eYouth Expands to Iraq with Arabic-Language Digital Learning for Workforce Skills

Editorial Team

Last updated 20-01-2026

3 min

eYouth is entering Iraq, launching an Arabic-first platform focused on labour market skills.

The move comes through a partnership with local private sector player Al-Majal Group.

Training targets youth, graduates and professionals, linking learning to “what employers actually want”.

The platform aims to build “future-ready skills” aligned with key economic sectors.

Programmes will roll out through 2026, supporting local talent pipelines and private sector growth.

Egyptian edtech firm eYouth has taken another big step beyond its home market, announcing a move into Iraq with the launch of eYouth Iraq and what it describes as the country’s first Arabic-language digital learning platform focused squarely on labour market skills. The expansion comes through a partnership with Al-Majal Group, one of Iraq’s established private sector players, and it’s aimed at a challenge many founders across the region know all too well: matching education with real jobs is not a walk in the park.

Founded in Egypt back in 2016, eYouth has quietly built a sizeable footprint across the Middle East and Africa. It now reaches more than four million learners in 21 countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, offering customised digital training programmes. I remember, a couple of years ago at a regional startup event covered on Arageek, hearing founders grumble over coffee about how talent gaps slow everything down. Moves like this feel spot on for a region hungry for practical, job-ready skills.

The Iraq platform is designed to tackle workforce readiness head-on, with training aligned to the needs of key economic sectors. The focus is broad: Iraqi youth, fresh graduates, and professionals already in work who want to upskill and stay relevant in an economy that’s changing fast. That said, the emphasis goes beyond hard technical skills. Employability, practical application, and direct links to what employers actually want are all front and centre.

Under the partnership, eYouth brings its experience in digital learning and professional development, while Al-Majal Group contributes its knowledge of the local market and strong private sector networks. On the flip side, the initiative will also involve cooperation with government entities, ministries, and public institutions, aiming to align training programmes with national priorities. From where I stand, that kind of coordination is often the missing piece, so I reckon this approach could raise the bar if executed well… well, you know?

Engineer Mustafa Abd Ellatif, co-founder and CEO of eYouth, said the move into Iraq is a strategic step towards building a sustainable talent development ecosystem, with education closely tied to real labour market needs. He noted that the platform is meant to equip Iraqi youth with practical, future-ready skills and open doors to meaningful employment. Ali Agha Jaffar, chairman and CEO of Al-Majal Group, echoed that view, pointing to human capital as a cornerstone of Iraq’s long-term growth and saying the partnership aims to deliver accessible, high-quality education that responds to employer demand.

The platform will be Arabic-first, developed to international quality standards while keeping accessibility in mind for local learners. Programmes are expected to roll out in phases through 2026, gradually covering multiple sectors and regions across Iraq. It’s early days, and scaling impact is never easy, but if this comes together as planned, it could definately help strengthen local talent pipelines and boost private sector competitiveness in the country.

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