Media and Communications
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Iraq’s Communications Minister Visits Azerbaijan to Strengthen Cooperation
Minister of Communications, Dr Hayam El-Yasri, Chairman of the Iraqi-Azerbaijani Joint Committee, arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan on an official visit to follow up on the implementation of bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries. The visit aims to strengthen the strategic partnership across economic and…
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Arab Media Summit Focuses on Digital Sovereignty Future
Dr. Nouvel Aborghev, Head of Iraq’s Media and Communications Authority, participated in the 21st Arab Media Summit in Beirut, where he met with Lebanese Minister of Media Dr. Paul Marqas. The annual summit, held under the patronage of Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun, convenes Arab media ministers, regulatory heads, and…
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Baghdad Hosts Arab Media Forum, Calls for Ethical Charter
Baghdad has hosted the launch of the Arab Media Forum 2025, bringing together ministers, senior media figures, and experts from across the Arab world to discuss the future of regional communication in the digital era. The event, organised by Al-Sayyida Al-Oula Magazine and held under the patronage of Iraq’s Communications…
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Iraq’s Media Commission Calls for Fair Election Coverage
Hisham Al-Rikabi, member of the Board of Commissioners at the Media and Communications Commission (CMC), has called on Iraqi media outlets to maintain the highest professional standards in their coverage of the upcoming election campaigns. Al-Rikabi stressed the importance of accuracy, objectivity, and balance in reporting, noting that responsible media…
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Iraq Launches ITEX 2025 to Drive Digital Transformation
Baghdad hosted the opening of the Iraq International Information and Communications Technology Fair (ITEX 2025) at the Baghdad International Exhibition, under the slogan “Iraq launches towards a new future with digital transformation technology.” The event, sponsored by Prime Minister Al-Sudani and supervised by the Chairman of the Media and Communications…
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Nokia to Establish Iraq’s First Government Data Centres
Iraq has taken a major step in strengthening its digital infrastructure with the signing of a contract to build the country’s first government data centres for commercial use. The agreement was signed in Baghdad between the General Communications and Information Company and Nokia International, under the patronage of Minister of…
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New National Telecom Company in Iraq to Launch 5G
Prime Minister Al-Sudani has announced the launch of the National Mobile Telecommunications Services Company, a new state-backed mobile operator that aims to modernise Iraq’s telecommunications sector and diversify the country’s sources of income. The Prime Minister sponsored the signing of the company’s Articles of Incorporation on Sunday. The new venture…
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Women’s Media Presence Gains Official Backing
Chairman of the Media and Communications Authority, Dr Nouvel Aborghev, has endorsed the organisation’s commitment to promoting women’s participation in media events and conferences, emphasising their fundamental role in shaping public discourse. Speaking at the opening of the 14th International Festival of Arab Women, organised by the Iraqi Media Forum…
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Iraq Renews Pledge to Empower Women in Media
The Chairman of Iraq’s Media and Communications Commission, Dr. Nouvel Aborghev, endorsed the Commission’s commitment to empowering women in the media during a high-level meeting with a delegation led by Dr. Nebras Al-Maamouri, President of the Iraqi Media Forum. Held at the Commission’s headquarters in Baghdad, the meeting focused on…
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Huawei, CMC Discuss Expanding Iraq’s Tech Sector
The head of the CMC, Dr. Nawfal Abu Ragheef, received Tony Zhou, Chief Technical Solutions Officer (CTO) of Huawei Iraq, at the CMC headquarters in Baghdad. The meeting is part of ongoing discussions with international companies specialising in communications and technology. The talks focused on enhancing technical cooperation between the…
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