Iraq’s technology and startup sector has seen an increase in investments in Iraqi tech startups, and growing interest from local and international companies in the sector. Hawler Information Technology Exhibition (HITEX) is an annual exhibition hosted in Erbil, the capital city of Iraqi Kurdistan. Influenced and inspired by Dubai’s yearly GITEX summit, HITEX best exemplifies […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
The internet is expanding and evolving at a rapid rate. In less than three decades, the internet has become a crucial part of our everyday lives. Now, it has evolved further into what is being called ‘Web 3.0’, ‘3D Web, or ‘Spatial Web’. All this talk about NFTs and the Metaverse, it all comes under […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Nakhla, an Iraqi agritech social enterprise has received a six-figure investment from Euphrates Ventures. The investment was facilitated by the Iraqi Angel Investors Network and marks the first investment round completed by an agritech startup. Nakhla is the Arabic name for date palm tree and has long been associated with Iraq’s history and culture. Nakhla […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
IoT Kids, an Iraqi-based online programming learning platform for children, has successfully secured a five-figure investment from leading ISP provider in Iraq; Earthlink Telecommunications. The investment was facilitated through Iraqi Angel Investors Network member Dr Alaa Jasim. This investment included a matching grant of $20,000 from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH via its […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
In partnership with UNDP Accelerator Lab and Grofin, Iraqi Innovators is launching an online course to support Iraqi businesses recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions. The pandemic was a key turning point in recent history. It forced humanity to shake up many of its previously held convictions and change the way […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
The Metaverse has exploded in popularity recently and is full of speculations, ranging from it being just another virtual world like Fortnite, to a parallel world alongside our current one with a different economy, culture and laws. The term ‘Metaverse’ first appeared in Neal Stephenson’s 1992 science-fiction novel “Snow Crash,” which envisions a virtual reality-based […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Rabee Securities is hosting a three day event at the Iraq Pavilion at Dubai EXPO 2020 to showcase Iraq’s top technology startups. From 7th till 9th March 2022, presentations will be given by Iraq’s most promising entrepreneurs and interested parties will have the opportunity to meet them one-on-one. The lineup of startups scheduled to attend include […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
A nomadic lifestyle is full of freedom and adventure, unchaining people from the shackles of time, authority, and 9-5 office work. Giving full control to individuals to decide the life they want to lead without the burden of heavy possessions or responsibilities. Unfortunately, this lifestyle has almost disappeared in our modern world. Travel restrictions based […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Baly, Iraq’s first superapp, announced today the closing of the largest seed round in Iraq’s tech history. The company, backed by Germany’s Rocket internet, raised $10.5 million from Kingsway Capital, MSA Capital, Global Founders Capital, Vostok Ventures, Majid Al Futtaim and March Holding. The amount and the class of participating investors signals strong confidence in […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
The adoption of 3D printing technology is on the rise. Enthusiasts and professionals alike are using it to overcome the manufacturing gap in Iraq. The decreasing cost and widespread availability of materials and technical information has made it possible for anyone with the purchasing power to launch their very own manufacturing centres. In this article, […]Read More اقرأ المزيد