SEO & Organic Growth
Arabic and Kurdish keyword research and technical SEO, with the most work where demand is strongest, for example real estate and construction.
Digital marketing · Iraq
Digital marketing services in Iraq, in Arabic and Kurdish, for a large and rebuilding market
Iraq is a large, young market where social platforms and messaging apps drive most discovery. I plan Arabic and Kurdish campaigns for buyers in Baghdad, the Kurdistan Region, Basra and beyond.
Iraq- Language
- Arabic and Kurdish
- Main search engine
- Time zone
- UTC+3, no daylight saving, 2.5 hours behind India
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar (IQD)
§ 01 · The market
How buyers in Iraq search and decide
Baghdad, Erbil, Basra and Sulaymaniyah have different languages, industries and buying habits. Reconstruction, energy, real estate and trade create strong B2B and consumer demand.
Arabic and Kurdish
Arabic dominates most of the country, while Kurdish is used in the Kurdistan Region. Campaigns are split by language and region.
Social and messaging first
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and messaging apps lead discovery; many buyers contact businesses directly by chat or phone.
Construction and trade
Real estate, construction materials, logistics and freight serve both local and cross-border buyers.
§ 02 · Services
My services for Iraq
Every service is planned for this market: its language, its buyers and its rules. Open a service to see how I run it here, or the full method on its main page.
Google Ads & PPC
Search campaigns in Arabic and Kurdish, tracked to calls and chats, focused on buyers ready to enquire.
Meta Ads & Performance
Facebook and Instagram campaigns in Arabic and Kurdish, planned around how people in Iraq discover brands.
AI Automation & AI Agents
AI-assisted research, reporting and lead handling, with a person reviewing every step.
Content Marketing
Guides and articles in Arabic and Kurdish that answer the questions your buyers ask, for sectors such as logistics and freight.
Social Media Marketing
A social plan for the platforms people in Iraq actually use, not every platform at once.
Conversion Rate Optimisation
Landing pages with local trust signals and a short form or chat option for Iraq.
B2B & Industrial Marketing
B2B search and technical content for sectors such as energy suppliers and education.
Email Marketing & CRM
Opt-in email and CRM journeys in Arabic and Kurdish that follow up enquiries from Iraq.
E-commerce Marketing
Store SEO, shopping campaigns and product feeds for shoppers in Iraq.
Video Marketing
YouTube and short-form video plans, with subtitles in Arabic and Kurdish.
Growth & Analytics
GA4, dashboards and funnel analysis that show what works in Iraq.
First steps
Where I would start in Iraq
The first three things I would do for most businesses entering or growing in Iraq, before spending more on ads.
01
Arabic or Kurdish by region
Run Arabic campaigns for most regions and Kurdish for the Kurdistan Region.
02
Social and chat
Start with social platforms and messaging, tracked to calls and chats.
03
Light, fast pages
Keep landing pages light so they load well on mobile networks.
§ 03 · Rules and timing
Data, consent and timing: what changes in Iraq
Data rules, the working week and the local calendar all shape marketing in Iraq. General information only, not legal advice.
Personal data rules
Iraq does not yet have one comprehensive data-protection law comparable to the GDPR, so I apply careful, documented data handling by default and recommend local legal advice.
Ramadan and the local calendar
Ramadan, Eid and national days in Iraq shift browsing and buying, so schedules, messages and budgets follow them.
Working week
Most offices work Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday as the weekend.
§ 04 · Working together
How we work together from India to Iraq
I work remotely with clients in Europe, the UAE and India. This is what a working week with a client in Iraq looks like.
01
Time overlap
Iraq is 2.5 hours behind India, so your working morning overlaps with my day.
02
Language
Copy in Arabic and Kurdish is written or checked by a native speaker.
03
Reporting and terms
Monthly plain-English report, written scope and monthly terms.
§ 05 · Sectors
Sectors I know that fit this market
These are sectors I have marketed for in my own roles and client work. If yours is not listed, tell me about it: the method carries over, the research is new for each sector.
§ 06 · Questions
Digital marketing in Iraq: FAQ
Should I advertise in Arabic or Kurdish in Iraq?
Arabic for most of the country and Kurdish for the Kurdistan Region. Many businesses run separate campaigns for each.
Which channels work best in Iraq?
Social platforms and messaging lead for most audiences, with Google Search growing for specific needs. I start with the channel your buyers use most.
Can you market logistics and freight services in Iraq?
Yes. I plan search and social campaigns for importers and businesses looking for freight, customs and delivery services, with tracked calls and chats.
Do you work with companies in Iraq from India?
Yes, remotely. Iraq is 2.5 hours behind India, so there is a good overlap for calls and reviews, and work continues while you are offline.
Which data rules apply to marketing in Iraq?
Iraq does not yet have one comprehensive data-protection law comparable to the GDPR, so I apply careful, documented data handling by default and recommend local legal advice.
Ready to begin?
Let's plan your growth in Iraq.
Free 30-minute call. Tell me what you sell and to whom, and I will tell you which channel I would start with in Iraq, and why.