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Negotiations to launch "Apple Pay" in Iraq after Apple adopts a verified digital platform

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Iraq's Communications and Media Commission chief Bilegh Abu Kal said official talks are under way with Apple on bringing Apple Pay to Iraq, alongside discussions on digital privacy rules in the local market. He spoke at a panel on the sidelines of the Erbil International Book Fair on Sunday.

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