Iraq’s startup ecosystem ranks #119 globally and #10 in the SWANA region. Despite structural challenges such as regulatory hurdles, limited access to funding, and underdeveloped digital infrastructure, venture capital investment has increased since our 10 Startups In Iraq You Need To Know About list in 2018. This growth is evidenced by the emergence of several […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Born in 1996 in Najaf, Iraq, Nuha Al-Mousawi’s journey from a curious child to a successful entrepreneur in the male-dominated tech industry is nothing short of inspiring. Despite being born into a family of doctors, Nuha’s passion for technology manifested early in life. As a young student, Nuha’s interest in technology blossomed. In 2008, she […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
In the 1950s, Baghdad had double-decker buses, or as its residents called them, “Al-Maslaha” or “Al-Amanat,” in reference to the Baghdad Municipality. Public transport in Baghdad resembled the streets of the British capital, London. The first fleet of buses were imported by the General Public Transport Authority in 1956, which contracted the British company AEC […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
A collaborative effort between Iraq’s leading startup media platform, Iraqi Innovators and the Iraqi Embassy in London culminated in an intimate conference under the title of “Investing in Iraq.” Held at the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, the event served as a platform for Iraqi diaspora in the UK to explore opportunities in the booming […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
When one thinks of graphic design apps, popular apps such as Canva, Adobe Express, and Visme come to mind. These apps may differ in the features they provide to users, but they all share the same problem: lack of representation and attention to the Arabic language and its culture. It’s easy to find cards and […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
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
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