ZTE Deepens Strategic Cooperation with Al-Salam and Mannai to Advance Iraq's Digital Future

• ZTE has signed MoUs with Al-Salam State Company and Mannai Technologies at ITEX IRAQ 2026
• The partnerships aim to advance Iraq's digital infrastructure, data centers, cloud and AI capabilities, and digital transformation

Baghdad, Iraq, October 19, 2026 — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Al-Salam State Company, a company under Iraq's Ministry of Communications, and Mannai Digital Transformation, a regional ICT solutions and services provider, during the 5th Iraq International Telecommunications and Information Technology Exhibition and Conference (ITEX IRAQ 2026), further expanding its strategic partnership ecosystem in Iraq. H.E. Mustafa Sanad, Minister of Communications of the Republic of Iraq, attended and witnessed the signing ceremonies.

ITEX IRAQ is a key industry event for Iraq's telecommunications and information technology sector, bringing together government institutions, regulatory authorities, telecom operators, and global technology companies. This year's event focuses on telecommunications infrastructure, artificial intelligence, data centers, cloud computing, and digital transformation. As Iraq continues to advance its digital infrastructure and digital economy, demand for advanced connectivity, computing infrastructure, and digital capabilities is accelerating.

Deepening Local Cooperation with Al-Salam to Expand Digital Infrastructure Opportunities

Al-Salam State Company is a state-owned enterprise under Iraq's Ministry of Communications, with extensive local experience in telecommunications, information technology, and government technology projects. Under the MoU, ZTE and Al-Salam will combine ZTE's technology and industry capabilities with Al-Salam's local resources and market experience to explore further cooperation in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, ICT solutions, and industry digitalization, jointly addressing Iraq's growing digital development needs.

A representative of Al-Salam said: "We look forward to deepening cooperation with ZTE, bringing advanced technologies and global best practices to Iraq, and jointly enabling digital infrastructure and solutions tailored to the country's needs."

Focusing on Data Centers and Digitalization with Mannai

During the event, ZTE also signed an MoU with Mannai Digital Transformation, with a focus on digital transformation in Iraq. Mannai has extensive project and service experience across the Middle East in data centers, IT infrastructure, and digital transformation. The two parties will focus on opportunities in data center infrastructure, cloud and computing platforms, and enterprise digital transformation. By combining ZTE's capabilities in servers and storage, data centers, cloud, and AI infrastructure with Mannai's regional project experience and customer service capabilities, the partnership aims to provide more comprehensive digital solutions for government and enterprise customers in Iraq.

A representative of Mannai Digital Transformation said:  "Iraq is seeing growing opportunities in data centers and digitalization. We look forward to combining our strengths to deliver more competitive digital infrastructure and digital solutions for customers."

Expanding the Partner Ecosystem to Support Iraq's Digital Future

The signing of the two MoUs marks an important step in further strengthening ZTE's partner ecosystem in Iraq and lays a solid foundation for broader cooperation in telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, and digitalization.

A ZTE regional representative said: "Iraq is one of the ICT markets with significant growth potential in the Middle East. We will continue to strengthen collaboration with local and regional partners and leverage our leading connectivity and computing capabilities to support Iraq's digital infrastructure and digital economy."

ZTE has long contributed to the development of Iraq's telecommunications market and maintained close cooperation with government entities, operators, and industry partners. Looking ahead, ZTE will continue to advance its "Connectivity + Computing" strategy and deepen its local presence across network evolution, data centers, cloud, AI infrastructure, and government and enterprise digitalization. Through stronger technology collaboration, capability building, and talent development, ZTE will work with partners in Iraq to build a more open, reliable, and sustainable digital ecosystem.