Baghdad · Basra · Duhok · Zakho

A story that began in 1984

Built on trust.Delivered with precision.

Wahab Al-Etmad is an Iraqi contracting and real-estate development company. We deliver complete residential and commercial projects — from site preparation and foundations to the final finish — with a dedicated engineering team and full commitment to specifications and schedules.

The Wahab engineer in a navy hard hat — the company’s mascot
Projects delivered
600+
The year our story began
1984
Skilled craftsmen
100+
Branches: Baghdad, Basra, Duhok & Zakho
5

1984Our story

A story that began in 1984 — and continues today

We started in 1984 as Wahab, and in 2014 we founded Wahab Al-Etmad Contracting & Real Estate Development. Today we work with a full engineering team from five branches in Baghdad, Basra, Duhok and Zakho.

  1. 1984

    Where our story begins.

  2. 2014

    Wahab Al-Etmad Contracting & Real Estate Development is founded.

  3. Today

    More than 600 projects delivered, and five branches in Baghdad, Basra, Duhok and Zakho.

  1. 01Structural works
  2. 02Interior design & fit-out
  3. 03Columns & reinforcement

01About us

An Iraqi contractor with a reputation built on quality and commitment

Founded in 2014, Wahab Al-Etmad has grown into one of Iraq’s leading companies in construction and in interior and exterior finishing. We use proven materials and current engineering methods to deliver work that is both durable and well finished.

We keep investing in our people and equipment to meet the needs of the real-estate market, and we hold ourselves to deadlines and precision at every stage. That is how we have earned our clients’ trust and kept long-term partnerships.

Our core values

  1. 01Quality first
  2. 02Honesty and transparency at every stage
  3. 03Occupational safety on every site
  4. 04Commitment to deadlines
  5. 05Innovation in engineering and design
Wahab Al-Etmad crew finishing the façade of a villa
Multi-storey residential building at the finishing stage

2014

Year founded

10+ years · 600+ projects

Our mission

To deliver complete construction projects that combine structural strength, engineering precision and architectural quality — handed over exactly to the agreed specifications.

Our vision

To be among Iraq’s foremost construction and real-estate development companies, offering professional services and integrated solutions that keep pace with the country’s urban growth and create real value for our clients.

02Our record

More than 600 projects delivered across every sector

Since 2014 our experience has grown project by project — from villas and family homes to government and educational buildings.

  1. 317ResidentialVillas, houses, apartments
  2. 153CommercialShops, offices, façades
  3. 1203D interior designComplete interior concepts
  4. 14InfrastructureRoads and site works
  5. 7Government & educationPublic buildings and schools

The team behind every project

  • 100+Craftsmen & technicians
  • 70Field workers
  • 12Administrative staff
  • 5Civil engineers
  • 4Architects
  • 1Safety engineer

03What we do

Integrated construction services, from site preparation to handover

We take on complete projects or individual phases, with daily engineering supervision so every detail stays true to the drawings.

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  1. 01

    Structural works — turnkey

    Complete reinforced-concrete structures, built to the engineering drawings and approved codes.

    • Site preparation and levelling
    • Foundations and basement walls
    • Columns, beams and slabs
  2. 02

    Interior & exterior finishing

    Paintwork, flooring, doors, windows and façades, finished to a high standard with carefully chosen materials.

    • Paint and flooring
    • Doors and windows
    • Exterior façades
  3. 03

    Architectural & interior design

    Distinctive designs shaped around each client’s taste and goals, visualised in 3D before construction begins.

    • Architectural design
    • Interior design
    • 3D visualisation
  4. 04

    Renovation & rehabilitation

    Restoring, upgrading and rehabilitating existing buildings for modern use, including branches of the Trade Bank of Iraq.

    • Restoration and repair
    • Interior rehabilitation
    • Façade upgrades
  5. 05

    Roads & infrastructure

    Road building, paving and site infrastructure, carried out with modern equipment and strict safety standards.

    • Grading and compaction
    • Road paving
    • Site infrastructure
  6. 06

    Supervision & project management

    Daily oversight by specialist engineers and regular reporting, so the work matches the plan and the schedule.

    • Daily on-site supervision
    • Regular inspection and test reports
    • Schedule and budget control

04Selected projects

Selected work from Baghdad to Basra

Our projects span both sides of Baghdad — Karkh and Rusafa — and reach as far as Basra. Here is a selection.

  • A Doctor Burger branch storefront at night

    Restaurants & cafésCommercial

    Doctor Burger — three branches

    Baghdad · Mansour, Karrada, Al-SinaaWorks on all three branches

  • Trade Bank of Iraq branch building

    CommercialInteriors

    Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI)

    Basra / Najaf branchInterior rehabilitation

  • Cosmo Café dining hall with full-height glazing

    Restaurants & cafésStructural

    Cosmo Café

    Baghdad · Al-Rubaie StreetSteel structure and complete build

  • 3D visualisation of a classic-style villa façade

    Residential

    Classic-style villa

    3D architectural design

  • Spot Café storefront lit at night

    Restaurants & cafésInteriors

    Spot Café & Lounge

    Baghdad · KarradaFit-out and finishing

  • Residential building frame during a concrete pour

    ResidentialStructural

    Multi-storey residential building

    Reinforced-concrete frame

  • 3D visualisation of an executive office

    Interiors

    Executive office

    3D interior design

  • 3D visualisation of a contemporary villa façade

    Residential

    Contemporary villa

    3D architectural design

  • Concrete pump casting the slab of a private villa

    ResidentialStructural

    Private villa

    Concrete frame and structural works

05How we work

From first idea to handover, one clear method

Every project follows the same disciplined sequence, and each stage is inspected and signed off before the next one begins.

  1. 01

    Preparation

    Clearing the site, setting accurate levels and laying a compacted gravel bed to specification.

  2. 02

    Foundations

    Excavation, reinforcement with certified steel and precise formwork, then pouring and curing the concrete.

  3. 03

    Superstructure

    Columns, beams and slabs cast to the drawings, with the reinforcement checked before every pour.

  4. 04

    Walls & services

    Walls built to the specified thickness; electrical and plumbing runs installed and pressure-tested.

  5. 05

    Insulation & finishing

    Water and thermal insulation where needed, then interior and exterior finishes — paint, windows and doors.

  6. 06

    Inspection & handover

    Final tests on concrete, insulation and services, a complete clean, then handover to the client.

06Quality & safety

Quality proven by tests, not promises

We follow approved engineering codes, rely on certified materials, and document every stage with regular inspection and test reports.

Tests & inspections

  • Compressive-strength tests on concrete cubes
  • Rebar certificates and tensile testing
  • Soil investigation before excavation where required
  • Pressure and leak tests on plumbing
  • Epoxy testing for roofs and repairs
  • Water and thermal insulation checks
  • Final inspection of all finishes

Safety on site

  • Personal protective equipment: helmets, harnesses, gloves
  • Secured and inspected scaffolding
  • Waste sorting and recycling
  • Dust and noise control

07Clients & partners

Strategic partnerships with leading brands, for quality without compromise

Selected clients

  • Doctor Burger
  • Trade Bank of Iraq
  • Cosmo Café
  • Spot Café
  • Izzat Marji Group

Material & equipment partners

  • Jotun
  • Schneider Electric
  • ITACA
  • BLU
  • BETEK
  • Aswar
  • Dijlah Group
  • Ashtti
  • Al-Amal Al-Sharif
  • BETAS

08Contact

Let’s start your next project

We want to be your first partner on every project, from the first idea through to completion. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or visit one of our branches.

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