In the midst of global digitisation, Iraq is keeping pace with innovation, particularly through the ingenious efforts of its young developers. Here are seven must-have Iraqi apps for your 2024 download list, each offering a unique set of services. 1. Andalusi: For the Creative Souls! ? Andalusi is a graphic design app for designing visual […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Kurdish-Iraqi Delivery app Lezzoo is changing the game (literally!) with the launch of its addictive new gamification feature to make your food deliveries more fun. The new game called Jezar (which means ‘carrot’ in Arabic) can be played while you wait for your Lezzoo order to arrive. Founder of Lezzoo, Yadgar Merani, wanted to add […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Leveraging over 17 years of telecom industry experience, Karrar Al-Taie utilised his corporate background to design an imaginative new enterprise – founding Lemune, an innovative grocery delivery service aiming to reinvigorate grocery shopping in Iraq. After recognising the public sector’s bureaucratic limitations during a brief government stint post-university, Karrar pivoted to the private sphere, climbing […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Orisdi, the leading vertically integrated e-commerce store in Iraq, successfully concluded a six-figure bridge round of investment in August 2023, fortifying its ongoing business development efforts and recognising the burgeoning potential of the e-commerce sector in Iraq. The latest investment round witnessed the participation of both new investors and existing shareholders, such as Al Sharqiya […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
It all started when the news showcased valuable, historical ruins being destroyed in 2014”, says Ali Al-Makhzomy, Tajarib’s podcast guest. “I realised that I needed to take practical steps to do something. These historical sites in my own country were being destroyed and most Iraqis, including myself, had never even visited any of them throughout […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
“Hajji, please get him to calm down”, a mother pleaded to the shopkeeper as her young son screamed and pulled at her dress. The boy was not asking for sweets or milk, but for more coins to be added to the video game he played for hours each day. The shopkeeper did not immediately take […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Job Studio has announced its integration with Visa and Mastercard, a monumental move that revolutionises the freelance landscape in Iraq. This strategic implementation of secure and convenient payment options enables Iraqi freelancers to effortlessly collaborate with international clients, ensuring smoother transactions and enhanced opportunities for growth. With the integration of Visa and Mastercard on the […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Efforts are currently underway to enhance technology adoption and innovation within financial services. We’ll examine the current landscape and highlight the significance of technology in driving advancements, and explore the necessary steps and improvements required to accelerate progress, with a particular focus on the importance of security in the payment and banking sector. Current Landscape […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
An egg is being fried on the pavement and items hanging on the walls are melting. This first scene of an air-conditioning advert by CrazyTown draws on every Iraqi’s memory of coming back home on a summer afternoon. This exemplifies the philosophy of the Baghdad-based creative agency – to communicate a client’s key message that […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Skyscanner for flights, AirBnB for accommodation, and TripAdvisor for places to eat, but where do you go to get your visa arranged? How do you avoid spending a fortune on navigating clunky governmental websites, only to then receive rejections? This week’s guest on the Tajarib podcast is Mustafa Alwan, founder of Kawenter, a travel startup […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
