KAPITA has launched Iraq’s first Angel Investor Network (IAIN) that is dedicated to connecting startups with angel investors in order to develop the Iraqi entrepreneurship ecosystem. The network is sponsored by the German Government through GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation). KAPITA is a private sector development company that aims to empower small and medium-sized […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
Entrepreneurship programs aim to create a collaborative community for entrepreneurs to learn from successful businessmen and women, and experienced trainers. These programs shed light on the challenges facing startups and help guide entrepreneurs through developing their businesses with mentorship, trainings, and financing. There are growing efforts and programs to support Iraqi entrepreneurs and those interested […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
ضيفتنا سارة جوكلي مصممة الموشن في D3 Studio ومؤسس Haraka Digital تعمل سارة في قطاع التكنولوجيا في بغداد منذ عام ٢٠١٣ الى الان، وتعد سارة من المؤيدين لأشراك المزيد من النساء في ميدان العمل الرقمي. قد لاحظت سارة ان نقص التنوع في هذا القطاع هو مشكلة كبيرة في العراق وعملت على تشجيع النساء للانخراط في […]Read More اقرأ المزيد
This article is the final part of a three-part series on introducing the concept of agile methodology by Sami Shaker, a Software Test Manager at Fratoria. Read the first part or second part. To recap, we started the series by explaining what Agile is and describing its terms, rituals and best practices. We then discussed […]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
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
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
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... Read More اقرأ المزيد