Iraq occupies a prominent place in world history as the homeland of writing. The oldest written literature originated from ancient Mesopotamia when the Sumerian civilisation first developed writing around 3400 BC. Sumerian writers would copy poetry, essays, and hymns. Today, Baghdad and Sulaimaniya are registered UNESCO cities of literature. All over the country, we find […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
In recent years, Iraq has witnessed a rise in training programs that encourage Iraqi youth to start their own businesses. The goal of these programs is to strengthen the role of vocational training and advance the country’s socioeconomic status. In aid of this goal, KAPITA, in partnership with the Dutch embassy in Baghdad and Asiacell […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
This article is the first of a three-part series on introducing the concept of agile methodology by Sami Shaker, a Software Test Manager at Fratoria. Writing about agile methodology is a tricky business. It took me days to think about where to start. I am greatly aware that I am writing about a working concept […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
With every new day, we are inching towards a stronger competitive startup ecosystem in Iraq. The success of the Ruwwad Al Iraq 2018-2019 season demonstrated that the best is yet to come. Over nine months, the Ruwwad Al Iraq platform attracted more than 3000 business ideas from across the country. The level of participation and […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Iraq’s startup stories commonly originate from Erbil and Baghdad. Lesser known are the Najaf startups, just 100 miles south of Baghdad. Najaf is widely known as Iraq’s religious capital and the centre of Shia theology and knowledge. However, a startup scene is emerging despite the lack of funding and training for entrepreneurs in the city. […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
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 change. Social media platforms are seen as the meeting rooms of demonstrators across the world. The Iraq protests are no exception. In case you have […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
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 worst place in the world to be a woman. In addition, women do not make a huge percentage of the workforce (so women in tech […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
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 passionate and purposeful employment. As a result, many young people are trying to create a business out of their hobbies so that they can do […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
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 participate in rituals, including the yearly ziyarat (travels) to Iraq for Arbaeen and the Hajj pilgrimage. Cyber Ziyarat The way we interact with religious sites […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
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 way. Yousif eventually ended up in the Netherlands, but not after countless difficulties including the perilous boat journey to Greece. His eventual return to Mosul […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
