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The 50 largest companies in Iraq

Tamtam tracks 184 companies headquartered in Iraq. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by University of Baghdad, EarthLink Telecommunications and Asiacell Communications PJSC. Their median headcount is 898. Half of them were founded in 1993 or later.

🇮🇶 Iraq50 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

These Iraqi organizations are primarily large-scale entities in the telecommunications and higher education sectors. EarthLink Telecommunications provides communication services, while Asiacell Communications PJSC is a mobile provider. The University of Baghdad is a prominent university, and QiCard offers electronic payment services. The National Bank of Iraq provides comprehensive banking services.

A notable pattern among these organizations is the strong presence of telecommunication companies, with EarthLink Telecommunications, Asiacell Communications PJSC, Zain Iraq, and Korek Telecom all operating in this sector. Additionally, several major universities are listed, indicating a significant higher education presence.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
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University of Baghdaduobaghdad.edu.iq

A prominent university in the Middle East and Arab region, founded in 1956, with 24 colleges spread across Baghdad, Iraq

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Karrada 6,817 1956
2
EarthLink Telecommunicationsearthlink.iq

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
3
Asiacell Communications PJSCasiacell.com

Iraq's leading mobile provider, reaching 97% of the population with extensive nationwide coverage and strong brand recognition.

Telecommunications 🇮🇶 Sulaymaniyah 3,849 1999
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Zain Iraqiq.zain.com

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 n/a
5
QiCardqi.iq

Leading electronic payment services company in Iraq, providing biometric identity verification through flagship QiCard for pensions, aid, and salaries to 5 million customers

Financial Services 🇮🇶 Baghdad 2,763 2007
6
Salahaddin University-Erbilsu.edu.krd

A comprehensive public university in Erbil, Kurdistan dedicated to teaching, research, and community betterment for the advancement of learning

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Erbil 2,147 1981
7
Korek Telecomkorektel.com

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
8
University of Mosuluomosul.edu.iq

A public university in Mosul, Iraq offering a wide range of accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees in various scientific specializations

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Mosul 1,883 1967
9
North Oil Company - Iraqnocoil.gov.iq

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
10
G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (IRAQ) LIMITEDg4sriskmanagement.com

Provider of protective security, stabilisation, and post-conflict reconstruction services in Iraq for government and commercial organizations since 2003

Security and Investigations 🇮🇶 Al Qadisiyah 1,787 n/a
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University of Sulaimaniunivsul.edu.iq

A public university in Kurdistan Region of Iraq offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs, issuing academic journals, and housing various academic centers and colleges

Education Administration Programs 🇮🇶 Sulaymaniyah 1,755 1968
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National Bank of Iraqnbi.iq

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
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University of Kufauokufa.edu.iq

An Iraqi university in Najaf, committed to education, research, and global collaboration, preparing students with relevant skills for the future

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Najaf 1,515 n/a
14
All Iraq Jobs

The company provides reliable, verified job listings from Iraq, publishing them on various platforms to simplify the job search process for candidates

Human Resources Services 🇮🇶 Arbil 1,386 n/a
15
Sardar Groupsardargroup.iq

A leading automotive group in Iraq, specializing in car trading, leasing, aftersales services, and representing world-renowned brands like Toyota, Lexus, and Jaguar

Retail Motor Vehicles 🇮🇶 Erbil 1,317 1971
16
University of Duhokuod.ac

A rapidly expanding university in Duhok, Iraqi Kurdistan, dedicated to research and teaching, offering over 40 departments to equip students with knowledge and skills

Financial Services 🇮🇶 Duhok 1,277 1992
17
Kurdistan Regional Governmentgov.krd

The Kurdistan Regional Government is responsible for governing the Kurdistan Region, administering laws and regulations in Erbil, Suleimaniah, and Dohuk

Government Administration 🇮🇶 Erbil 1,261 1992
18
Basrah Oil Company (BOC)boc.oil.gov.iq

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
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University of Anbaruoanbar.edu.iq

A prominent institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and research opportunities for students and academics

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Ramadi 1,145 1987
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Al-Nahrain Universitynahrainuniv.edu.iq

Founded in 1987, the company consists of two campuses offering various faculties such as engineering, science, law, medicine, and biotechnology

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Baghdad 1,112 n/a
21
Rumaila Operating Organisationrumaila.iq

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
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University of Babylon

A public higher education institute in Al Hillah, Iraq, offering a variety of academic programs and services to students

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Al Hillah 1,045 1991
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Iraq Gates Contracting Co. (IGCC)igccgroup.com

Leading EPC project development and construction company in Iraq and Jordan, specializing in petrochemical services for the oil and gas industry

Oil and Gas 🇮🇶 Basra 1,027 2004
24
ALJOMAIH BOTTLING PLANTSaljomaihconsumerdivision.com

Makes, sells, delivers full range of PepsiCo carbonated, water, and non-carbonated beverages in Saudi Arabia's Central region, since 1957.

Food and Beverage Services 🇮🇶 Riyadh 1,016 n/a
25
اعمال

A growing recruitment company in Iraq offering specialized human resources solutions, innovative recruitment methods, and high-quality services to clients nationwide

Human Resources Services 🇮🇶 Baghdad 898 n/a

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Iraqi Airwaysiraqiairways.com.iq

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
27
Ministry of Electricitymoelc.gov.iq

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 n/a
28
University of Basrahalbasrahuniv.com

A Civil Engineering company located in Basra, Iraq, offering quality education and services in the field of engineering

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Basra 838 n/a
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University of Al-Qadisiyahqu.edu.iq

An Iraqi university established in 1987 offering a wide range of academic programs through 18 colleges in Al Diwaniyah, Qadisiyyah Province, Iraq

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Diwaniyah 822 1987
30
Qaiwan Groupqaiwangroup.com

A leading industry player in Iraq, specializing in oil refining, energy, real estate, retail, and hospitality sectors with global expansion goals

Construction 🇮🇶 Sulaymaniyah 800 1993
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University of Technology - Iraquotechnology.edu.iq

An innovative higher education institution in Iraq offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in technology, engineering, and scientific fields with world-class facilities and faculty

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Baghdad 759 1975
32
Mustansiriyah Universityuomustansiriyah.edu.iq

Mustansiriyah University in Iraq is a prominent center for scientific and cultural education, offering various colleges and research centers to students

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Baghdad 752 1963
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American University of Iraq - Baghdadauib.edu.iq

An American-style, nonprofit university in Baghdad funded by Iraqi and US donors, offering various colleges including Arts & Sciences and Business

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Baghdad 749 n/a
34
Salahaddin University-Erbilsu.edu.krd

A public comprehensive university in Kurdistan region of Iraq, offering a variety of courses through 12 different colleges since 1968

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Erbil 716 1968
35
HKN Energyhknenergy.com

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
36
Middle Technical Universitymtu.edu.iq

Technical university in Baghdad with six colleges and institutes, as well as campuses in four other provinces, offering various technical programs and education

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Baghdad 706 2014
37
Al-Mustaqbal Universityuomus.edu.iq

This company aims to be a top university by fostering excellence in students, upgrading teaching quality, enhancing technology, promoting creativity, and advancing research

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Hillah 705 2010
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Ibn Sina

A leading Iraqi medical services company, founded in 2019, offering modern and sophisticated healthcare solutions to meet the country's needs

Hospitals and Health Care 🇮🇶 Baghdad 665 2019
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Tikrit Universitytu.edu.iq

An Iraqi public university in Tikrit, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various specialties since 1987

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Tikrit 662 1987
40
BALYbaly.iq

Iraqi startup working towards becoming a super-app with the support of Rocket Internet, led by young local talent

Technology, Information and Internet 🇮🇶 Baghdad 660 2021
41
Al Mustansiriya Universityuomustansiriyah.edu.iq

A historical educational institution established in 1227, now a modern university offering courses with financial support from the Iraqi government

Education Administration Programs 🇮🇶 Al Rusafa 603 1963
42
Al Majalalmajalenergy.com

A leading Iraqi company offering products and services to energy sector firms, with subsidiaries in business, technical, energy, logistics, HR, and training services

Oil and Gas 🇮🇶 Basra 595 2008
43
Soran Universitymain.soran.edu.iq

A prestigious university in Kurdistan and Iraq with a focus on research and teaching in science, technology, and scholarship for global impact

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Erbil 575 2009
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Koya Universitykoyauniversity.org

A renowned university located in Kurdistan Region of Iraq, offering a wide range of faculties and departments to enhance academic interactions

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Kurdistan Region 575 2003
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Fastlink Telecom - Officialfast-link.com

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
46
Erbil Polytechnic Universityepu.edu.iq

A university in Erbil specializing in technical and vocational education and training

Education Administration Programs 🇮🇶 Erbil 571 1996
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University of Basrahen.uobasrah.edu.iq

A leading university in Iraq, offering a wide range of academic programs, research opportunities, and degrees in various fields of study

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Basra 569 1964
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Al Iraqia Universityaliraqia.edu.iq

An educational institution in Iraq offering a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities to students and faculty members

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Baghdad 530 1989
49
Fly Baghdadflybaghdad.iq

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
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Duhok Polytechnic Universitydpu.edu.krd

An educational institution located in Duhok city, Kurdistan region of Iraq, offering teaching and research opportunities with a focus on polytechnic education

Higher Education 🇮🇶 Duhok 522 2013

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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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