On the Occasion Christmas & the New Year, Opening of Antiques & Rarities Exhibition

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Within the framework of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa) activities, a rarities and antiques exhibition was opened on Wednesday September 21st 2022 on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year, as organized by the antiques expert Engineer Muhammad Al-Baghdadi on IBC Hall / 1st floor.  The exhibition included a collection of rare European and oriental silver exquisite pieces, carpets, porcelain, beads, jewelry and accessories, which bear a historic and cultural imprint.

 

During the ceremony, Engineer Al-Baghdadi presented an overview on the exhibits and their history.  The exhibition also included the works of Engineer Al-Baghdadi about the history of Iraqi silver, its skilled craftsmen and production, the history of the Shisha – Waterpipe (heritage and workmanship).  The event was attended by the Charge d’Affairs of the Iraqi Embassy in Jordan, Mr. Munif Ali Hussein, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to Jordan, Mrs. Marianne Bolger, and on IBC side, it was attended by IBC’s President, Dr. Majid Saedi, IBC’s Vice President & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member, Mr. Khalil Al-Bunniya, IBC member, Mr. Aqeel Al-Hadi, in addition to IBC guests including Iraqi and Jordanian academic, artistic, cultural elites, a number of media figures, satellite TV channels, IBC Director General Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff.
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IBC Hosts the Launching Ceremony of The New Furs Collection of Fashion Designer Sana Maatouq

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Among the activities of the Iraqi Business Council Cultural Program (Ibdaa), the Counci hosted on Saturday November 26th 2022 on the Council’s Hall / 1st floor, the launching ceremony of the new furs collection of fashion designer Sanaa Maatuq, which included a distinguished and varied collection of designs characterized by classic and bright colors, elegance and diversity.

The ceremony was attended by IBC’s Vice President & Secretary-General Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Director General Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff, in addition to a crowd of IBC guests.

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Honoring Iraqi Artists; Dr. Ibrahim Al-Abdali & Dr. Hana Malallah During their visit to IBC Offices

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Including (Ibdaa) Cultural Program of the Iraqi Business Council, IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, honored on Wednesday October 5th 2022 Iraqi artists Dr. Ibrahim Al-Abdali and Dr. Hana Malallah during their visit to the offices of the Iraqi Business Council.

At the beginning of the meeting Dr. Naji welcomed IBC guests praising the creative careers of Dr. Ibrahim Al-Abdali and Dr. Hana Malallah for the enlightened civilized values they added to the Iraqi plastic art.

Dr. Naji then reviewed (Ibdaa) Cultural Program that IBC established to support Iraqi creators of different specializations, indicating that this Program was launched following the Council’s belief in corporate social responsibility of the United Nations Global Compact. The Council was one of the first organizations inside and outside Iraq that had joined this global initiative.

Starting of (Ibdaa) Program

He further added that (Ibdaa) Program started by organizing plastic art exhibitions then expanded to become a comprehensive creative program embracing all other activities of Iraqi creators.

For her part, the Iraqi artist Dr. Hana Malallah, who lives in diaspora, expressed her happiness to visit the Council and learn about the activities of (Ibdaa) Cultural Program.

Stressing that the private sector has adopted a unique Program to support Iraqi talents.

Dr. Saad Naji presented the “Shield of Creative Work” to Dr. Ibrahim Al-Abdali and Dr. Hana Malallah as an expression of thanks and gratitude for all that they have added to Iraqi art. At the end of the meeting, the two artists thanked the Council for the reception and honor they received.

IBC member Mr. Muhammad Al-Baghdadi, and members of IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program; Mrs. Rawaa Al-Rawi, Miss Savana Salah, wife of Dr. Ibrahim Al-Abdali and IBC Director General attended the meeting.

 

 

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IBC Hosts a Book Signing Ceremony (“Interbite” for the Plane and House) by Iraqi Author & Jounalist Dr. Majeed Al-Sammaraie

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Among the activities of “Ibdaa” Cultural Program of Iraqi Business Council, and under the patronage of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Hayder Al-Athari, IBC hosted on Saturday August 6th 2022 the book signing ceremony of (“Interbite” for the Plane and the House) by the Iraqi Author and Journalist Dr. Majeed Al-Sammaraie.

The event was administered by academic Dr. Muhammad Thabit Al-Baldawi, who presented a summary on the book, its author and his biography that is full of achievements, reviewing some of his achievements, especially his obtainment of a Doctorate Degree in Arts, his career in press editing and television criticism in Al-Jumhouriya Daily, then moving to the field of survey, investigation and dialogue and press articles in Al-Zaman, Al-Sa’a and Al-Ayyam Newspapers, then worked as editor in Chief in “Al-Saqar Al-Arabi Newspapers after 2003, he then prepared and presented several television programs.

Among his most famous TV shows was “Atraf Al-Hadeeth” on Al-Sharqiyah Channel over the past 16 years, and is still going until now.

He was awarded several Arab awards on shows prepared and presented by himself.

In his speech, the Author thanked the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Hayder Al-Athari, on sponsoring the evening and event.

He also extended his thanks to the Iraqi Business Council for hosting this activity under IBC “Ibdaa” Cultural Program, and presented some selected readings from the book  in an atmosphere of fun and rejoicing in the beautiful and funny content, which combined an abundance of language and wit of phrases in the popular and loveable Iraqi dialect.

For his part, Chairman of the Iraqi Business Council, Dr. Majid Saedi, welcomed the audience, praising the author and his career, and thanked the Iraqi Ambassador to Jrodan, Mr. Athari, for sponsoring this activity.

For his part, the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan lauded the Iraqi Business Council for hosting this event, stressing his support for cultural activities that contribute to spreading creative products and raise the status of Iraqi creators in various arts.

The event was attended by IBC Chairman, Dr. Majid Saedi, IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member, Dr. Osama Al-Quraishi, IBC member Mr. Muhammad Al-Baghdadi and a large crowd of academics, intellectuals, media professionals, satellite TV channels, IBC CEO and staff.
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دعوة لحضور حفل توقيع كتاب د. مجيد السامرائي

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دعوة لحضور حفل توقيع كتاب “انتربيت” للطائرة والبيت، للإعلامي العراقي الكبير د. مجيد السامرائي، يوم السبت 06/08/2022 على قاعة مجلس الاعمال العراقي- ط1

مجلس الأعمال العراقي

يذكر ان فكرة تأسيس مجلس الأعمال العراقي، قد انطلقت بناء على الرغبة المشتركة التي تولدت لدى عدد من النخبة، والذين هم من المستثمرين و رجال الأعمال العراقيين المتواجدين على أرض المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية، حيث اجمعوا على أهمية تكوين مرجعية اقتصادية لهم،  وكذلك لمن يرغب بالانضمام إليهم ، بما يسهم في تضافر جهودهم و توحيدها، وذلك لتعظيم الاستثمار العراقي في الأردن، وكذلك المساهمة الفاعلة في البناء والاعمار في العراق.

وقد وجدت فكرة تأسيس مجلس الأعمال العراقي صدىً طيباً، ومباركة من لدن حكومة المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية، لذلك حصلت موافقة الجهات الأردنية المختصة مشكورة، على أطلاق مجلس الأعمال العراقي في الأردن.

إن الذي نهض بمهمة التأسيس هم نخبة من رجال الأعمال العراقيين المشهود لهم بالكفاءة والاقتدار. كما انه ومنذ انطلاقة المجلس في أواخر عام 2006، عمل الأعضاء على بذل الجهود التي تدعم الاستثمارات العراقية في الأردن. وكذلك التنسيق والتعاون مع الجهات الرسمية، وذلك لإيجاد حلول ومقترحات لتذليل العقبات والمعوقات التي تواجه المستثمرين.

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Opening of “Elite Exhibition” Under Patronage of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Haider Al-Athari On IBC Hall / 1st Floor / Swefiya

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Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), “Elite Exhibition” was opened on Thursday June 23rd 2022 on IBC Hall / 1st Floor.

The exhibition, which was distinguished by creative designs executed by Iraqi artists and craftsmen, was opened under patronage and attendance of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Haider Al-Athari, and his wife, Mrs. Maysam Al-Rubaiee, the Egyptian Commercial Attaché, Mrs. Muna Abboud, IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary General, Dr. Saad Naji, and IBC Board members; Engineer Mekki Al-Faiz, Mr. Muhammad Jawad Al-Jubouri and Mrs.

Tamara Daghistani, and members of IBC General Assembly; Engineer Turki Al-Qaisi, Mr. Fakhri Reshan, Mr. Ghassan Al-Jouaani and his wife, in addition to a crowd that included members of the Iraqi community in Jordan including artists, academics and journalists, satellite TV channels, IBC Chief Executive Officer and staff.

During the opening ceremony, the Iraqi Ambassador toured the exhibition with IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary-General, IBC Board members and members of the General Assembly to acquaint themselves with the exhibits, which were characterized by special designs reflecting and expressing the Iraqi cultural heritage such as costumes, embroideries, handcrafts and paintings executed by Iraqi designers, who excelled in the usage of textiles and colors.

The Iraqi Ambassador, Mr. Haider Al-Athari, praised efforts of the Iraqi Business Council and its continued keenness to organize and hold cultural events that aim at supporting artists, creators and craftsmen and encourage them to produce all that expresses the Iraqi culture with its great diversity in all fields.

Furthermore, Al-Beit Al-Baghdadi Catering Company, headed by Mr. Mustafa Al-Mullahweesh, provided the event’s hospitality that included delicious dishes chosen from the distinguished Iraqi cuisine.
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IBC’s Cultural Program “Ibdaa” Hosts the Book Signing & Publicising of “Musafir Zadahu Al-Khayal” (Translation: A Traveler Whose Victual is Imagination) By Renowned Iraqi Actress Hind Kamil

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Including the activities of the Iraqi Business Council’s Cultural Program “Ibdaa”, IBC hosted on Monday June 6th 2022 at Amman Royal Hotel the signing and publicising ceremony of “Musafir Zadahu Al-Khayal” Book by the renowned Iraqi actress Hind Kamil in the presence of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Haider Al-Athari, the renowned Iraqi Director Mr. Faisal Al-Yasiri, the renowned Iraqi actor Mr. Hasan Hosni, and Head of the Jordanian Artists Union Director Muhammad Yousif Al-Abadi, IBC’S Deputy Chairman and Secretary-General Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Board members; Mr. Mekki Al-Faiz, Mr. Khalil Al-Bunniya and IBC member Mr. Nazar Awji, in addition to IBC members and members of IBC Cultural Program “Ibdaa”, along with a large crowd of artistic, cultural and media figures.

The ceremony included a speech delivered by IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary-General Dr. Saad Naji on “Ibdaa” Cultural Program, which was launched by IBC since its establishment as cultural and humanitarian program with the objective of supporting elites, cultural and artistic competencies, which represents an aspect of IBC social responsibility and the true partnership between the business community and the cultural and academic bodies.

The Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Haider Al-Abadi commended the renowned Iraqi actress Hind Kamil and her imprint on the memory and taste of Iraqis for decades.

The Ambassador also extended his thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi Business Council for hosting the event and commended IBC’s Cultural Program “Ibdaa”.

The presenter of the event, journalist Muhammad Al-Sayed Mohsin, gave a brief preview on the Iraqi actress’s biography, which extended over decades of excellence in the artistic field.

The Iraqi actress Hind Kamil also spoke about releasing her “Musafir Zadahu Al-Khayal”, which is considered a historic document, though which she aimed at documenting and chronicling the career of an Iraqi female actress that started in the mid-seventies of the past century to the present date, who has been a witness on political eras, tribulations, conflicts and wars that took place in Iraq; as she is the daughter of these wars, who seeks to document the career of this “actor” through his time by shedding the light on his vocabulary, highlighting his clothing, the nature of his experience and general knowledge.

Through this book, actress Kamil also tried to document the “actor’s” life; his philosophy, vision, assessment and appreciation of matters, so that this book may become a document, a reference and a witness to the era.. a witness to the phase that Iraq and its people when through.. a document that speaks about a character representing the stages that he went through.. as well as talking about the many characters that crossed path with the main character (the author of this book).

Therefore, the actress tried hard to produce and implement it in the manner of a historic document to become a source and reference for specialized libraries to refer to and make use of the information contained in it, as well as to become an example for specialized establishment interested in documenting the lives of creative figures.

The event also included a speech by the renowned Iraqi actor Hasan Hosni, who highlighted a number of important roles played by actress Hind Kamil.

 
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Visit of the International Iraqi Architect & Designer Mr. Hussein Harba To the Iraqi Business Council

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In the presence of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Haider Al-Athari, the international Iraqi Architect and Designer Mr. Hussein Harba, who resides in Italy, visited on Wednesday March 30th 2022 the Headquarters of the Iraqi Business Council during his short visit to Jordan after an over 42 years absence.

During the meeting, IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji welcomed the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan and IBC guests and reviewed the Council’s Cultural Program (Ibdaa) lauding the professional career of the Iraqi Architect and Designer Mr. Hussein Harba in the world of design and fashion, which left an Iraqi imprint in Italy.

After that, the Iraqi Ambassador spoke about the unlimited support extended by the Iraqi Embassy to Iraqi creators and the Iraqi community in Jordan, stressing his keenness to be personally present in all relevant cultural activities and events.

The international Iraqi Architect and Designer Mr. Hussein Harba provided an overview on his career in the world of design and fashion, also, several video recordings on his designs and fashion shows in Italy were shown.

At the end of the meeting, Mr. Harba expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi business Council for organizing the meeting in the presence of IBC members and a number of Iraqi creative figures in the world of arts and culture.

Dr. Naji and Mr. Al-Athari presented Mr. Harba with the Council’s Commemorative Shield (the Sumerian Tree of Life Icon) as a tribute for his achievements and international excellence in the worlds of design and fashion.

The meeting was attended by members of IBC Board of Directors; Engineer Mekki Al-Faez and Mrs. Tamara Daghistani and IBC members; Ms. Maha Al-Nuaimi and Engineer Noor Al-Rifaie and Iraqi public figures such as the international Iraqi fashion designer Mrs. Hana Sadiq and businessmen Mr. Haider Al-Khafaji and Raed Al-Rahmani, in addition to IBC Director General and staff.
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Opening of “Iraqi Creative Artists” Exhibition On IBC Hall

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On the occasion of International Woman’s Day, and among the activities of the Iraqi Business Council’s Cultural Program (Ibdaa), Dr. Mahir Nafash opened on Monday, March 14th 2022 on IBC Hall / 2nd floor the “Iraqi Creative Artists” art exhibition representing the Jordanian Minister of Culture.

During the opening ceremony. Dr. Nafash toured the exhibition with IBC’s Vice President & Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji and President of the Iraqi Forum for Culture & Arts Mr. Dhiya Al-Rawi, while each artist gave an overview on her painting, her idea and the art school she belongs to.

This fine art carnival exhibition included (45) paintings by (45) creative women artists, which paintings were distinguished by their multiplicity of colors and various creative methods to celebrate the International Women’s Day.

During the ceremony the artists participating in the exhibition were honored by IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program and the Iraqi Forum for Culture & Arts with “Al-Tamayuz Shield” and certificates of appreciation.

On IBC side, the event was attended by several IBC members; Mr. Raed Allawi, Mr. Bashar Abdul Rahman and a crowd of artists and academics, media and satellite TV channels, in addition to IBC Director General Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff.

The idea of establishing the Iraqi Business Council is based on the common desire generated by a number of elites. Those who are Iraqi investors and businessmen on the territory of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan unanimous in the importance of creating economic reference for them, as well as for those who wish to join them in order to maximize Iraq’s investment in Jordan, as well as to contribute actively to Iraq’s construction and reconstruction.

 

 

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IBC Hosts the Launching ceremony of Fashion Designer Sana Matouq New Collection At The Iraqi Business council Hall

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Among the activities of its Cultural Program (Ibda), the Iraqi Business Council hosted on Wednesday December 4th 2021 the launching of the new fur collection of fashion designer Sana Matouq, which included a distinguished and varied assortment of designs that were characterized by classic colors such as black, brown and grey as well as bright colors such as blue and snow white colors.

The new designs were distinguished by endless elegance and diversity.. some of which can be worn in formal occasions and others on daily basis.

The event was attended by the wife of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Maysam Al-Rubaie and members of the Iraqi community in Jordan, and on the Council’s side it was attended by IBC’s Vice President and Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji, IBC member Ms. Maha Al-Nuaimi, in addition to IBC Director General Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib, staff and satellite TV channels.

The idea of establishing the Iraqi Business Council is based on the common desire generated by a number of elites. Those who are Iraqi investors and businessmen on the territory of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan unanimous in the importance of creating economic reference for them, as well as for those who wish to join them in order to maximize Iraq’s investment in Jordan, as well as to contribute actively to Iraq’s construction and reconstruction.

The one who carried out the mission of founding is an elite of Iraqi businessmen of recognized competence and abilities. and since the Council’s inception in late 2006, members have worked towards efforts to support Iraqi investments in Jordan.

as well as coordination and cooperation with official entities, to find solutions and proposals to overcome obstacles and constraints facing investors s economic, investment and trade cooperation between Jordan and Iraq.