The latest Iraqi communications news, including developments and opportunities in communications and media from Iraq Business News.
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 […]
By John Lee. The two-day Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Iraq 2025 concluded on Sunday, marking the country's first national forum held under the umbrella of the United Nations. The opening session, titled "Internet Governance in Iraq," was moderated by Laith Al-Jazaeri and featured Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri, Minister of Communications, as guest speaker. Day two included […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani on Sunday oversaw the signing of the Articles of Incorporation for the National Mobile Telecommunications Company (NMTC), a public joint-stock company established under the government programme. The new entity brings together three contributors: the State Employees' Pension Fund, Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI), and Al-Salam General Company […]
By John Lee. Motorola Mobility, owned by Chinese company Lenovo, has officially launched its devices in Iraq through a partnership with Al-Watani Telecom. Sharay Shams, General Manager for Middle East, Africa, Turkey and CIS at Motorola Mobility, described Iraq as a robust market in the region, with an estimated total addressable market (TAM) of 10 […]
Meta and Google Join Local Stakeholders at Iraq's First Internet Governance Forum Baghdad will host the country's first Internet Governance Forum (IGF) on 30-31 August, bringing together global and local voices to shape Iraq's digital future. Organized under the official United Nations IGF framework, the event marks a milestone in Iraq's engagement with international internet […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Communications has signed a contract with UAE-based Breeze Investments to land Iraq's fifth submarine cable at Al-Faw, in a ceremony attended by Minister of Communications Dr Hiyam Al-Yasiri. The project, carried out in cooperation with the State Company for Communications and Informatics, is a strategic step to strengthen Iraq's […]
