Eng. Mustafa Sanad
Minister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq
Speakers
Eng. Mustafa Jabar Sanad is the Minister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq. His current agenda focuses on advancing telecommunications infrastructure, accelerating digital transformation, expanding fiber-optic connectivity and next-generation services, and strengthening Iraq’s role as a regional hub for communications and digital connectivity.
Sessions by this speaker
Ceremony09:00 AM – 10:30 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 Sanad
Minister 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
Eng.Thulfiqar Hoshi Al-MaqsoosiPresident of the Iraqi Engineers Union — Iraqi Engineers Union
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
Eng. Ali Yaseen DawoodDirector General of the Informatics and Telecommunications Public Company — Informatics and Telecommunications Public Company – Ministry of Communications, Republic of Iraq
Panel06:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Developing Digital Capabilities
A high-level panel on building Iraq’s digital workforce, expanding ICT skills, supporting AI education, and strengthening national digital capabilities.
VIP Main Stage – Grand VIP HallPart of
digital skillsICT jobslocalizationAI educationtrainingdigital capacitytechnology communitiesintellectual property
- Eng. Mustafa Sanad
Minister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq — Ministry of Communications – Republic of Iraq
Prof. Dr. Haider Abd DhahdDeputy Minister for Scientific Research — MOHESR – Republic of Iraq
Dr. Huda Sajjad MahmoudDeputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs — Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs – Republic of Iraq
Dr. Ali Nasser AlkhwaildiPresident of the Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology — Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology (IAICT)
Prof. Dr. Salah Al-ShammariChairman of the Board of Trustees — Al-Mamoun University
Dr. Maged GhoneimaFounder & General Partner, M-Empire Angels — M-Empire Angels
