Tishwash: A gradual plan to shut down Wi-Fi in Iraq has been put in place.
The Ministry of Communications revealed on Thursday a gradual plan to shut down Wi-Fi services in Iraq.
The ministry said in a statement received by Al-Eqtisad News, that “Minister of Communications Hiyam Al-Yasiri chaired an expanded meeting that included the companies (Earthlink, Supercell, and FiberX) in the presence of the ministerial team.
During the meeting, fiber optic projects were followed up and the conversion of service subscriptions to electronic via the National Data Center (onboarding) was discussed, as well as the gradual scheduling of Wi-Fi shutdowns with the aim of converting subscribers to FTTH services.”
The statement added that “the meeting reviewed mechanisms for expanding the fiber optic network to reach all residential areas, including villages and rural areas,” noting that “these steps are part of the minister’s strategy to advance the communications and information technology sector and strengthen Iraq’s position in the field of digital networks in the service of the public interest.” ink
Tishwash: A congressional delegation arrives in Baghdad for talks with Al-Sudani on stability and deepening relations
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received a US Congressional delegation in Baghdad on Wednesday, including Republican Representative Darin LaHood and Democratic Representative Steve Cohen. During the meeting, they discussed ways to develop bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, enhance cooperation in the energy and investment sectors, and discuss regional developments and Iraq’s role in supporting dialogue and consolidating stability.
Al-Sudani’s office said in a statement:
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received a delegation from the US Congress today, Wednesday, including two members of the House of Representatives: Republican Darin Lahoud and Democratic Steve Cohen. They discussed developing bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in various fields.
His Excellency welcomed the visiting delegation’s visit to Baghdad and commended their efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly within the framework of the Strategic Framework Agreement. He also emphasized Iraq’s keenness to enhance joint cooperation with the United States, particularly in the areas of energy and investment.
The situation in the region was reviewed, with the Prime Minister highlighting Iraq’s firm and supportive stance toward dialogue to establish security and stability and expand the scope of the relationship to include various sectors.
For their part, the congressional delegation expressed their admiration for the progress achieved in Iraq in terms of construction and stability.
They thanked Iraq for its close cooperation in the fight against terrorism, praised the level of relations between the two countries, and considered them essential to the United States. They described Iraq as an important partner, and affirmed the US administration’s desire to cooperate closely with Iraq and work with it to achieve stability throughout the region. link
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Tishwash: The International Development Bank launches the first smart branch in Iraq.
The International Development Bank, one of the largest private banks and a pioneer in banking services and solutions in Iraq, announced the launch of the first smart branch of its kind, enabling banking transactions to be completed fully without the need for staff, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This step reflects the bank’s commitment to digital transformation and promoting innovation in the Iraqi banking sector.
The new branch, located within the International Development Bank’s General Administration Building on Abu Nuwas Street in Baghdad, will be accessible to all customers as the country’s first fully integrated digital banking experience.
The smart branch provides its customers with a unique way to complete their banking transactions within minutes, whether for individuals, companies, businessmen, investors, entrepreneurs, or content creators. This is achieved through an integrated suite of digital services, including opening bank accounts and deposits, withdrawing and depositing funds, depositing bank checks and requesting the issuance of checkbooks, requesting the issuance of bank cards, transferring funds between accounts, purchasing gold ounces, printing account statements, settling loans, receiving content creator profits, and other innovative services.
The branch also allows customers to speak directly with customer service representatives via audio and video, ensuring a more interactive and flexible banking experience and addressing customer needs immediately.
The Director of Marketing at the International Development Bank, Wissam Al-Amri, stated, “The launch of the smart branch reflects our commitment to placing our customers at the heart of our priorities by providing innovative and easy-to-use banking solutions that enable them to manage their financial needs efficiently and at any time. We believe this step represents a qualitative shift in banking services in Iraq and strengthens the International Development Bank’s position as a leader in innovation and digital transformation.”
With this pioneering step, the International Development Bank consolidates its position as the first Iraqi bank to launch a smart branch, keeping pace with global developments in the banking sector and affirming its commitment to providing the best financial solutions to its customers link
