Korek Telecom, CMC Meeting

CMC Meets Mobile Companies

CMC Holds Meeting with Atheer (Zain - Iraq)

Sep 28, 2011 CMC held in its headquarters a meeting with Atheer (Zain - Iraq) to discuss offering 25% of the company’s shares for public offering. .Details

CDR Committee Holds a Meeting

CMC held in its headquarters a meeting of the Committee responsible for calculating the total revenues of mobile and WLL companies operating in Iraq. The Committee includes members from CMC,, .Details

In Response to CMC Request, Asiacell Confirms Resolving
Poor QoS Complaints

In response to CMC's letter 4062 dated 17/8/2011 to resolve consumers complaints received through its free short code 177 (Voice of Consumer Department) against the Company's service for the period from 1-30 /7/2011, .Details

Issue 48 of Tawasol Released

CThe new issue of Tawasol carried a number of articles and topics on telecommunications and media and on CMC’s activities for the past months. .Details

CMC Hosts WLL Companies

CMC held at its headquarters a joint meeting with WLL companies operating in Iraq to discuss some financial and technical issues.. .Details

Audio Monitoring

CMC's Monitoring Department has inaugurated on Wednesday its audio monitoring operations for AM & FM stations which broadcast from inside Iraq.. .Details

CMC Meets Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with Abu-Dhabi Islamic Bank (Iraq's branch) to discuss investments in media and telecommunication sectors in Iraq.. .Details

CMC Holds Meeting with WLL Operators

CMC Holds Joint Meeting with MoC, Mobile Companies

Karada Implementation Directorate Orders Seizure of Al-Warkaa Bank Funds in Favor of CMC

Hearings Panel Issues Judgment on Zain Fines

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PM Meets CEO of CMC

Aug 21, 2011

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CMC Halts (Alhasan Wal-Hussein) TV Series

Pursuant to article 1/4 of Broadcasting Program Code of Practice on the general standards of Audio and Visual programs/ religious programs, which emphasizes on preventing broadcasting any program that may degrade other's religious beliefs;

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In a Press Conference held at CMC HQ,
Shawi: Parliamentary Report Unfair

Tuesday 16 Aug, 2011

Shawi Responds to Parliamentary Investigation Committee

Lots of confusion and misunderstanding have been raised on the report submitted by Parliamentary Investigation Committee before the Iraqi Parliament on the status of the communication sector in Iraq.

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CMC Holds Meeting with Zain

Aug 7, 2011
CMC held in its headquarters a meeting with Zain Telecom to discuss some financial and legal issues. The meeting was attended by CMC Financial Advisor, the Managers of the Financial and Legal Departments, CMC Audit Department, and representatives from the Company.

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New Issue of Rasid Bulletin Released

CMC released its second issue of Rasid bulletin: a quarterly bulletin that monitors Iraqi broadcasters

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Follow-up Committee Meets to Discuss Mobile Phone Companies Public Offering

Jul 26, 2011

Further to the workshop CMC held lately, Follow-up Committee held at the Commission’s headquarters its first meeting to have a close look on what Companies did for their registration with the Registrar of Companies and transition to JSC companiesDetails

Technical Meeting to Activate IMEI Service

Jul 25, 2011
CMC held at its headquarter a technical meeting on the activation of International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) service in mobile and WLL networks.: Details

IQ /Call

Culture Committee of the Parliament urged Iraqi intellectual, writers, authors, and artists to use Iraq's domain name (.iq). The call came as follows: Details

Workshop to discuss Mechanism of Offering Mobile Phone
Companies for PO

Jul 18 , 2011
Under the slogan: (Mechanism of Implementation and its Effect on Iraqi Securities Exchange), Details

CMC Makes Field Visit to Atheer Office

Jun 6, 2011
A joint committee of CMC spectrum dept., IT dept., and legal dept made a field visit to one of Atheer's offices in Almansour neighborhood to have a close look at the performance of the exchanges and their supplements. Details

Issue 47 of Tawasol Released

New issue No 47 of Tawasol has been issued included different subjects in Media & Communications fields, and other cultural and technology subjects, in addition to CMC's activities and fixed sections. Details

President Talabani Receives CEO of CMC

Wed. 29 June, 2011
Before his visit to Athens, His Excellency the President Jalal Talabani received in his office in Baghdad the CEO of CMC Dr. Burhan Shawi. Details

CMC Holds Technical Meeting with AsiaCell, ISC

July 4, 2011
CMC held in its headquarters a technical meeting with AsiaCell and the International Smart Card Co. to discuss the possibility of designating a short code used by AsiaCell to receive complaints of the retired and social protection network individuals on Qi Cards. .Details

Meeting to Discuss Non-Ionizing Radiations Effect on Environment, Human Health

Jun 29, 2011
A meeting has been held at CMC headquarters between CMC and representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Korek and Asiacell to discuss the potential impact of non-ionizing radiations on environment and human health, and whether there were negative effects caused by communications towers of these companies. .Details

WB Organizes Workshop to Discuss Communications Law in Iraq

World Bank organized in Lebanon a workshop to discuss communications law in Iraq for the period from 23 to 24/6/2011. Iraq participated in this event by a delegation of Iraqi Communication Minister, CMC's Commissioners, and a number of Iraqi MPs.Details

Hearings Panel: "Korek Must Inform Subscribers of New Tariff"

Conference on Iraq's Domain Name (IQ)

CMC Participates in Communication, Internet Conference

Under the slogan of “Developed Communications ... Developed and Prosperous Country”, CMC participated in the conference which was organized by Al-Rasid Al-Iraqi Foundation (Iraqi Observer Foundation), one of the civil society organizations, over 15-16 Jun, 2011. Details

Under Its Auspices, UNESCO Holds Joint Workshop between CMC, IHEC

June 13, 2011 Under the slogan (Supporting and Developing Electoral Coverage and Media Monitoring), and under the auspices of ALBANY ASSOCIATES, UNESCO held in Erbil for four days a workshop to develop and coordinate the work between CMC and IHEC. Details

Establish Your Iraqi Identity Electronically

CMC Participates in USTTI Courses

Board of Appeals Issues Decision on Fanoos Co.

Board of Commissioners Meets Iran's MCIT Delegation

CMC Participates in HR Workshop

CMC participated in a workshop on managing Human Resources. The workshop, which was held in Baghdad's Elwiya Hall on June 6, 2011, was organized under the auspices of General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers and in coordination with International American Agency.
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CMC Participates in Washington's Weekly Communication Conference

By a joint delegation from CMC and MoC, Iraq participated in the Weekly Communication Conference held at Washington's Marriott Hotel for the period from 23 to 25/5/2011.
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Kurdish Language Adopted in VoC 177 Service

For purposes of regulating and following up the quality of service provided by the mobile phone companies and other telecommunication companies;
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CMC Board of Appeal Issues Verdict on Asia SC Appeal

CMC Board of Appeal issued on May 24, 2011 its decision no.30/16 appeal/2011 to accept the appeal filed by Asia Satellite Channel against the CEO decision,
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CMC Participates in Workshop of Subcommittee on Commerce File of Services

Iraqi Ministry of Trade / Department of the World Trade Organization, held in Erbil a workshop on the Sub-Committee on commerce file of services/ sector of entertainment, cultural and sport services.
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CMC Board of Appeal Issues Verdict on Al-Furat Appeal against CEO Decision

CMC Board of Appeal issued on May 24, 2011 its decision no. 10/2011 to accept the appeal filed by Al-Furat Satellite Channel against the CEO decision -- Details

CMC Sets out Procedure on Interference Complaints

CMC has adopted an appropriate procedure to regulate and facilitate obtaining information from entities that suffer from "interferences" to their frequencies -- Details

MoC Suspends Working in 4th License Project

In a statement to (Akanews) agency, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Communications announced on Tuesday May 31, 2011 that the Ministry had decided to suspend working in the 4th mobile license project -- Details

CMC Gains Al-Warkaa Bank Lawsuit

CMC gained the suit filed against Al-Warkaa Bank for Investment over the refusal of the Bank to transfer CMC's amounts to the Iraqi Bank of Trade affiliated to the Ministry of Finance.

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Province of Basra Appraises CMC Attitude

Mobile and WLL Services Follow-up Committee in Basra appraised during its meeting held on Mar 29, 2011 the attitude of CMC for the haste and quick actions taken by CMC

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CMC Signs Agreement with Ascom Inc.

CMC has signed an agreement with the Swedish company of Ascom -- the exclusive supplier of Tems devices used for measuring QoS -- (ASCOM Network Testing A.G).

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Hearings Panel Issues New Decision against Al-Baghdadia SC

CMC Hearings Panel was formed on Wed 25/5/2011 to look into the complaint raised by the CMC, represented by its CEO, in addition to his position, against the managing director of Al-Waha Inc

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"Collected Excerpts of CMC Board of Commissioners' Performance"

A new book has been issued recently by CMC on the performance of the Board of Commissioners under the title (Collected Excerpts of CMC Board of Commissioners' Performance 2009-2010).

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CMC Planning Budget Ratified

Ministry of Finance has ratified on CMC's planning budget for 2011 which included the contractors staff of the Commission

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CMC Hosts Korek Co.

CMC hosted in its headquarters representatives from Korek to discuss the merger of the Company with France Telecom
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CMC's Board of Commissioners Holds Series of Meetings in KR
On the fringe of Iraq's E-Government Conference held in Erbil in May 16-17 2011, and under the patronage of IREX and IT department in Kurdistan Region Government, CMC's delegation -- Details

CMC Holds Meeting with MoTC in KRG
May 16,2011 A meeting has been held between CMC and Ministry of Transport and Communications in Kurdistan region Monday evening.
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CMC Participates in E-Government Conference
A delegation from CMC, headed by the Head of CMC's Board of Commissioners Dr. Safaa Al-Ddin Rabea, took part in the E-Government Conference held in Erbil, Iraq. The event, which is scheduled for two days, is organized by IREX and IT Dept. in the Kurdistan Region Government. Details

Iraqi E-Government Conference Begins

May 16, 2011 In observance of the World Telecommunication Day, which is held annually on the anniversary of the 1st Telecommunication Agreement in 1865, the Iraqi E-Government Conference begun today in Erbil. Details

College of Information Awards "Shield of Excellence" to CMC

College of Information in the University of Baghdad has presented "The Shield of Excellence" to the Communications and Media Commission for the distinguished role it plays in supporting and developing the media in Iraq. The honoring ceremonies took place during the 5th Annual Conference held by the College on Monday May 15, 2011 in Al-Shaheed Al-Hakeem hall in the University.

CMC Suspends Receiving Job Applications

Reference to its Job Vacancies announcement dated May 9, 2011, CMC has decided to suspend receiving job applications for the positions mentioned thereto until it completes all the necessary procedures and other logistic and legal frameworks. CMC shall retain and prioritize the CVs received during the last period in case it resumes the application process.
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Al-Khweildy to «Al-Sabah»: CMC Provides State's
Treasury with $ 40-50 million/month

10/05/2011 Baghdad, Omar Abdullatif CMC revealed that there has been coordination with the MoC to push for passing the laws related to their work in the Parliament.

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New Issue of (Tawasol) Released

Issue no. (46) of Tawasol magazine released by CMC. Lots of specialized topics were included, besides the fixed sections.

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CMC Board of Commissioners Meets ISCI Chairman
SUN 18th May, 2011
A delegation from CMC's Board of Commissioners visited the chairman of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq Mr. Ammar Al-Hakeem at his headquarter in Baghdad

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Iraqi Journalists Union Visits CMC
WED MAY 4, 2011
The Head of Commissioners Council Dr. Safaa Al-Din Rabee met a delegation from the Iraqi Journalists Union.

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CMC Meets with Zain Co.
Wed. May 4, 2011 CMC held in its headquarters a meeting with Zain - Iraq (Atheer) Co. on Wednesday. It was attended by the Head of the Commissioners Council Dr. Safaa al-Din Rabee, a number of specialists from CMC, and representatives from Zain -Iraq (Atheer).
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Shawi Discusses Ways to Support Media with Iraq's UNESCO Manager
May 4, 2011 CEO of CMC Dr. Burhan Shawi met on Wednesday with the Duty Officer of UNESCO's Office in Baghdad Mr. George Papajiannis at CMC headquarters

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CMC Holds Meeting with Asiacell
TUE MAY 3, 2011 CMC held in its headquarters a meeting with Asiacell to discuss some issues on regulating telecommunications sector in Iraq, distributing and allocating SIMs capacities.

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CMC Signs Agreement with ASCOM to Purchase TEMS Equipment
APR 29, 2011 CMC signed in Istanbul / Turkey an agreement with the Swiss Company of ASCOM to purchase TEMS Equipments.

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Prices for Number Ranges Set Up
April 19, 2011 CMC's Board of Commissioners issued a decision to set up the prices of number ranges awarded to telecommunication operators in Iraq on an annual basis. The step shall ultimately spurt revenues to the Iraqi treasury as is the case in the neighboring countries.

CMC’s Meeting with Zain Co. for Mobile Phone
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MoC & CMC Meeting
26 April, 2011 CMC held at it's headquarter meeting with MoC to deal with cooperation ways between them to advance Iraqi communication sector.
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Technical monitoring of CMC’s website
Monitoring CMC’s website by adding a software code for the website showing the numbers of visitors and their locations and number of their visits and web pages which attracted their interest during the period from 14 March to 27 April to the year 2011, where this analysis showed a set of information. ( Details)

Baghdad Court of Appeal Issued Verdict for CMC in Al-Warkaa Bank Case
Baghdad Court of Appeal/Al-Rusafa, as being the original, issued its verdict No. 326/S2/2011 dated 28/3/2011 which impose to upheld the initially ruling issued by Al-Rusafa Court, the case prosecuted by CMC against Al-Warkaa Bank for investment and forcing them to send back the amount of CMC, as below the form of the verdict: ( Details)

Joint Meeting between CMC, Korek Co.