Meet Iraq’s Influential Women In Tech
The international image of women in Iraq isn’t very er, positive. There are currently no women cabinet ministers and a recent study by National Geographic rated Iraq as the 6th…
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The Iraqi Nerds Bringing You Closer To Pop Culture
A new wave of creative startups are emerging, whereby international trends are merged with Iraqi culture. A lack of relevant jobs in the country makes it increasingly difficult to find…
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4 Ways Technology Can Enhance Your Trip To Iraq For Arbaeen
Muslims across the world have been developing their own handy tech tools that reflect both their culture and religion. Technology has helped to express religious identity, connect with society, and…
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5 Tips For Organising A Hackathon In Iraq (And Other Post-conflict Regions)
As part of the Iraq Technology and Entrepreneurship Alliance, I had the opportunity to lead the country’s (and possibly the Middle East’s) largest hackathon: the Iraq Innovation Hackathon. Five cities. 48…
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10 Startups In Iraq You Need to Know About
Check out the Iraqi tech solutions leading the country’s digital revolution.
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The Power Of Social Media In The Iraqi Protests
As much as social media has become an addictive habit that has led our generation to be constantly glued to our phone screens; it has also been a force for…
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The Riveting Story Of Yousif: Mosul’s First Technology Entrepreneur
After fleeing Mosul in 2015, Yousif Alneamy embarked on an expedition to Europe in search for better opportunities. A life under the Islamic State (ISIS) could not be the only…
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Another 8 Startups In Iraq You Should Know About
Since our previous article, 10 Technology Startups in Iraq You Need to Know About, we wanted to introduce you to another amazing eight startups making waves in the country’s tech…
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Careem Is Expanding In Iraq And Here’s Why You Should Be Excited About It.
Careem’s $3.1 billion dollar acquisition from Uber has raised mixed emotions among the tech community across the Middle East. But one thing is for sure, the deal will not stop Careem from steadily growing its operations across Iraq…
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Knowledge Space Has Launched As Kirkuk’s First Tech Hub
Co-working spaces and tech-focused activities are still new in Iraq, with most major cities missing its own version of a Google Campus. Recent developments in Erbil, Baghdad, and Suliymaniya show…
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Najaf Had Its Biggest Technology Event And We’re Living For It
Over 300 tech enthusiasts attended the opening ceremony of Google Developer Group (GDG) Najaf held on 28th December 2018. Like all other GDGs, GDG Najaf is a volunteer-led initiative that is run…
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