# Al Shamsh Enterprise

> Grade-one general contracting, construction, and oil & gas company headquartered in Baghdad, Iraq. Founded in 1978. Delivers EPCC services, civil infrastructure, power generation, and facility management across Iraq, Jordan, the UAE, and the United Kingdom. More than 150 completed projects.

## Key facts

- Founded: 1978
- Classification: Grade One (First Class) contractor, Iraq
- Headquarters: Baghdad, Iraq (Arasat Al-Hindia)
- Completed projects: 150+
- Countries of operation: Iraq, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
- Contact: info@shamsh.com
- Website: https://shamsh.com/

## Services

- **Construction & Civil Works** — End-to-end delivery of commercial, residential, and industrial construction projects to international standards.
- **Oil & Gas Services** — Comprehensive procurement, construction, and commissioning services across Iraq's oil and gas sector.
- **Engineering & Design** — In-house and internationally collaborated engineering services delivering customised, technically rigorous design solutions.
- **Project Management** — Delivery of complex, multi-discipline projects on schedule and within budget through disciplined planning and expert oversight.
- **Power & Energy** — Engineering and construction solutions for power generation plants, substations, dams, and renewable energy installations.
- **Rail & Transport** — Specialist engineering consulting and project management for complex rail, road, and multimodal transport infrastructure.

## Offices

- Baghdad, Iraq — Headquarters
- Basra, Iraq — Branch
- Erbil, Iraq — Branch
- Amman, Jordan — International
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates — International
- Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom — International

## Certifications

- ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management System
- ISO 14001:2015 — Environmental Management System
- ISO 45001:2018 — Occupational Health & Safety Management System
- ISO 22000:2018 — Food Safety Management System
- ISO 31000:2018 — Risk Management Guideline
- ISO/IEC 27001:2013 — Information Security Management System
- ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 — IT Service Management System

## Selected projects

- [Water Supply for Wells — Halfaya Oil Field](https://shamsh.com/project/water-supply-halfaya-oil-field/) — Halfaya Oil Field, Maysan, Iraq
- [Solar Cathodic Protection System](https://shamsh.com/project/solar-cathodic-protection-system/) — Iraq
- [Solar Cathodic Protection System — PS1 to PS3 (342 km)](https://shamsh.com/project/solar-cathodic-protection-ps1-ps3/) — Southern Iraq (342 km Strategic Pipeline)
- [Chinese Funded School](https://shamsh.com/project/chinese-funded-school/) — Iraq
- [Service Road Pavement at Al Tanouma](https://shamsh.com/project/service-road-pavement-al-tanouma/) — Al Tanouma, Basra, Iraq
- [ABN Al Balady Hospital](https://shamsh.com/project/abn-al-balady-hospital/) — Iraq
- [Nafith Truck Marshaling Yard](https://shamsh.com/project/nafith-truck-marshaling-yard/) — Iraq
- [Balad Air Base Rehabilitation](https://shamsh.com/project/balad-air-base-rehabilitation/) — Balad, Saladin, Iraq
- [Alfakhir Lion Project](https://shamsh.com/project/alfakhir-lion-project/) — Iraq
- [North Rumaila Workshop](https://shamsh.com/project/north-rumaila-workshop/) — North Rumaila, Basra, Iraq
- [BOC Main Facility — Siba Gas Field](https://shamsh.com/project/boc-main-facility-siba-gas-field/) — Basra Governorate
- [Al Haratha Pedestrian Bridges](https://shamsh.com/project/al-haratha-pedestrian-bridges/) — Basra Governorate
- [Grand Welcome Yard — Um Qasr Port](https://shamsh.com/project/grand-welcome-yard-um-qasr-port/) — Um Qasr, Basra
- [Al Shamsh Business Centre](https://shamsh.com/project/al-shamsh-business-centre/) — Baghdad

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Al Shamsh Enterprise?

Al Shamsh Enterprise is a grade-one general contracting, construction, and oil & gas company based in Baghdad, Iraq. Founded in 1978, it delivers EPCC services, civil infrastructure, power generation, and facility management across Iraq, Jordan, the UAE, and the United Kingdom, and has completed more than 150 projects.

### When was Al Shamsh Enterprise founded?

Al Shamsh Enterprise was founded in 1978 and has been operating continuously for over four decades, making it one of Iraq's longest-established contracting groups.

### What services does Al Shamsh Enterprise provide?

Al Shamsh Enterprise provides six main service lines: Construction & Civil Works, Oil & Gas Services, Engineering & Design, Project Management, Power & Energy, and Rail & Transport. It also delivers full EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning) services and facility management.

### Where is Al Shamsh Enterprise located?

Al Shamsh Enterprise is headquartered in Arasat Al-Hindia, Baghdad, Iraq. It operates branch offices in Basra and Erbil, and international offices in Amman (Jordan), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), and Gerrards Cross (United Kingdom).

### Is Al Shamsh Enterprise a grade-one contractor in Iraq?

Yes. Al Shamsh Enterprise holds grade-one (first class) contractor classification in Iraq, the highest tier of contractor registration, which permits it to bid on the largest categories of public and private sector work.

### What ISO certifications does Al Shamsh Enterprise hold?

Al Shamsh Enterprise is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety), ISO 31000:2018 (Risk Management), ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security), and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 (IT Service Management).

### What types of projects has Al Shamsh Enterprise completed?

Al Shamsh Enterprise has completed over 150 projects including the eight-storey Al Shamsh Business Centre in Baghdad, the Grand Welcome Yard at Um Qasr Port comprising 24 buildings with full infrastructure and landscaping, six pedestrian bridges in Al Haratha, Basra, and the BOC main facility at the Siba Gas Field.

### Does Al Shamsh Enterprise work in the oil and gas sector?

Yes. Oil and gas is one of Al Shamsh Enterprise's core sectors. The company provides procurement, construction, and commissioning services across Iraq's oil and gas industry, including work at the Siba Gas Field, the North Rumaila workshop, and cathodic protection systems for pipeline infrastructure.

### Which countries does Al Shamsh Enterprise operate in?

Al Shamsh Enterprise operates in Iraq, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Its Iraqi operations cover Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil, with international offices supporting global procurement and engineering collaboration.

### How can I contact Al Shamsh Enterprise for a project or tender?

Enquiries can be sent to info@shamsh.com or through the contact form at https://shamsh.com/#contact. Al Shamsh Enterprise accepts tender invitations and project enquiries across all of its service lines and operating countries.

## Canonical resources

- [Sitemap](https://shamsh.com/sitemap.xml)
- [Portfolio](https://shamsh.com/projects-archive/)
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/shamsh-group