Baghdad, Iraq | 2025: As part of its ongoing commitment to empower Iraqi youth and nurture a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, Zain Iraq has renewed its strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Makers of Baghdad, a leading initiative focused on providing training programs in an open, collaborative space designed to enhance communication, teamwork, and problem-solving among innovators and entrepreneurs.
This renewed partnership aims to further strengthen a supportive and productive environment where aspiring professionals and entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate, and develop innovative solutions that contribute to Iraq’s expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through this MoU renewal, Zain Iraq and Makers of Baghdad will continue to jointly deliver programs, workshops, and events that promote peer learning, creative exchange, and community-driven business development.
The renewal signing ceremony, held at Zain Iraq’s headquarters, underscored the shared vision of both organizations to advance Iraq’s startup ecosystem by fostering collaboration and entrepreneurship as key drivers of sustainable success.
Commenting on the renewed partnership, Zain Iraq CEO Mr. Emre Gurkan said:
“Our continued collaboration with Makers of Baghdad reaffirms our belief that innovation and entrepreneurship flourish best in communities where communication and teamwork are prioritized. By sustaining support for open and collaborative spaces, we aim to unlock the full potential of Iraq’s youth and entrepreneurs.”
Reflecting on the renewal, Ali Taher, Executive Director of Makers of Baghdad, stated:
“Makers of Baghdad is proud to renew its partnership with Zain Iraq, strengthening our shared commitment to fostering connection, collaboration, and entrepreneurial growth. Together, we are empowering more individuals to work together, solve problems, and build successful ventures.”
This MoU renewal aligns with Zain Iraq’s broader strategy to maintain partnerships with institutions that foster creativity, skill development, and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, key pillars for Iraq’s sustainable digital future.