May 5, 2013
Within the framework of joint cooperation with the UNESCO, the CMC, represented by the Director of Visual and Audio Regulatory Directorate Mujahid Abulheil, received at its
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CMC Meets with GPS Committee
APR 28, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Sunday a meeting with the GPS system committee, which includes members from the General Secretariat for the Council of Ministries,
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Denying Information Released by Human Rights Watch;
Abulheil: "CMC is Independent, Our Procedures Base on Intl. Codes and Regulations".
CMC Manager of Visual and Audio Regulation Directorate Mujahid Abulheil denied claims by the Human Rights Watch that CMC's recent decision to suspend licenses of some satellite channels "has no legal basis."
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CMC Briefs Visiting Journalists on Suspension Rationale
Apr 30, 2013
A number of journalists visited CMC headquarters on Tuesday on the merits of the decision to suspend licenses of some satellite channels.
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Consultative Meeting with Media Professionals on CMC Law
Apr 30, 2013
In cooperation with Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), CMC held on Tuesday a consultative meeting with a number of Iraqi media and legal figures and civil society organizations to discuss CMC draft law.
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Press Release
Sub/ Suspension of Satellite Channels
Due to the media escalation that accompanied the unprofessional coverage by some satellite channels of al-Hawija developments on April 23-24, 2013;
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CMC Meets with MoE, Mobile & WLL Operators
Apr 24, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the Ministry of Environment, mobile and WLL phone companies to discuss some issues in relation to the process of setting up towers and service expansion.
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Press Release
Based of its belief of the role and importance of media in establishing advanced democratic societies;
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CMC Discusses Means of Cooperation with UNESCO
Mar 23, 2013
Within the framework of joint cooperation between the two organizations, CMC and UNESCO held on Saturday a meeting to discuss issues of joint interests.
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"I am Iraqi ... I read"
A group of Iraqi cultural women activists visited on Feb 2nd, 2013 CMC office in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf to support activities
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Issue 54 of Tawasol Released
CMC released a new issue of Tawasol – a monthly magazine specialized in media, communications and informatics sectors.
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Under the Theme:
"Professional Media + Fair Elections = Democratic Iraq",
CMC Held Introductory Workshop on Media Coverage Code during Elections
Baghdad/ Media Office
Mar 13, 2013
Under the Theme: "Professional Media + Fair Elections = Democratic Iraq",
CMC held in al-Mansour Melia Hotel on Wednesday an introductory workshop on its Media Coverage Code during Elections.
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Board of Commissioners Adopts Media Electoral Code, Legal Access Regulation for Communications Networks
CMC Board of Commissioners approved in its sessions held on March 4 and 6, 2013 on a number of resolutions concerning media, telecommunications and informatics sectors. Details
Introductory Workshop on (Code for Media Coverage during Elections)
CMC is holding an introductory workshop at Al-Mansour Melia Hotel on Wednesday Mar 13, 2013 at 09:00 am on its Code for Media Coverage during Elections. Details
CMC Discusses MNP with Operators
Mar 3, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Sunday a meeting with the three mobile operators in Iraq (Asiacell, Korek, and Zain) to discuss MNP procedures.
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Telecommunications National Emergency Plan Approved
Feb 4, 2013
CMC Board of Commissioners attested on Monday to several studies and proposals on media and communications sector in the country.
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CMC Meets with Ernst & Young
Jan 31, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with the global consulting company (Ernst &Young) to discuss the mechanisms of the consultation process and its implementation plan. Details
Board of Commissioners Ratifies Number of Studies, Proposals on Media, Communications
CMC Board of Commissioners ratified on Jan 21 & 22, 2013 on a number of studies, proposals, memoranda of understanding, and issued recommendations to regulate media and communications sectors in the country.
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Workshop to Define (Media Coverage Rules in Election) Code
CMC will hold a workshop soon with the media outlets operating in Iraq for the definition of the code of elections issued by CMC.
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AL-Rasheed Radio Responds to CMC Letter
In recognition of CMC for the importance of culture and intellectuals in building civilized societies, and to succeed the project of "Baghdad is the capital of Arab culture of 2013", Details
Issue No. 53 of Tawasul Released
CMC released a new issue of Tawasol; a monthly magazine specialized in media and communications. The new issue included essays, researches, Details
Accredited Registrar license of Iraqi Domain (IQ) Granted
CMC will hold at its headquarters on Sunday 27/1/2013 a meeting on CMC's granting the license of accredited registrar for Iraqi domain name Details
CMC Meets with Itisaluna
Jan 16, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with Itisaluna for WLL operating in Iraq to discuss the plan of spreading its services in (Salahuddin, Kirkuk, and Ninewa) Details
General Secretariat for Council of Ministries Prevents Dealing with Unlicensed Media
Upon the request of CMC, the General Secretariat for the Council of Ministries issued a letter urging entities and institutions not to deal with any media outlet unlicensed by CMC Details
CMC Meets with Mobile Companies, Ericsson
Jan 10, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with representatives of Ericsson, and representatives of the three mobile phone companies in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) for a presentation by Huawei on MNP.
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Board of Commissioners Approves CMC's Initial Planning Budget of 2013
Dec 27, 2012
Board of Commissioners approved in its meeting on CMC initial planning budget of 2013. Details
CMC Publishes Al-Mahaba Radio Breaches
CMC publishes Al-Mahaba radio breaches, on this basis, the radio broadcast has been suspended. The breaches are: Details
CMC Publishes New .IQ Policies
CMC is publishing the general .IQ registration policy, which includes adopted procedures for obtaining registrar license, normal registrar registration procedures, and "WHOIS" policy. Details
Press Release on Al-Baghdadia S.C.
While CMC is keen to encourage and enhance the reality of the new media experience in Iraq through supporting all kinds of expressing opinions and opposite opinions, and creating a space of freedom that commensurates Details
CMC Meets with GPS Vehicle Tracking Committee
Dec 24, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with the GPS vehicle tracking committee, which includes members form the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, Ministry of Interior, Details
Under the Slogan: "Professional Media= Advanced Society";
CMC Holds 1st Iraqi Media Forum
Media Office – Baghdad
Under the slogan “Professional Media Advanced Society”, CMC held at Al- Mansoor Melia Hotel on Tuesday 18/12/2012 the 1st Iraqi Media Forum for licensed media broadcasters. Details
Iraq to Host Next BRAF Meeting
Dec 16th, 2012
Iraq is hosting the next meeting of the Radio and TV Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Forum (BRAF) of OIC countries (previously known as Islamic Conference) scheduled at the end of 2013.
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Iraqi Delegation Continues Activities in WCIT-12
The Iraqi delegation, headed by the deputy chairman of the Board of Commissioners Dr. Ali Nasser Al-Khuweldi, continues participation in the WCIT-12. Details
First Iraqi Media Forum
Under the slogan “Professional Media = Advanced Society”, CMC holds on Tuesday 18/12/2012 (at 09:00 a.m.) the first Iraqi media forum at Al-Mansoor Melia Hotel. Details
World Conference on International Telecommunications 2012 (WCIT-12)
The World Conference on International Telecommunications 2012 (WCIT-12) started in Dubai/ UAE for the period from 3-14/12/2012. Details
CMC Participates in Fayli Kurds Rights Symposium
Dec 3, 2012
At the Political Science College's hall of Al-Hurriya, and under the patronage of His Excellency PM and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers (GSCM), a discussion symposium was held in Baghdad University on the rights of the Fayli Kurds.
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CMC Discusses Technical, Financial, Legal Issues of Itisaluna
Dec 4, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a meeting with Itisaluna Co. for WLL services in Iraq to discuss some technical, financial, and legal issues of the company.
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Commission to Monitor Media Recommended: Report
The Leveson Inquiry Committee released today (Thursday Nov 29, 2012) its 2000-page report on regulating media ethics.
Under the Slogan: Connection and Communication under Safe Environment;
CMC Held Introductory Workshop on Non-Ionizing Radiations Impact on Public Health
Dec 3, 2012
CMC held on Monday at the hall of Al-Mansoor Melia Hotel in Baghdad an introductory workshop under the slogan (Connection and Communication under Safe Environment) Details
Attested to IPv6 Conversion Policy;
Board of Commissioners Adopts Financial & Technical Proposals for ISP Licensing Regulation in Iraq
Dec 2, 2012
Atheer Telecom Asset Evaluation Committee held on Sunday a meeting at CMC headquarters to discuss the mechanisms and procedures to be taken by the committee to evaluate Atheer's assets in regard to conversion from a private company into a joint stock one. Details
Operators' Preparations to Convert to Joint-Stock Companies
Dec 2, 2012
Atheer Telecom Asset Evaluation Committee held on Sunday a meeting at CMC headquarters to discuss the mechanisms and procedures to be taken by the committee to evaluate Atheer's assets in regard to conversion from a private company into a joint stock one.
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CMC Board of Commissioners Calls upon GSCM to Accelerate Pricing 3G Frequencies
Nov 28, 2012
CMC Board of Commissioners discussed on Wednesday the issues raised by the executive management. Details
CMC Holds Workshop on Non-Ionizing Radiation Impact on Public Health
CMC holds on Monday 3/12/2012 a workshop on non-ionizing radiation impact on public health under the theme “Connection and Communication under Safe Environment”. Details
Ministry of Human Rights Adopts Citizen's Compliant against Al-Sumariya
The Iraqi Ministry of Human Rights/ Department of Citizens Affairs has adopted the complaint of Hasan Jassim Baheer, who previously raised an objection against Al-Sumariya Satellite Channel. Details
CMC Issues Report on Al-Sumariya Show Breaches
While CMC is keen to encourage the new media experience in Iraq by supporting all kinds of freedom of expression and opinions, and creating a space of freedom that commensurate with the frame of change in Iraq, Details
CMC Follows up Operators' Solutions of Citizens’ Complaints
Nov 13, 2012
In a bid to promote the level of telecommunications services provided by mobile and WLL operators, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a joint meeting with mobile phone companies (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) and WLL operators (Kalimat and Itisaluna) on the procedures adopted by the companies to address the complaints received by VoC Department via the free short code (177). Details
Issue No. 51 of Tawasol Released
CMC released issue # 52 of Tawasol – a monthly magazine specialized in media, communications and informatics sectors. The new issue included a number of studies, researches and essays on media and communications, besides CMC activities and news Details
New Issue of Rasid Bulletin Released
CMC has released issue no. 2 /year 2 of Rasid - a quarterly bulletin specialized in media monitoring and VoC reports Details
CMC Meets with Mobile Companies, Huawei
Nov 04, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Sunday a meeting with representatives of Huawei the communications equipment manufacturer. Details
CMC Participates in Baghdad International Fair
CMC participated in the Baghdad International Fair currently underway in its 39th session
In Second Step of its Kind CMC Hosts Staff from Iraqi Media Institution
Oct 23 - 24/ 2012
CMC continues to host at its headquarters further numbers of professionals from various Iraqi audio and visual media institutions to inform them about CMC responsibilities and roles in regulating media
CMC held at its headquarters on Sunday a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Communications and the three mobile companies Zain, Asiacell, and Korek
Initial Preparation Underway for Non-Ionized Radiation Effects Workshop
Oct 18, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Science and Technology on preparations of the two ministries
CMC hosted at its headquarters on Tuesday and Wednesday a number of Iraqi audio and visual media institutions professionals. Similar steps will follow to host further groups of media professionals
Upon a request by the Ministry of Human Rights/ Directorate of Performance Monitoring and Rights Protection / Department of Minorities Rights, CMC sent on Oct 3, 2012 a message to all licensed Details
CMC Signs Settlement Agreement with Omnnea
Oct 15, 2012
CMC signed on Monday an agreement with AL-Nakheel Company for WLL services (Omnnea) to settle the financial, legal, and technical violations of the company.
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Its Capital, Baghdad, to Host the Next Meeting,
Iraq Contributes in Establishment of Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Forum
Radio and TV Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Forum approved to hold the next meeting scheduled in 2013 in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Details
CMC Approves UNESCO Participation in Establishing Media & Communication Institute
CMC Board of Commissioners approved a number of regulations, and decided to increase fines on mobile operators for unknown SIM ownership. Details
CMC Seeks to Host (.Iraq) Project
Oct 8, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with a delegation from the Iraqi Ministry of Communications on CMC readiness to manage and operate the Arabic top-level domain name (.Iraq), which is an Arabic domain name within Iraq's ccTLD (.IQ).
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CMC Meets with Mobile, WLL Operators
Oct 8, 2012
CMC held on Monday a meeting with the mobile operators (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) and WLL operators (Fanoos, Telecom, Itisaluna, and Kalimat) to discuss a request by the Ministry of Environment to provide it with information of all companies’ towers in Iraq.
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CMC Follows up MNP with Mobile Operators
Oct 7, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Sunday a meeting with the three mobile companies in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) to discuss implementation of article (19) of the License Agreement on number portability. Details
Called for its Distribution, Translation into all Iraqi Languages;
Parliament's Culture and Information Committee Praises CMC for Issuing Guidelines to Protect Children from Internet Dangers
Parliament's Committee of Culture and Information thanked CMC for its efforts to protect children from the dangers of the Internet. Details
CMC Publishes Citizen's Complaint against Al-Sumariya
Based on media monitoring department reports, which indicated breaches by Al-Sumariya satellite channel in some programs and shows, and reference to the complaint submitted by the citizen Hasan Jasim, Details
ICT Annual Expo 2012
Under the slogan (Telecommunication is an important sector for Iraq that we have to promote and enhance its services. Let's work together for the development of telecommunication sector in Iraq), Details
CMC Meets with Health Ministry, Mobile Companies
Sep 24, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with officials from Iraqi Ministry of Health and two mobile operators (Asiacell, Zain) on the possibility to offer medical consultation service, via the short code (404), free of charge to the public.
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Statement on Omnnea Telecom
Regarding the rumors and accusations that accompanied the actions taken by CMC against Al-Nakheel Company (Omnnea) for its repeated breaches of the License Agreement's terms and conditions and for overstepping the resources of the state, CMC Details
Issue No. 51 of Tawasol Released
CMC released a new issue of Tawasol; a monthly magazine specialized in media and communications sectors. Details
CMC, Ministry of Environment Discuss non-ionized Radiation
CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with the Ministry of Environment on the effects of non-ionized radiation resulting from WLL and mobile operators' towers in Iraq. Details
Due to the Large Number of Complaints Received:
CMC Obliges Mobile Companies to Stop Spam Messages
Due to the Large Number of Complaints Received:
CMC Obliges Mobile Companies to Stop Spam Messages
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Attended by CMC, Mass Media:
Consultative Meeting by UNESCO on Media Coverage during Elections
UNESCO Iraq Office organized in Erbil from 4-8 September an extended consultative meeting to discuss amendments on media coverage rules during elections and mechanisms of regulating media in Iraq. Details
Package of .IQ Codes Approved.
Board of Commissioners to Buy Building for CMC, Training & Development Institute for Media, Communications & IT Sectors
Sep. 4-5, 2012
CMC Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday and Wednesday two separate meetings to discuss issued raised by the Executive management. Details
CMC Discusses Zain Payment Delay
Aug 27, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with Zain Company for Mobile Services on the debts due by the operator to CMC. Details
CMC Denies PM's Eavesdropping on Opponents
CMC denied calims that it had stated that "security forces belong to Iraq's PM Noori Al-Maliki eavesdrop on his opponents". Details
CMC Discusses Kalimat Payment Delay
Aug 27, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with Kalimat on the debts due by the company to CMC.
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CMC Holds Meeting with Al-Nakheel Co. Omnnea
August 26, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters On Sunday a meeting with Al-Nakheel Company (Omnnea), which provides fixed wireless telephone services in Iraq, to discuss the technical violations and the payments due to the CMC.
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Board of Commissioners Approves 3G Frequency Pricing Methods
Aug 1, 2012
CMC’s Board of Commissioners held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting to discuss issues raised by the executive management. Details
Call for Writers, Researchers
CMC is pleased to invite writers and researchers to send their studies and research on the impact of radiations emitted from wireless transmission devices (mobile, WLL, TV and radio broadcasting). Details
CMC Honors Khairya Habib, Rajiha Sadiq
Chairman of the CMC Board of Commissioners (Acting CEO) Dr. Safaa Al-Deen Rabee awarded (CMC Shield) to the veteran media professionals Khairya Habib, the Director of Nawa Arab Details
Around Ramadan's Table;
CMC Hosts Radio Stations Managers
July 31, 2012
Baghdad - Media
Office
In a second step of its kind during the holy month of Ramadan, CMC invited on Tuesday the managers and representatives of Iraqi radio station to a fastbreak banquet at its headquarters. Details
Based on CMC Request,
Parliament's Culture & Media Committee Exempts Media from Frequency Fees
Based on a request by CMC to exempt Iraqi media from retroactive frequency fees as of 2003 up to end of December 2010, Parliamentary Culture and Media Committee Details
CMC Discusses Online Risks on Student with Najaf Education Directorate
CMC office in Najaf discussed with the province Directorate of Education ways of protecting students from internet dangers.
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Around Ramadan's Table;
CMC Hosts Satellite Stations Managers
July 26, 2012
Baghdad - Media office
Within its efforts to build bridges of amicable cooperation and create an atmosphere of understanding with the Iraqi media, CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a fastbreak banquet for mangers of Iraqi satellite channels.
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Mobile, WLL Users’ Complaints
Jul 24, 2012
In a bid to promote the level of telecommunications services provided by mobile and WLL operators in Iraq, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a joint meeting with mobile phone companies Details
Impact of Telecom Towers on Environment
July 23, 2012
Given the increasing volume of citizens’ complaints on the impact of telecom towers on environment, CMC opted to examine the potential impact of these towers on health. For this end, and for diagnosing effects Details
CMC Observes Implementation of License Agreement Terms
July 22, 2012
Within the framework of following up services provided by mobile operators in Iraq, and in complement for previous meetings, CMC hosted on Sunday at its headquarters two mobile operators Details
CMC Discusses MNP with Mobile Operators
July 18, 2012
In order to improve the level of services provided by mobile phone companies to the Iraqi citizens, and to implement the terms of the License Agreement, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the three operators in Iraq (Korek, Asiacell, and Zain) to discuss the mechanism of implementing section (19) of the Agreement.
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Al-Baghdadia Satellite Channel
Under Order 65 of 2004 in force, CMC is the exclusive authority responsible for regulating media, communications, and informatics sectors in Iraq. It refers to the CMC role in developing binding professional codes, regulations, and provisions to regulate broadcasting and media inside the country. Details
Dr. Rabee to Al-Arabia & Al-Sabah Al-Jadeed
Companies Lagged, Violated License Agreement
July 9, 2012
Chairman of the CMC Board of Commissioners (Acting CEO) Dr. Safaa Al-Deen Rabee stated on Monday in a telephone call with Al-Sabah Al-Jadeed Details
VoC
In a bid to prompt the level of telecommunications services provided by mobile and WLL operators in Iraq, CMC follows up and monitors the companies’ performance in order to regulate and develop Details
Kufa University Delegation Visits CMC
Jul 11, 2012
A delegation from the University of Kufa visited on Wednesday CMC headquarters to have a look at its duties and structure and to develop future proposals aim to determining horizons of cooperation between the two institutions. Details
CMC Issues Guidelines to Protect Children from Online Danger
Based on its responsibilities to regulate information sector in Iraq, and in a bid to move the country to the ranks of the developed nations, CMC has issued a code under the title (Guidelines to Protect Our Children from Online Danger). Details
July 11, 2012
In order to regulate the work of mobile and WLL companies in Iraq, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a joint meeting with the WLL operators Details
Al-Iraqia Converses with Dr. Rabee
Al-Iraqia Satellite Channel hosted on Friday 6/7/2012 the Chairman of the CMC Board of Commissioners (Acting CEO) Dr. Safaa Al-Deen Rabee to talk about CMC Details
CMC Represents Iraq in Moscow International Media Summit
CMC Commissioners Salim Mashkor and Aawat Najimeldin Ismael represented Iraq in the second International Media Summit held in the Russian capital Moscow for the period from July 5-7, 2012. Details
CMC Issues Iraq's National Numbering Plan
Al-Baghdadia Claim
As part of CMC's constant persistence to regulate media, telecommunications, and informatics sectors in Iraq, and in accordance with Order (65) of 2004 in force, the Board of Commissioners Details
Federal Appeal Court of Baghdad / Al-Rusafa issued on 25/6/2012, its decision 393/S1/2012 dated 25/6/2012 to reject the claim raised by Al-Baghdadia Satellite Channel in favor of CMC. Details
Issue No. 1 of Rasid Bulletin Released / Year 2 – June 2012
CMC has released the new issue of (Rasid), a quarterly bulletin specialized in media monitoring issues. Details
CMC Calls Upon Mobile Operators to Educate Citizens about Towers' Impact
July 4, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the three mobile operators in Iraq (Asiacell, Zain, and Korek) to discuss Details
Mechanism of Activating Communication between MoH Engineers, Departments Discussed
July 3, 2012
Within the framework of its efforts to provide the citizens with the best services, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a meeting with the Ministry of Healthy and the three mobile companies Details
Stressing on Media Organizations to Comply with CMC Codes;
July 2, 2012
CMC Board of Commissioners held on Monday a meeting to discuss the issues raised by the executive management. Details
CMC Holds Meeting With Nokia
July 2, 2012
As part of cooperation with global communication companies, CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with Nokia (NSN) on improving telecommunication services in Iraq.
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CMC Meets Mobile Phone Companies
June 28, 2012
In a bid to regulate mobile companies' performance, and in order to improve the level of services provided to consumers, CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with the three mobile operators in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) Details
CMC Meets Mobile Phone Companies
June 28, 2012
In a bid to regulate mobile companies' performance, and in order to improve the level of services provided to consumers, CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with the three mobile operators in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) Details
CMC Prospers in Managing, Hosting .IQ Domains From Inside Iraq
Baghdad-Iraq / June 28, 2012
Based on CMC's responsibilities of regulating telecommunications, media, and information sectors in Iraq;
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CMC’s Board of Commissioners Approves Proposed Amendments on Telecommunication Law, Endorses Package of Decisions, Recommendations
June 26, 2012
CMC’s Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday to discuss the issues presented by the executive management.
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Press Release
Some media and political parties launched a campaign against CMC, questioned it independence and accused it of cracking down on the media. In this regard, CMC would like to clarify the following: Details
CMC Delegation visits President Talabani
June 16, 2012
A delegation of CMC visited on Saturday His Excellency the President Jalal Talabani in Sulaymaniyah province. Details
Frequency Spectrum Fees within 32 GHz Approved
CMC's Board of Commissioners Discusses Possibility to Establish Specialized Institute for Media, Communications, Informatics
June 7, 2012
CMC's Board of Commissioners held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting to discuss the issued raised by the executive management.
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CMC Meets Mobile Operators
June 10, 2012
Within its efforts to follow up and promote service levels provided to citizens, CMC held in its headquarters on Sunday a meeting with the mobile operators (Korek, Asiacell, and Zain) Details
CMC Meets World Bank
June 5, 2012
In order to develop the communications sector in Iraq, and adopt developed strategy to support it, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the representative of the World Bank, Details
Including 2 MoUs, Number of Proposals Ratified by CMC’s Board of Commissioners
Jun 4, 2012
CMC's Board of Commissioners held on Monday a session to discuss and approve a number of proposals submitted by the executive management.
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CMC Meets with Fixed Wireless Operators
June 4, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with WLL operators in Iraq (Fanoos, Kalimat, and Itisaluna) to discuss periodic technical reports on the service nature and quality.. Details
CMC Sends Ultimatum to Zain-Iraq
May 30, 2012
In a letter dated 30/5/2012, CMC sent Zain-Iraq a final ultimatum to pay the fine amount of $ 262,000,000 within 10 days from the date of notification. Details
Citizen Affairs' Free Short Code (160) Activated
May 30, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, ITPC, and WLL operators Details
Thuraya Pledge Heading Changed
The CMC’s Communication Regulation Directorate has changed the title of the pledge form for using Thuraya devices to (GMPCS Pledge Data) instead of (Thuraya Pledge Data). The amendment aims to including all new devices other than Thuraya. The new title it being adopted by the CMC. ClikHere
CMC Hosts ITPC
May 28, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with ITPC on the breaches of Omnnea Telecom Company for WLL services.
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CMC Clarifies Its Responsibilities to MoE
May 23, 2012
Through a formal letter sent on Wednesday to the Ministry of Environment, CMC outlined that it is the sole and exclusive authority, under Order 65 in force, Details
Introductory Symposium on CMC Performance
May 22, 2012
Further to previous sessions, the UNESCO -- in cooperation with CMC -- held at CMC headquarters on Tuesday another symposium to inform various Iraqi media of CMC’s tasks and responsibilities. Details
Suspension of Al-Ghadeer's License Cancelled
CMC has decided on May 17th, 2012 to call off the suspension of Al-Ghadeer Satellite Channel license following the station's response to pay the due amounts for using frequency spectrum in accordance with CMC's warning of Feb 15th, 2012. Details
College of Mass Media Holds Its Annual Conference
Under the slogan: "Iraqi media and the Variables of the Age" and under the auspices of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mr. Ali Al-Adeeb, , Details
Mobile, WLL Users' Complaints CMC's VoC departments is keeping on following up and monitoring the performance and QoS of mobile and WLL operators in Iraq through documenting and following up the citizens' complaints with the concern companies., Details
CMC Holds Technical Meeting with WLL Operators May 15, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a technical meeting with WLL operators in Iraq (Kalimat, Fanoos, and Itisaluna) to discuss some issues faced by the companies including interconnection,
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Cost of Intl. Call Inquiry SMS Cancelled Based on CMC ultimatum dated April 18th, 2012 to call off cost deduction of international call inquiry messages (=IQD 12),
Introductory Symposium on CMC Performance In Cooperation with CMC, and in complement to previous sessions, the UNESCO held on Monday at CMC headquarters another symposium to inform various Iraqi media of CMC’s Details
CMC Halts Scrambled Channels Re-Broadcasting Systems May 6, 2012
CMC has decided to stop scrambled channels re-broadcasting network operators from working inside Iraq. The decision followed a meeting held at CMC Details
First Intl. Scientific Conference Grants CMC Shield, Letters of Tribute Under the slogan "Distinct Higher Education Is The Way To Society Of Knowledge", and under the auspices of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mr. Ali Al-Adeeb, Al-Kufa University . Details
CMC Discusses Korek Performance Mechanism Within its framework to follow up the services provided by mobile operators, CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with Korek Co. to discuss technical and financial issues.
Apr 23, 2012 CMC's Board of Appeal endorsed on Monday a decision taken by the Commission's CEO against elNakheel Ltd. for WLL Services to halt interconnection with the operator for using frequency channels without obtaining the necessary approvals, non-compliance with professional terms and standards, and defying the Commission's notice to stop such violations.
Egyptian NTRA Delegation Visits CMC Apr 22, 2012
Apr 22, 2012
In response to CMC's invitation, Egypt's National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority delegation, accompanied by MoC senior technical deputy Ameer Al-Bayaty, visited on Sunday CMC headquarters.
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CMC Holds Symposium to Introduce Its Tasks, Performance Apr 22, 2012
In cooperation with CMC, UNESCO held on Sunday at CMC headquarters a symposium to inform various Iraqi media of CMC’s work.
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CMC Visits Al-Sumariya S.C. Apr 22, 2012
Within the framework of cooperation and openness on Iraqi media, and in order to create a wider space of communication, the chairman of CMC's Board of Commissioners (Acting CEO) Dr. Safaa Al-Din
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First Intl. Conference on Future Communications Networks The 1st International Conference on Future Communications Networks (ICFCN12) was held in Baghdad from 10-12/4/2012 on the state-of-the-art researches and technologies in telecommunications sector,
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Al-Sumariya: "No Restrictions by CMC on Freedom of Speech" Following CMC’s decision to suspend (Ako-Fad-Wahid) and (Kalam Leaks), which suspension was based on reports of Media Monitoring Department .
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Regulations for Licensing Satellite Communications Stations (VSAT) Given the significant role of telecommunications in the economic development of nations;. Details
On the Fringe of Future Communications Network Conference,
A delegation of Participant Professors Visits CMC
On the fringe of the 1st International Conference on Future Communications Networks, which is held in Baghdad for the period from 10 to 12/4/2012 by Al-Nahrain University under the auspices of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research,
Dr. Rabee Receives IJMU Delegation Chairman of the Board of Commissioners (acting CEO) Dr. Safaa Al-Din Rabee received at CMC's headquarters on Wednesday a delegation from Iraqi journalists and Media Union to discuss issues relating to the status of the Iraqi media and the ways of promoting it. Details
Al-Sumariya Pledges to Observe CMC's Codes of Practice Al-Sumariya Satellite Channel has pledged on Sunday 8/4/2012 to observe all the codes, rules, and regulations issued by CMC. Details
First Intl. Conference on Future Communications Networks Under the auspices of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mr. Ali al-Adeeb, Details
CMC Demands Telecom Companies to Improve Services Within efforts exerted to follow up citizens' complaints on the performance of telecom and WLL companies in Iraq, the CMC sent the letters (1728/1729/1730/1731/1732) dated 5/4/2012 to the companies of Atheer, korek, Asiacell, Itisaluna, Details
Complaints of Diyala Citizens CMC addressed, through its letter no. 1727 dated April 5, 2012, Atheer Co. on the complaints of citizens of Jalawla district in Diyala province, . Details
Citizens' Complaints against Mobile Operators Based on citizens’ complaints received through Voice of Consumer system via the free short code of (177), CMC demanded mobile operators to improve services in Iraqi provinces. Details
Statement on Halting Two Programs of Al-Sumariya Based on our responsibility to regulate media sector as of Order (65) of 2004 in force, and on the reports of Media Monitoring Section and social complaints received against (Ako Fad Wahid) and (Kalam-leaks), Details
CMC Issues Two Decisions Against Al-Sumariya CMC demanded Al-Sumariya Satellite Channel, through two separated decisions, to observe article (1-2) of the Broadcasting Program Code of Practice; Details
One Stop Shop Inaugurated at CMC Chairman of CMC's Board of Commissioners (acting CEO) Dr. Safaa Al- Din Rabee inaugurated on Tuesday the (one stop shop) system, Details
CMC Urges Atheer to Improve Services Within its efforts to follow up the services provided by mobile operators in Iraq, and in a bid to promote the service level provided to the public, Details
CMC Discusses Radio Transmission Interferences Mar 13, 2012
Within its efforts to follow-up spectrum regulation in the Iraqi space, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a meeting with representatives of a number of AM Stations on the external filters, Details
CMC Meets Mobile, WLL Operators Mar 12th, 2012
Within the framework of following up mobile and WLL operators' performance in Iraq, CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with two mobile companies (Zain and Asiacell),
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Mobile, WLL Users' Complaints In a bid to promote the level of services provided by mobile and WLL operators in Iraq, CMC's VoC Section follows up and monitors the companies' performance through documenting the citizens' complaints received via its free short code 177 and website. Details
CMC Calls Upon Mobile Operators to Improve Services Due to the increased number of citizens' complaints on the services provided by mobile operators in Iraq, and for the purpose of raising the service level to customers, Details
Summit to Activate Telecommunication & IT Role A delegation of CMC is participating in the "Connect Arab Summit" which Qatar hosts from 5- 7/3/2012 at the Sheraton Doha Hotel; along with a number of regional leaders from private and public sectors, financial institutions, international and regional funding and development agencies. Details
CMC, American Embassy Meeting Monday 5th Mar, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with American Embassy in Iraq, this meeting concerned on the frequency assignment to the communication networks of the embassy in Iraq.
Mobile, WLL Users' Complaints
In a bid to promote the level of services provided by mobile and WLL operators in Iraq, CMC's VoC Section follows up and monitors the companies' performance through documenting the citizens' complaints received via its free short code 177 and its website. Details
50 Short Codes dedicated for Citizens' Complaints
Feb 15, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers and the three mobile phone companies in Iraq /Zain, Asiacell and Korek Details
Iraqi Delegation Activities Continue in WRC
Activities of the Iraqi delegation to WRC -- currently underway in the Swiss capital, Geneva, -- continued through submission the technical proposals to the Presidency of the Conference and through effective interventions in the discussions scheduled on the agenda. Details
WRC Continues Activities in Geneva
World Radiocommunications Conference -12 – currently underway in the Swiss Capital of Geneva - continues its activities until Feb 17th, 2012 with the participation of most countries from around the world. Details
Workshop in Najaf Province
Feb 2nd, 2012
CMC held at its office in Najaf on Thursday a workshop for TV and radio stations in the province to discuss a work plan presented by the Commission to regulate media and clarify provisions of the station’s work. Details
CMC Receives Radio Stations
Feb 1st, 2012
In response to its call to Iraqi radio stations, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with representatives of the three radio stations of Al-Naas, Al-Mahaba, and Al-Ayam. Details
Activities of Iraqi Delegation to WRC
World Radiocommunications Conference -12 – currently underway in the Swiss Capital of Geneva - continues its activities until Feb 17th, 2012 with the participation of most countries from around the globe. Details
Issue No. 50 of Tawasol Released
The new issue of Tawasol carried a lot of topics in media and communication field. Safad Hassan Al-Samok wrote on TV and the formation of national identity. Details
WRC-12
World Radiocommunications Conference – 12 has started on
Monday 23/1/2012 in the Swiss capital of Geneva on the introduction of new technologies, and regulating ITC networks deployment across the world. Details
Protocol of Cooperation between CMC, IMN
In order to promote a free and constructive national media in Iraq, Iraqi Media Network hosted at its headquarters on Sunday a delegation of CMC to discuss horizons of cooperation between the two organizations.
Short Cod for Citizen Affairs' Departments Activated
Jan 24, 2012
In line with its following up to services provided to customers by mobile and WLL operators in Iraq, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a technical meeting with the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers Details
Asserting That CMC Supports That Role,
Dr. Rabee: "Media Has a Role in Building up Society"
Jan 18, 2012
Aiming to developing media in Iraq, and adopting an advanced strategy to support it, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with a delegation from the Lebanese National Audio-Visual Media Council and representatives of the Iraqi Media Network Details
CMC Discusses Commercial Annex, SLA
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the Ministry of Communications (MoC), the National Security, .
CMC's Commissioners Council Approves New Proposals
Council of Commissioners held at CMC's headquarters two meetings on Jan 16th and 18th to attest to three proposals submitted by the executive management.
CMC's Commissioners Council Approves 3 Resolutions
Jan 15, 2012
Council of Commissioners at CMC attested on Sunday to 3 proposals submitted by the executive management in a meeting held at CMC's headquarter. The meeting was attended by Dr. Safaa Al-Din Rabee (acting CEO) alongside with all members of the Council.
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CMC Inaugurates First Office in Najaf
The Chairman of Commissioner Council and acting CEO of CMC, Dr. Safa Aldin Rabee, stressed on “the seriousness of CMC in drawing up the general features of the media and telecommunication sectors and organizing the Details
Public notice from CMC to All VSAT Operators
CMC calls upon all VSAT operators to submit their notes and comments on the two forms of VSAT registration and licensing prepared by CMC as seen on our official website for the period from Jan 3 – 18, 2012. Details
CMC Meets Ministries of Electricity, Interior
Dec 29, 2011
CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with the Ministries of Electricity and Interior to resolve the interference in the former data transfer system.
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CMC Holds Technical Meeting with Korek
Dec 28, 2011
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a technical meeting with Korek to discuss some technical issues on service rollout and the expansion in the company's microwave system across the country.
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Dr. Rabee Meets Manager of Biladi SC
As part of the call CMC forwarded to media institutions to open horizons of cooperation and communication, acting CEO of CMC Dr. Safaa al-Deen Rabee met the general manager of Biladi Satellite Channel Saif al-Hakeem. Details
CMC Holds Meeting with al-Sumaria Management
Dec 27, 2011
CMC held on Tuesday a meeting with al-Sumaria Satellite Channel to discuss a report aired by the station under the title "Bias of Official Media" where it negatively and unobjectively tackled CMC's role and CEO.
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Dr. Rabee Meets IMN Manager
Dec 26, 2011
In a meeting held at CMC's headquarters, acting CEO Dr. Safaa al-Deen Rabee, Commissioner Ali Naser al-Khwildi, head of media and monitoring department Mujahed Abulheil met on Monday with the Iraqi Media Details
CMC Discusses Huawei's Mechanism of Work
Dec 26, 2011
In line with CMC's desire to provide the best services to citizens, the spectrum management department held on Monday a technical meeting with Huawei Company to discuss its mechanism of work in Iraq. Details
CMC Meets Dijla Radio
Dec 21, 2011
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with officials from Dijla Radio to provide the station with a summary of the Commission's nature of work and the role the organization plays in organizing and Details
Al-Sharqiya Pledges to Settle Legal, Financial Issues
Dec 21, 2011
In complement to its previous meeting, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with representative of Al- Sharqiya Satellite Channel to discuss the steps taken by the channel's management to settle the legal and financial issues.
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CMC Meets Korek Co.
Dec 19, 2011
CMC held on Monday at its headquarters a meeting with Korek Telecom on the issue of paying the payments due upon the company under decision (165) of 2009, which sets out the License amounts installment for the three mobile operators (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek Telecom), and Details
Iraq Looks Forward to Owning Satellite
Under the patronage of HE the Minister of Communications Mr. Tawfiq Allawi;
And attended by senior technical undersecretary Ameer Al-Bayati, manager of ITPC dept.
CMC held on Monday at its headquarters a meeting with the representative of Al- Diyar Satellite Channel Mr. Ali Al- Anbaki to discuss the media violations and the fees of using frequency spectrum due to the channel for the benefit of CMC.
In the context of its monitoring WLL companies and the services they provide to their subscribers, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a technical meeting with Itisaluna Company currently operating in Iraq. Details
Workshop on Incitement on Violence
Represented by Shakir Al-Anbari and Mohammed Yehya, CMC participated in the workshop organized by U.S. Details
Scientific Symposium on Satellite Services
CMC held at its headquarters a symposium on satellite services attended by telecommunications expert Mr. Muhanned Jawad Al-Shafee; Details
Call for Cooperation
Based on its belief to promote an independent and free media, CMC calls upon all Iraqi audio and visual stations to work together in a bid to resolve all obstacles and challenges lie in the way in both short and long terms. Details
Technical Meeting between CMC, Mobile Operators
CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a technical meeting with mobile companies (Korek, Zain, and Asiacell) Details
Dr. Rabee Receives Asiacell Representatives
Acting CEO of CMC Dr. Safaa Al-Deen Rabee received on Thursday in his office representatives of Asiacell Company to discuss the issue of offering 25% of the company's shares for public offering in the Iraqi Stock Exchange. Details
CMC Calls Upon Al-Sharqia to Observe Professional Standards
Dec 4, 2011
CMC held on Sunday at its headquarters a meeting with Al-Sharqia Satellite Channel to discuss legal, administrative, and financial issues besides violations in the channel's news and programs.
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CMC Follows up Fanoos Performance
Dec 1, 2011
CMC held on Thursday at its headquarters a meeting with Fanoos Co. for WLL services in Iraq to discus the operator's request to convert its license from regional to national,
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Short Code (404) for Medical Consultations
DEC 1, 2011
CMC held on Thursday at its headquarters a meeting with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and two mobile operators (Zain and Asiacell)
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CMC Follows up Mobile Companies Performance
Nov 30, 2011
CMC held on Wednesday a technical meeting with Zain Co. to follow up the performance of the services provided in Iraq.
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CMC Meets Korek Telecom
Nov 29, 2011
CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with Korek Telecom, which operates in Iraq, Details
CMC Demands Asiacell to Activate Services
Nov 28, 2011
CMC held on Monday at its headquarters a meeting with Asiacell on the services provided by the company to its users. Details
Technical Meeting between CMC, LUKOIL Co.
Nov 23, 2011
CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with the Russian Oil Company of LUKOIL, which invests the west field of Al-Qurna, on its need to a frequency package for the intercommunication systems of the company. Details
CMC Follows Up Mobile IPO Process
Nov 22, 2011
Acting CEO of CMC, Dr. Safaa Al-Din Rabee, held a meeting on Tuesday with the Committee engaged in offering shares of mobile companies operating in Iraq. Details
Dr. Rabee Inaugurates Al-Ghadeer Media Festival
Under the slogan (We Meet to Promote), and with the participation of large number of media and cultural figures and institutions, the CEO of CMC Dr. Safaa Al Din Rabee inaugurated the 5th Al-Ghadeer Media Festival, which last from 17-19/11/2011 and held by Al-Ghadeer Satellite Channel in its headquarters in Najaf province. Details
Clarification…
CMC received an apology from www.mi62.net whereas it admitting the error about what this site published at 8/11/2011 which CMC lied it in 15/11/2011. this website revealed its error and the inaccuracy of this published news. . Details
CMC Meets NUSACC
CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce on the possibility of creating investment opportunities in the telecommunication sector in Iraq. Details
WB Makes Presentation at CMC HQ
Nov 14, 2011
Within the framework of joint cooperation with the CMC, and with the attendance of acting CEO Dr. Safaa al-Din Rabee; Details
CMC Denies False and Misleading Information
In response to news published on the website www.mi62.net in 08/11/2011 on lifting blockage on websites by the CMC
Nov 2nd, 2011
A delegation from CMC visited Baghdad international Fair's pavilions to have a sight at products and exhibits, mainly those related to communications.
Nov 1, 2011
CMC participated in the 38th Baghdad International Fair, which was held at the headquarters of the Fair, under the slogan “Festival of Baghdad International Fair for Reconstruction, Investment, and Trade in the Economically Prosperous Iraq”.
In a meeting held in its headquarters, CMC hosted IHEC to discuss the proposed MoU draft presented by CMC on elections, information and data exchange during election period, and the .procedures to be taken by the two parties
Al-Sumaria Satellite Channel has responded to CMC's demand to prune the Program “Ako Fad Wahed” off the words and the revelations that contradict with the public decency through the warnings CMC recently sent to the channel. The channel considered the step as one that lies within the framework of the professional media cooperation in order to serve the public interest.
In response to CMC demand, a delegation of Al-Sumaria satellite channel met on Tuesday with CMC's manager of media department Mujahed Abu Alhel, manager of legal department Salim Abdulqahar, and representatives of licensing and monitoring departments.
CMC Follows up Public Offering of Companies' Shares
CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with representatives of Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) and two mobile companies in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell) to discus the obstacles that hinder the two operators from offering their shares for public offering
CMC Follows up Public Offering of Companies' Shares
CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with representatives of Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) and two mobile companies in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell) to discus the obstacles that hinder the two operators from offering their shares for public offering.
CMC warned Al-Sumaria Satellite Channel over broadcasting two series with inappropriate scenes, and a program that includes obscene phrases, which constitutes a breach of the article 1 -2 of the Broadcasting Program Code of Practice adopted by CMC included it the channel's License Agreement.
CMC Receives Citizens' Complaints against Operators
Through its Voice of Consumer Department's short code (177) dedicated for receiving complaints of the services provided by mobile and WLL companies operating in Iraq, CMC had received in September 5204 complaints with an average of 173 complaint/day as follows:
CMC Designates Short Code for Medical Consultations
CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the two mobile phone companies (Zain, Asiacell) to discuss the issue of activating of the short code 404
Fanoos Asks CMC to Convert License from Regional to National
CMC held in its headquarters a meeting with Fanoos Co. for WLL services to discuss some financial, legal and technical issues. Details
Dr. Rabee Assigned as Acting CEO for CMC
PM Office has issued an administrative order to end up Dr. Burhan Shawi Mijoul assignment, and to assignhe Head of Commissioners Council, Dr. Safa Al-Din Rabea, as an acting CEO, in addition to his position.Details
Qatar to Host Connect Arab States Summit
Qatar's Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) is hosting Connect Arab States Summit, which attracts regional leaders from the public and private sectors . Details
UAE Hosts WTSA, WCIT
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced that the UAE.