Provisions for Using and Circulating GPS Tracking Devices and Systems
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Form of Using Provisions and Circulating GPS Tracking Devices and Systems
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Spectrum Fees Calculation Mechanism Amended

CMC issued a decision to amend microwaves spectrum fees. New amendment shall take effect from the date frequencies allocated exclusively by CMC.

The decision was taken by CMC's Council of Commissioners in Aug 14th, 2011.

Below is the new fee calculation table:


Procedures for Obtaining a Permit to Import Telecommunication Devices in the Republic of Iraq

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 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, Details


 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),

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 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
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 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
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 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.

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 Board of Appeal Rejects elNakheel's Appeal

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.

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 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,

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  CMC Meets Korek Co.
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with Korek Telecom on paying the financial dues owned by the company to CMC.

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  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), Details


 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.

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  Short Code for MoI Directorates Unified
MAR 4, 2012
Within the framework of CMC efforts to provide the best services to citizens,.

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  Issue no. 4 of Rasid Released
CMC has released issue no.4 of (Rasid), which is a quarterly bulletin specialized in media monitoring issues.


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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 its website.
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  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
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.

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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, .

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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.

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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.

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CMC Meets Al-Diyar SC Representative

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.

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CMC Follows up Itisaluna Performance

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.
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Workshop on Incitement on Violence

Represented by Shakir Al-Anbari and Mohammed Yehya, CMC participated in the workshop organized by U.S.
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Scientific Symposium on Satellite Services

CMC held at its headquarters a symposium on satellite services attended by telecommunications expert Mr. Muhanned Jawad Al-Shafee;
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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.
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Technical Meeting between CMC, Mobile Operators

CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a technical meeting with mobile companies (Korek, Zain, and Asiacell)
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. .
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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.
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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;
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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

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CEO Visits Baghdad International Fair

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.

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CMC Participates in Baghdad International Fair

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”.

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New Issue of Tawasol Released

New issue No. 49 of Tawasol has been issued which concern with media and communication affairs and issued by CMC.

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CMC Hosts IHEC

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

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"Al-Sumaria Prunes “Ako Fad Wahed

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.

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Al-Sumaria Responds to CMC Provisions

Oct 25, 2011

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.

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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

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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.

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CMC Warns Al-Sumeria SC

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.

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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:

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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

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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

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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 .
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UAE Hosts WTSA, WCIT

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