New Industrial City in Basra
Al-Owais Company is currently working on the establishment of a fully integrated industrial city in Southern Iraq – Basra, which is expected to bring about a transformational shift in the food industries sector. This industrial city will host a variety of specialized factories for the production of various food products, covering an approximate area of one million square meters. The key facilities within the industrial city include:
Key Facilities:
Marine Dock
Spanning a total length of 1000 meters, consisting of four docks to accommodate liquid materials, containers, and bags.
Ship Unloading Areas
Designed to efficiently unload containers, liquid materials, and bagged goods.
Storage Silos
For the bulk storage of grains and legumes, following the latest global standards. This will be one of the largest storage facilities in the Middle East.
Storage Warehouses
To store dry, refrigerated, and frozen food products.
Legume Packaging Lines
For cleaning, peeling, packaging, and classifying legumes.
Dairy Production Lines
Includes the production of powdered milk in various sizes.
Tomato Paste Production Lines
Dedicated to producing tomato paste in different sizes and shapes.
Tea Packaging Lines
For packaging all types of tea in various sizes and formats with the highest quality standards.
Objectives of the Industrial City
The industrial city aims to achieve several key strategic objectives, including:
- Enhancing Local Production: Meeting the local market's demand for food products and reducing reliance on imports.
- Creating New Job Opportunities: Providing thousands of job opportunities across various fields, contributing to reducing unemployment and improving living standards.
- Developing the Food Industry:Adopting the latest technologies and implementing the highest quality standards to boost the food industries sector in Iraq.
- Attracting Investments: Encouraging local and foreign investments in the food industries, fostering economic growth.
Significance of the Industrial City
This industrial city is a strategic project that will enhance food security in Iraq and support the national economy by providing an ideal environment for production and manufacturing. It will also offer extensive opportunities for young Iraqis to work and train, contributing to the development of a qualified workforce in the food industries sector.
Moreover, the industrial city will play a vital role in supporting the agricultural sector by relying on local raw materials, thus boosting agricultural production and improving farmers’ incomes.
Project Timeline
The full completion of the industrial city is expected by the beginning of 2028, with a well-planned timeline to ensure the achievement of goals efficiently. It is also planned to start the operation of some sections and factories by late 2026.