Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Iraq launched the Dhamani platform and a digital health insurance center to automate healthcare services under its Health Insurance Law. Citizens can register online and use biometric cards with electronic medical records. The 2026 rollout targets three million people, starting with one million in Baghdad.
Iraq has suspended its national 5G project after a dispute between the CMC and the Ministry of Communications over implementation and exclusivity. The move follows a €6 million deal with Vodafone and pauses plans to launch a state-backed 5G operator backed by public institutions.
Egyptian edtech firm eYouth has expanded into Iraq, launching the country’s first Arabic-first digital learning platform in partnership with Al-Majal Group. The initiative targets labour-market-aligned skills, aims to strengthen workforce readiness, and will roll out nationwide in phases throughout 2026.
Egypt’s eYouth is entering Iraq with the country’s first Arabic-first digital learning platform, partnering with Al-Majal Group to align education with labour market needs. The initiative targets youth and professionals with future-ready skills, supporting workforce development and long-term economic resilience.
Egyptian edtech leader eYouth has entered Iraq with the launch of the country’s first Arabic digital learning platform. Partnering with Al-Majal Group, the initiative targets workforce readiness, employer-aligned skills, and scalable education, supporting youth, professionals, and national economic development.
eYouth has expanded into Iraq through a partnership with Al-Majal Group, launching the country’s first Arabic-language digital learning platform aligned with labor market needs. The initiative targets youth and professionals, delivering high-quality, employer-focused training to strengthen workforce readiness and build a sustainable talent ecosystem.
Iraq has integrated 859 government entities into its national e-governance programme, enabling the digital exchange of four million documents. The initiative aims to reduce bureaucracy, cut costs, enhance transparency, and support anti-corruption efforts through locally developed digital systems.
Iraq emerged as Jordan’s second-largest market for engineering, electrical, and IT exports in the first nine months of 2025, with shipments reaching $1.74 billion. The data highlights strong growth in Jordan’s tech exports and deepening trade relations with Iraq.
BAGHDAD: Iraq is preparing to significantly expand its national fiber-optic internet rollout after a recent population census revealed that more than eight million homes were excluded from earlier plans, according to the Ministry of Communications.
Iraq ranked second for Jordan’s tech-related exports in 2025, with shipments reaching $1.74 billion and growing over 10 percent year on year. The data highlights Iraq’s rising role as a key trade partner for Jordan’s industrial and technology sectors.