PM Barzani launches major annual tech fair in Erbil

Rava Ardalan, a member of the HITEX organizing team, told The New Region that “122 companies and technology sectors from 15 countries are participating in the exhibition. Nearly 25 percent are foreign, and 10 percent are from Iraqi cities, while 60 percent are from the cities of Erbil, Sulaimani, and Duhok.”

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Iraq to use facial recognition in upcoming elections

The decision was taken in light of the fact that "in the previous elections, a lot of people have had issues with their fingerprints," said the official

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PM Sudani calls for reviewing contract status of Sulaimani-based internet provider

The process, to be conducted in coordination with the parliament’s integrity committee, aims to confirm whether the communications ministry has signed new contracts with iQ, the statement added.

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Artificial intelligence in Iraq: A connection or disconnection with developed nations?

Two years ago, Iraq was outside the global AI ranking; today, it holds the 77th position worldwide and the 9th position among Arab countries - a commendable achievement for just two years of work

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Iraq to digitalize municipal projects, affairs across all provinces

Sudani has repeatedly stressed the importance of digital transformation as one of the priorities of his cabinet.

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‘Biggest’ smartphone manufacturing facility opened in Erbil: KRG Board of Investment

The KRG Board of Investment announced the Infinix manufacturing facility will make 30,000 smartphones on a monthly basis, describing it the largest across the Middle East

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Iraq to establish robotics, AI clubs in Baghdad

The Iraqi government is establishing three centers in Baghdad aiming to train 200 people annually in AI and robotics.

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