Baghdad – Baghdad Governor Abdul Mutalib Al-Alawi chaired a key meeting on Tuesday to boost economic planning tied to the national Development Road project. The gathering focused on launching new initiatives and promoting Baghdad’s role as a central hub in the ambitious infrastructure plan.
According to a statement from the Baghdad Governorate, the meeting aimed to “discuss the visions and economic projects for the capital within the Development Road project.” The phrase boost economic planning remained central throughout the talks.
Participants included Nasser Al-Asadi, the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Transportation Affairs, along with representatives from the project’s consulting firm, the project manager, and officials from the Baghdad Governorate.
Discussions centered on the creation of economic zones along the road’s route through Baghdad and into neighboring provinces like Babil and Anbar. Officials proposed plans for commercial, tourism, and entertainment centers to be developed along the corridor.
Governor Al-Alawi emphasized the importance of coordination among all relevant bodies. He stated that boost economic planning was essential for aligning urban growth with the Development Road’s broader goals.
To build on Tuesday’s discussions, the governor announced plans to hold a workshop next week. The session will include stakeholders from key planning and research institutions. Confirmed participants include the Al-Nahrain Center for Studies, the Center for Urban and Regional Planning, and the Prime Minister’s Advisory Board.
The upcoming workshop aims to gather proposals and strategies that support the Development Road’s implementation. Organizers hope the event will lead to practical recommendations and concrete steps to boost economic planning in Baghdad and beyond.
The Development Road project seeks to link Iraq with regional and global markets through a modern transport network. Baghdad’s role in the project is seen as vital to ensuring its success, particularly in the economic and investment sectors.
With momentum building, officials believe that continued coordination will allow Baghdad to maximize its strategic position.
