Asiacell Telecom declared that it was the main sponsor of the ninth version of TEDx Baghdad 2019 which was held in Al-Rashid Hotel in Baghdad, Saturday, July 20, 2019. TEDx Baghdad 2019 is an exclusive worldwide conference aiming at bringing Iraqi innovations and innovators to light, providing them with a global touch, linking Iraqi innovators from outside and inside together and help Iraq regain its outstanding position as a center of science and knowledge in the Middle East.

Asiacell's sponsorship of the activities of the Conference goes in close within its strategy and orientation to fundamentally contribute in the community as far as supporting the youth and it is a further confirmation of its management policy that supports quality projects and activities in its capacity as a main partner in all technical and developmental activities.

Asiacell's hosting of this global conference, being one of the most significant platforms for showing successful projects, bringing ideas worth spreading to light, will contribute to supporting active developmental programs through which youth capacity renewed and motivated for achieving what was once they thought inconceivable. Many highly experienced people addressed the conference on their fields of specialty and who have a big role to play in implementing huge developmental projects in different fields.

Remarking on the sponsorship, Abdulla Hassan, Asiacell's Official Spokesperson stated, "As we think about ourselves in the forefront of supporting the youth sector and youth initiatives with desires to development, we have chosen to keep on supporting TEDx Baghdad 2019 for the big role it plays in cultivating the mentality of the Iraqi youth."

Dr. Yhiya Al-Abdali, founder of TEDx Baghdad 2019: "We are extremely happy to see Asiacell Company proceed with its support to various TEDx conferences in Iraq. We think it as a vital accomplice in offering support to the continuous activity of the ambitious Iraqi youth."
It is worthy to mention that holding of TEDx conference is in line with the fast and big steps taken by Asiacell through signing of long-term contracts with giant telecom companies; Huawei, Nokia and Ericsson for improving and upgrading Asiacell network for connectivity and data services.