Chairman of the Media Commission: Electronic signatures are a strategic step toward a secure digital Iraq.
Chairman of the Media Commission: Electronic signatures are a strategic step toward a secure digital Iraq.
2025-09-17
The Chairman of the Communications and Media Commission, Nawfal Abu Raghif, affirmed today, Wednesday, that electronic signatures are a strategic step towards a secure digital Iraq. While explaining that digital transformation requires partnerships with financial technology companies, he called for stimulating investment in infrastructure and information security to protect data. In his speech during the conference “Activating Electronic Signatures to Support Electronic Payments,” the Chairman of the Communications and Media Commission, Nawfal Abu Raghif, stated that “the electronic signature represents a responsible strategic step that supports electronic payment and contributes to building a more secure, efficient and present digital Iraq.” He pointed out that “the vision of the conference stems from clear objectives, foremost among which is achieving an effective link between electronic signatures and the electronic payment system, which enhances trust and transparency in financial transactions.”
He added, “The conference seeks to enable the financial sector to adopt digital solutions through strategic partnerships with digital infrastructure providers, opening up horizons for more advanced, faster, and more impactful services.” He explained that, “The Commission, as the regulatory body for the communications and information technology sector in Iraq, recognizes that building a modern digital environment is not complete without a genuine partnership with financial technology companies to develop innovative and secure services that meet citizens’ needs.”
Abu Raghif also pointed out that “activating this vision requires stimulating investment in digital infrastructure and information security as the cornerstone of data protection and ensuring digital trust,” emphasizing that “the project’s success depends on national consensus on digital transformation priorities and openness to global experiences and practices, while taking into account Iraq’s unique characteristics.”
He also pointed out that “the Commission is committed to strengthening the implementation of Electronic Signature Law No. 78 of 2012 and its updated regulatory instructions, as they constitute the legal framework that grants legitimacy and credibility to the digital system.” He emphasized that “the Communications and Media Commission will support this transformation in cooperation with all partners in the public and private sectors, and in partnership with the international community, to achieve a safe and reliable digital environment that contributes to strengthening the national economy and serving the Iraqi citizen.”
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