By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning held a technical meeting to advance work on the country's geospatial information management systems and national data platforms. The meeting was chaired by the Under-Secretary for Technical Affairs, Dr Maher Hammad Jouhan. Jouhan said that developing the geospatial information system is a key pillar in supporting planning, sustainable […]
By John Lee. Iraq's General Customs Authority has reportedly completed the automation of 25 customs centres and is preparing to launch a single-window electronic system linking it with 15 government ministries and departments. Its Director-General, Thamer Qasim Daoud Al-Shiryan, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the Minister of Finance had formally instructed the […]
By John Lee. According to Iraq's Ministry of Finance, the third phase of the ASYCUDA (Automated System for Customs Data) customs management system is set to be launched at the start of next month, following a progress review meeting chaired by Finance Minister Falah Sari on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by the Director General […]
By John Lee. A number of new electronic forms have been added to the "Ur" government services portal, covering several of its internal departments. According to the Iraqi Cabinet, the new forms cover the following services: Survey on services provided by the Iraqi consulate (Department of Ceremonies) Assessment form for Iraq's competitiveness report on global […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held a meeting of its Committee for the Simplification of Procedures and Government Services to review progress on institutional reforms and digital transformation initiatives. According to the Ministry of Planning's media office, the meeting was chaired by the Ministry's Undersecretary for Administrative Affairs, Dr. Hanaa Ismail Al-Asadi, […]
By John Lee. President Nizar Amedi has held talks with a delegation from the Syndicate of Iraqi Programmers. The delegation, led by Syndicate President Atheer Hamed Abdul Amir Al-Qaisi, met with President Amedi at Al-Salam Palace in Baghdad to congratulate him on assuming office and to discuss the future of Iraq's software and information technology […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) has become the first government body in Iraq to complete registration in the national electronic signature certification system, marking a significant step in the country's digital transformation agenda. The commission's chairman stated that the move aligns with government efforts to develop public services and strengthen electronic governance, […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Trade has launched an integrated electronic platform under its Companies Registration Directorate, aimed at streamlining the process of establishing and registering businesses in Iraq. Key features and developments include: Full automation of company registration and establishment procedures Significant reduction in bureaucratic processes, with transactions that previously took weeks […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Private Banks League (IPBL) has renewed its joint cooperation agreement with the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, in a strategic step aimed at strengthening professional integration between the Iraqi and German banking sectors and supporting institutional development in line with international best practices. The agreement was signed on behalf […]
By John Lee. Rafidain Bank recorded more than IQD 841 billion (approximately USD 641.98 million) in electronic collection settlements on behalf of government entities during January 2026, reflecting continued expansion of digital payment systems. The bank said a total of 73,226 electronic settlements were processed the month, indicating growing adoption of digital collection services. It […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has launched the e-Psule platform, a unified digital system for issuing government payment receipts, as part of efforts to modernise public financial services and reduce reliance on cash-based and paper processes. The platform has been officially approved by the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) and is designed […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has launched a project to automate property sale and ownership transfer transactions at the General Directorate of Real Estate Registration within the Ministry of Justice. The system is intended to support administrative and financial reform, improve transparency, and protect citizens' property rights. Al-Sudani said the directorate is […]
