About Us

Maharat Al-Emar Company (MEC) is a trusted partner to Iraq’s oil and gas, construction, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. With a portfolio that includes large-scale residential complex developments in Iraq, MEC is shaping the built environment with a deep sense of responsibility, performance, and purpose. MEC has been operating in Iraq since 2003.

We understand the scale of the challenges facing Iraq’s development and infrastructure needs, and we embrace our responsibility to deliver impactful and lasting solutions. MEC works hand-in-hand with partners who share our vision of a more prosperous Iraq.

By listening closely to our clients and the communities we serve, we aim to deliver solutions that improve quality of life, support economic opportunity, and leave enduring legacies for future generations.

At MEC, we think without limits. Innovation knows no borders — and we harness bold thinking, deep local knowledge, and global best practices to bring our clients the very best. 

We are committed to operating with integrity, delivering long-term value for our clients, our communities, and our people. Whether it’s through responsible resource management, fostering social impact, or cultivating a safe and inclusive workplace, we’re always striving to do better.

We are more than builders, we are planners, engineers, and project delivery specialists, supporting complex developments across residential, industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Across the full project lifecycle, we work as one team united by a common purpose: to build a stronger, more sustainable Iraq.

MEC is a company under AWI Group.