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IBC Hosts the “Return of Umm Al-Rabiain” Bazaar On IBC Hall

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

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), and on the occasion of Mother’s Day and the Spring Festival, IBC hosted on Saturday March 18th 2017 on IBC Hall – 1st Floor in collaboration with “Ayadi Al-Khair” Organization the “Return of Umm Al-Rabiain” Bazaar in which a number of vulnerable members of the Iraqi community in the Kingdom participated.

The bazaar was characterized by a variety of special exhibits that included handcrafts, traditional home accessories, printing on clothes, copper works, glassware, accessories, distinguished dishes from the Iraqi cuisine, variety of sweets and folklore costumes whose proceeds were dedicated to the bazaar participants.

The bazaar was organized to highlight various artistic talents and assist members of the vulnerable category to market their products, encourage them to continuously work and be productive.

The bazaar witnessed intense presence of visitors who were seeking special handmade presents for Mother’s Day. On the Iraqi Embassy side, the Iraqi Consul Mr. Uday Hatam visited the bazaar on behalf of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Safiya Al-Siheil, in addition to a large crowd of the Iraqi community in Jordan.

As on IBC Side, the event was attended by IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, who toured the bazaar with the Iraqi Consul to view the exhibits.

Also IBC member Dr. Muhammad Al-Baldawi was present at the event, along with IBC CEO and a crowd of journalists and Satellite TV Channels.

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IBC Hosts the Book Signing & Publicizing of “Street Children.. Victims or Perpetrators?”

March 1, 2017/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibda), IBC hosted on Wednesday March 1st 2017 on IBC Swefiya Hall the signing and publicizing ceremony of the “Street Children.. Victims or Perpetrators?” by author Hisham Dhahabi, a psychologic researcher and President of the Homeless Association, Vice President of Al-Wid Association for Family Psychologic Care and Director of the Iraqi Safe Home for Orphans, that was sponsored by IBC.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Dr. Muhammad Baldawi academic researcher and IBC member presented a brief biography of the author Muhammad Dhahabi and outlined the most prominent topics the book included, reviewing the significance of Mr. Dhahabi’s humane projects relating to sheltering and caring for homeless children, the educational and social programs, psychological, health and entertainment services and transition to a better stage, also Mr. Dhahabi’s aspirations for Iraqi people supporting these projects as it would contribute to ending the suffering of this category of children who did not choose being what they currently are, as these programs would contribute to reducing the problems of society and their consequences.

Mr. Dhahabi shared with the audience some sad and painful stories he had lived through with the homeless children giving some examples and how he dedicated himself, his time and feelings, employing all his energy and efforts, assisted by members of his family, to address the problems and hardships arising from the devastating wars and social differences.

Mr. Dhahabi also pointed out that his humane projects are not only limited to looking after the homeless and displaced in the stage of childhood, but his care would continue after graduation at the age of eighteen represented by finding proper work opportunities, housing and even finding a life partner so that the young person is able to live independently and become an active member in society.

The event included poetry recital by a number of Iraqi poets commending Mr. Dhahabi’s exceptional humanitarian role, his tolerance, kindness and enthusiasm.

Iraqi singer Humam Ibrahim took part in this exceptional event with some beautiful songs lauding Iraq and its glories which received the audience admiration.

The ceremony also included a number of discussions by the present guests regarding issues tackled by the book.
At the end of the ceremony, IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi thanked Mr. Hisham Dhahabi on his humane efforts providing family care and support to the homeless children and honored him with some unique photographs of the old Baghdadi neighborhoods from the private archive collection of the prominent Iraqi Architect Dr. Rifat Chaderchi donated to IBC. On his part, Mr. Dhahabi thanked IBC for its support and sponsorship to print his book “Street Children.. Victims or Perpetrators?”, commending IBC role through its humanitarian programs and projects to support the category of vulnerable.
The ceremony was attended by the representative of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Safiya Siheil; the Minister Plenipotentiary of the Iraqi Embassy in Jordan Mr. Mustafa Imam, Head of the Iraqi Media Network Dr. Ali Shlah, the former Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Dr. Jawad Hadi Abbas, a crowd of the Iraqi community in Jordan and Iraqi artists and writers. On IBC side, the event was attended by IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi and his wife, IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Mr. Saad Naji and his family, a number of IBC Board members; Mr. Mekki Faiz and Mrs. Wasan Khafaji, IBC members; Mrs. Tamara Daghistani, Mr. Nassir Sadoun, Mr. Najim Saedi and Mr. Mustafa Sheikh, in addition to a large number of journalists, Satellite TV Channels, IBC CEO and staff.

IBC Hosts the Book Signing & Publicizing of “Street Children.. Victims or Perpetrators”

Opening of Iraqi Artist Nabil Ali’s Exhibition “Speech and Music to the Female”

February 4, 2017/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa) and under Patronage of Zain Telecommunication Company, IBC hosted on Saturday February 4th, 2017 on IBC’s Zain Hall the opening ceremony of the Iraqi artist Nabil Ali’s exhibition titled “Speech and Music to the Female”.

The ceremony was attended by IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi, IBC Chairman Deputy and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, Chairman Deputy Mr. Nazar Awchi, IBC Board member Mr. Turkey Al-Qaissi and IBC members; Mr. Muhammad Al-Baghdadi, Mr. Atheer Al-Qadhi, in addition to IBC CEO, staff and a crowd of the Iraqi community in Jordan, artists, journalists and Satellite TV Channels.

During the opening ceremony, IBC Chairman and members toured the exhibition with artist Nabil Ali to view the displayed paintings which were inspired by women and society.

The artist was inspired by his daily life.. a woman from his point of view is a celebration of beautiful colors and enchanting melodies.. without women life would look like a ghost clothed in gray with domination of a dreary silence.

According to the artist, there is always a relationship between women and musical instruments in more than one aspect; a woman is always the instrument and her voice is the tone.. every instrument has its own magic, beauty and melodies.. as for women; every woman has her own special beauty and charm.

The artist used acrylic and gesso on canvas and collage and other various materials to execute his paintings.

His successful choice of sizes varied to reflect a specific story within every painting since the size of a painting is very important to the idea.

The paintings of artist Nabil Ali belong to the expressionist school, but he also borrowed some ideas from the surrealist school.

Opening of Iraqi Artist Nabil Ali’s Exhibition “Speech and Music to the Female” Saturday February 4th 2017 – IBC Zain Hall

IBC Hosts the Photo Gallery of Prominent Iraqi Architect Dr. Rifat Chaderchi

December 10, 2016/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa) and further to Tamayouz Architectural Award ceremony hosted by IBC last week at the Amman Grand Millennium Hotel, IBC hosted on Saturday December 10th 2016 the photo gallery of the prominent Iraqi Architect Dr. Rifat Chaderchi titled “Baghdad in Rifat’s Eyes” and celebrated his 90th birthday.

During the ceremony IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi and his wife, IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Mr. Saad Naji, IBC Vice Chairman Mr. Nazar Awchi, Board member Mr. Mekki Al-Faiz and IBC members; Mrs. Layla Piyyo and Dr. Muhammad Al-Baldawi toured the gallery to acquaint themselves with the exhibited photographs chosen by Dr. Chaderchi from his personal archive that includes over eighty thousand photographs, copy of which was kept at Tamayouz Award Program, to be among his honoring exhibition titled ”Baghdad in Rifat’s Eyes” marking his 90th birthday.

Dr. Chaderchi selected this unique selection of photographs from his book (Rifat Chaderchi Photography).

Dr. Chaderchi’s unique black and white archive of photographs records Iraq’s rich memory, reflecting part of Dr. Chaderchi’s efforts of photographic documentation depicting popular topics from old souks and even the religious rituals at Abu Hanifa and Al-Keylani’s Mosques and the Yezidis’ rituals.

He toured Iraq from north to south, photographed the vendors in souks, various crafts, alleys and cemeteries.. pictured the misery suffered by vulnerable class, the expressive faces of the simple people in the difficult reality they live in.. it is an expression of the absurdity of existence and the unreasonableness of their miserable life.

The ceremony was attended by a crowd of the Iraqi community in Jordan, artists, writers, journalists and Satellite TV Channels, in addition to IBC CEO.

IBC Hosts the Photo Gallery of Prominent Iraqi Architect Dr. Rifat Chaderchi “Baghdad in Rifat’s Eyes” And Celebrates His 90th Birthday Saturday December 10th, 2016 on IBC Hall

IBC Hosts 2017 Fashion Shows For The International Fashion Designer Hana Sadiq

November 26, 2016/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program “Ibda”, IBC hosted on Saturday November 26th, 2016 at Amman Grand Millennium Hotel the fashion shows for 2017 for the two international fashion designers Ms. Hana Sadiq and Ms. Sana Matouq.

IBC also hosted the prominent Iraqi media figure Ms. Ruqaiya Hassan who welcomed the guests and introduced the two fashion designers Hana Sadiq and Sana Matouq, reviewing IBC role in supporting the Iraqi and Arab innovators.

During the show, the international Iraqi fashion designer Hana Sadiq introduced her new collection for 2017 titled “The Change” accompanied by the melodies of the famous international Iraqi musician Omar Al-Bashir.

Ms. Sadiq’s designs were characterized by usage of Arabic calligraphy and multiplicity of colors.

Ms. Sadiq decorated the mannequins’ heads with unique hats inspired from all old civilizations.

Afterwards, the fur designer Ms. Sana Matouq introduced her new collection for the winter of 2017 which was characterized by luxurious design and rich colors. Also, designer Farah Asmar took part in this show with her new collection of leather handbags.

The ceremony included prize draws presented by Imseih Jewelry Group and Maserati Automobiles Company.

The event was attended by a number of Ambassadors, representatives of the Diplomatic Corps in Jordan and senior economic figures.

For IBC part, the event was attended by a crowd of IBC members and their families, in addition to a large crowd of Satellite TV Channels, media and press, IBC CEO and staff.

It is worth mentioning that Eagle Hills Jordan, Mesarati Automobiles Company, Zain Telecommunications, Imseih Jewelry Group and Eve Beauty Lounge also participated in sponsoring this event.

Communication on progress 2016 (CSR)

October 27, 2016/in COP's Report, CSR /by User ibc

In order to enhance the concept of partnership between the Public and Private Sectors and the principles of integrity and transparency, the Iraqi Business Council (IBC) was a pioneer organizer and supporter to the United Nations Global Compact Initiative concerning the social responsibility of companies.

This Initiative that promotes the consolidation of ten principles adopted by the United Nations including transparency, combating child labor, integrity, environment preservation, human rights and other sublime principles that the IBC endeavored to apply to its agendas and programs since its establishment to the present date through symposiums and workshops to introduce this Initiative and its role in the development of the business society and the Iraqi civil society.

IBC Board of Directors being keen on expanding participation in the activities of the local network of the Global Compact in Iraq, appointed Dr. Amila Naji holder of a Ph.D. Degree in Companies’ Social Responsibility and an IBC member, as IBC Counselor for companies’ social responsibility and IBC representative in the Steering Committee of the Local Network of Global Compact in Iraq.

With this in mind, IBC was keen since its foundation to establish and support health care and humanitarian aid programs for the Iraqi community in Jordan by forming humanitarian committees to support the humanitarian programs and improve the conditions of vulnerable Iraqis whether inside Iraq or those living in Jordan.

The activities of this committee cover health, living and educational programs, and efforts to provide resources that assist in alleviating the sufferings of this vulnerable sector including “I HAVE A DREAM” Program to support Iraqi children inflicted with incurable diseases, “FARAH” Program which was designated to children with burns who were mutilated as a result of the obnoxious acts of terrorism underway in Iraq, and “AL-BALSAM” Program designated to aid the vulnerable Iraqi elderly patients who are in the Intensive Care Units in the Jordanian hospitals.

In addition to the aforementioned, IBC also sponsors Iraqi competencies of intellectuals, university professors, artists, scholars and other qualified dignitaries living in Jordan by means of shedding light on their creativity and supporting them to hold art exhibitions and finding opportunities to propagate their ingenuousness regionally and globally.

IBC sponsorship of scientific competencies was not only limited to Jordan, but it extended to participation in the Diamond Sponsorship of “Tamayuz Award” for architectural excellence of graduation projects for students of architectural engineering colleges in Iraqi universities for 2012 to stimulate scientific ingenuousness and encourage Iraqi competencies and talents.

IBC further works on promoting social ties between members of the Iraqi community residing in Jordan and outside Iraq through cultural activities and various social meetings.

Based on IBC various activities in the humanitarian field and keenness of its members to take part in the social and economic rehabilitation initiatives, with great pride IBC participated in organizing fine arts and humanitarian gallery under the title “MEMORY OF A PLACE” which represented the Iraqi man holding on to his genuine cultural roots.. crying out loud “this is Iraq, it is my land.. it is my history.. it is the dream of my children and ancestors.. it is the place that has imperishable living memory.”

This art exhibition was held in collaboration with the International Migration Organization – Iraq Mission and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Jordan where elite Iraqi, Jordanian and European artists participated with the objective of supporting the affected communities in Iraq through the activities of the International Migration Organization that plays an outstanding sublime humanitarian role to alleviate the suffering of displaced Iraqis inside and outside Iraq through the support of the Iraqi Embassy in Jordan which has achieved remarkable successes turning it from an Embassy to a warm home embracing all Iraqis.

This participation comes as an achievement of IBC objectives, humanitarian goals and its ethical responsibility to aid the vulnerable Iraqis inside and outside Iraq.

SAAD MUHSIN NAJI
Secretary General
Iraqi Business Council

IBC Chairman Honors the Celebrated People’s Artist Jawad Al-Shakarchi & Number of Prominent Iraqi Actors

September 4, 2016/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), and in the presence of IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji and a number of IBC Board members; Mr. Nazar Awchi and Mr. Usama Al-Quraishi, IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi honored on Sunday September 4th 2016 at the Exit Club – Amman the prominent people’s artist and Iraqi director Jawad Al-Shakarchi along with a number of famous Iraqi actors such as Asia Kamal, Hana Muhammad and Kareem Muhsin with the Shield of Creativity and Appreciation Certificates for their remarkable efforts and great achievements in boosting Iraqi arts and representing Iraq in international circles.

The honoring ceremony took place during the social celebration set up by the Iraqi Al-Sharqiya Channel to honor (Al-Amal Program) team, which is one of Al-Shariqiya Channel’s humanitarian programs.

Chairman of the Independent Media Group Mr. Saad al-Bazzaz granted the famed Iraqi actor and director Jawad Al-Shakarchi and a number of prominent actors the Golden Creativity Medal for their role in giving hope to the vulnerable and needy who suffered severe humane situations as a result of the difficult circumstances experienced by Iraq.

The ceremony was attended by a large number of Iraqi actors and singers, leading Iraqi football coaches, in addition to a large crowd of journalists, litterateurs, IBC CEO and staff.

IBC Chairman Honors the Celebrated People’s Artist Jawad Al-Shakarchi & Number of Prominent Iraqi Actors

IBC Diamond Sponsorship “Tamayouz Award” for Architectural Excellence For Graduation Projects of Architecture Colleges Students in Iraqi Universities for 2015

August 22, 2016/in Co-operation Programs with NGO's, CSR /by User ibc

Based on IBC’s vision and aspiration to support scientific competencies and talents, and its belief in the need to encourage and motivate such competencies for further creativity, IBC, and for the fourth year respectively, took part in the Diamond Sponsorship of “Tamayouz Award” for Architectural Excellence for graduation projects of students in Architecture Departments in the Iraqi Universities for 2015.

It is worth mentioning that “Tamayouz Award” was founded with unadulterated Iraqi efforts with the aim of supporting young Iraqi architects and introducing the exerted academic efforts to the world.

IBC granted a scholarship to student Waad Issam Al-Derzi, a first winner of Tamayouz Award of the Architecture Universities Category, to obtain a Masters Degree in Architecture from London South Bank University in the United Kingdom.
Moreover, IBC sponsored Tamayouz Award for Women for Excellence in Architecture and Construction for 2015.

Tamayouz Award aims at honoring excellence and creativity and sheds the light on the young Iraqi architects, in addition to introducing the creativity of Iraqi students to the global society of architecture.

“Tamayouz Award” was founded in 2012 as the first award in Iraq for excellence in architecture design.

The first annual award was based on one category only which was the excellence award for academic designs of architecture graduation projects in the Iraqi Universities.

“Tamayouz” Initiative aims at supporting the efforts of academics in Iraqi Universities, acknowledging talents and rewarding excellence in professions relating to arts and architecture.
The Global Pact in Iraq succeeded in presenting this initiative to the Iraqi companies specialized in building and architecture.

Three member Organizations in the Global Pact network sponsored this initiative amongst which was IBC in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Presently, “Tamayouz Award” has become the only initiative that connects the international organizations, local companies and the students to encourage and promote the awareness of design excellence and boost the wheel of architecture in a country that currently suffers from urban and architectural distortion.

At the beginning of 2015 the Iraqi architecture icon Dr. Rifat Chaderchi was granted the Honorary Doctorate Degree by the British Coventry University upon the nomination of Tamayouz Award for Iraqi Architecture and the Department of Architecture in the University on the significance of his architectural and intellectual achievements that enriched the Iraqi and Arab architecture.

The Doctorate Degree granting ceremony was attended by Dr. Chaderchi’s wife, Mrs. Belqis Sharara, his brother, Mr. Yaqdhan Chaderchi, Omran Yaqdhan Chaderchi, Coventry University architecture professor and founder of Tamayouz Award architect Prof. Ahmed Salah Al-Mallak, the Iraqi students studying in the University and a large crowd of Dr. Chaderchi’s friends and fans.
The Honorary Doctorate Degree in Arts was handed to the Iraqi architect, academic and theoretician Dr. Rifat Chaderchi by the Head of Coventry University during the students’ graduation ceremony held in the Cathedral of Coventry City.

IBC Diamond Sponsorship “Tamayouz Award” for Architectural Excellence For Graduation Projects of Architecture Colleges Students in Iraqi Universities for 2015

August 22, 2016/in CSR, Supporting scientific competence programs /by User ibc

Moreover, IBC sponsored Tamayouz Award for Women for Excellence in Architecture and Construction for 2015. Tamayouz Award aims at honoring excellence and creativity and sheds the light on the young Iraqi architects, in addition to introducing the creativity of Iraqi students to the global society of architecture.

“Tamayouz Award” was founded in 2012 as the first award in Iraq for excellence in architecture design.

The first annual award was based on one category only which was the excellence award for academic designs of architecture graduation projects in the Iraqi Universities.

“Tamayouz” Initiative aims at supporting the efforts of academics in Iraqi Universities, acknowledging talents and rewarding excellence in professions relating to arts and architecture.

The Global Pact in Iraq succeeded in presenting this initiative to the Iraqi companies specialized in building and architecture.

Three member Organizations in the Global Pact network sponsored this initiative amongst which was IBC in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Presently, “Tamayouz Award” has become the only initiative that connects the international organizations, local companies and the students to encourage and promote the awareness of design excellence and boost the wheel of architecture in a country that currently suffers from urban and architectural distortion.

The Honorary Doctorate Degree in Arts was handed to the Iraqi architect, academic and theoretician Dr. Rifat Chaderchi by the Head of Coventry University during the students’ graduation ceremony held in the Cathedral of Coventry City.

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The Jordanian Minister of Culture Dr. Adel Al-Tuweisi Opens the 1st Personal Exhibition of Iraqi Artist Kifah Al Shebib

August 6, 2016/in CSR, Cultural Activities & Programs /by User ibc

Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), The Jordanian Minister of Culture Dr. Adel Al-Tuweisi opened on Tuesday August 6th 2016 on IBC Hall / 1st Floor the first personal exhibition of Iraqi artist Kifah Al Shebib “A Tune in Memory”.

During the opening ceremony the Jordanian Culture Minister toured the exhibition with IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi, IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, Vice Chairman Mr. Turkey Al-Qaissi and a number of Board members accompanied by the Iraqi artist Kifah Al Shebib to see the art works in display.

The exhibition included 29 oil paintings on canvas executed during the past four years depicting life in general in Iraq during the sixties and seventies of the past century.

The exhibited paintings contained what the memory still retains of the beauty of Iraq and carried a soothing hope for peace and love.

The artist added that the basic material of the exhibition was based on reliable sources of past events, in addition to the personal memory that still retains lots of events in store.

The opening ceremony was attended by the Jordanian Culture Minister and a number of the Jordanian Culture Ministry officials, a crowd of litterateurs, writers, artists, journalists, Iraqi community and Satellite TV channels.

On IBC side, the event was attended by IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi, IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General, IBC Vice Chairman Mr. Turkey Al-Qaissi, a number of Board members; Mr. Mekki Al-Faiz, Mrs. Wassan Al-Khafaji, Mr. Usama Al-Quraishi, IBC members artist Yada Al-Obaidi, IBC CEO and staff.