Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh Addresses Educational Development Initiatives in Iraq

21-Aug-2025

AMMAN – HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), has received in his office HE Dr. Suha Al Ali, former minister of Education of the Republic of Iraq, to discuss means of cooperation aimed at developing and supporting education programs in Iraq.

During the meeting, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh reviewed TAG.GD’s key education services, highlighting the innovative ‘Smart Bag’ program; an initiative that represents a comprehensive shift in the educational field by replacing traditional schoolbags with a customized tablet, fully manufactured and produced by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Technology (TAGTech), a member of TAG.GD. The device is designed by Arab expertise, with the goal of reducing the physical burden on students while keeping abreast with the demands of the digital age. 
Moreover, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated that implementing this program could significantly reduce government spending on textbook printing, and facilitates easy content updates. He further emphasized the program’s role in promoting technology incorporation in classrooms and improving the learning experience for both students and teachers alike.
The two sides also addressed the potential for establishing tablet-manufacturing facilities in Iraq, following the model already implemented by the TAG.GD in Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon; a step that would positively support local manufacturing, create job opportunities, strengthen the national economy, and help Iraq achieve technological self-reliance in the education sector.
At the end of the meeting, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh and Dr. Al Ali reaffirmed the importance of collaborating to develop the digital infrastructure of Iraqi schools, as an essential step toward equipping future generations with the required skills of tomorrow and improving the overall quality and efficiency of the country’s educational system.