A U.S.-Based Platform for Executing Major Projects in Iraq
Nexus Bilateral Partners helps global energy, infrastructure, and industrial companies navigate the local requirements of executing major projects in Iraq—combining U.S.-based leadership with established local operating capabilities and deep market experience.
25+ Years of Iraq Market Experience | €200M+ Industrial Equipment Programs | 2,800+ Trucks & Equipment Delivered | Proven Government & Private-Sector Engagement
Why International Companies Choose Nexus
Nexus Bilateral Partners is a U.S.-based platform built around more than two decades of established Iraq market experience and direct commercial execution. We help international energy, infrastructure, industrial, and strategic development companies navigate the local requirements of doing business and executing projects in Iraq.
Our experience spans government procurement, industrial equipment, transportation fleets, manufacturing, logistics, and cross-border business development. Through an established network of local operating companies and partners, Nexus provides international organizations with market intelligence, stakeholder coordination, procurement and supply-chain support, and practical capabilities for project execution.
The firm was founded by Raid Mohammed, a mechanical engineer and business executive with extensive experience developing and executing major commercial programs in Iraq. His work has included the deployment of more than 2,800 commercial trucks, agricultural tractors, and combine harvesters representing IVECO, CASE IH, and New Holland under CNH Industrial, alongside large-scale government procurement and industrial development programs.
Nexus combines U.S.-based leadership with established local capabilities and firsthand knowledge of how major projects are developed and executed in Iraq. This enables international companies to engage the Iraqi market with a more informed, coordinated, and execution-focused approach.
Built on Decades of Execution
Nexus Bilateral Partners is built on a demonstrated track record of more than €200 million in industrial equipment programs, complex international procurement transactions, and the successful delivery of more than 2,800 heavy commercial and agricultural vehicles and equipment units across Iraq.
The experience behind Nexus includes major government procurement programs, industrial development initiatives, manufacturing partnerships, logistics and distribution operations, and long-term commercial relationships with international manufacturers.
1,660-Unit IVECO Truck Program
As Managing Director and principal shareholder, Raid Mohammed led technical specification development, financing, contract negotiations, banking coordination, letters of credit, project delivery, and after-sales support for a 1,660-unit IVECO truck program serving Iraq's Ministry of Electricity.
Industrial Joint Venture Development
Led the establishment of a manufacturing partnership involving CASE IH, Iraq's Ministry of Industry, and Al-Ghadaf LLC to support domestic agricultural equipment assembly and industrial localization.
€200M+ Commercial Operations
Directed industrial equipment sales, procurement, financing, logistics, and distribution programs with a combined value exceeding €200 million.
Multi-Ministry Engagement
Developed and managed commercial relationships, procurement programs, and project activities involving Iraq's Ministries of Electricity, Industry, Agriculture, Oil, and Interior.
International Business Development
Established and managed relationships with leading manufacturers across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, supporting market entry, distribution, procurement, financing, and long-term operational support in Iraq.
National Agricultural Equipment Programs
Directed the sale, deployment, and support of more than 1,140 agricultural tractors and combine harvesters through commercial relationships involving CASE IH, and New Holland.
How Nexus Supports International Projects
Nexus supports international companies across the project lifecycle in Iraq—from market entry and opportunity development through procurement, mobilization, local coordination, and execution. Our capabilities combine U.S.-based management with established Iraq market knowledge, operating infrastructure, and project-specific technical resources.
🌐 Market Entry & Strategic Advisory
Assess market opportunities, develop commercial strategies, navigate local requirements, and support international companies evaluating or expanding their presence in Iraq.
🔗 Procurement & Supply Chain Support
Support supplier identification, sourcing, procurement planning, logistics coordination, equipment movement, and local supply-chain requirements.
🏛 Government & Stakeholder Engagement
Support engagement with Iraqi ministries, state-owned enterprises, regulators, project owners, and other key stakeholders throughout the development and execution of projects.
🏭 Infrastructure & Industrial Development
Support energy, industrial, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure initiatives from opportunity development through implementation.
⚙ Project Execution Support
Support project mobilization, local coordination, implementation planning, field activities, stakeholder management, and other requirements associated with executing projects in Iraq.
🤝 Strategic Partnerships
Connect international organizations with established local partners, suppliers, operating capabilities, and project-specific engineering and technical resources across the United States and Iraq.
Leadership
Raid Mohammed
Founder & Managing Director
Raid Mohammed is a mechanical engineer, entrepreneur, and business executive with more than two decades of experience across Iraq's industrial, commercial, and government sectors. His work has spanned industrial equipment, manufacturing, government procurement, transportation, logistics, international business development, and industrial localization.
Throughout his career, Raid has worked with international manufacturers, Iraqi government entities, and private-sector partners to develop and execute complex commercial and industrial programs. His experience includes technical specification development, international procurement, financing, contract negotiation, joint-venture development and establishment, industrial localization, project delivery, and the development of long-term commercial and operating partnerships in Iraq.
His work includes leading the establishment of a manufacturing partnership between CASE IH, Iraq's Ministry of Industry, and Al-Ghadaf LLC to support domestic agricultural equipment assembly—bringing together an international manufacturer, a government industrial entity, and a local operating partner.
Through Nexus Bilateral Partners, Raid brings this experience together with U.S.-based leadership to support international organizations pursuing energy, infrastructure, industrial development, and strategic opportunities in Iraq.
Education
Virginia Tech
Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering
University of the District of Columbia
M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering
University of Baghdad
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering
Our Mission
Nexus Bilateral Partners exists to help international companies successfully develop and execute major energy, infrastructure, industrial, and strategic projects in Iraq.
We bridge the gap between international project standards and the realities of local execution—combining U.S.-based leadership and engineering expertise with established Iraq market knowledge, operating capabilities, and stakeholder relationships.
Through our operating ecosystem, including Al-Ghadaf LLC, Ard Al-Ghadaf, and Rehlat Al-Janub, Nexus supports the practical requirements of project execution across procurement, logistics, equipment and supply chains, local coordination, field operations, and stakeholder engagement.
Our mission is straightforward: to help international project sponsors and contractors enter the Iraqi market with greater clarity, coordinate effectively with local stakeholders, and move complex projects from opportunity to successful execution.
Project Delivery Capabilities
Integrated Project Delivery
Nexus is building an integrated project-delivery capability to support international contractors, project sponsors, and industrial partners executing complex projects in Iraq.
Through a combination of U.S.-based engineering expertise, an established professional network, and Iraq-based operating capabilities, Nexus can assemble project-specific technical and management teams aligned with the scope, schedule, and delivery requirements of each engagement.
Engineering & Technical Services
Nexus can coordinate multidisciplinary engineering resources across mechanical, civil and structural, electrical, geotechnical, energy, industrial, and other specialized disciplines.
Depending on project requirements, technical resources can support engineering studies, design coordination, technical specifications, drawing and document review, field engineering, technical inspections, equipment integration, and other project-specific requirements.
Project Management & Field Execution
Nexus can establish project-specific management and field teams to support mobilization, planning, scheduling, contractor coordination, procurement interfaces, quality oversight, stakeholder coordination, and on-the-ground execution.
Our objective is to connect engineering and project-management capabilities with the local operating resources required to move projects from design and procurement through implementation in Iraq.
IRAQ OPERATING PLATFORM
AL-GHADAF LLC
Industrial & Commercial Operations
General trading, industrial and agricultural equipment, manufacturing initiatives, commercial operations, and local business development.
Capability tags:
Industrial Equipment · Manufacturing · Trading · Agriculture
ARD AL-GHADAF LLC
Heavy Equipment & Field Operations
Heavy machinery overhaul, structural and engineering maintenance, equipment support, and on-site operational capabilities.
Capability tags:
Heavy Equipment · Maintenance · Field Operations · Engineering Support
REHLAT AL-JANUB LLC
Logistics & Transportation
Large-scale supply-chain logistics, fleet mobility, and transportation of heavy equipment and materials by land and sea.
Capability tags:
Logistics · Fleet Mobility · Heavy Transport · Sea / Land
Italy, Bologna
Nexus maintains commercial representation in Bologna, supporting engagement with European manufacturers, engineering firms, technology providers, and strategic partners interested in opportunities in Iraq and the broader region.
Governance & Global Compliance Framework
Disciplined governance and responsible execution for international projects in Iraq.
Nexus Bilateral Partners is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations. Our approach is designed to support international contractors, project sponsors, and commercial partners operating in complex cross-border environments.
Anti-Corruption & Ethical Business Practices
Nexus maintains a zero-tolerance approach to bribery, corruption, and improper payments. Our activities are conducted with regard to applicable anti-corruption requirements, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other applicable laws and regulations governing international business activities.
Government and stakeholder engagement is conducted through appropriate commercial and professional channels, with an emphasis on transparency, accountability, and proper documentation.
Counterparty & Vendor Due Diligence
Where project requirements involve local suppliers, contractors, agents, or other counterparties, Nexus applies a structured approach to evaluating their qualifications and suitability.
Depending on the engagement, due diligence may include review of corporate standing, ownership and management, financial and technical capabilities, relevant experience, licensing, sanctions considerations, and other project-specific requirements.
Contractual & Financial Transparency
Nexus emphasizes clear contractual structures, documented commercial arrangements, and appropriate financial controls across its engagements.
Project activities are structured to provide clear visibility into responsibilities, procurement, logistics, project milestones, and commercial obligations. Where appropriate, Nexus works with qualified professional, financial, and legal advisers to support compliance and risk management.
Responsible Project Execution
Our objective is not to eliminate the complexities of operating in Iraq, but to identify them early, manage them systematically, and provide international partners with a transparent and accountable framework for execution.
Nexus combines U.S.-based management with established Iraq market experience and local operating capabilities to help international companies pursue opportunities and execute projects with greater clarity, discipline, and confidence.
Project Intake & RFP Submission
Whether you are evaluating an opportunity in Iraq, preparing an RFP, seeking local project-delivery capabilities, or exploring an industrial partnership, provide the basic project information below. Our team will review the opportunity and determine the appropriate next steps.
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