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Holy Karbala

Holy Karbala

A deep spiritual heritage, and renewed economic horizons

Sacred ground. An investment destination.

Karbala is building its future. Be a partner in its growth.

Investment opportunities in the heart of Iraq, joining Karbala’s religious and cultural character with the ambition of development.

Industry Agriculture Trade and services Religious tourism

Investment in figures / site figures through 2026

307
Investment licenses granted
+18
Billion dollars in total investment
155,752
Jobs for Iraqis and foreigners
+76,000
Housing units delivered

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Industrial Open

Opportunity no. 6

مشاريع للصناعات الإنشائية

Open-ended —

هيئة استثمار كربلاء المقدسة
Published: 2009/07/17 · Submit at مقر الهيئة

Opportunity details
Agricultural Open

Opportunity no. 57

مشاريع زراعية وحيوانية

Open-ended —

هيئة استثمار كربلاء المقدسة
Published: 2010/05/26 · Submit at مقر الهيئة

Opportunity details
Commercial Open

Opportunity no. 237

مجمع تجاري متكامل الخدمات

Closing date 2026/11/08

هيئة استثمار كربلاء المقدسة
Published: 2026/10/08 · Submit at مقر الهيئة

Opportunity details
Commercial Open

Opportunity no. 238

بناية تجارية

Closing date 2026/11/12

هيئة استثمار كربلاء المقدسة
Published: 2026/10/12 · Submit at مقر الهيئة

Opportunity details

A body that supports development and keeps identity

Toward investment worthy of Karbala,
and an impact for its people.

An independent government body that regulates, promotes, and facilitates investment, and simplifies procedures for local and foreign investors, with regard for the governorate’s religious, cultural, and tourism character.

>242Investment projects supervised by the commission, as published on the site

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Why invest in Karbala?

  • A global religious and cultural destination It draws millions of visitors each year and opens horizons for tourism and services.
  • A supportive legal setting Facilities and incentives under Investment Law No. 13 of 2006.
  • A strategic location and growing infrastructure In the center of Iraq, with infrastructure developing to serve growth.

Delivered projects

Success stories

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مصنع حديد وصلب كربلاء Completed

Industry

Karbala iron and steel plant

Production capacity of 100,000 tons a year.

Investment cost38.6 million dollars

مجموعة مصانع السليمانية الغذائية Completed

Food industry

Sulaymaniyah food factories

An industrial group for dairy, meat, and juices.

Investment cost225 million dollars

واجهة مول ومجمع الحارث الرياضي التجاري Completed

Trade and leisure

Harith mall and sports complex

A destination for shopping, leisure, and sports.

Investment cost18 million dollars

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Commission news 2026/10/02

Congratulations on Iraqi Sovereignty Day

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Investment and economy 2026/02/16

Holy Karbala Forum for Investment, Economy, and Reconstruction

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Field visit 2024/06/02

The Governor of Karbala affirms support for investment and jobs during a field visit

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