Trusted partner since 2008
Eighteen years building Iraq’s most reliable manpower bridge between
the Middle East, South Asia and beyond.
18+
Years of experience
6
Recruitment offices abroad
10,000+
Workers placed
50+
Trusted clients
Recruitment offices in
India, Pakistan, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
and 5 more
Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, Myanmar, Sierra Leone
A licensed Iraqi manpower agency, trusted by the world's biggest operators.
Albadyea United is a fully Iraqi-licensed manpower and recruitment agency, founded in 2008 in Basra. We hold License №35 issued by the Iraqi Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, the credential that lets us sponsor foreign workers, process work permits, and stand as the legal employer of record for projects across Iraq.
Over 18 years we have placed more than 25,000 workers, issued 9,928 Iraqi visas, and delivered 4,000+ work permits for Basra Gas Company in 2025-26 alone. Our 11 source-country offices give us direct access to vetted candidates from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, Myanmar and Sierra Leone.
Licensed in Iraq
Workers placed
Iraqi visas issued
Source countries
Six core services, one trusted partner
From individual house maids to full project workforces, we cover every
manpower and visa need across Iraq and the region.
Working visas
Iraqi work visas processed end-to-end for foreign hires across all sectors.
House maids
Vetted, trained house maids and domestic workers from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Philippines.
Skilled labor
Welders, electricians, scaffolders, masons, qualified workers ready to deploy.
Foreign manpower
International recruitment for petroleum, construction, hospitality and government projects.
Local Iraqi manpower
Direct access to a verified pool of Iraqi candidates for every job category.
Residence visas
Residence permits and renewals handled with the relevant Iraqi authorities.
From request to deployment in 4 clear steps
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01
Request
Tell us your manpower need: profiles, quantity, location, timeline.
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02
Sourcing
We identify qualified candidates through our 6 international offices.
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03
Validation
Documents, medical checks, work permits and visas, handled fully.
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04
Deployment
Workers arrive on site, ready to start, we stay available throughout.
Iraqi & foreign operators rely on us.
Selected references from our track record. Confidentiality applies. Full track record available on request.
- Basra Gas Company
- BP via South Group
- Honghua Oil & Gas
- Kulak Construction
- NASA Construction
- Ecolog International
- Abdulla Awis (Basra Sport City)
- Almanahil (Basra University)
- Dorge Construction
- Pan East
- MGT
- Aberdeen Petroleum
- Arkle International
- Oilserv
- Iteco
- Serka Construction
12 of 33+ companies we have served. There are many more.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about how we work, what we deliver, and how to start with us.
What does Albadyea United do?
Albadyea United is a manpower recruitment and employment agency based in Basra, Iraq. We source, vet, and place foreign and Iraqi workers for employers across oil & gas, construction, hospitality, healthcare, domestic services, and industrial sectors. We also process Iraqi work permits and residence visas end-to-end.
Is Albadyea United officially licensed?
Yes. Albadyea United operates under License №35 issued by the Iraqi Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. The license authorizes us to legally recruit, sponsor, and place foreign workers for both Iraqi and foreign employers operating in Iraq, and to process all related work permits and residence visas.
Which countries do you recruit foreign workers from?
We have active recruitment offices and partner networks in 11 source countries: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, Myanmar, and Sierra Leone. This gives us direct access to vetted candidates across skill levels and language profiles.
How long does it take to process a work permit in Iraq?
Standard work permit processing typically takes 2 to 4 weeks once all required documents are submitted. We have processed high-volume permit projects, including 4,000 work permits for Basra Gas Company in 2025-2026. Expedited processing is possible for urgent project mobilization.
What sectors does Albadyea United serve?
We serve six core sectors: oil & gas, construction, hospitality and catering, healthcare, domestic services, and industrial and logistics. Each sector has dedicated sourcing pipelines and references with leading Iraqi and foreign operators.
Can foreign companies bring their own workers to Iraq through Albadyea?
Yes. Foreign companies operating in Iraq, for example EPC contractors, oilfield operators, or industrial firms, can use Albadyea United as their licensed sponsor of record. We process the work permits and residence visas for the workers they bring, ensuring full compliance with Iraqi Ministry of Labor regulations.
How do I get a quote for manpower or visa services?
You can contact us directly by phone at +971 50 651 6099 (Arabic and English), by email at ceo@albadyeaunited.com, or via Instagram @albadyea_officiel. We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours and provide tailored quotes based on the worker count, roles required, and source countries.
Still have questions? We answer in English, Arabic and French within 24 hours.
Contact us →Need help with Iraqi work permits & residence visas?
Our 6-step process delivers permits in 3-4 weeks under License №35. We are the licensed sponsor of record, compliant with the 80/20 Iraqi employment quota.