The Communications and Media Commission participates in the Basra Specialized Cybersecurity Conference
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The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Communications and Media Commission, Dr. Balasem Salem, chaired a specialized cybersecurity conference organized by a specialized international company in Basra Governorate on Monday, September 15, 2025. The conference was attended by council members Mahmoud Al-Rubaie and Aws Al-Awadi, reflecting the commission's commitment to deepening its partnerships with major international companies and expanding cooperation in this vital field. During his speech at the conference, Dr. Balasem Salem emphasized that the Authority, since its establishment, has attached strategic importance to developing the communications and information technology sectors by creating an ideal investment environment that contributes to achieving the desired digital transformation.He explained that the Authority is proceeding with the preparation of an advanced regulatory system, including regulations for companies operating in the field of cybersecurity, in addition to enhancing community awareness of the importance of these vital fields. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners pointed out that the cyber escalation witnessed in the Arab region, with the increasing frequency and complexity of attacks, necessitates strengthening institutional cooperation and national integration to protect Iraq's digital space. He also called for the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the service of cybersecurity, emphasizing that this field is no longer merely a technical issue.Rather, it has become a fundamental pillar of digital sovereignty and a foundation for economic and social stability. Dr. Salem concluded his speech by emphasizing the importance of strengthening the Authority's partnership with public and private sector institutions to enhance joint efforts in the field of cybersecurity through training programs, the exchange of expertise and information, and coordination of responses to cyber incidents, in addition to supporting emerging companies and encouraging innovation in this vital sector.
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Minister of Interior chairs the fifth meeting of the Digital Transformation Committee for the ministry’s departments for the year 2026
Minister of Interior Abdul Amir Al-Shammari chaired the fifth regular meeting of the Higher Committee concerned with implementing digital transformation across the ministry’s departments for the year 2026, in the presence of senior staff and relevant stakeholders. The meeting witnessed an in-depth discussion of the topics listed on the agenda, as well as a review of progress rates in the automation of service and security departments. The Minister emphasized the need to accelerate efforts to achieve the strategic goals of comprehensive digital transformation, contributing to the elimination of bureaucracy and the simplification of procedures for citizens. A number of modern technological projects that the ministry aims to introduce into its operational and administrative systems were also reviewed, with the goal of enhancing transparency and improving the efficiency of security and service performance, in line with the technological advancements taking place in Iraq in 2026.
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The Iraqi Council of Ministers: Grants players and members of the coaching and administrative staff diplomatic passports.
In recognition of the historic achievement accomplished by the national team by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals, the Council of Ministers has decided to honor the national team players, as well as the coaching and administrative staff, and to adopt a package of measures to be submitted for approval at the next Cabinet session. These measures include: 1. Granting players and members of the coaching and administrative staff specially designed housing units that reflect this football achievement, in Al-Rafail Complex near Baghdad International Airport. Procedures will begin tomorrow. 2. Granting players and members of the coaching and administrative staff diplomatic passports. 3. Issuing a postage stamp to commemorate this achievement in the national memory. 4. Establishing a national mural (panorama) or memorial monument to commemorate the team’s qualification on Abu Nawas Corniche, including the names of the players and the date of the achievement. 5. Naming a main street in the capital, Baghdad, as well as in all provinces, “Lions of Mesopotamia Street.” 6. Establishing a museum or a special pavilion for this achievement at the headquarters of the Iraqi Football Association and the Sports City, with a section in the Government Palace Museum, documenting the players’ names, jerseys, and qualification photos. 7. Naming this year’s graduation cycles in all public and private universities and colleges as the “Lions of Mesopotamia دورة (Class).” 8. Producing a special national song, with the participation of a group of artists, with a title that reflects the achievement.
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Adnan Dirjal to Al-Sudani: You have been the biggest supporter since you took office until now
The President of the Iraqi Football Association, Captain Adnan Dirjal, expressed his thanks and appreciation—describing him as the biggest supporter of the national team—to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani during the latter’s reception of the Iraqi national team, congratulating them on this achievement and their great efforts. The national team, after a long struggle, was able to bring joy to all segments of the Iraqi people.
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Adnan Dirjal to Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari: You are one of the makers of this success
On the occasion of our national team’s victory, the President of the Iraqi Football Association, Captain Adnan Dirjal, congratulated the Minister of Interior, Mr. Abdul Amir al-Shammari, addressing him: “You are one of the makers of this success.”
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