# The 28 largest critical infrastructure operators in Iraq

Tamtam tracks 28 critical infrastructure operators headquartered in Iraq. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by EarthLink Telecommunications, Asiacell Communications PJSC and Zain Iraq. Their median headcount is 453. Half of them were founded in 2007 or later.

This selection of large critical infrastructure operators in Iraq is dominated by telecommunications companies and oil and gas firms. EarthLink Telecommunications, with 4932 employees, provides network connectivity and IT solutions. Asiacell Communications PJSC is a mobile provider reaching 97% of the population. Zain Iraq also focuses on telecommunications, while Korek Telecom serves over 25 million inhabitants. In the oil sector, North Oil Company - Iraq focuses on exploration and refining, and Basrah Oil Company (BOC) is involved in drilling and export operations.

A clear pattern is the strong presence of telecommunications companies, with four of the top five firms by employee count operating in this sector. Baghdad emerges as a primary headquarters city, hosting EarthLink Telecommunications, Zain Iraq, National Bank of Iraq, and Iraqi Airways. The companies listed are generally large, well-established organizations, with several founded in the 1990s and early 2000s, indicating a mature industrial landscape in these critical sectors.

🇮🇶 Iraq · 28 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [EarthLink Telecommunications](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/earthlink-telecommunications) (earthlink.iq)<br>Leading ISP in Iraq providing communication services to home users, enterprises, and government Offers network connectivity, cloud computing, IT solutions, and software development | Telecommunications | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 4,932 | 2005 |
| 2 | [Asiacell Communications PJSC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/asiacell-communications-pjsc) (asiacell.com)<br>Iraq's leading mobile provider, reaching 97% of the population with extensive nationwide coverage and strong brand recognition. | Telecommunications | 🇮🇶 Sulaymaniyah | 3,849 | 1999 |
| 3 | [Zain Iraq](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zain-iraq) (iq.zain.com)<br>A leading telecommunications company in Iraq, focusing on consumer needs, providing advanced services on a superior 45G+ network, and empowering the youth | Telecommunications | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 3,475 |  |
| 4 | [Korek Telecom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/korek-telecom) (korektel.com)<br>Iraq-based telecom company with exclusive GSM mobile licenses in Kurdistan and Iraq, serving over 25 million inhabitants with nationwide mobile services | Telecommunications | 🇮🇶 Emc | 2,033 | 2000 |
| 5 | [North Oil Company - Iraq](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/north-oil-company-iraq) (nocoil.gov.iq)<br>An oil company with origins dating back to 1929 in Kirkuk, Iraq, focusing on exploration, production, and refining in the region | Oil and Gas | 🇮🇶 Kirkuk | 1,855 | 1991 |
| 6 | [National Bank of Iraq](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-bank-of-iraq) (nbi.iq)<br>A publicly traded bank in Iraq offering comprehensive banking services to individuals and businesses, with a focus on global expansion and financial inclusion | Banking | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 1,679 | 1995 |
| 7 | [Basrah Oil Company (BOC)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/basrah-oil-company-boc) (boc.oil.gov.iq)<br>The company is involved in oil drilling, production, and export operations, expanding into new fields and infrastructure development in Iraq | Oil and Gas | 🇮🇶 Hey Al Kafaat | 1,174 | 1970 |
| 8 | [Rumaila Operating Organisation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rumaila-operating-organisation) (rumaila.iq)<br>Leading oil production operations and field transformation in Iraq through a technical service contract partnership focused on building sustainable world-class energy infrastructure. | Oil and Gas | 🇮🇶 Basra | 1,063 | 2010 |
| 9 | [Iraqi Airways](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iraqi-airways) (iraqiairways.com.iq)<br>A pioneering airline in the Middle East, offering diverse destinations with an efficient and modern fleet (#A220 #787) for a pleasant flying experience | Airlines and Aviation | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 861 | 1945 |
| 10 | [Ministry of Electricity](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ministry-of-electricity) (moelc.gov.iq)<br>A federal government ministry in Iraq responsible for policy-making and managing electricity supply across the country through geographically-based directorates | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 860 |  |
| 11 | [HKN Energy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hkn-energy) (hknenergy.com)<br>A privately held energy company with oil exploration and production operations in Kurdistan Region of Iraq, guided by core values | Oil and Gas | 🇮🇶 Erbil | 713 | 2007 |
| 12 | [Fastlink Telecom - Official](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fastlink-telecom-official) (fast-link.com)<br>A private telecom company revolutionizing Kurdistan's industry with state-of-the-art 4G LTE data services, entering the market as the first operator in Iraq | Telecommunications | 🇮🇶 Erbil | 574 | 2013 |
| 13 | [Fly Baghdad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fly-baghdad) (flybaghdad.iq)<br>Fly Baghdad is Iraq's first low-cost carrier, offering comfort, punctuality, and reliability at competitive prices Expanding fleet to serve Middle East, Asia, and Europe | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 524 | 2014 |
| 14 | [Supercell Network](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/supercell-network) (supercell.iq)<br>A privately owned internet company in Baghdad, Iraq since 2016, focusing on innovation, customer satisfaction, affordable high-quality internet access, and 24/7 customer service | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 453 | 2016 |
| 15 | [Faruk Medical City](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faruk-medical-city) (farukmedicalcity.com)<br>High-quality, advanced healthcare services provided in a friendly and caring environment, with state-of-the-art equipment and personalized care for patients | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇶 Sulaymaniyah | 369 | 2008 |
| 16 | [Al-Taif Islamic Bank مصرف الطيف الاسلامي](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-taif-islamic-bank) (taifib.iq)<br>Newly established Islamic bank focusing on efficiency, customer satisfaction, and security to provide top-notch services to clients locally and internationally | Financial Services | 🇮🇶 Karrada | 365 | 2018 |
| 17 | [Iraq](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iraq) (ras.iq)<br>An Iraqi industrial organization specializing in oil and gas engineering, pipelines, storage tanks, control systems, communication, corrosion solutions, and cathodic protection | Oil and Gas | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 351 | 1999 |
| 18 | [Scopesky Communications](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/scopesky-communications) (scopesky.iq)<br>Iraq's first licensed carrier-class fiber optic Internet Service Provider, operating nationwide fiber optic, satellite, and microwave Internet services to advance Iraq's telecommunications industry | Telecommunications | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 322 | 2004 |
| 19 | [Ministry Of Oil / State Company for Oil Projects - (SCOP)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ministry-of-oil-state-company-for-oil-projects-scop) (securegateway.com)<br>The company is a public entity specialized in oil project planning, construction, consulting, and development, founded in the mid-1900s | Oil and Gas | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 318 | 1964 |
| 20 | [Allai Newroz Telecom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/allai-newroz-telecom) (newroztelecom.com)<br>A telecom company in Kurdistan region providing voice and data services with a focus on customer needs, infrastructure, and growth | Telecommunications | 🇮🇶 Erbil / Ankawa / Bahirka road | 267 | 2007 |
| 21 | [Faruk Investment Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faruk-investment-group) (farukholding.com)<br>A diversified conglomerate in Iraq, Faruk Holding operates 27 companies in sectors such as telecommunications, construction, energy, hospitality, and more | Investment Management | 🇮🇶 Sulaimani | 225 | 2008 |
| 22 | [Region Trade Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/region-trade-bank) (rtb.iq)<br>A financial institution based in Iraq offering various banking services including accounts, online banking, SME financing, and international transactions | Financial Services | 🇮🇶 Erbil | 190 | 2001 |
| 23 | [مصرف آشور الدولي-Ashur Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ashur-bank) (ashurbank.iq)<br>A financial institution founded in 2005 in Iraq, providing innovative financial services with a commitment to excellence locally and globally | Banking | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 186 | 2005 |
| 24 | [JIB Bank مصرف الجنوب الاسلامي](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jib-bank) (jib.iq)<br>A Shari'a-compliant bank in Iraq offering financial and banking products to corporate and individual clients, founded by prominent business entrepreneurs | Banking | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 184 | 2016 |
| 25 | [O3 Telecom FTTH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/o3-telecom-ftth) (o3-telecom.com)<br>A telecom company operating in Kurdistan Region, offering FTTH services to over 100,000 users for Internet, Voice, IPTV, VOD and more | Telecommunications | 🇮🇶 Sarbasti | 79 | 2016 |
| 26 | [Mashreq al-Arabi Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mashreq-al-arabi-bank) (amb.iq)<br>Established in 2018 with approval from the Central Bank of Iraq, this Islamic bank aims to become a leading financial institution in the region | Banking | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 58 | 2018 |
| 27 | [Ashur International Bank for Investment](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ashur-international-bank-for-investment) (ashurbank.iq)<br>Leading full-service investment bank offering high-value savings accounts and major financing with a commitment to transparent, innovative, and personalized investment banking services | Banking | 🇮🇶 Baghdad | 57 | 2005 |
| 28 | [Allai Newroz Telecom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/allai-newroz-telecom-erbil) (newroztelecom.com)<br>A leading provider of telecom services for voice and data in the Kurdistan region, founded in 2007 | Telecommunications | 🇮🇶 Erbil | 14 | 2007 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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