29-05-2025
Iraq to use artificial intelligence to develop energy infrastructure
Baghdad ( – Iraq continues to boost its energy infrastructure through deals with multinational corporations as part of the government's efforts to develop the energy sector's capabilities, which will later provide significant returns supporting the country's economy.
Baghdad inked a deal on Wednesday with the top Emirati investment organization, Ziad Khalaf Holding Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement cited by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
Iraq intends to strengthen and grow its energy industry through the deal inked between the holding group and Esyasoft, a subsidiary of the International Holding Company (IHC) that specializes in smart technologies and energy driven by artificial intelligence.
The agreement aims to enhance the energy sector's infrastructure by exploring partnership opportunities in innovative and sustainable projects.
The group's chairman, Ziad Khalaf, described the new agreement as an essential strategic move toward developing the energy industry, notably in Baghdad, through the group's sister firms.
Khalaf reaffirmed his company's commitment to helping Iraq achieve its goal of becoming a more sustainable and innovative economy.
Khalaf noted that Baghdad is steadily progressing toward comprehensive economic growth and increasing its capacities to the point where it can attract more foreign investment and contribute to a brighter future.
The new partnership aims to combine the group's expertise with Esyasoft's advanced technology to improve Iraq's energy infrastructure.
The agreement also intends to improve technical capabilities and promote long-term economic growth by attracting investment and creating new employment opportunities. It will also create the groundwork for transforming the country's energy infrastructure through new solar energy solutions.
The deal also involves the development of smart grid and energy storage solutions based on artificial intelligence and innovative technologies to accelerate the country's sustainable energy transformation, accelerating economic development and transforming Baghdad into a major sustainable energy hub.
