The latest Iraqi communications news, including developments and opportunities in communications and media from Iraq Business News.
By John Lee. Kuwaiti logistics firm Agility has announced that Iraq's Korek Telecom has been ordered to pay it nearly $1.2 billion in damages. The judgement by International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)'s International Court of Arbitration relates to allegations of fraud and corruption orchestrated by Korek with a view to unlawfully causing the expropriation Agility's […]
By John Lee. The FTTH Councils Global Alliance (FCGA) has announced that Fiber Connect Council MENA, represented by its President, Dr. Ala Mousa [Alaa Mousa; Dr Alaa Jasim], has been appointed as the Chair of the FTTH Councils Global Alliance. Dr. Mousa, who also serves as the CEO of EarthLink, Iraq, will lead the FCGA […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Communications, Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri, announced an agreement with Qatar's Ooredoo Group to lay undersea cables with a capacity of 500 terabits at the Al-Faw station. According to the Ministry, the cables, comprising 24 pairs, will significantly boost Iraq's international communication capacity by connecting to over 200 global undersea cables, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Communications, Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri, met with senior officials from Bahrain's Batelco to explore potential partnerships in telecommunications and undersea cables. The discussions focused on utilizing Iraq's strategic geographic location for international data transit, positioning the country as a key route for data traffic to Europe. Al-Yasiri emphasized Iraq's secure […]
By John Lee. 1001 Media has announced a co-exclusive broadcasting partnership that will bring Spain's LALIGA EA Sports to football fans across Iraq. Starting with the 2024/25 season, 1001 has secured co-exclusive rights to stream all 380 matches live and on-demand in full HD (1080p) on supported devices. In a statement, 1001 Media said: "This […]
From Article 19. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Withdraw problematic draft Right to Information Act In a recent analysis, ARTICLE 19 reviews the draft Right to Information Act (draft RTI Act) prepared by the Government of Iraq and finds that […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Communications, under the direct supervision of Minister Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri, announced the signing of a contract for the deployment of the 2Africa Pearls undersea cable. The agreement, signed with Gulf Submarine Cables Company owned by Saudi Arabia's STC, aims to route internet capacities from around the world through […]
By John Lee. The KRG's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has inaugurated what he described as, "the first joint public-private digital postal service in the Kurdistan Region." "This will improve our postal system and connect our citizens both at home and abroad," he said. The Prime Minister's speech did not specify how this new postal facility […]
By John Lee. The head of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haidar Mohammed Makiyya, has met with the Lebanese Prime Minister, Mr. Najib Mikati. They discussed extending a fiber optic cable project from Iraq through Syria and Lebanon, emphasizing the importance of integration in vital and strategic projects among regional countries. Makiya stated that […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a new 49-page report on investment opportunities aligned with Iraq's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in target markets and sectors. The report identifies investment opportunities in the following areas: Food Processing Mid-tech Greenhouses Specialty Dairy Products EdTech Platforms Low-fee Private Schools Education Infrastructure Utility-scale Solar […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani chaired the regular meeting of the High Committee for the Development Road Project on Thursday. The meeting included the Ministers of Transport, Planning, Oil, Electricity, and Communications, along with the Prime Minister's advisors. The discussion focused on the project's implementation procedures and progress on previous directives. […]
By John Lee. Smart phone sales in Iraq have reportedly grown by 112 percent over the past year. According to research by Singapore-based analysts Canalys, the growth was driven by strong demand for sub-US$200 devices and Chinese vendors offering better color, material and finish (CMF) devices at affordable prices. (Source: Canalys)
