The latest Iraqi communications news, including developments and opportunities in communications and media from Iraq Business News.
By John Lee. Shams Telecom has signed a memorandum of understanding with GlobalTek to cooperate on solar energy and related technology projects in Iraq. The agreement covers collaboration on clean energy solutions, with a focus on solar power, and on providing technology and infrastructure services for the telecommunications and energy sectors. The Baghdad-based companies said […]
By John Lee. A meeting was held between Azerbaijan and Iraq during the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku to coordinate FM radio broadcasting stations between the two countries. The Azerbaijani side was represented by officials from the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the Information and Communication Technologies Agency and the State Administration […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. PMU's economic arm under pressure as Iraq telecoms deal sparks ire Iraq has been shaken by claims that Iran-backed armed groups are aiming to gain control of the country's data network. The full […]
By John Lee. The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq for a nationwide communications and repeater system valued at up to $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of the proposed transaction. The package includes Radio Access Points, handheld radios, base stations, […]
By John Lee. Iraq and France's National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cinematic cooperation. The MoU was signed by Dr. Aref Al-Saadi, Cultural Advisor to the Prime Minister, in the French city of Montpellier on the sidelines of the Mediterranean Film Festival. The agreement […]
From Article 19. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Cooperation with Big Tech must not put freedom of expression at risk ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned over the growing collaboration between Iraq's Communication and Media Commission (CMC) and major social media […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Communications has announced a nationwide ban on the online game Roblox following a ruling by the Federal Supreme Court (FSC). The Ministry said the decision was based on extensive monitoring and analysis that identified several security, social, and behavioural risks associated with the game. These include exposure of children […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani has approved the launch of an official electronic signature system for state institutions, the private sector, and citizens. The measure implements the Electronic Signature and Electronic Transactions Law No. 78 of 2012 and its 2025 regulations. Al-Sudani and Minister of Communications Dr Hiyam al-Yasiri carried out the […]
By John Lee. Major international entertainment and sports organisations have launched a coordinated campaign urging the Iraqi government to shut down illegal streaming platforms that are costing the country's potential digital media market up to $1 billion annually. The campaign follows the Iraq Without Piracy Summit held in Baghdad in February, which brought together local, […]
By John Lee. Iraq has signed a contract to establish its first government data centres for commercial use. The agreement was signed in Baghdad between the General Company for Communications and Informatics and the Finnish company Nokia. The project will see the construction of two centres, located at the Intisar and al-Rashid (al-Sinak) exchanges. Minister […]
By John Lee. Asiacell has announced the launch of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) for the first time in the Iraq. According to a press release, the new service allows subscribers to make clearer and more reliable calls wherever mobile coverage may be weak, such as in high-rise buildings, basements, or remote areas. Customers can use […]
By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein inaugurated on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, the new 'Tasheel' service for the electronic authentication of documents through secure mail at the Ministry's Consular Department. The launch was attended by Consular Department Director Dr. Falah Abdul Hassan and representatives from the Ministry of Communications. Minister […]
