Baligh Mithqal Abu Kalal
Chief Executive Officer of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq
Speakers
Baligh Mithqal Abu Kalal is the Chief Executive Officer of Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission. His work focuses on developing and regulating the media, telecommunications, and information technology sectors, strengthening the digital ecosystem, supporting digital transformation, and expanding local and international cooperation in media and communications.
Sessions by this speaker
Ceremony09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Official Opening Ceremony of ITEX IRAQ 2026 and Its Forums
The official opening ceremony of ITEX IRAQ 2026, bringing together senior government officials, institutional leaders, strategic partners, and industry representatives to launch the exhibition and its main forum programme.
VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP HallPart of
ITEX IRAQ 2026opening ceremonyofficial openinggovernmenttelecommunicationsdigital transformationexhibitionforums
Mr. Ali Falih Al-ZaidiPrime Minister of Iraq — Office of the Prime Minister
Eng. Mustafa SanadMinister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq
Dr. Mustafa Nizar Juma Al-AniMinister of Trade — Ministry of Trade – Republic of Iraq
Abdul Karim Abtan Al-JubouriMinister of Education, Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Education – Republic of Iraq
Dr. Abdul Hussein Aziz Al-MoussawiMinister of Health — Ministry of Health – Republic of Iraq
Dr. Khalid ShwaniMinister of Justice and Acting Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Justice & Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs – Republic of Iraq
Mohammed Nouri Ahmed Al-KarbouliMinister of Industry and Minerals — Ministry of Industry and Minerals – Republic of Iraq
- Baligh Mithqal Abu Kalal
Chief Executive Officer of the Communications and Media Commission of Iraq — Communications and Media Commission of Iraq
Mohammed SamirChief Commercial Officer — Zain Iraq
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
telecommunicationsIraq telecom market4G5Gdata centersinternet trafficsubsea cablestransit
- 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 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