# 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.

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.

🇮🇶 Iraq · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [University of Baghdad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-baghdad) (uobaghdad.edu.iq)<br>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 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 |
| 3 | [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 |
| 4 | [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 |  |
| 5 | [QiCard](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/qicard) (qi.iq)<br>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-Erbil](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/salahaddin-university-erbil-3718011) (su.edu.krd)<br>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 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 |
| 8 | [University of Mosul](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-mosul) (uomosul.edu.iq)<br>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 - 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 |
| 10 | [G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (IRAQ) LIMITED](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/g4s-secure-solutions-iraq-limited) (g4sriskmanagement.com)<br>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 |  |
| 11 | [University of Sulaimani](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-sulaimani) (univsul.edu.iq)<br>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 |
| 12 | [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 |
| 13 | [University of Kufa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-kufa) (uokufa.edu.iq)<br>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 |  |
| 14 | [All Iraq Jobs](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/all-iraq-jobs)<br>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 |  |
| 15 | [Sardar Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sardar-group) (sardargroup.iq)<br>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 Duhok](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-duhok) (uod.ac)<br>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 Government](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kurdistan-regional-government) (gov.krd)<br>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)](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 |
| 19 | [University of Anbar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-anbar) (uoanbar.edu.iq)<br>A prominent institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and research opportunities for students and academics | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Ramadi | 1,145 | 1987 |
| 20 | [Al-Nahrain University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-nahrain-university) (nahrainuniv.edu.iq)<br>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 |  |
| 21 | [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 |
| 22 | [University of Babylon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-babylon)<br>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 |
| 23 | [Iraq Gates Contracting Co. (IGCC)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iraq-gates-contracting-co-igcc) (igccgroup.com)<br>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 PLANTS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aljomaih-bottling-plants) (aljomaihconsumerdivision.com)<br>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 |  |
| 25 | [اعمال](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/company-87192829)<br>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 |  |
| 26 | [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 |
| 27 | [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 |  |
| 28 | [University of Basrah](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-basrah-basra) (albasrahuniv.com)<br>A Civil Engineering company located in Basra, Iraq, offering quality education and services in the field of engineering | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Basra | 838 |  |
| 29 | [University of Al-Qadisiyah](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-al-qadisiyah) (qu.edu.iq)<br>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 Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/qaiwan-group) (qaiwangroup.com)<br>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 |
| 31 | [University of Technology - Iraq](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-technology-iraq) (uotechnology.edu.iq)<br>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 University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mustansiriyah-university) (uomustansiriyah.edu.iq)<br>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 |
| 33 | [American University of Iraq - Baghdad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/american-university-of-iraq-baghdad) (auib.edu.iq)<br>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 |  |
| 34 | [Salahaddin University-Erbil](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/salahaddin-university-erbil) (su.edu.krd)<br>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 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 |
| 36 | [Middle Technical University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/middle-technical-university) (mtu.edu.iq)<br>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 University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-mustaqbal-university) (uomus.edu.iq)<br>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 |
| 38 | [Ibn Sina](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ibn-sina)<br>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 |
| 39 | [Tikrit University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tikrit-university) (tu.edu.iq)<br>An Iraqi public university in Tikrit, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various specialties since 1987 | Higher Education | 🇮🇶 Tikrit | 662 | 1987 |
| 40 | [BALY](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baly) (baly.iq)<br>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 University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-mustansiriya-university) (uomustansiriyah.edu.iq)<br>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 Majal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-majal) (almajalenergy.com)<br>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 University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/soran-university) (main.soran.edu.iq)<br>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 |
| 44 | [Koya University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/koya-university) (koyauniversity.org)<br>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 |
| 45 | [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 |
| 46 | [Erbil Polytechnic University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/erbil-polytechnic-university) (epu.edu.iq)<br>A university in Erbil specializing in technical and vocational education and training | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇶 Erbil | 571 | 1996 |
| 47 | [University of Basrah](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-basrah) (en.uobasrah.edu.iq)<br>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 |
| 48 | [Al Iraqia University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-iraqia-university) (aliraqia.edu.iq)<br>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 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 |
| 50 | [Duhok Polytechnic University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/duhok-polytechnic-university) (dpu.edu.krd)<br>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 |

## 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.

## More company lists in Iraq

- [Education providers in Iraq](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/education-companies-iraq) (42)
- [Public sector organisations in Iraq](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/public-sector-organisations-iraq) (36)
- [Higher Education companies in Iraq](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/higher-education-companies-iraq) (35)
- [Critical infrastructure operators in Iraq](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/critical-infrastructure-operators-iraq) (28)

## The same list elsewhere

- [The largest companies in the world](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/largest-companies-in-the-world) (415,122)
- [The largest companies in the Middle East](https://www.tamtam.ai/l/largest-companies-in-the-middle-east) (7,218)

---

Source: https://www.tamtam.ai/l/largest-companies-iraq