On Monday, Prime Minister Mr. Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani met with a delegation from Apple Inc., in the presence of the Chairman of the Communications and Media Commission, Mr. Ali Al-Muayyad.
During the meeting, several topics of mutual interest were discussed. Al-Sudani emphasized that Iraq is experiencing significant developments in the digital field. He spoke about the efforts of the Higher Committee for Digital Transformation, which he chairs, as well as other committees working to enhance this transformation.
The Prime Minister pointed out that Iraq has become an attractive investment environment for major companies, which necessitates rapid digital updates. He also stressed the importance of enhancing the technological skills of Iraqi youth to create new job opportunities and implement government programs for transitioning to a comprehensive digital environment.
For its part, the Apple delegation proposed collaborating on developing the technological skills of Iraqi youth through partnerships with universities. They also mentioned the possibility of offering competitive prices for phones entering the Iraqi market. The delegation emphasized the significance of the company's products in supporting digital transformations in the economy and financial sector.