BAGHDAD - The representative of the Iraqi Prime
Minister HE Mr. Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, honored HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh,
founder and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD) and chairman
of the Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation, in recognition of his
outstanding efforts in promoting creativity, and disseminating culture of knowledge
and innovation across the Arab region.

This honor came during the opening ceremony of the Arab
World Congress on Innovation in Baghdad, with acknowledgment of Dr.
Abu-Ghazaleh’s ongoing contributions to fostering the knowledge-based economic
system, digital transformation, and intellectual property. This is in addition
to his dedicated support to the scientific and educational initiatives that
positively and effectively contribute to empowering the Arab youth and building
creativity and development-based future.

On this occasion, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his pride
in receiving this honor from Iraq, the Two Rivers Country, the cradle of
civilizations and a historic center of thought and knowledge, emphasizing that
innovation is the path to renaissance and progress of the Arab nation.