The latest Iraqi communications news, including developments and opportunities in communications and media from Iraq Business News.
By John Lee. SpaceX (Starlink) has held talks in Baghdad as Iraq moves into the final stages of issuing satellite-internet licences, including one for the US company. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani received the delegation on Thursday, in the presence of US Chargé d'Affaires Joshua Harris. The meeting reviewed licensing procedures, potential cooperation in communications […]
By John Lee. The Embassy of Iraq in Ankara has begun issuing electronic visas, marking the first deployment of the system outside the country. The launch was overseen by Ambassador Majid Al-Lajmawi and Nashat Ibrahim Al-Khafaji, Director General of the Directorate of Civil Status, Passports and Residence. The initiative is part of a joint programme […]
By John Lee. Asiacell has entered into a strategic partnership with Evam to implement the evamX real-time customer engagement platform across its nationwide operations. The agreement will enable the telecoms operator to deliver hyper-personalised marketing and customer interactions across its digital and traditional channels, using AI-driven automation and real-time data processing. The company said the […]
By John Lee. Asiacell has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to bring Google Workspace and other AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools to businesses and educational institutions across Iraq. Under the agreement, the operator will offer a portfolio that includes Google Workspace, Google Workspace for Education, Gemini Enterprise and Google NotebookLM, aimed at supporting enterprise […]
By Michael Knights for the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) at West Point. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Rise of the E-Militias: Designated Terrorist Groups Infest Iraq's Digital Economy Iraq's digital economy is one of its fastest-growing sectors, driven by an expanding […]
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 […]
