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IBC Hosts the Signing Ceremony of “The History of Iraqi Silver (Its Skilled Manufacturers & Their Products)”

April 21, 2018/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa) and under auspices of the Jordanian Minster of Culture Mr. Nabeeh Shiqum, IBC hosted on Saturday April 21st, 2018 at Amman Grand Millennium Hotel the signing ceremony of “The History of Iraqi Silver (Its Manufacturers and Their Products)” by IBC member and antiquities expert Engineer Muhammad Saleh Al-Baghdadi.

The event included an exhibition of a collection of unique pieces of Iraqi silver illustrated in the book.

At the beginning of the ceremony the author, Engineer Muhammad Al-Baghdadi, spoke about his book that was published in Arabic and English, which documented a rare collection of silver and its manufacturers.

The Jordanian Minister of Culture, Mr. Nabeeh Shiqum, lauded the exquisite culture of Mesopotamia which was known of its popular industries, and thanked the author for documenting the history of silver industry in Iraq which was a title of ancient civilizations.

Then Dr. Ehsan Fethi presented an overview on the important contents of the book, which documented the history of silver in Iraq systematically and scientifically among all Iraqi communities, and was the product of 18 years of research and documentation by the author.

The ceremony was attended by the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Safiya Al-Siheil, the Italian Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Giovanni Brawzi Brauzzi and his wife, and a large number of members of the Iraqi community in Jordan, Iraqi and Jordanian academic, artistic and cultural elite.

On IBC side, the ceremony was attended by IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, IBC members; Mr. Ahmed Al-Amili, Mr. Aqeel Al-Hadi, Mr. Omar Al-Tikriti and Mrs. Layla Piyyo, along with a crowd of journalists, Iraqi and Jordanian satellite TV channels, IBC CEO and staff.

IBC Hosts the Signing Ceremony of “The History of Iraqi Silver (Its Skilled Manufacturers & Their Products)” By IBC Member & Antiquities Expert Engineer Muhammad Saleh Al-Baghdadi

IBC Honors Major Two Prominent Iraqi Singers Yaas Khidir & Hameed Mansour

March 30, 2018/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC cultural Program (Ibdaa), IBC received on Friday March 30th, 2018 at Amman Grand Millennium Hotel two major prominent Iraqi singers Yaas Khidir and Hameed Mansour in a concert of honor.

During the ceremony, IBC Chairman and IBC Board members honored the two prominent Iraqi singers Yaas Khidir nicknamed “The Voice of Earth” and Hameed Mansour nicknamed “Iraq’s Nightingale” with IBC’s “Creative Work Honor” as a tribute to their artistic achievements in enriching the genuine Iraqi culture in the presence of a large crowd of the Iraqi community in Jordan, artistic and cultural figures, as well as journalists.

Singer Hameed Mansour sang a number of his most popular songs, while singer Yaas Khidir concluded the memorable evening with some of his most beautiful songs which received the audience’s admiration.

On behalf of the Iraqi Embassy in Jordan, the concert was attended by the Iraqi Consul Mr. Udai Asaad, and a number of the Iraqi Embassy’s diplomatic mission.

As on IBC side, the presence were IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi, IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, IBC Vice Chairman Nazar Awchi and IBC Board members; Mr. Khalil Al-Bunnia and Dr. Usama Al-Quraishi, in addition to a large number of IBC members and their families.

IBC Honors Major Two Prominent Iraqi Singers Yaas Khidir & Hameed Mansour

Opening of the 9th Personal Exhibition Of Iraqi Artist Daham Badr

March 24, 2018/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), and under the patronage of artist Hussein Nashwan, Head of the Jordanian Artists Federation and Zain Telecommunication Company, IBC hosted on Saturday March 24th, 2018 on IBC Hall the opening of the 9th personal exhibition of Iraqi artist Daham Badr entitled “Iraqi Enlightenments”.

During the ceremony, artist Daham Badr toured the exhibition with the Head of the Jordanian Artists Federation artist Hussein Nashwan, IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi, IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji and a number of IBC Board members; Dr. Usama Al-Quraishi and Mr. Turkey Al-Qaisi and a crowd of artists and guests to learn about the displayed paintings.

The exhibition included a number of works of art that are part of the distinct art representing the importance of the Iraqi graphic art in the Arab region to provide a flow of vitality and aesthetic enjoyment that attracted a wide audience of connoisseurs of different categories, as the artist’s methods varied and were related to the contemporary heritage and logic.

The opening ceremony witnessed presence of a large number of IBC members, members of the Iraqi community in Jordan, artists, media, satellite TV channels, IBC CEO and staff.

Opening of the 9th Personal Exhibition Of Iraqi Artist Daham Badr Entitled “Iraqi Enlightenments”

IBC Hosts a Cultural Evening Evoking Mesopotamia Legends & Stories

February 15, 2018/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

For the first time in the Arab world and the Middle East, IBC – Jordan Cultural Program (Ibdaa) hosted on Thursday February 15th, 2018 on Green Philadelphia Theater – Amman Royal Hotel a cultural evening that evoked the legends and stories of Mesopotamia in Sumerian and Acadian breaths in cooperation with Zebang Storytelling Team of the British Enkhidwana Cultural Society; the storytellers John Peters, Badiaa Obeid and the Cuneiform writing expert Simon Clemenson.

The cultural evening included a number of shows in which Zebang Team storytellers recounted stories to make the audience enter the amazing and enchanting world of poetess Enkhidwana, the great Sumerian poetess who lived her entire life in Uruk City and wrote poetry one thousand years before Homers wrote his.. praising gods and writing hymns to temples. Zebang Team recounted stories and cited genuine Sumerian poetry derived from Sumerian writings including the story of the Ballob Tree, Marta Marriage Tale and the story of the descent of Goddess Ishtar to the underworld.

The ancient Cuneiform writing expert Simon Clemenson presented an overview on the history of Cuneiform writing and its techniques using patterns written on clay slabs.

The aim of (Ibdaa) Program of this unique evening is also Zebang Team’s goal that is highlighting Mesopotamia and ancient Iraq literature.

On IBC side, the event was attended by IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member Mr. Mekki Al-Faiz, IBC members and their families; Mrs. Layla Piyyo, Engineer Uns Al-Shibib Baban, Mr. Ahmed Al-Amili, Mr. Fakhri Rishan, Mr. Usama Al-Shimmari, Mr. Raed Allawi, IBC CEO and staff, in addition to a large crowd of satellite television channels and press.

The events of the cultural activity were broadcasted live by Talal Abu Ghazala Radio for Business and Culture.

IBC Hosts a Cultural Evening Evoking Mesopotamia Legends & Stories On Thursday February 15th, 2018 at Amman Royal Hotel

Opening of 14th Personal Arts Exhibition of Iraqi Artist Mutie Al-Jumaili

November 18, 2017/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), the 14th personal exhibition of Iraqi artist Mutie Al-Jumaili was opened on Saturday November 18th, 2017 on IBC Hall / 1st floor.

The exhibition included a thirty-nine acrylic, oil and other materials paintings carried out on canvas with different techniques and measurements embodying the ancient Sumerian and Babylonian civilizations of Mesopotamia.

The Sumerian and Arabic letter was used to form a link with a history that exceeded 500 years BC. The artist used the “Arabic door” for the first time as a visual painting with a technique that is not free of the impact of the wall and letter.
During the opening ceremony, artist Mutie Al-Jumaili toured the exhibition with IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, a number of IBC members; Mr. Odai Haddad, Mr. Ahmed Al-Amili and Mr. Aqeel Al-Hadi.

The event was also attended by the former Iraqi Minister of Electricity Mr. Abdul Karim Aftan and the former Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Saad Al-Hayyani along with a number of guests.

The opening ceremony witnessed attendance of a large number of members of the Iraqi community in Jordan, media, satellite TV channels, IBC CEO 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.

Participation of IBC Chairman & Members in the Signing Ceremony of “Iraqis in Jordan” by Dr. Abdul Sattar Hadi Al-Janabi

October 11, 2017/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Al Sadi and IBC Board members; Mr. Turkey Al-Qaisi and Mr. Ali Ghalib Al-Khafaji participated on Wednesday October 11th, 2017 at Orfali Gallery / Umm Utheina in the signing ceremony of “Iraqis in Jordan” by the Charge d’Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in Qatar Dr. Abdul Sattar Hadi Al-Janabi.

The signing ceremony was attended by the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs, Safiya Al-Siheil, a number of diplomats of the Iraqi Embassy and a crowd of Iraqi economists and academics, in addition to media and press.

The session was conducted by IBC Board member Dr. Muhammad Al-Baldawi and the Political Sciences Professor Dr. Jamal Al-Salabi.

The Researcher reviewed the resources, statistics and schedules on which he relied, and after conclusion he listened to some queries raised by the audience started by IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi where he reviewed the importance of the Iraqi economic presence in Jordan.

The Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Safiya Al-Siheil commented also on the digital statistics reviewed by the Researcher.

It is worth mentioning that the study is considered as the first study conducted in an elaborate scientific approach.

Participation of IBC Chairman & Members in the Signing Ceremony of “Iraqis in Jordan” by Dr. Abdul Sattar Hadi Al-Janabi

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 idea of establishing the Iraqi Business Council was well-founded and blessed by the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Accordingly, the approval of the competent Jordanian authorities was commended for launching the Iraqi Business Council in Jordan.

Opening of the 6th Personal Exhibition of Iraqi Sculptor Alwan Al-Alwan

August 5, 2017/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program “Ibdaa” and under Patronage of Zain Telecommunication Company, the 6th Personal exhibition of Iraqi Sculptor Alwan Al-Alwan was opened on Saturday August 5th, 2017 titled “From My Experience” on IBC Hall / 1st floor.

The exhibition included some twenty art works executed on bronze with the main idea of what goes on in the depths of a human being and the conflicting emotions such as love, fear, immigration and a belonging that is rooted in spontaneous sadness, a message that no matter how life may be unbearable.. there is always hope and the desire to live brightly.

The artist’s message as conveyed by the exhibits: (a human being within himself does not stare at what does not exist.. he always seeks another place).

During the ceremony artist Al-Alwan toured the exhibition with IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member Mr. Turkey Al-Qaissi, a number of IBC members and guests to explain the exhibited works.

The opening ceremony witnessed the presence of a crowd of the Iraqi community in Jordan, journalists, Satellite TV channels, in addition to IBC CEO and staff.

Opening of the 6th Personal Exhibition of Iraqi Sculptor Alwan Al-Alwan Titled “From My Experience”

IBC Hosts the Annual Ramadan Iftar Banquet & Honoring of the Prominent Iraqi Artist and Director Faisal Al-Yasiri On Saturday June 17th 2017 at Amman Grand Millennium Hotel

June 17, 2017/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

On the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan, IBC hosted on Saturday June 17th 2017 at Amman Grand Millennium Hotel the annual Ramadan Iftar banquet in honor of IBC members, their families and the Iraqi community in Jordan which included, among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), the honoring ceremony for the prominent Iraqi artist and director Faisal Al-Yasiri.

The festivity included the screening of a documentary covering the main life and career stages of the famous Iraqi artist and director Faisal Al-Yasiri produced by IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa).

IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi delivered a welcome speech in which he congratulated the guests on the Holy month of Ramadan, wishing them and all the Iraqi people prevalence of peace and prosperity.

He also congratulated the Iraqi people on the victories achieved by our valiant Armed Forces in the liberation of the city of Mosul from the criminal gangs of Daish (ISIS), looking forward to the return of the displaced to Mosul and reconstruction of the city after clearing it from those criminal gangs.

Dr. Saedi also expressed his thanks and gratitude to His Majesty King Abdullah II, the first investment sponsor and to the wise Jordanian Government for facilitating the businesses of Iraqi investors and granting annual residency permits to the Iraqi community in Jordan.
In his speech, Dr. Saedi lauded the rich artistic and cultural career of the creative Iraqi artist and director Faisal Al-Yasiri which is characterized by creativity; mentioning as an example one of Al-Yasiri’s most important television episodes “Open Sesame” which still lives to our present times in the minds of millions of Arabs, in addition to a large number of television episodes and literary works.

Dr. Saedi stressed that (Ibdaa) Cultural Program is an initiative, meaning of which may be reduced to “THANK YOU” to all artists, poets and creative people for their artistic and literary works which contributed to the enrichment of the Arab culture.
Towards the end of the ceremony, IBC Chairman and Board members presented artist Faisal Al-Yasiri with IBC Creativity Shield and IBC’s Icon “Tree of Life”.

On his part, Mr. Al-Yasiri expressed his thanks and gratitude to IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program for supporting and sponsoring the Iraqi artists and innovators and celebrating their achievements while they are alive, calling upon all Iraqi businessmen to contribute to supporting production and media due to their importance in human development.

The festivity ended with performances by Basim Fagali and Salatin Al-Tarab Group which the guests enjoyed.

The ceremony was attended by Al-Sharifa Budour Bint Abdul Ilah, Representative of the Iraqi Embassy in Jordan the Iraqi Consul Mr. Udai Hatam, a crowd of the Iraqi community in Jordan, artists, academics and journalists. On IBC side, the banquet was attended by IBC Chairman and Board members, their families, a number of Iraqi businessmen, a crowd of Satellite TV Channels and media.

IBC Hosts the Annual Ramadan Iftar Banquet & Honoring of the Prominent Iraqi Artist and Director Faisal Al-Yasiri On Saturday June 17th 2017 at Amman Grand Millennium Hotel

Opening of the Contemporary Islamic Ceramic Art Exhibition Titled “Letters & Gold” For Iraqi Ceramic Artist Raad Duleimi

May 13, 2017/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa) and under Patronage of Zain Telecommunication Company, the Contemporary Islamic Ceramics exhibition titled (Letters & Gold) for Iraqi ceramics artist Raad Duleimi was opened yesterday Saturday May 13th, 2017 on IBC Hall. During the opening ceremony, the Iraqi artist toured the exhibition with IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji and IBC Board member Mr. Fakhri Reshan to view the items in exhibit.

The exhibition included 30 pieces such as murals, ceramic utensils and tridimensional shapes. Being a calligrapher, engineer and designer, artist Duleimi takes the engineering side in designing letters giving them architectural dimension.

The tridimensional point is Mr. Duleimi’s artistic imprint as he sees the point as the letters’ most beautiful secrets and the source of verbal and visual composition and dedicated painting and the Arabic letter in ceramics to give aesthetic dimension.
The opening ceremony was attended by a number of IBC members; Dr. Muhammad Baldawi and Mrs. Layla Piyyo, a number of IBC guests, a crowd of artists, journalists, satellite TV channels, in addition to IBC CEO and staff.

Opening of the Contemporary Islamic Ceramic Art Exhibition Titled “Letters & Gold” For Iraqi Ceramic Artist Raad Duleimi

The idea of establishing the Iraqi Business Council was well-founded and blessed by the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Accordingly, the approval of the competent Jordanian authorities was commended for launching the Iraqi Business Council in Jordan.

IBC Honors the Prominent Iraqi Musician Ilham Al-Madfai

April 6, 2017/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), IBC hosted on Thursday April 6th 2017 at the Grand Millennium Hotel – Amman a ceremony to honor the prominent Iraqi musician Mr. Ilham Al-Madfai in recognition of his accomplishments in the original Iraqi singing and his long artistic career.

At the beginning of the ceremony IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi welcomed the present guests noting that this gesture is a culmination of the great Iraqi musician Mr. Al-Madfai’s singing career, during which he presented successful concerts and festivals around the world.

Mr. Al-Madfai is one of the few artists who present authentic art and music as he adapted western instruments to Arabic music.

With that step he contributed to the development of Arabic and traditional Iraqi music and presented to the world to enjoy.

On her part, the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Safiya Al-Siheil thanked IBC for supporting artists and innovators through its Cultural Program (Ibdaa), and commended Mr. Al-Madfai’s career and his family’s genuineness whose children excelled in the field of architecture.

Afterwards, IBC Chairman Mr. Majid Saedi, IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, Vice Chairman Mr. Nazar Awchi and IBC Board members; Mr. Mekki Faiz and Mrs. Wasan Khafaji honored Mr. Al-Madfai with the Order of Creativity followed by a documentary about his life produced by IBC Ibdaa Cultural Program and a song by Mr. Al-Madfai to mark this event.

The ceremony also included several songs by singer Human Ibrahim including a new song produced with the support of IBC (I am Iraqi), as a token of his genuine love to his country, Iraq, which he has always carried in his heart and sung for.
The event was attended by the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Safya Al-Siheil, the Iraqi Embassy’s Minister Plenipotentiary Mr. Mustafa Imam, a number of diplomatic, social, artistic and media figures.

On IBC side, the event was attended by a crowd of IBC members and their families, in addition to a large number of television channels and media.