Iraq Ranks Near Bottom in 2025 Global Technology Advancement Index
Iraq ranks 184th globally in technology advancement, trailing most Arab countries and facing critical challenges in digital infrastructure and innovation.
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Turkey Proposes New Energy Agreement as Kirkuk-Ceyhan Pipeline Deal Set to End in 2026
Turkey’s draft energy agreement proposal to Iraq seeks to renew cooperation amid the ending of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline deal in 2026. Despite arbitration disputes and pipeline shutdowns since 2023, both nations aim to revive oil flows linked to strategic regional infrastructure projects.
Iraq Advances Plans to Launch Apple Pay, Boosting Digital Financial Services
Iraq is preparing to launch Apple Pay, enhancing its digital payment system and financial inclusion. Officials met with Apple to discuss technical requirements, with Prime Minister al-Sudani backing the initiative. This move supports Iraq’s broader digital transformation goals and will enable secure, contactless payments.
1001 Partners with Almentor to Launch Arabic-Language Educational Content for Iraqi Audiences
1001 partners with Almentor to stream Arabic educational courses in Iraq, targeting diverse learner groups and complementing entertainment content with valuable learning experiences.
Iraq Moves Forward to Launch Apple Pay Service to Boost Financial Inclusion
Iraq is advancing efforts to introduce Apple Pay, engaging with Apple’s regional team to meet technical requirements and expand digital payment options, supporting financial inclusion and electronic payment growth.
Shahid and Al-Manassa Forge Strategic Partnership to Expand Licensed Digital Entertainment in Iraq
Shahid and Al-Manassa have partnered to provide Iraqi audiences with expanded access to licensed Arabic video-on-demand and live TV, strengthening the country’s legal digital entertainment landscape and enhancing content diversity.
MENA Fintech Association Launches Iraqi Chapter to Accelerate Digital Finance Growth
Iraq’s new MFTA chapter aims to accelerate fintech adoption and regulatory progress, supporting the country’s digital economy and financial inclusion goals under visionary leadership.
Iraq Achieves Record Internet Penetration of 82.9% by End of 2024
Iraq’s internet penetration rose from 44.3% in 2019 to 82.9% in 2024. The Ministry of Communications plans additional infrastructure projects with public-private partnerships to support the country’s digital transformation and modernize its telecommunications network.
EQIQ Invests $3 Million in InstaBank to Launch Iraq’s Next-Generation Digital Bank
UAE-based VC fund EQIQ has invested $3 million in InstaBank, a new AI-powered digital bank in Iraq, as part of a $15 million funding round. Led by finance veteran Hussain Qaragholi, InstaBank aims to transform Iraq’s financial sector with scalable, inclusive fintech services and serve as a core pillar of EQIQ’s regional digital ecosystem strategy.
Iraq’s 1001 Partners with Wide.net to Expand Premium Arabic Content Library
Streaming platform 1001 has partnered exclusively with Wide.net to add over 8,000 hours of premium Arabic content, supporting Iraq’s shift toward legal digital media consumption. The deal expands 1001’s offerings and promotes licensed, culturally relevant entertainment for Iraqi audiences.