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Iraq Discusses 5G and Satellite Internet with SAMENA Council CEO at Future
Summit in New York

Mr. Ali Al-Moayyed, Chairman of Iraq's Communications and Media
Commission, discussed the future of 5G and satellite internet in
Iraq with Bocar BA, the CEO of the SAMENA Council, in New York.
The SAMENA Council is one of the leading global alliances in the
technology sector, leading a coalition of telecommunications
companies in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Al-Moayed met with Ba on the sidelines of the Future Summit held
in New York, where they addressed several technical aspects
related to developing the telecommunications sector in Iraq. A
statement from the commission noted that the meeting primarily
focused on the mechanisms for providing 5G services in Iraq,
emphasizing “the importance of adopting the latest technological
practices and infrastructure to enhance connection speed, reduce
response times, and support the digital economy in line with global
technological developments.” The discussion also covered satellite
internet services, with both sides examining global best practices
for licensing these services, highlighting the benefits and
drawbacks of using this technology, and studying potential
“The importance of adopting the

latest technological practices and challenges such as interference with the terrestrial frequency
infrastructure to enhance connection spectrum and its impact on the environment and users. To
speed, reduce response times, and enhance the telecommunications sector in Iraq, Al-Moayyed
highlighted “the need for support through global and regional
support the digital economy in line with workshops and conferences focused on innovations in
global technological developments.” telecommunications and information technology, including
artificial intelligence, big data, and advanced infrastructure."

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