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Eye on the South: Fiber and the Digital Economy in Basra

At Tafa3ul Hub's "Eye on the South" conference in Basra — why fiber-to-the-home is a foundation for Iraq's digital economy, and how FiberX is building it out in the south.

Oct 21, 2025 · 2 min
Economics1 min

Iraq E-Gaming Expo: The Economics of Games

Baghdad's E-Gaming Expo treated games as an economy — development, market size, and the jobs and revenue the sector could open for Iraqi youth.

Oct 18, 2025
Economics2 min

Raqami: Fighting Digital Illiteracy in Iraq

More than 20% of Iraqis can't read or write — so digital literacy needs video, not just leaflets. How Raqami reached over 1.5 million people in three months.

Oct 14, 2025
Ecosystem11 min

Mesopotamia Reconnected: Emerging Tech & Conflicts Shaping the Digital Evolution

Iraq’s digital evolution faces challenges amidst political and economic shifts. Despite historical obstacles, the nation embraces digital opportunities, focusing on financial empowerment and government modernisation. However, hurdles like education gaps and regulatory complexities persist. Recommendations stress inclusive policies, infrastructure development, and digital litera

Jan 1, 2024
Economics1 min

E-Commerce and Iraq's Digital Economy

Presenting at Al-Nahrain Center for Strategic Studies on e-commerce, q-commerce and social commerce — market size, CAGR, and ARPU growth in Iraq's digital economy.

Jun 23, 2023
Economics1 min

Speaking at the Sulaimani Forum on the Digital Economy

Speaking at the Sulaimani Forum on Iraq's digital economy.

Mar 17, 2023
Economics1 min

The State of Iraq's Digital Economy (ITLive 2022)

To 4,000+ at ITLive 2022 — e-commerce, q-commerce, fintech, the rise of Gen Z/Alpha, and why Iraq's digital economy is poised for big expansion.

May 28, 2022