Media Monitoring

Zain Iraq Sponsors Agentic AI Hackathon For Iraqi Youth

Zain Iraq announced on September 8, 2026 its platinum sponsorship of an Agentic AI hackathon for Iraqi youth, offering a 30 million dinar prize pool in collaboration with the Arab Young Leaders Foundation and Onxsis.

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Communications Minister Discusses Digital Cooperation With Abbasid Shrine

Iraq's Communications Minister Mustafa Sanad met with a Holy Abbasid Shrine delegation on September 8, 2026 to discuss enhanced cooperation in digital, electronic, and financial services, aiming to advance digital transformation and modernize service delivery.

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CMC And Football Federation Agree On Professional Sports Coverage

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission and the Iraqi Football Federation agreed on September 7, 2026 to strengthen cooperation on sports media, emphasizing balanced coverage that protects national athletes from personal attacks while maintaining professional criticism and press freedom.

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Mustafa Sanad Expresses Disappointment Over Corruption Fight

Mustafa Sanad posted on Facebook expressing disappointment with Qusay over alleged involvement with companies and figures during anti-corruption efforts.

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MP Challenges Government Restriction On Parliamentary Information Access

Deputy Hayam Al-Yasiri called on Parliament's Speaker to challenge a Prime Minister's Office circular restricting MPs' access to government information and documents.

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