Barzani inaugurates three landmark automotive projects in Zakho

Zakho (IraqiNews.com) – Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani officially inaugurated three landmark commercial, industrial, and motorsports projects in the Zakho Independent Administration, marking a significant milestone in advancing northern Iraq’s automotive infrastructure and domestic logistics capabilities. The developments feature a newly completed central warehousing and logistics complex for Nissan Iraq, established to anchor nationwide distribution networks and streamline supply chains for vehicles and genuine spare parts across all Iraqi governorates. Alongside the logistics facility, Barzani unveiled dedicated assembly and manufacturing facilities for prominent Chinese automotive brands JETOUR and HONGQI, representing a calculated shift toward localizing vehicle production, technology transfer, and industrial job creation in the region. Complementing the commercial and industrial projects, the inauguration included the launch of the Zakho Motorplex, a purpose-built motorsports venue engineered for competitive closed-circuit racing, drifting exhibitions, off-road trials, and community automotive events. The integrated launch positions Zakho as an emerging automotive gateway and trade hub, leveraging its strategic border geography to draw private investment and diversify the regional economy beyond the hydrocarbons sector.