eYouth, the Egyptian-founded regional edtech company and one of the Middle East and Africa’s leading digital learning platforms, has announced its official expansion into Iraq with the launch of eYouth Iraq. As part of this move, the company has introduced Iraq’s first Arabic-language digital learning platform designed specifically to equip learners with skills aligned to labour market needs.
The expansion is enabled through a strategic partnership with Al-Majal Group, one of Iraq’s most prominent private-sector conglomerates.
Founded in Egypt in 2016, eYouth has grown into a regional edtech powerhouse, delivering customised, accessible, and high-quality digital learning solutions. The company has expanded rapidly across Saudi Arabia and the UAE and now serves more than 4 million learners across 21 countries. Its entry into Iraq marks the next phase in its mission to build a future-ready workforce across the region.
Through eYouth Iraq, the company will offer targeted training programmes tailored to the needs of critical economic sectors, ensuring learners acquire high-demand skills aligned with Iraq’s evolving labour market. The platform will serve youth, new graduates, and working professionals seeking to upskill, improve employability, and remain competitive.
Under the partnership, eYouth brings its expertise in digital learning and workforce training, while Al-Majal Group contributes deep local market knowledge and extensive private-sector networks. In parallel, eYouth Iraq will collaborate with government entities, ministries, public institutions, and employers to align training programmes with national development priorities and real-world industry needs.
The platform will deliver Arabic-first educational content built to international quality standards, focusing on relevance, accessibility, and strong learning outcomes. Beyond technical skills, the initiative emphasises employability, practical application, and direct employer alignment, enabling learners to translate knowledge into tangible career opportunities.
Commenting on the expansion, eYouth Co-Founder and CEO Mustafa Abd Ellatif said the launch represents a strategic step toward building a sustainable talent ecosystem in Iraq. He noted that the goal is to work closely with government and private-sector partners to ensure education is directly connected to labour market needs and empowers Iraqi youth with future-ready skills.
Al-Majal Group Chairman and CEO Ali Agha Jaffar said human capital development is central to Iraq’s long-term growth and economic resilience. He added that the partnership reflects a commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education that responds to employer needs and creates sustainable value for individuals, businesses, and the national economy.
The platform will roll out in phases throughout 2026, with training programmes expanding across multiple sectors and regions, supporting the development of a more skilled and adaptable Iraqi workforce
