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Iraq and UAE Collaborate on $700M Cable Network Project
Iraq has partnered with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to build a $700-million dollar cable network called the WorldLink Transit Cable Project(WorldLink). WorldLink will be a hybrid route, meaning that it will go from the sea starting in the UAE until it reaches Iraq’s Al-Faw Peninsula. It then branches into …
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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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Iraqi Airways Launches E-Boarding Pass to Simplify Travel
Iraqi Airways has introduced a new electronic service that allows passengers to select their seats and issue boarding passes through the airline’s mobile app and official website. A move aimed at modernising travel procedures and improving customer convenience. The initiative follows the directives of Minister of Transport Razzaq Al-Saadawi, who…
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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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Iraq Launches Central Laboratories to Boost Scientific Research
The Minister of Higher Education and Head of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Authority, Dr Naeem Al-Aboudy, laid the foundation stone for the Ministry’s new central laboratories and critical research facilities. The ceremony was attended by university presidents, government advisors, officials from the Iraqi Atomic Energy Authority, and representatives of diplomatic…
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Iraq Strengthens Cybersecurity with E-Signature Push
Held under the slogan, “Towards a Trusted Digital Environment”, a national conference was held in Baghdad, setting the stage for widespread adoption of digital signatures. This move is vital in creating a secure, efficient and transparent digital environment. Organised by Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission (CMC), the event brought together…
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University of Technology Launches AI Engineering College
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, inaugurated the College of Artificial Intelligence Engineering at the University of Technology, in the presence of ministry deputies and a number of faculty members. In a press conference, the Minister said the establishment of the college marks a strategic milestone…
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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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Iraq Promotes Digital Innovation in Gulf Discussions
Held in Muscat, Oman, the ‘Government Transformation and Sustainable Leadership Conference’ is a three-day event aiming to work towards smarter, more transparent governance. The conference was organised by the Omani Ministry of Labour, and brought together regional leaders. Of those contributing to the discussions was Mr Kamal Mohammed Hussein, representing…
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Starlink Eyes Entry Into Iraqi Market
Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani met with a delegation from the US company SpaceX (Starlink) on Wednesday to discuss potential cooperation in the communications sector. During the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasised that Iraq currently presents numerous promising investment opportunities amid rapid urban growth and expanding service development. He warmly welcomed…
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