible buildings, yet they choose to build yet another one LOL..

So it's true, Iraqis LOVE to exaggerate. even with the number of parliaments :lol:

yes, they stopped using the conference centre. and moved to the one between garage alawi and zawra'a park. Then they finished renovating the old parliament on the river (behind the planning ministry), so they have another possible parliament there...

and since they never meet anyway "opposition" parties abstain from leaving Amman, governing parties are always with their families in their "other countries", so why on earth are they so worked up about more parliaments?

Maybe this is just sport to agitate the people even more.

For anyone that knows Iraq, it would be obvious to know that the land that is allocated to the construction of a Mosque immediately becomes the property of the "waqf" (either sunni or shia) or "church" (syriac, catholic, armenian etc..) and thus it becomes "sacred" land that can not be used for anything else (and certainly nothing as "immoral" as a mall!).

GOOD LUCK!!


Now the question about the government wanting to use part of the muthanna airbase to build a new parliament is strange. There are in fact THREE, yes 3 "parliaments" in baghdad.

here are their locations.

this is the recently renovated and reopened one.
http://wikimapia.org/#lat=33.3208823&lon=44.3824053&z=18&l=0&m=b

this is the "conference centre" which was used between 2005-2009 as parliament
http://wikimapia.org/#lat=33.3137279&lon=44.390527&z=18&l=0&m=b

and here's the old parliament from the saddam days, which has also been renovated...
http://wikimapia.org/#lat=33.3198962&lon=44.4036484&z=18&l=0&m=b

all of these are within 1km of each other. and they want a FOURTH parliament?????

so im confused, what does this mean for baghdad gate? will they remove the pillars or continue building the mosque...

so im confused, what does this mean for baghdad gate? will they remove the pillars or continue building the mosque...

well. the company do have a campsite there now as my cousin told me. but no construction can commence until the legal wrangles over the land are finished.

You have to remember that this is one of the last pieces of prime real estate in central baghdad which is virgin land for development... so no politician today wants to sign off on it, to be then blamed in the future for "giving away" expensive government land to a private developer.

^^ so weird since Al-Malaki was there at the corner-stone ceremony

hahahaha

Iraq is a nation of corner stones!

I hope this project does progress though... I want to buy a place there. its a nice location.

construction updates?

what happn to this? ny1 know

still hasn't started. they haven't resolved the issue with regards to the government wanting to build a new parliament there.

Any fresh news about this project??

should we change the status for this one to "on-hold" ?

what a pain, i was really looking for this project to start

Guys there's no report of being on hold of anything. Probably its being built or something.. does anyone have any links to prove it's being on hold or anything ?

I came just came back from Iraq two weeks ago and saw the area, there was no activity what so ever.

yes, based on eyewitness account, this project is not U/C , So we should change it to either :

Proposal
Approved
On-hold
Unknown

personally i think it should be either unknown or On-hold, what do you guys think?

the project WAS approved and is now ON HOLD :D

any updates?

its a shame if this dosnt get built

so I guess this one's dead now... just need to wait for confirmation.

parasites 1
population 0

^^ I personally don't think this would be the case..

imagine the huge embarrassment that it will cause for maliki , he did lay the foundation stone himself after all.. scrapping a highly publicized residential project for a government office , especially during this time , when he is promising for change, seems like a very armature political move to me, So I don't think what you're implying will happen.. lets wait and see

some rumour coming out of Iraq.... (unverified) that Namir Al Akabi's company ALMCO and his other companies have been raided by the Police today... it seems that this could be the final nail in the coffin of this company (and project).

some rumour coming out of Iraq.... (unverified) that Namir Al Akabi's company ALMCO and his other companies have been raided by the Police today... it seems that this could be the final nail in the coffin of this company (and project).

Could you supply those sources ?

its from an employee there, so no.

yea, I think we'll wait for this to hit the media (if it ever does)

well. the company offices were raided, but some of their projects are continuing work as normal. We don't know yet what will happen to ALMCO, perhaps its a small issue that will be "resolved", or maybe not? Not clear yet.

With regards to the Baghdad Gates project, it apparently is still officially "on" but nothing is clear whether it will still be built on the same site or be relocated somewhere else?

Also another point in the "negotiation" is to build the Baghdad gate project in the Muthanna airport in exchange for making the apartments available for the parliamentarians, their families and entourage of "employees"...

you make of that what you will!

what's happening? i really hope this project does go ahead...baghdad lacks quality housing, and the mall they were planning to build could have really improved the demand for a retail destination

http://media.townhall.com/Townhall/reu/d/2010%5C144%5C2010-05-24T121046Z_01_BAG403_RTRIDSP_0_IRAQ.jpg

A security member stands guard at the site of Baghdad Gate residential project after the foundation stone laying ceremony in Baghdad May 24, 2010. REUTERS/Mohammed Ameen (IRAQ - Tags: MILITARY CONFLICT BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION)

http://srnnews.townhall.com/photos/view/foreign_affairs/1015/a_security_member_stands_guard_at_the_site_of_baghdad_gate_residential_project_after_the_foundation_stone_laying_ceremony_in_baghdad/9b521a9c-8198-4395-bcb2-37cb1f475e97/

Thats what i found but its from 2010..it looks like construction is going on, are you sure it was put on hold ?

i am 100% sure there's no construction work happening there!

Baghdad Municipality: Gate of Baghdad in Al-Muthanna airport will create an integrated city
September 18 2011


Confirmed that the Municipality of Baghdad, "The Gate of Baghdad in Al-Muthanna airport will create an integrated city contain commercial, residential and administrative benefits of a unique variety and advanced infrastructure within the ambitious plan adopted by the Secretariat to build the city of Baghdad through a series of strategic projects in the field of urban planning, urban and population."

The Secretariat said in a press statement received by all of Iraq [where] a copy of it on Sunday, "The Gate of Baghdad, is the investment project, the Iraqi integrated the first of its kind in Baghdad, where they will be a unique way on the land area [285] thousand m 2 in a strategic location in the heart of City off the park Zora, "noting that" the company [waves] international as well as two [ALUMCO] Iraqi Inc. [Praise] UAE will be the implementation process with EDS, [Dorchester] global partnership with [Iraq's progress] task-side marketing and sales " .

She added that "the value added to be provided by the project is to create architectural landmark new build on the legacy of the city of Baghdad, the ancient and through innovative design and the scheme inspired by the design heritage of the Arab is characterized by a basic outline of the city, is of the spirit of traditional genuine and touches a modern at the same time."

The Secretariat pointed out that "the project aims to contribute effectively to ease the lives of citizens through the city facilities Christtdhanha integrated, so that everyone can practice different activities daily living simply and within a close distance."

It showed that "the project will include building a market, a large trade area of [17,000] m 2 is full of a large number of agencies, global trade and Arabic known attracted traders and shoppers alike has been allocated a layer of the settlement in this market for car parking, as related to the ground floor of the hotel and tower offices to facilitate the movement between these various facilities, "pointing out that" the commercial market is characterized by an area of additional commercial available to use to establish bazaars of Foreign Affairs and various exhibitions as well as cafes that allow visitors to rest, enjoy drinking a cup of coffee also includes a mall theater externally and fountain dancer gives the place an aesthetic enjoyed by visitors " .

The Secretariat explained that "The project also includes construction of a hotel Uncategorized degree five-star and consists of [25] layer and overlooking the landscape breathtaking can be its guests to enjoy it through external windows, which are equipped with all the room to reach between the ceiling and land."

She noted that "the designs of rooms at the hotel come in harmony with the atmosphere of sophistication and luxury of a hotel which has a Royal Suite and Executive Suite and Presidential Suite has a presence of these wings in the upper floors of the hotel is equipped for guests The hotel also offers the advantages of comfort and relaxation through the health club and a sports center provider of equipment and modern equipment, in line with the needs of guests and their comfort.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sdoOX1GMiYI/TDAGl3OTehI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/5jIiTKc5d6E/s1600/mme.b.iraq.economy.property.cnn.640x480.jpg

so it's still alive ?! I'm confused :nuts:

Officially yes. But there's still wrangling about the land.

Any updates on this??

This is pissing me of!! Sheytan have u seen anything yet?

What is going on with that fake $100 billion budget for 2012

sorry i am in the desert and have not passed by muthanna air base (location of the project) in months.

Its ok my friend :) good luck in the desert, enjoy being a bedouin. Make sure you take many pictures when you get back to baghdad. Thanks!

I genuinely belive that this one is dead... I've heard it from multiple people now..

perhaps some changes in the design noted here?

http://www.dsc-int.com/projects/urban-design-planning/baghdad-gate

oh pleaaaaase stop with the designs and start constructing!!

time to change this to #NEVER BUILT ?

no... lets keep the dream alive :D

I thought the Iraq Gate project was the REPLACEMENT for this project? As in they just changed the name and the design....

So why are we keeping this? Of course change to NEVER BUILT. (Even though I'd prefer just deleting the threads; but thats not how it works here I guess)

^^ actually no... if it is indeed the same project.. then it should be merged with the other thread .. and not get set to NEVER BUILT because in that case, it's just a design proposal that wasn't selected at the end..

i just don't know if that is indeed the case.. i thought this one is another project?

this project will never bulit

this project will never bulit

It's time to be optimistic, Many of the projects which were once forgotten are finally starting to be implemented. Let's not loose hope.