The latest Iraqi communications news, including developments and opportunities in communications and media from Iraq Business News.
By John Lee. The Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani, presided over the forty-second regular session of the Cabinet on Tuesday. At the meeting, the Cabinet agreed that the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) will grant an exclusive three-year national license for 5G mobile technology to the Al-Salam State Company, a subsidiary of the Ministry […]
By John Lee. On September 19, the National Data Center held a meeting at the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to discuss the Human Resources and Payroll Management System with the global company Oracle. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Diaa Awad, the head of the Central Statistical Organization (CSO), and attended by […]
By John Lee. Samsung Electronics Middle East has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iraq's Qi Card. According to a press release from Samsung, the partnership "aims to provide advanced technological products and solutions to traders, citizens, and agents of both companies with attractive commercial offers throughout Iraq." It adds: "The two companies will […]
By John Lee. Prime Policy Group, which describes itself as "one of the first bipartisan government relations firms in Washington", has entered an agreement to provide professional services to the Erbil-based Arab Project Party. The firm, which is wholly owned by the UK-based multinational communications company WPP plc, will provide "election program support", with the […]
1001 TV has joined the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), having launched in April 2023. The video streaming platform '1001', has already emerged as the most rapidly expanding video-on-demand streaming service in Iraq. Co-founded by MD Mohsen Khairaldin Garcia, 1001 represents a pioneering global streaming and social platform, underpinned by the significant investment of Iraq's […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani inaugurated the National Data Center at the General Secretariat of the Cabinet, marking a significant stride in Iraq's digital evolution. Al-Sudani inspected the progress of the first phase of the center's development, which incorporates smart screens and models depicting stages of the National Cloud Facility installation. This […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Communications has announced the lifting of the ban on the Telegram app in Iraq, effective from Sunday 13th August. It said the decision comes in response to directives from the Prime Minister's office, following the application's commitment to security requirements by revealing the sources responsible for leaking citizens' […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Battle over Telegram pits Iraqi PM against 'resistance' factions The filtering of a popular messaging app in Iraq is threatening to unleash a confrontation between Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' Al-Sudani and […]
By Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Authorities must immediately reverse media ban on the terms "homosexuality" and "gender" Responding to the directive issued by the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) that media outlets must replace the term […]
By John Lee. As part of the broader digital transformation plan, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has launched its Citizen Complaint System. This system aims to enhance citizen engagement, government responsiveness, and overall efficiency in public service delivery. It aims to reduce the use of paper and routine procedures while valuing the time and rights […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Communications has blocked the messaging app Telegram, citing concerns relating to national security and "societal peace". In a statement on Facebook, the Ministry also said that the block was "in order to preserve the personal data of citizens," which it says Telegram has mishandled. It adds that the company […]
By John Lee. Mobile phone service Asiacell has reported strong growth in revenue and EBITDA. In its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, parent company Ooredoo said: "Asiacell achieved very solid Revenue growth in H1 2023, with a YoY increase of 16%, reaching a total of QAR 2,024 million. This growth […]
