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Communications Minister Clarifies Ooredoo Transit Deal As Separate Contract

Iraq's Communications Minister said on September 13, 2026 the newly signed Ooredoo transit agreement is independent of a stalled submarine cable landing contract; the transit deal will route Qatari capacity through Iraq's operational cable within three months, while the landing agreement awaits profit-sharing resolution (Iraq 30%, Ooredoo 28%) ahead of expected November signature in Doha.

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Iraq Communications Ministry Holds Logo Redesign Competition

Iraq's Communications Ministry announced on September 13, 2026 a one-week logo redesign competition for graphic designers, requiring original human-created designs reflecting modern telecom services and digital transformation, with the winning design adopted as the official ministry logo.

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Former Communications Minister Highlights Iraq's Telecom Infrastructure Gains

Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri, former Iraqi Communications Minister, posted on Facebook on September 13, 2026 celebrating her ministry's fiber-optic expansion and international transit connectivity work, drawing public commendation for advancing Iraq's telecommunications infrastructure.

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Ooredoo Selects Iraq As Internet Transit Route

Qatar's Ooredoo selected Iraq as an internet transit route, praising the Communications Ministry's swift approval process over four months.

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Organization Attends AI And Programming Camp Closing Ceremony

An organization attended the closing ceremony of the first Al-Jawadeen technical camp for programming and artificial intelligence at the Holy Kadhimiya Shrine.

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MP Al-Yasiri Attributes Iraq's Problems To Sectarian Quotas

MP Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri delivered a lecture on political and economic reform, attributing Iraq's problems to sectarian quotas and corruption.

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Zain Iraq Becomes Official Apple Products Distributor

Zain Iraq announced it is the official distributor of Apple products in Iraq, with further details to follow.

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Zain Iraq Deploys AI To Enhance Network Performance

Zain Iraq is deploying artificial intelligence to improve network performance and deliver smoother connectivity for customers.

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Iraq Communications Ministry Signs Internet Transit Deal With Ooredoo

Iraq's Communications Ministry signed an internet capacity transit agreement with Qatar's Ooredoo company.

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CMC And Zain Iraq Continue AI Training Partnership

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission and Zain Iraq continued specialized artificial intelligence training workshops in partnership with Irada Foundation and Capita Research.

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CMC Outlines Plan To Build National AI Infrastructure

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission said on September 10, 2026 it met with the Prime Minister's AI advisor to discuss building a specialized national AI infrastructure with advanced data-processing capabilities, emphasizing the shift from merely using AI applications to developing domestic infrastructure that enables Iraqi institutions to build their own solutions.

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