Media Monitoring

Iraq Launches Free Internet Service Along Coastal Corridor

Iraq's Communications Ministry said on July 7, 2026 it deployed free internet service across an 11 km coastal stretch from Ras Al-Bisha to Al-Fao city to serve shrine visitors, executed by FiberX with the General Company for Communications and Informatics.

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Prime Minister Renews Abu Gall's CMC Leadership Appointment

Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi renewed Balegh Abu Gall's appointment as head of the Communications and Media Commission's executive body on July 7, 2026, citing public interest and statutory authority.

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Parliament Sets Security Conditions For Starlink Contract

Iraq's Parliamentary Transport, Communications and Governance Committee said on July 7, 2026 it discussed Starlink satellite internet with CMC and MoC, imposing security, legal, and technical conditions—including national gateways and content control—before any contract approval.

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CMC Issues Warning To Al-Arabiya Over Broadcast Violations

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission warned Al-Arabiya channel on July 6, 2026 for violating broadcast media rules and ordered it to correct the violations.

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