Tag Archives | Digital Transformation

Iraq Launches Customs Automation Project

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Finance, Taif Sami (pictured), inaugurated the Customs Automation Project as Umm Qasr Port on Sunday. The project aligns with the requirements of the global Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), forming part of the Ministry's strategy to apply international customs standards. The system's implementation aims to achieve financial discipline, […]

Visa supporting Iraqi Govt's Plans for Electronic Payment

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani received Mr. Andrew Torre, the Regional President of Visa for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, along with his accompanying delegation on Thursday. The Prime Minister emphasized that economic and banking reform is among the government's top priorities, welcoming cooperation in this field. […]

China's Huawei trains Iraq's Electricity Ministry

By John Lee. China's Huawei has organised a technical seminar at the Ministry of Electricity's headquarters, focused on digital transformation, the future of energy, and programs for protecting electrical systems. The seminar was attended by the Director-General of the Technical Department, along with several specialists and advanced engineering and technical staff. The participants provided a […]

BGC signs Agreement with BT for Secure Connectivity

By John Lee. British telecommunications company BT, and Iraq's Basrah Gas Company (BGC), have announced a new agreement to, "securely connect the company's operations in Iraq and help accelerate its digital transformation." Iraq's largest gas flare reduction company and a joint venture among the Iraqi Government, Shell and Mitsubishi, announced a new agreement to securely […]

Iraq Launches National Data Center

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani inaugurated the National Data Center at the General Secretariat of the Cabinet, marking a significant stride in Iraq's digital evolution. Al-Sudani inspected the progress of the first phase of the center's development, which incorporates smart screens and models depicting stages of the National Cloud Facility installation. This […]