Enhancing the Efficiency of Iraq’s Telecommunications Market
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
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Panel11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Enhancing the Efficiency of Iraq’s Telecommunications Market
VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP HallPart of
telecommunicationsIraq telecom market4G5Gdata centersinternet trafficsubsea cablestransit
Eng. Mustafa SanadMinister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq
Baligh Mithqal Abu KalalChief Executive Officer of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq
Dr. Blasim SalimChairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq
Ahmed RakwiCEO IRAQ IXP — IRAQ IXP PROJECT
Dr. Rafid Al-KhafajiVice President & Board Member — Huawei
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This high-level panel brings together government leaders, regulators, telecommunications operators, infrastructure providers, and industry experts to examine the current state and future development of Iraq’s telecommunications market. The discussion will address the size and efficiency of the telecommunications sector, nationwide 4G coverage, the development of 5G services, data centre capacity, internet traffic through the national exchange, and Iraq’s growing role in subsea cable and international transit connectivity. The session aims to identify practical opportunities to strengthen infrastructure, improve service quality, increase network capacity, enhance market competitiveness, and position Iraq as a more connected regional digital hub.