Zain Iraq is the golden sponsor of the GTX Exhibition for 2017 GTX- 2

Zain Iraq, part of Zain Group, a leading telecom innovator in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, sponsors the Annual information technology exhibition GTX for 2017 in its second edition GTX-2, which hosted by the Baghdad International Fair from the 15th till the 20th of February. Zain Iraq’s sponsorships stem from its profound belief in the importance of advancing the technology sector in Iraq and offering a platform that brings together the most important technology and telecommunication companies as well as the latest ICT solutions In Iraq and the region.

The exhibition, which is one of the largest and most anticipated exhibitions of its kind in the Middle East, attracted a large number of technology and telecommunication firms including local and global software solution providers. Thousands of visitors were given an unparalleled opportunity to meet specialists and gurus in the fields of technology and ICT and to learn about the most important technical solutions, operating systems, applications as well as all the latest in the vast world of technology.

Ali Zahid, CEO of Zain Iraq, commented on the significance of this event and its role in uplifting the information technology and telecommunications’ sector in Iraq. He said, "The GITEX 2017 exhibition GTX-2 has created an impeccable opportunity for Iraqis, particularly the younger generations, to connect with global and local entrepreneurs, and to learn from their experiences up close. This has allowed them to have a hands-on feel for the rapid developments and the significant growth that the world of technology has been witnessing. They were able to get a glimpse of the substantial impact it has on economies and people from all walks of life. There is no doubt that this exhibition has an important role in the orientation of Iraq towards modern technology, whether in the public or private sector, and to build a promising future of Iraq, and to the youth to look forward and to achieve the desired development. At Zain Iraq, we remain committed to supporting any activity or initiative that allow us to move closer towards these goals and objectives and thus offer our support to the 2nd edition of the GITEX exhibition. Zain Iraq operates with a fixed strategy and vision, one that is based on supporting creativity and innovative ideas, initiatives and projects. "

GITEX 2017 provided an important opportunity for students to display their technological innovations and ideas, and to communicate with international and local companies. It also opened up a whole new world in which they were able to reach out to a large circle of professionals from the world of ICT.