The Director General of the Maysan Health Department, Dr. Ali Neama Al-Noori, conducted a field inspection visit to the ongoing Ali Al-Sharqi Hospital project, one of the strategic ministerial projects carried out under the direct supervision of the Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Saleh Al-Hasnawi. The visit aimed to support the development of the health infrastructure in accordance with the latest engineering principles and international construction standards.
Accompanying the Director General on his tour was the Director of the Projects Department, Mr. Mahdi Saleh Al-Halfy, where they were received by the project’s resident engineer. The delegation reviewed the stages of work on site, examined the technical details, and assessed the progress percentage in comparison with the approved plans and timelines.
The Director of the Projects Department stated that the current completion rate has reached 9%, with work progressing at a precise engineering pace carried out by the executing company, AKG Engineering (UAE), under technical supervision that adheres to the highest standards of construction quality and safety.
Al-Halfy explained that the completed works so far include a wide range of foundational stages, such as establishing the project administration and site, soil levelling and surveying, removing unsuitable soil and transporting it outside the project boundaries, and compacting natural soil in studied engineering layers. The external concrete fence has also been completed with its full structural and architectural details, including concrete foundations, columns, and decorative panels.
In terms of structural works, reinforced concrete piles measuring (35×35 cm) and 12 meters in length—totaling 2,609 piles—have been fully executed, along with performing load and safety tests to ensure structural capacity. Additionally, a dewatering system was installed and operated continuously, as well as foundations for the tower crane, multi-layer waterproofing, blinding and screed layers, and installation of grounding systems and lightning protection.
The raft foundation for all buildings has also been completed, and work has begun on the concrete columns of the ground floor, in addition to reinforcing the walls of the service building’s basement—marking a significant advancement in the structural progress of the project.
The Director General affirmed that the project represents a modern model of healthcare facilities in terms of architectural and functional design. He praised the high level of coordination between the executing company and the supervising department, emphasizing that the engineering achievements achieved so far align with the approved technical specifications and planned schedules.