Ahmed Rakwi

CEO IRAQ IXP — IRAQ IXP PROJECT

Ahmed Rakwi is a notable figure in Iraq's digital infrastructure sector. He currently serves as the CEO of IRAQ-IXP, the country's first neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP), which is operated in partnership with DE-CIX, a leading global Internet Exchange operator. Under his leadership, IRAQ-IXP has rapidly expanded, becoming the third-largest Internet Exchange in the Middle East within just one year of operation. Ahmed Rakwi's vision is to position Iraq as a strategic digital hub in the region. He has emphasized the importance of enhancing internet connectivity and performance for both local and international networks. His efforts have been instrumental in improving the speed, quality, and stability of internet services in Iraq, thereby supporting the country's digital transformation.

Sessions by this speaker

Panel11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Enhancing the Efficiency of Iraq’s Telecommunications Market

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.

VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP HallPart of

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Eng. Mustafa Sanad
Minister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq
Baligh Mithqal Abu Kalal
Chief Executive Officer of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq
Dr. Blasim Salim
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq
Ahmed Rakwi
CEO IRAQ IXP — IRAQ IXP PROJECT
Dr. Eng. Yasser Amer Abdul Jabbar Al-Jawhar · Moderator
Telecommunications & ICT Expert — MOC-Iraq
Dr. Rafid Al-Khafaji
Vice President & Board Member — Huawei