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History

1970s

1970 - 1979

Business flourished after the flood of oil revenue following the nationalization of the Iraqi Petroleum Company in 1972. This period of explosive development focused on technology, education, and major infrastructure projects to support a solid industrial base.

1970

The Company is Founded in Baghdad

1971

Housing Project at Iraqi Glass Factory

1972

Al-Rafidain Bank Building

1973

Clarification Resources Centre

1974

Music and Ballet School in Baghdad

1975

Al-Sadar Health Centre

1976

First of July Vocational Institution

1977

Al-Shaab District Schools

1979

Sadar City Schools

1970

AWI is founded in Baghdad

1971

Construction of 10 houses at the Glass Factory in Iraq for the Ministry of Industry.

1972

Construction of Al-Rafidain Bank Building in Iraq.

1972

Expansion of Baghdad Concrete Plant in Iraq for the Ministry of Industry.

1973

Expansion of Clarification Resources Centre for Baghdad Buildings Directorate, General Buildings Establishment, Ministry of Housing & Construction.

1974

Construction of Music & Ballet School in Baghdad for Directorate of Planning and Construction, Ministry of Media.

1975

Constructed Health Centre in Al-Sadar City for Baghdad Buildings Directorate, General Buildings Establishment, Ministry of Housing & Construction.

1976

Constructed First of July Vocational Institution

1977

Constructed two 24 class primary schools in Al-Shaab Quarter in Baghdad for Directorate of Projects and Planning, Local Administration, Baghdad Governorate.

1979

Constructed two 18-class primary schools in Al-Sadar City Directorate of Projects and Planning, Local Administration, Baghdad Governorate.

Baghdad Concrete Plant

1980s

1980 - 1989

Iraqi-Iranian war. During this period the oil revenues were diverted to fuel the Iraqi Army that slowed Iraq economy. Abdul Mahdi had to join the public army and company activities were focused on investing in Iraq stock market and renting its heavy equipment to the Ministry of Housing & Construction.

1985

Registration with Contracting Union

1987

Baghdad for Passengers and Goods Transportation Company

1988

Babil Tyres Factory

1980

Constructed the administration and educational section of Al-Karkh Vocational Institution in Baghdad for Baghdad administration buildings Directorate in Baghdad, Iraq.

1985

As demanded by the Iraqi Contracting Union of all contractors, registered with the Ministry of Trade and operate under a company license issued by the company register. Abdul Mahdi Muslim Company was established.

1987

Founded Baghdad for Passengers and Goods Transportation Company, a publicly traded company in Baghdad Stock Exchange. Abdul Al-Juboori was appointed the first Chairman and CEO of the company.

1988

Constructed six observation towers, laboratory building, dining facility, car park shed, two lavatories and changing rooms buildings, and central air-conditioning building for the Ministry of Industry and Minerals at Babil Tyres Factory in Al-Najaf province, Iraq.

1980

Al-Karkh Vocational Institution

1990s

1990-2003

Following the Gulf War in 1990, severe UN sanctions slowed the Iraq economy and the company construction activities. The company continued to invest in the Iraqi stock market and generated profits from its capital investments over 20 years.

1992

Al-Qaaqa Missile Bunkers

1992

Souq Hamada

1993

Kadhmia Student Dormitories

1995

Equipment Rental and Maintenance Project

1992

Constructed missile bunkers at Al-Qaaqa Institution for the Ministry of Housing & Construction.

1992

Provided concrete formworks and equipment rental at Souq Hamada Project, Baghdad for the Ministry of Housing & Construction.

1993

Supplied sanitary fittings and river sand, fabrication of metal form work for structural concrete work and rehabilitation work at the student dormitories in Kadhmia, Baghdad for Military Industry Directorate.

1995

Invested in equipment rental and maintenance to support the construction of presidential palaces and Iraqi government operations.

2000s

2005

2004-2011

Iraq changed its oil reserve currency from the U.S. dollar to the Euro in 2000. However, 28% of Iraq's export revenues under the program were deducted to meet UN Compensation Fund and UN administrative expenses. The drop in GDP in 2001 was largely the result of the global economic slowdown and lower oil prices.

2001

Expansion of Kadhmia Hospital

2002

Gharib Television Station Building

2003

Health Centre in Sadar City

2003

Iraq Survey Group Camp

2004

LOGCAP III Procurement Services Agreements

Abather

Al-Juboori as New President of AWI

Supply of Motor Oil

Joint Venture with SWW

Laundry Detergent

Shuaiba Logistics Base in Basra

KBR Buses lease

Bulk Fuel Transportation Task Order

South Annex and Castle Gate LSA’s

2009

Acquisition of Gruppo Cadini SRL

2008

2007

2006

2001

Constructed Doctors Resident Building at Al-Kadhmia Hospital and Abu Gharib Television Station Building, Baghdad, for Ministry of Housing and Construction.

2002

Constructed Abu Gharib Television Station building in Baghdad for Ministry of Housing and Construction.

2003

Constructed Primary Health Centre in Sadar City, Baghdad, for German Emergency Doctor “Komitee Cap Anamur” Organization.

2003

Received multiple awards from KBR to supply and deliver electrical, plumbing, HVAC, power generation, construction and consumable materials to support construction, maintenance and, operations of Iraq Surveys Group Camp at Baghdad International Airport.

2004

Signed blanket purchase agreements to supply electrical, plumbing, HVAC, consumables and power generation materials to KBR sites throughout Iraq.

2005

Named Abather Al-Juboori as the new CEO and President of the company.

2005

Awarded contract to supply 15 W 40 motor oil to KBR Power Generation Units throughout Iraq.

2006

Formed a joint venture with Spectrum WorldWide to support the Department of Defense with equipment and facility maintenance services in Iraq.

2006

Started manufacturing powder detergents in China and supplies detergents to KBR laundry facilities throughout Iraq.

2007

Constructed 120 facilities for almost 2500 people at Shuaiba Logistics Base, Shuaiba, Basra, Iraq, and 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, of the 10th Division of the Iraqi Army Head Quarters in Abu Al-Hayan, Hartha, Basra, Iraq.

2007

Started the largest shuttle buses operations in country moving over 1 million passengers per year.

2008

Awarded contract to transport 527,000,000 liters of fuel on 20 different routes to fuel 1,050 generators and two power plants on daily basis at Baghdad International Airport.

2008

Awarded contract to design and build two Life Support Areas to provide housing and accommodation for 360 personnel at Baghdad International Airport.

2009

Acquired 50% shares of Gruppo Cadini SRL also known as Cadini Group - a unique fit given architectural and design base operations businesses as well as logistics and procurement.

2010s

2013

2012-2020

The removal of sanctions in May 2003 and rising oil prices in the mid-to-late 2000s led to a doubling in oil production from a low of 1.3 mbpd during the turbulence of 2003 to a high of 2.6 mbpd in 2011. Furthermore, reduced inflation and violence since 2007 have translated to real increases in living standards for Iraqis.

2010

UNAMI BIAP Logistics Base

2010

Adder Airbase Staffing Contract

LCIV Staffing Contract

Kirkuk Air Base Equipment Support

2012

West Qurna-1 Development Projects

Zubair Development Projects

Evan Weiss Joins the Company

2011

2015

Fire Protection Equipment Rental and Maintenance

2018

AWI Partnered with Renaissance Heavy Industries (RHI)

2010

Constructed accommodation rooms, offices, security blast walls, park shed and telecommunication center at UNAMI Logistic at Baghdad International Airport.

2010

In partnership with SOC, provided 900 local national workers for KBR operations and maintenance services at Adder Air Base in Nassirya, Iraq.

2011

Awarded 12 task orders by KBR to provide 2,000 local national workers for facilities and utilities management, firefighting, food service, laundry, shuttle bus services, retail fuel, postal service and air field operations at 12 different sites throughout Iraq.

2011

Provided equipment and operators to support KBR construction activities at Kirkuk Air Base Airbase.

2012

Received multiple awards from ExxonMobil to provide procurement, equipment with operators, scaffolding, surface technology, training, construction, IT support, shutdown and vessel repair services at West Qurna-1 Oil Field.

2013

Evan Weiss is named as the new president of AWI.

2015

AWI flew three MAC-11 Airport Rescue Firefighting trucks in an AN-124 aircraft into Al Asad airbase in support of KBR under LOGCAP IV. This was the beginning of a major new initiative for AWI, which ultimately resulted in AWI owning and leasing to KBR over 50 firetrucks at all of the US bases in the

2019

AWI partnered with Renaissance Heavy Industries (RHI) to bid on the Major Tie-Ins Facilities DS7 (MYI) Project and got awarded in 2019.

2020s

2020

Formation of Company Corporate Governance

2022

Commenced AWI's first Residential Development Project, "Al Safa Residential Complex"

2020

Formation of the company Corporate Governance and appointment of AWI's Board of Directors.

2022

Commenced AWI's first Residential Development Project, "Al Safa Residential Complex".

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1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

AWI was founded by the enterprising visionary, Abdul Mahdi Muslim Tahir Al-Juboori, who is among the first construction pioneers of Iraq. An engineer by trade and education, he had the foresight and work ethic that continues to drive AWI's commitment to quality and highest performance standards, complete transparency and continued customer satisfaction.

Al-Juboori's independent construction portfolio includes several factories, banks, health centres, schools, ballet courts, library buildings and a broadcasting tower.

With over 55 years of experience, Al-Juboori has been instrumental in developing Iraq's infrastructure through his groundbreaking innovations and services while serving his tenure with the Ministry.

AWI continues to thrive and be successful through the leadership of Abather Al-Juboori, the current President/CEO, who embraces the enterprising visionary characteristics of the original founder. Al-Juboori's vision, strategic execution and international experience are keys to building partnerships.