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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.

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Opening of the Personal Exhibition of Expatriate Iraqi Artist Sattar Nima At The Iraqi Business council Hall

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Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), the personal exhibition of the Iraqi expatriate artist Sattar Nima was opened on Saturday October 23rd 2021 on IBC Hall 1st floor titled “Ecstasy”.

During the opening ceremony, the artist toured the exhibition with IBC’s Vice president and Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji and IBC guests of artistic and cultural elites to learn about the displayed artworks, where twenty artworks were displayed embracing a variety of techniques and materials were used such as acrylic, oil and pastille, with a line connecting between personification to extreme abstraction.

In the centre of the hall a video artwork interposed that was in harmony with the content of the exhibition; which was the idea of transcending the normal physical surface of the painting to reach the depth considering the painting as a living work.

The event was attended by IBC members’ Dr. Amila Naji, Mr. Muhammad Shanshal and members of IBC Cultural Committee, in addition to a crowd of artists, academics, media professionals, IBC guests of the Iraqi community in Jordan, TV channels, IBC CEO 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.

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.

 

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Signing & Publicizing of the Prominent Iraqi Journalist Dr. Majeed Al-Sammarraie’s Book Supported by IBC’s (Ibdaa) Cultural Program

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With the support of the Cultural Program of the Iraqi Business Council in Amman (Ibdaa), and under the parsonage of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Haider Al-Athari, signing of the second part of “Atraf Al-Hadeeth” book for the prominent Iraqi journalist Dr. Majeed Al-Sammarraie, published by (Dar Al-Thakira), took place on Monday, September 27th 2021 on Al-Orfali Hall in Amman.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Dr. Al-Sammarraie extended his thanks and appreciation to all those who had contributed to the publication of his book, especially the Iraqi Business Council in Amman for its support through its (Ibdaa) Cultural Program to publicize and sign the two parts of his book “Atraf Al-Hadeeth”; the first part was published in 2019 and the second in 2021.

Dr. Al-Sammarraie reviewed the most important episodes of his famous program “Atraf Al-Hadeeth”, which he talked about in his book, recalling dialogues for a number of very important personalities; such as artists and journalists, thinkers, religious and philosophy men, that he had hosted over the years in his widely-watched program.

For his part, the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Haider Al-Athari stressed that the educated Iraqi elite is capable of contributing to strengthening the ties between members of the Iraqi community in Jordan and their Iraqi cultural environment despite the geographic distance, lauding the distinguished effort exerted by Dr. Al-Sammarraie over his long years of work.

The event was attended by IBC’s Vice President & Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji and IBC CEO Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib, a large number of Iraqi and Jordanian art and cultural figures, in addition to the media and satellite TV channels.

 
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Opening of the 4th Personal Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition for Iraqi Calligrapher Adil Al-Hadi Under Patronage of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan At The Iraqi Business council Hall

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Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), and under the patronage of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Haider Al-Athari, the fourth personal exhibition for Arabic Calligraphy for Iraqi Calligrapher Adil Al-Hadi was opened on Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 on IBC Hall – 1st Floor.

During the opening ceremony and his exhibition tour with the Iraqi Ambassador Mr. Al-Athari, IBC’s President Dr. Majid Saedi, IBC’s Vice President & Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji, Iraqi Consul Mr. Waleed Al-Issawi, the Commercial Attaché Mr. Nabil Al-Karbouli and a number of IBC members, the Iraqi Calligrapher Adil Al-Hadi reviewed the artworks on display, which included technologies and different types of calligraphy that reflected different types and formations of Arabic Calligraphy of different schools represented by Al-Thulth, Al-Thulth Al-Jali (Clear Thulth), Al-Naskh, Al-Diwani, Al-Jali Al-Diwani Calligraphy, and the different types of Kufi Calligraphy; such as Al-Muwarraq (the leafy), square, Al-Madfour, Al-Taaleeq, Al-Ijaza, Al-Nesabouri and other types of Calligraphy.

The Calligrapher used colors as important elements in the composition of his paintings, and introduced the technique of decoration such as Al-Suleimi and Al-Nabati to give aesthetic aspect to the painting.

As for the selected texts, most texts were picked from the Holly Quran and Hadiths, in addition to the introduction of poetry with its various purposes such as praise and flirtation.

The event was attended by a number of artists, academics, media figures and IBC guests of the Iraqi community in Jordan, in addition to satellite TV channels, IBC CEO Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff.

 

 

 

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Participation of Iraqi Business council Vice President & Secretary General in the Meeting of the International Labor Organization (ILO) on “Diagnosing the Informal Sector in Iraq”

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At a personal invitation extended by the International Labor Organization (ILO), the Iraqi Business Council Vice President and Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji participated on Tuesday, September 14th 2021 in the meeting held by (ILO) via Zoom application, on “Diagnosing the Informal Sector in Iraq” Project and setting a strategy for the transition to formal economy in Iraq.

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), United Nations Women Organization (UNWO), International Migration Organization (IMO) and the European Union (EU), in addition to a number of other international organizations take part in the implementation of the strategy.

The meeting included a special review by (ILO) Regional Coordinator in Iraq Dr. Maha Qattaa on the progress of “Diagnosing the Informal Sector in Iraq” Project, including the activities and outputs, followed by presentation by the representative of FAFO Research Foundation – Mr. Theodoros Kebede – on the results of the second round of the data on the impact of Corona Virus on workers and organizations in Iraq, and (ILO) expert Mr. Mohammad Al-Maayteh gave a presentation on the observations he reached after a series of meetings with partners and stakeholders in the Project including the Iraqi Business Council, which is the only institution inside and outside Iraq that has been selected by the International Labor Organization to be the main partner in setting the strategy for the transition to formal economy in Iraq.

Then the ILO expert Ms. Miranda Wegermann discussed updating the legal review of the Project.  During the meeting, IBC’s Vice President and Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji participated with an important intervention, in which he wondered about the support provided by the Iraqi government to the affected sectors in the Iraq private sector, and the extent of its impact on the study being conducted by ILO concerning the informal economy in Iraq.

The meeting was attended by experts from government institutions, the United Nations Agencies, development partners and international organizations in Iraq.

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Opening of Hana Sadiq’s Exhibition Titled “Fashion & Jewelry with Modern Touches” At The Iraqi Business council Hall

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Under the patronage of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Haider Al-Adhari and his wife Mrs. Maysam Al-Rubaiei, the exhibition of the international designer Hana Sadiq titled “Fashions & Jewelry with Modern Touches” was opened on Monday July 12th 2021 on the Iraqi Business Council Hall / 1st floor.

The Iraqi Ambassador and his wife, IBC’s Vice President & Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji and IBC member Dr. Amila Naji toured the exhibition with designer Hana Sadiq to acquaint themselves with the exhibits, which reflected the Iraqi heritage with contemporary modernity and distinguished by the art of embroidery and writing poetic verses on the exhibited dresses with silk and reed threads and beads, in addition to the inclusion of conflicting colors in the same dress.

The exhibition also included unique jewelry made of silver and precious tones.

The event was attended by a number of the Iraqi Embassy staff, IBC guests, media and 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.

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.

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Director of Innovation Programs of OXFAM International in Iraq Seeks Means of Cooperation with the Iraqi Business Council

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The Director of Innovation Programs of Oxfam International – Iraq Office Mr. Basim Muhammad discussed means of cooperation with the Iraqi Business Council during his meeting that took place on Monday June 14th 2021 via Zoom app.

with IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji and IBC Director General in the presence of Innovation Lab Coordinator Ms. Duha Abdul Muniem.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Saad Naji welcomed the representatives of Oxfam Organization, lauding the programs of the Innovation Lab launched by Oxfam Organization to support entrepreneurial projects and empower youth and women to find jobs in Iraq.

Mr. Naji also talked about IBC entrepreneurship incubator that targets the youth category and the capacity building programs launched by the Iraqi Business Council to support the youth category, referring to the pioneering experiences presented by business incubators in other countries such as Lebanon.

IBC Director General reviewed the Council’s activities and programs on the economic, cultural, academic and humanitarian levels.

For his part, Mr. Basim Muhammad extended his thanks and appreciation on organizing the meeting and presented and overview on the Innovation Lab founded by Oxfam and the successful projects that resulted from this incubator such as “Aco” and “Yella Erbil” Projects, which work on E-marketing of the products produced by the less fortunate categories in order to enable them economically.

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Iraqi Business Council Participates as Community Partner & Supporter of Fine Arts In the largest Art & Cultural Gathering Held in Jordan

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Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program, the Iraqi Business Council participated as a community partner and supporter of fine arts in the largest arts and cultural gathering held in Jordan organized by “Dar Al Funoun”.

The opening of this significant event took place on Saturday June 12th 2021 at “Swefieh Village” in the presence of HRH Wijdan Al-Hasimi, HRH Rajwa Al-Ali, IBC’s Vice President and Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji, IBC member Dr. Amila Naji, IBC Director General Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff amidst organized presence that took into account social distancing meeting the conditions of public safety.

The event was attended by a group of artists, media and those interested in fine arts.  Over 160 artists participated in this pioneering art event and a large number of young artists were involved in this event in order to empower them and support their creations.

IBC participated in this distinguished event with a number of its collections of artworks of Iraqi artists who had earlier held art exhibitions on IBC hall.

 

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.

 

 

 

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Iraqi Business Council Members Participation in the Special Discussion Session with the International Labor Organization (ILO)

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Within the partnership between IBC and ILO in the “Transition from Informal to Formal Economy” Project in Iraq, IBC Deputy Chairman ad Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member Mr. Mekki Al-Faiz, IBC member Engineer Turkey Al-Qaisi and IBC Director General participated with ILO in the special discussion session held on Wednesday April 7th 2021 via Zoom application.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Saad Naji welcomed the participants and reviewed IBC programs in support of entrepreneurship including the “How to Start Your Business” Program launched by IBC in cooperation with the International Bank Group, which had a clear imprint in developing skills and human resources of the beneficiaries from this Program and directing them to building foundations of projects, in addition to IBC efforts to launch the pioneering incubator in Basra Governorate in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

However, the Program’s failure to obtain the necessary support from the Iraqi government, due to bureaucratic complications, prevented its implementation.

Dr. Saad Naji also reviewed IBC partnership in the professional training programs for Iraqi refugees in cooperation with the International Relief & Development Organization to enable them to obtain jobs, stressing the need to develop long-term strategy for transition from informal to formal economy in Iraq, and the need to develop appropriate social protection legislations and laws, which are considered an important tool to transform informal labor to formal labor in Iraq.

For his part, ILO Expert Mr. Muhammad Al-Maayteh welcomed IBC members and Iraqi businessmen, stressing that IBC represents the elite active intellect of Iraqi businessmen and investors in the labor market, and that the transition from informal to formal economy in Iraq is an ambitious project, but is not an easy issue to implement.

The International Labor Organization aspires to lay the foundation for this Project, which would provide protection for workers and employers, pointing out to the desire and response of the Iraqi government to implement this Project.

Mr. Al-Maayteh also emphasized the strategic partnership with IBC in this Project within the national framework that will be launched in the near future, which will include professional unions and associations, in addition to the legislative bodies in Iraq.

During the session, Engineer Mekki Al-Faiz discussed the business environment in Iraq, stressing on non existence of unions or professional institutions that protect employers and oblige workers with productivity and work hours.

He also talked about hidden unemployment that is no longer limited to the public sector, but shifted also to the private sector, which led to the workers’ lack of commitment to fulfill their obligations.

Engineer Turkey Al-Qaisi also emphasized the absence of government support for the Iraqi youth in the field of employment, training and human resources development in a number of vital sectors that would build competencies and reduce unemployment in Iraq.

It is noteworthy that ILO works on the formation of a national team to develop a permanent strategy to shift from informal economy (informal economy includes all works that the individual practices which are not subject to any of the social protection laws) to formal economy according to the recommendation of ILO No. (204) that calls upon all member countries to design coherent and integrated strategies to facilitate the transition from informal to formal economy.

A number of United Nations agencies, representatives of the Iraqi government and civil society organizations will participate in developing the strategy.