Opening of The International Poster Exhibition “Iraq 100” On IBC Hall

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As part of the activities of “Ibdaa” Cultural Program, the International Poster Exhibition “Iraq 100” was opened on Wednesday November 4th 2024 on the Iraqi Business Council Hall in cooperation with the international Architecture Award “Tamayouz”, in the presence of His Excellency the Charge d’Affairs of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Jordan, Mr. Muneef Ali Hussein, the Embassy Cultural Advisor, Dr. Kheir Al-Din Al-Amin, IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, and Mr. Osama Al-Shammari, in addition to IBC CEO and Staff.

On behalf of “Tamayouz” International Architecture Award the Chairman of the Jury, the prominent Iraqi artist Dhiya Al-Azzaawi, the event was attended by Engineer Aseed Al-Atyan, along with many artists and media figures.

This event was organized to celebrate the centenary of the founding of the Iraqi State, where a hundred art posters were exhibited embodying the visions of the participating artists on Iraq’s past, present and future in an integrated artistic experience celebrating the centenary of the founding of the Iraqi State.  It is worth mentioning that the posters were displayed in Baghdad, displayed today in Amman-Jordan, and will later tour many western capitals.  The exhibition will open daily for one week; till Monday November 11th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except Friday and Saturday.

IBC Hosts the Signing & Publicizing of the First Poetry Collection “Humanization” by Poet/Engineer Haider Hadi Al-Khafaji

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As part of its activities under “Ibdaa” cultural Program, the Iraqi Business Council hosted on Wednesday August 14th 2024 a distinguished cultural evening for signing and publicizing the first poetry collection by Poet/Engineer Haider Hadi Al-Khafaji entitled “Humanization”.  The event was attended by IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member, Engineer Mekki Al-Faiz, IBC member, Engineer Turkey Al-Qaisi, and a group of elite intellectuals, artists, writers and poets.

 

The poetry event was steered by the well-known Journalist and media figure, Mr. Muhammad Al-Sayyed Muhsin, who lauded the activities of IBC “Ibdaa” Cultural Program, stressing the prominent role of IBC in supporting the cultural and literal scene and enhancing communication among innovators and the public.  In his presentation, Mr. Muhammad Al-Sayyed Muhsin addressed the biography of the Poet/Engineer Haider Hadi Al-Khafaji, reviewing the most prominent stages in his professional and poetic career beginning from his first start in the world of poetry in the early 1980s of the last century till the publication of his first poetry collection “Humanization”.

 

He emphasized Poet Al-Khafaji’s excellence in presenting a poetic experience that combine between engineering and poetry, as he reflects in his works a deep human feeling and a unique ability to converse with inanimate objects in such a way that reflects his unique vision of the world around him.

 

During the event, the Poet presented his first poetry collection “Humanization” that reflected a distinct poetic experience.. rich with sentiment and humanity.  In its verses, the poetry collection included a creative dialogue between man and inanimate objects, presenting a new poetic language blending between human feelings and silent worlds.. thus creating an exceptional literary experience that captures the reader’s conscience.    The Poet also recited several poems from this collection schoing man’s sentiments and his dialogues with inanimate objects amid great interaction and admiration of the attendees.

Signing of MOU between IBC’s Ibdaa Cultural Program & Al-Ebrahimi Fine Arts Group To Enhance Cultural Cooperation

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The Iraqi Business Council announced yesterday; Monday July 22nd 2024 the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between IBC’s Ibdaa Cultural Program and A-Ebrahimi Fine Arts Group. The MOU aims to enhance cultural cooperation, archive, and document the history of fine arts, boost cultural and artistic awareness in society.
The signing ceremony took place at Al-Ebrahimi Fine Arts Group’s museum in Shmesani where the MOU was signed by IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General and founder of Ibdaa Program, Dr. Saad Naji, on IBC side, and Dr. Hassanein Al-Ebrahimi, member of the Iraqi Business Council and founder of Al-Ebrahimi Group for Fine Arts, on behalf of Al-Ebrahimi Group.
The signing ceremony was attended by a large number of cultural, artistic and media figures. The MOU was concluded in the framework of IBC’s Ibdaa Cultural Program, which is a cultural project that seeks to develop the scene of fine arts in Iraq and abroad and build cooperation bridges with international cultural and artistic institutions to exchange experiences, ideas and projects. The Program resulted in several cultural activities including art exhibitions, seminars, publication of books and workshops that contribute to strengthening cultural and artistic ties.
IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, expressed his delight with this cooperation, stressing that this step will significantly contribute to supporting the art movement and enhancing its role on the regional cultural arena. Dr. Naji also announced the launching of a club for fine arts connoisseurs and collectors, calling on fine artists to join the club to develop the fine arts movement and raise awareness in the importance of collecting fine arts.
For his part, the founder of Al-Ebrahimi Fine Arts Group indicated that the MOU reflects the commitment of the institution to sponsoring fine arts and contributing to their dissemination on a broader scale. The Al-Ebrahimi Fine Arts Group is a pioneering institution concerned with collecting, exhibiting, publishing and sponsoring fine arts, focusing on raising cultural awareness and artistic sense. The Group owns a museum that houses the largest private collection of Iraqi and Arab fine arts.

The Iraqi Business Council Honors The Iraqi Maqam Ambassador Dr. Hussein Al-Aadami

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In the presence of a large crowd of intellectual, artistic and academic figures, and within the activities of IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program, an honoring ceremony was held on Monday August 7th 2023 on IBC Hall to honor the renowned Ambassador of Iraqi Maqam, Dr. Hussein Al-Aadami, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of ascending the Iraqi Maqam stage.  During the ceremony, Dr. Muhammad Ghawanmeh from Jordan presented an overview on artist Hussein Al-Aadami’s biography, and Mr. Safwat Fahim Kamil from Iraq also took part in the presentation.  Then, artist Hussein Al-Aadami talked about his artistic history and his passion in the art of Iraqi Maqam, which he mastered, after being a prominent wrestler in the world of sports in Iraq.  Mr. Al-Aadazi then reviewed the most famous concerts he held around the world.  The event included lyrics from the Iraqi Maqam by Dr. Al-Aadami.  Al the end of the ceremony, IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, honored Dr. Al-Aadami with the Shield of Creative Work in recognition and appreciation for his pioneering role and artistic career over the course of fifty years of enriching the Iraqi Maqam.

 

The event was attended by the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Muneef Ali Hussein and a number of representatives of the Iraqi Embassy.  On the part of IBC, the ceremony was attended by IBC’s Vice President & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC member, Mr. Osama Al-Shammari, IBC CEO Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff, in addition to media and satellite TV channels.

The Iraqi Business Council Hosts “A Rich Country & A Poor Country” Book Signing By Author Hussein Al-Fallouji

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As part of the activities of IBC Cultural Program “Ibdaa”, a book signing ceremony was hosted on Wednesday February 21st 2024 of “A Rich Country & A Poor Country” by author Mr. Hussein Al-Fallouji on IBC Hall in the presence of IBC’s Vice President & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC member Dr. Bashar Abdul Rahman, and a large crowd of cultural, academic and media elites, in addition to IBC General Manager Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff.

 

The academic ceremony was presented by Dr. Muhammad Al-Baldawi, who discussed with the author different aspects of the book and its impact on the Arab and global reality.  Mr. Al-Fallouji presented an in-depth analysis on the reasons that keep some countries rich, while others remain poor.  The author provided his vision for a more just and prosperous future for all, which was followed by a discussion session for the attendees about the book.

IBC Hosts the Presentation & Signing Ceremony of “Marketing Strategies.. in Accordance with the Principles Of the United Nations Global Compact for Businesses” Book During the Economic Symposium Held on IBC Hall.

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The Iraqi Business Council hosted on Wednesday December 20th 2023 the presentation and signing ceremony of the “Marketing Strategies.. in accordance with the Principles of the United Nations Global Compact for Businesses UNNGC” book by the Iraqi Business Council Vice President & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, during the Economic Symposium held yesterday on Corporates Principles of Social Responsibility, which began with the participants’ observing a moment of silence to honor the souls of Gaza martyrs.

 

The symposium discussed the principles of corporates’ social responsibility, its impact on community development, environment protection and the need for it to be a moral duty and an ethical practice against corruption.  The participants stressed the need for companies, especially the large ones, to pay greater attention to man and environment, and the need to fulfill their social responsibility towards them in such a way leading to improving the quality of life and assisting different segments and classes of society to lead a safer and more prosperous life.

 

The symposium was attended by the H.E the Charge  d’Affairs of the Iraqi Embassy to Jordan, Mr. Munif Ali Hussein, the Embassy Cultural Advisor, Dr. Kheir, Al-Din Al-Amin, and a number of the Embassy diplomatic staff.  On IBC side, IBC Board members participated in the symposium namely Consulting Engineer, Mr. Ali Ghalib Al-Khafaji, Mr. Khalil Al-Bunniya and IBC members; Consulting Engineer, Mr. Turkey Al-Qaisi, Mr. Muhammad Jawad Al-Jubouri, Mr. Fakhri Reshan, Mr. Ahmad Al-Amili, Mr. Aqeel Al-Hadi, Mr. Muhammad Shanshal and Mr. Muhammad Turkey Al-Qaisi, and a number of cultural, academic and media elites, in addition to television channels , IBC CEO Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff.

 

We are attaching the press release published by the Jordanian News Agency “Petra”.

 

Press Release

 

IBC Seminar Discusses Corporate Social Responsibility:

Amman – A seminar organized by the Iraqi Business Council in Amman discussed the principles of corporate social responsibility and its impact on the development of society, environment protection and the necessity for it to be a moral duty and ethical practice against corruption.

The participants in the symposium, which was held at IBC offices, stressed the need for companies, especially the large ones, to pay greater attention to man and environment, and the need to fulfill their social responsibility towards them in such a way leading to improving the quality of life and assisting different segments and classes of society to lead a safer and more prosperous life.

During the seminar attended by the Charge d’Affairs of the Iraqi Embassy to Jordan, Mr. Munif Ali Hussein, a book by IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary General, Dr. Saad Naji, titled “Marketing Strategies in accordance with the Principles of the United Nations Global Compact” was launched.

IBC Consultant in charge of Corporate Social Responsibility, Dr. Amila Naji, explained that corporate responsibility is an investment for companies, which allows companies to learn about consumers’ and citizens’ opinion on their active contribution to society, whether social or cultural, in addition to their ethical stance, which has a direct impact on their businesses.

During the symposium, steered by Dr. Muhammad Al-Baldawi, IBC Advisor, Dr. Amila Naji, affirmed that studies indicate that a consumer supports and stands with companies that are ethically and legally committed and who combat corruption, regardless to the price of the commodity or service they provide.  Dr. Naji also pointed out that the United Nations standards for corporate responsibility are based on human rights, work standards, environment protection and combating corruption, stressing the need to distinguish between social responsibility, which are committed sustainable programs, and charity works, through which assistance is provided to certain groups of society.

In turn, Dr. Saad Naji presented the most prominent recommendations contained in his book, which was written in the form of research study, the most important of which is requesting the Iraqi Business Council to increase the focus of its affiliated companies on applying the principles of the United Nations Global Business Compact, making social responsibility part of its culture, educating the members, holding training courses on its practices towards their employees and other stakeholders, and towards the environment and society.

Amongst the recommendations, according to Dr. Saad Naji, requesting IBC to intensify the programs and activities relating to practising social responsibility towards the environment, providing benefits to companies that excel in this regard, allocating a reward, if possible, along to the issuance of a report similar to what is issued by the United Nations on the performance of companies with regard to social responsibility.  He pointed out that the Iraqi Business Council, which was established in Amman in 2006 and includes over 3000 member companies operating in the Jordanian and Iraqi markets, took the initiative to adopt the Universal Agreement on Human Rights in 2011.  Dr. Naji reviewed the role IBC plays towards the Iraqi community in Jordan based on its social responsibility through several programs IBC adopts including legally and economically supporting and empowering woman, children and vulnerable categories, helping students and outstanding ones to study in universities in the Kingdom and abroad.

Dr. Naji pointed out that many Jordanian companies submit regular annual reports on the support they provide and what they spend on civil society within the framework of their social responsibility.

The Cultural Department of the Iraqi Embassy to Jordan Holds a Cultural Symposium in cooperation with the Iraqi Business Council Under the Title “Our Arabic Language.. Our Cultural Security”

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Including the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), and in cooperation with the Cultural Department of the Iraqi Embassy to Jordan, a Cultural Symposium was held on Monday December 18th 2023 on IBC Hall entitled “Our Arabic Language.. Our Cultural Security”, on the occasion of the International Arabic Language Day.

 

At the beginning of the festivity, the guests were welcomed, then H.E the Charge D’ Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy to Jordan, Mr. Munif Ali Hussein, delivered his speech on this occasion, stressing the importance of the Arabic Language and its sciences.  He also said that the Arabic language is the most eloquent, clearest, and broadest of languages, and expressed his thanks to the Iraqi Business Council on organizing the symposium, followed by a speech of the Iraqi Embassy Cultural Advisor, Dr. Kheir Al-Din Al-Amin who expressed, at the beginning of his speech, his thanks for the Council’s hosting this cultural event on the occasion of the Arabic Language International Day, emphasizing that the Arabic language is a global language by nature, which clearly appears through the writings of international novelists, as it is a language characterized by art, creativity and beauty.  He also stressed that the Arabic language is distinguished by the passion for learning, a fact that is not found in other languages.   This was followed by a speech delivered by the Iraqi calligrapher, Mr. Adel Al-Hadi, who spoke about the emergence and development of Arabic calligraphy.  The symposium included a presentation of the works by calligrapher Adel Al-Had, which combined between the aesthetics of traditional calligraphy and the contemporary artistic vision using shaping and decoration techniques.

 

The international designer, Ms. Hana Sadiq, also took part in this festivity, and reviewed the role of the Arabic letter in the beauty of fashions, and displayed a number of designs which reflected the beauty of the Arabic letter that transformed the designs into breathtaking artistic paintings executed on clothing fabrics, gracefully integrating the modern design with heritage elements.  The event also included poetic verses by an outstanding Iraqi student, Zumurrud Saib.

 

The event was attended by IBC’s Vice President & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, and a number of IBC members, and on the Iraqi Embassy side, it was attended by H.E the Charge D’ Affaires, Mr. Munif Ali Hussein, the Cultural Advisor, Dr. Khei Al-Din Al-Amin, a number of the Embassy diplomatic staff, and a large crowd of academics, intellectuals, media people, television channels, IBC CEO Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff.

IBC Hosts the Presentation & Signing Ceremony of Mudaffar Al-Nawab’s Book “The Journey of Violet” by The Prominent Arab Thinker Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban At Amman Royal Hotel

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In the presence of the Head of Iraq’s mission, Mr. Muneef Ali Hussein, IBC’s Vice President & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Deputy Chairman, Mr. Nazar Awji, Board member, Dr. Osama Al-Quraishi, and a crowd of dignitaries, academics, cultural and media elites, and a number of representatives of diplomatic missions in Amman, and sponsored by the Iraqi Business Council’s Cultural Program “Ibdaa”, (Dar Al-Nahar) for Publishing & Distribution (Beirut – Lebanon) and Amman Royal Hotel, the presentation and signing ceremony of Mudaffar Al-Nawab’s “the Journey of Violet” Book by the prominent Arab intellectual, Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban, was held on Monday September 25h 2023 at Amman Royal Hotel.  The book included the thoughts and reflections of Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban on the most prominent stages of the famous late Iraqi poet Mudaffar Al-Nawab’s life.  At the beginning of the ceremony, the guests were welcomed, and the event was steered by poet and journalist Dr. Nawal Al-Hawar, where the following dignitaries talked; poetess, novelist and translator, Mrs. May Mudaffar – Iraq, former Minister of Cultural & Interior, HE Samir Al-Habashneh- Jordan, and former Governor of Beirut, Judge Ziyah Shabib – Lebanon, and member of the Palestinian National Council, writer and political analyst, Mr. Hamada Al-Faraneh – Palestine.  Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban also talked about the most important contents of his book; the first section (Mudaffar Al-Nawab – inspired by the Berlin Evening), second section (Mudaffar Al-Nawab Flickers in Our Conscience), third section (Mudaffar Al-Nawab & the Brecht Wall), fourth section (A Note by Al-Mutair; Dr. Hassan Shaban; Hooks Writer.. The Rhythms of Fantasy & Colors of Its Decoration in the Poetry of Mudaffar Al-Nawab), and the fifth section (Selections from Mudaffar Al-Nawab’s Poetry (The Poetic Taste).  Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban is one of the most prominent Arab intellectuals and writers, he has major contributions in the development of the cultural and intellectual fields in the Arab World.  His works are also considered significant references in the cultural studies in many reputable universities and institutions.

At the end of the ceremony, Dr. Saad Naji, Mr. Nazar Awaji and Dr. Osama Al-Quraishi presented the prominent Arab intellectual, Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban, with the Shield of Creative Work, the icon of IBC’s (Ibdaa) Cultural Program (the Tree of Life) in appreciation of the role of Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban in enriching the intellectual and cultural content in the Arab World.

IBC Holds an Introductory Workshop on (3+1) Study Program One-Year Foundation Study in Jordan & Three-Years Study in the United Kingdom

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Included in IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program, an introductory workshop was organized on Thursday July 13th 2023 on IBC hall / 1st floor, in cooperation with Irbid Private University, on a (3+1) study program, a one-year foundation study in Jordan and three-year study in the United Kingdom covering all specializations and departments to obtain a bachelor’s degree, which was organized by Babyl Education Organization, the official representative of the International Foundation Group (IFG) / London.  During the workshop, the Academic Director of (IFG) in Iraq and Jordan, Prof. Rami Al-Hadithi, presented and overview on the study program (1+3) and the educational system approved in Britain, pointing to the  importance of the foundation year , at times, for graduate students from foreign programs and high schools who wish to obtain bachelor’s degrees in the British Universities, in the event that they do not meet the requirements and conditions required to study in those Universities.  He further reviewed the advantages that Babel Education Foundation will provide to graduate students in studying the foundation year in Jordan instead of London at low costs, with 100% guaranteed acceptance in British Universities in the bachelor’s degree program with the required specialization.  This was followed by queries raised by the attendees, in which the program’s CEO, Mr. Hassan Al-Hadithi, took part and reviewed the advantages offered by the program, the reasons why the program was launched in Jordan and Iraq, and answered queries of the attendees.  Dr. Muhammad Al-Baghdadi also participated in presenting the workshop and lauded the role of IBC in embracing scientific and cultural activities. The introductory workshop witnessed notable qualitative presence of academics, Heads of Unions and Universities.  On IBC side, the workshop was attended by IBC’s Vice President and Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, Board member Eng. Mekki Al-Faiz, IBC CEO Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff.

On The Poet’s First Anniversary, IBC Cultural Program “Ibdaa” Recalls the Renowned Iraqi Poet Mudaffar Al-Nawab And Hosts the Signing Ceremony of “The Qurmati Poet, Mudaffar Al-Nawab.. Memories & Stances” By Journalist & Author Muhammad Al-Sayed Muhsin

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In his first anniversary, IBC Cultural Program “Ibdaa” celebrated the renowned Iraqi poet Mudaffar Al-Nawab and hosted on Saturday August 20th 2022 the publicizing and signing ceremony of “The Qurmati Poet, Mudaffar Al-Nawab.. Memories & Stances” Book by the Iraqi journalist and author Muhammad Al-Sayed Muhsin at IBC hall (2nd floor).  The evening was steered by the Iraqi artist and poet Falah Hashim.  The book included the author’s memories with poet Al-Nawab, his journey with him, analysis of his poems, his poetic and political stances.  The author shed the light on some aspects of Al-Nawab’s life and cited some of his poems.  At the end of the ceremony, the author extended his thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi Business Council for hosting the activity including IBC Cultural Program “Ibdaa” and sponsoring the printing of this important book, which represents the main stages of the life of the renowned Iraqi poet Mudaffar Al-Nawab.

 

The ceremony was attended by a crowd of IBC guests including the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq in Jordan, Mr. Muneef Ali Hussein, a number of the Embassy staff and Jordanian MP HE Muhammad Daoudiyeh.  On IBC side, the ceremony was attended by IBC’s Vice President & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Deputy Chairman Mr. Nazar Awji, Dr. Amila Naji, Mrs. Maha Al-Nuaimi, Mr. Ahmed Al-Beir, Dr. Bashar Abdul Rahman and a crowd of academics, intellects, media personalities, satellite TV channels, IBC CEO Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff.

 

It is worth mentioning that poet Mudaffar Al-Nawab passed away on May 20th 2022 in the University Hospital in the Emirate of Sharjah after a long struggle with sickness, the body was flown to Iraq to be buried in the family’s cemetery in Najaf City.