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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IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General Participates in the “UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit” for 2022

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At the invitation extended by Mrs. Sanda Ojiambo , the CEO of the UN Global Compact, the largest world community initiative for corporates sustainable development, the Iraqi Business Council Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, and the Council’s CEO participated in the “UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit” for 2022, which was held on June 1st and 2nd 2022 via video communication technology in New York – United States of America.

This year, over 12,000 business leaders, governments, UN representatives, civil society and corporates executives’ leaders gathered in the UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit led by the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, and the UN Secretary-General Assistant and CEO of the Un Global Compact, Mrs. Sanda Ojiambo. The Summit was held under the slogan “The World We Want”.

The event included bilateral meetings in Bangkok – Thailand, in addition to the opening of Stockholm UN Conference 50+ to celebrate the anniversary of the UN Conference in 1972 on the Human Environment, as well as celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Global Environmental Action.

During the Summit, the United Nations Global Agreement was announced on the new strategy to engage small and medium companies to work on achieving sustainable development goals, particularly sustainable growth, employment, small and medium companies, industrialization and sustainable innovation.

The closing session of the Summit witnessed the announcement of 10 Sustainable Development Goals Pioneers of the UN Global Compact, who are business leaders from around the world, who are doing exceptional work to advance the Sustainable Development Goals by implementing the ten principles of the UN Global Compact on Human Rights, Environment, Labor and Anti-Corruption.

It is noteworthy that the Iraqi Business Council in Jordan was one of the first organizations that had joined the UN Global Compact and worked on applying and implementing the ten principles of the Compact in all its procedures and adopting the Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility.

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The Iraqi Business Council Hosts the Annual Iftar Banquet At Le Grand Amman Hotel – (formerly the Millennium Hotel)

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In order to strengthen and maintain the bonds of love and closeness during the holy month of Ramada; the month of love and forgiveness, and under the title “Ramadan Brings Us Together with Love and Goodness”, the Iraqi Business Council hosted on Thursday April 21st 2022 at the Grand Amman Hotel (the Millennium Hotel previously) the annual Ramadan Iftar banquet in honor of its members and their families.

During the Iftar banquet, Chairman of the Iraqi Business Council, Dr. Majid Saedi, talked in his welcome speech about the impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on the global economy, its repercussions and its serious challenges, and stressed the Council’s endeavors to advance the reality of economy and develop several economic projects after the Pandemic.

He further thanked the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Jordan, Mr. Haider Al-Athari, for supporting investors and businessmen and providing facilities to enhance investment in Iraq.

In turn, His Excellency the Iraqi Ambassador expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi Business Council for the humanitarian assistance it provided, especially during the difficult period that befell the world due to Covid-19  Pandemic .

Mr. Al-Athari affirmed that the Iraqi Embassy is a home for the Iraqi community in Jordan, whose interest is serving all Iraqis in Jordan.

He talked about the Embassy’s endeavors to grant entry visas and provide facilities to Jordanian investors for the sake of economic development in the two brotherly countries.

During the banquet, a joint cooperation agreement between the Iraqi Business Council and Royal Jordanian Airlines was announced, which included providing special services with distinguished and competitive prices for members of the Iraqi Business Council and their families on all Royal Jordanian flights.

The event also included poetic paragraphs by the renowned Arab poet Mr. Jabr Al-Baghdadi, who presented a poem commending Iraq and the people of Iraq, along with other songs to the rhythms of the Iraqi Chalghi group.

The event was attended by the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Haider Al-Athari, is wife, the Council’s Chairman and two Chairman Deputies, Board members and IBC members, their families, a number of Diplomats, Advisors, Attaches, Heads of Departments of the Iraqi Embassy in Jordan and Iraqi and Jordanian economic figures, in addition to the media, satellite TV channels, IBC Director General and staff.

The event was sponsored by Zain Telecommunications company, the strategic partner of the Iraqi Business Council.  It was also sponsored by Al-Mujama’at Investment Company for Real Estate Development.

 
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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.