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IBC Hosts the Signing Ceremony of “My Cake House” Cakes & Desserts Book

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Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program “Ibdaa”, IBC hosted on Saturday July 23rd 2016 on IBC Hall – first floor the book signing ceremony of “My Cake House” for making and designing cakes and desserts by Zainab and Zahraa Mirjan.

IBC CEO welcomed the audience and gave an overview on the two Canada residents cakes and pastry specialists Zainab and Zahraa Mirjan, followed by an overview presented by Mrs. Zahraa Mirjan on “My Cake House” book which covers over 60 recipes in Arabic on cakes baking and decoration and a review on various certificates obtained from international culinary institutions in Canada in cake making and decoration and their participation in specialized annual fairs held in the America and Canada.

Ms. Mirjan invited the guests to follow “My Cake House” episodes on Youtube (My Cake House Show) presented by Mrs. Zainab Mirjan. During the signing ceremony the guests tasted the most important cake and dessert recipes the book contained.

On IBC side, the ceremony was attended by IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, member of the General Assembly Mrs. Hadeel Hassan, IBC CEO and staff.

The book signing ceremony witnessed a high turnout of the Iraqi community, IBC guests, in addition to journalists and satellite TV channels
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Participation of IBC Vice President and Secretary General & IBC Advisor for Social Responsibility in the International Conference for Women Empowerment

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Upon an invitation extended by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Business & Professional Women Club Association, IBC Vice President and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, IBC Advisor for Social Responsibility Dr. Amila Naji and IBC CEO participated in the International Conference for Women Empowerment within the Comprehensive and Sustainable Industrial Development in the Middle East and North Africa Region held on Tuesday July 20th 2016 at the Amman Meridian Hotel in cooperation with Jordan Ahli Bank.

The Conference aimed at launching the UNIDO Regional Project “Empowerment of Women of Small and Medium-Sized Projects for a Comprehensive and Sustainable Industrial Development in the Middle East and North Africa Region” that is part of the activities applied in the framework of the UNIDO Project to find policies dialogue, identify recommendations and exchange successful practices over common economic and development themes to develop women entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa Region, in the presence of the conference Sponsor the Jordanian Labor Minister Mr. Ali Al-Ghazzawi and the Italian Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Giovanni Brauzzi.

During the opening session, the President of Business & Professional Women Club Association MP Haifa Al-Najjar stressed that the Conference is an opportunity to share the success stories of a number of women entrepreneurs and exchange experiences to enhance the central role of women in the industrial and economic development.

MP Al-Najjar further added that among the objectives of the Conference is setting up a framework to encourage women to invest, in addition to encourage networking between businesswomen in the Arab and European countries and the supporting economic institutions.

On the sidelines of the Conference, a significant meeting took place between IBC Vice President and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji and President of the Business & Professional Women Club Association MP Haifa Al-Najjar during which certain Programs were reviewed covering women empowerment carried out by IBC.

Mr. Saad Naji invited MP Al-Najjar to hold a meeting with IBC Board members to acquaint herself with IBC activities and the obstacles encountering the Iraqi business community in particular and those facing the Iraqis residing on the Kingdom’s soil in general in order to be later reviewed by the Jordanian Parliament.

During the Conference, the UNIDO Representative Mr. Geraldo Bataconi said that the UNIDO, through this Conference, looks forward to determining the necessary policies and procedures to facilitate business for women mainly in the seven Southern Mediterranean countries, besides empowering women and enhancing their role in the Middle East and North Africa Region and shed the light on the importance of the national, regional and international activities to promote women entrepreneurship, enhance their competitiveness capabilities and facilitate their obtainment of funding.

The Conference included a series of lectures and common discussions over the sustainable economic development in order to create local employment opportunities and sustainable civil preparation.

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Completion of Ramadan Parcels Distribution Campaign To Vulnerable Families in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan On the Occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan 2016.

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Including the activities of IBC Social Aid Programs, Ramadan parcels were distributed on several stages throughout the holy month of Ramadan on the needy and vulnerable families in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, whereas the campaign targeted 900 families fully registered at the United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) residing the areas of Jabal Al-Jova, Hashemi Shemali and Marka.

The packages included food supplies only.

The parcels distribution campaign were attended by IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary Mr. Saad Naji, members of IBC Humanitarian Committee; Mrs. Tamara Daghistani and Mrs. Widad Al-Saffar, a number of volunteers; Hamza and Sanad Jalal Al-Qaoud, IBC member Mr. Mustafa Al-Sheikh, in addition to IBC CEO and staff.

Furthermore, IBC participated in the Iftar banquet for orphans held on Friday July 1st 2016 at the Amman Grand Millennium Hotel by Dr. Majid AlSadi President of Eastern Holdings Group under patronage of HRH Princess Rajwa Bint Ali.

The event was attended by a large number of orphans from Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans, Princess Taghreed Association for Development & Training (Dar Al-Nahda) along with a number of Iraqi orphans covered by IBC Social Welfare Programs in Jordan where children were served a Ramadan Iftar meal.

The event also included a comic play and distribution of material and cash gifts on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.

The event was attended by the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Safiya Al-Siheil, the representative of the Development & Social Affairs Minister and Ministry Advisor Dr. Louay Al-Assaf, a number of IBC Board and General Assembly members, a crowd of journalists and Satellite TV channels.
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IBC Hosts Cultural a Evening of Celebrated Iraqi Maqam (Classical Music of Iraq) Singer Dr. Hussein Al-Adhami

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Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), IBC hosted on Saturday June 4th 2016 on IBC Hall at Swefiya / 1st Floor a cultural evening of the celebrated Iraqi Maqam (Classical Music of Iraq) Singer Dr. Hussein Al-Adhami. At the beginning of the ceremony, Journalist Dr. Hameed Abdullah provided an overview on the biography of Dr. Hussein Al-Adhami and the main parts of Dr. Al-Adhami’s book “Tales of Photographic Memory” that is classified in the framework of biography and personal memoirs book enhanced by pictures.

The writer, Dr. Hussein Al-Adhami, provided a presentation on the history of Iraqi Maqam and his experience and elaborated on his books and the first part of his most recent one “Tales of Photographic Memory” in which he tends to register events and memories similar to the memoirs style through attempts of conscious and spontaneous unconscious thinking.

The writer relied on the rich content of photographs and their surroundings of history and memories. The evening also included lyrical applications of Iraqi Maqam.

On IBC side, the event was attended by IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary Mr. Saad Naji, a number of IBC Board members; Mr. Nazar Awchi, Mr. Fakhri Reshan, Mr. Usama Al-Quraishi, Mr. Mekki Al-Faez, Mr. Ali Ghalib, Engineer Jalal Al-Qaoud, Mr. Muhammad Al-Sarraf, IBC members; Mrs. Tamara Daghistani, Mr. Muhammad Al-Baghdadi, in addition to IBC guests; the Iraqi Ambassador’s mother Sheikha Menerva Al-Siheil, the Iraqi Health Attaché Dr. Khamis Al-Saad and his assistant, a number of writers, artists, media, satellite TV channels, IBC CEO and staff.
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IBC Hosts the Opening Ceremony of the Second Personal Exhibition Of Iraqi Calligrapher Adil Al-Hadi

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Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa) and under the auspices of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Safiya Al-Siheil, IBC hosted on Saturday May 7th 2016 the opening ceremony of the second personal exhibition of the Iraqi Calligrapher Adil Al-Hadi.

During the ceremony, the Iraqi Ambassador toured the exhibition with IBC President Dr. Majid Sadi, IBC Vice President and Secretary Mr. Saad Naji, IBC Board members; Messrs. Nazar Awchi and Usama Al-Quraishi accompanied by the Iraqi Calligrapher Adil Al-Hadi and a group of attendees to acquaint themselves with the displayed works. The exhibition included 70 paintings covering various old and modern calligraphy schools.

The main scripts used were the old Kufi, Clear Third, Copy, Diwani, Signature, Clear Diwani and Persian Scripts. In his works, the Calligrapher used a mixture of bright colors to express the artist’s emotions to deliver to the recipient, whereas most of the used texts were taken from the Holy Quran, Prophetic Hadith (speeches), old poetry and other proverbs.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Iraqi Health Attaché Dr. Khamis Al-Saad, Iraqi Commercial Attaché Mrs. Intesar Ali Jafar and IBC members Messrs.

Ahmed Al-Amili, Aqeel Al-Hadi, Khalil Radhi and a large number of IBC guests and a crowd of Artists, journalists, Satellite TV Channels, IBC CEO and staff.
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IBC Hosts the Signing & Publicizing Ceremony of Dr. Sudad Sadiq Jawad Al-Timimi’s Book

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Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa) and under patronage of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Safiya Al-Siheil, represented by the Iraqi Consul Dr. Abdul Sattar Al-Janabi, IBC hosted on Saturday April 16th 2016 the signing and publicizing ceremony of Dr. Sudad Sadiq Jawad Al-Timimi’s Book “Woman”.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Dr. Muhammad Al-Baldawi presented an overview on the biography of the author Dr. Sudad Al-Timimi and an outline on the topics addressed by the author which sheds light on the wrong concepts relating to woman from the social, psychological and sexual angles.

Dr. Al-Baldawi elaborated on the chapters of this book whereas the first chapter addressed woman’s position in society and the significant variance in the role a woman plays in the Western civilization against the her role in the present Oriental culture.

The second chapter addressed woman’s toilet that occupy many topics that are tackled on the social and religious levels.

In the following chapters he addressed problems relating to harassment describing it as a phenomenon almost like an epidemic existing in the Arab world, the psychological extents and disorders that affect a woman in various stages of her life.

The ceremony also included some discussions by the guests relating to a number of issues addressed in the book.

On IBC side, the ceremony was attended by IBC Vice President and Secretary Mr. Saad Naji, Vice President Mr. Turkey Al-Qaissi, Board member Mrs. Wasan Al-Khafaji and IBC member Dr. Jalal Al-Bayyaa.

Members of the Diplomatic Corps were also present; the Egyptian Military Attaché Colonel Thamir Muhammed Fikri, Iraqi Military Attaché Brigadier General Qassim Shahin and a number of the Iraqi Embassy staff.

Also present was the former Director of the Royal Medical Services Major General Doctor Khalaf Al-Jadir, elite Iraqi and Jordanian medical consultants, a crowd Iraqi intellectuals and writers, media personnel, Satellite TV Channels, in addition to IBC CEO and staff.

It is worth mentioning that the Author was born in Baghdad and was awarded a Doctorate Degree in Medicine (MD) from Wales University in 1988 and was the first graduate of a foreign university to be granted this honor on his thesis “Methods of Assessing Antiepileptic Drugs on Patients”.

He gained experience in assessing and treating epilepsy diseases especially the incurable types.

He established the first clinic for epilepsy treatment in a primary health centre in 1994 and at the same time established a clinic to assess the Evolutionary Neurological Disorders in adults and became an expert in the evaluation of Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adults (ADHD).

 

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Opening of the First Personal Exhibition of Iraqi Artist Dr. Khleif Mahmoud Under the Title “Remnants of Things”

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Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), the personal exhibition of Iraqi artist Dr. Khleif Mahmoud was opened on Sunday April 3rd 2016 on IBC Hall under the title “Remnants of Things”.

During the opening ceremony the artist toured the exhibition with IBC Board member Mrs. Wassan Al-Khafaji, IBC members; Mr. Hassan Al-Dahhan, Mr. Muhammad Al-Baghdadi, Iraqi artist Yada Al-Obaidi and a group of attendees to view the displayed paintings in which the artist used the expressionist and modern realism methods.

The show included (31) works executed in oil, acrylic and water colors.

In the displayed paintings the artist expressed the current situation in Iraq and its cultural heritage, describing Iraq as a mine and treasure from which intellectuals, creators and artists draw their knowledge and creativity in order to carry the identity and impression of their homeland wherever they travel and wherever they settle.

The paintings were characterized by the beauty of their colors to excite and provoke the recipient; especially the red color.
The opening ceremony was attended by a large number of IBC guests, a crowd of artists, media and Satellite TV Channels.

 

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IBC Hosts an Exhibition & Auction of Eastern Antiques & Exquisite Items From the Collection of Iraqi Expert Engineer Muhammad Al-Baghdadi

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Over three days, from February 18th to 20th 2016, IBC hosted on IBC Hall an exhibition and auction for Eastern antiques and exquisite items from the collection of the Iraqi expert Engineer Muhammad Al-Baghdadi.

 The exhibition included silver, glass and porcelain antiques, carpets, beads strings, old and modern jewelry and miscellaneous exquisite items.

The auction was opened on Saturday evening with the presence of IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Sadi, IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Mr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member Mr. Turkey Al-Qaissi and IBC member Dr. Ahmed Al-Jubouri.

The auction opening marked the presence of a large number of experts, antiques collectors and members of the Jordanian community.

The visitors viewed the items in exhibit and listened to the Iraqi expert Engineer Muhammad Al-Baghdadi while he delivered a presentation on the exhibited items reviewing the historic and artistic value of the exhibits.

 

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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HomeCSRCultural Activities & Programs Opening of Iraqi Artist Ibrahim Abdali’s Exhibition “Mural Art Exhibition – First Version” Under Patronage of the President of the Jordanian House of Representatives Engineer Atif Tarawneh

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Within the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), the second Deputy of the Jordanian House of Representatives President Mr. Khamis Attiyah opened on Saturday January 16th 2016 on behalf of the President of the Jordanian House of Representatives Engineer Atif Tarawneh the personal exhibition of the renowned Iraqi artist Ibrahim Al-Abdali on IBC (Zain) Hall – 1st floor.

The event was attended by MP Mr. Atif Qawar, a number of the diplomatic corps in Jordan, a crowd of the Iraqi community in Jordan, artists, media, and Satellite Television Channels.

During the opening ceremony the Vice President of the Jordanian House of Representatives, IBC Chairman, IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary-General and a number of IBC Board Members toured the exhibition with artist Ibrahim Abdali to view the exhibited murals and paintings “Ibrahim Abdali’s Murals – Capitals of Nostalgia” in which the great artist Ibrahim Abdali in the gorgeousness of absolute emotional remembrance stirs up aspects of his artistic consciousness toward evaluating the past by imposing the dignity of his overwhelming nostalgia on everything related to Baghdad (specifically Al-Kharkh Sector) which is his soul’s breather and the storage of his obsessions in which he sought and since the early years of his long artistic experience (the early 60s) to commemorate selective scenes and extracts from this historic City’s realms and interpret on his murals that are standing on a number of buildings, cultural and historical monuments (Baghdad International Airport – Departures Hall / Houses in Haifa Street / others in London…. and others).
On IBC side, the ceremony was attended by IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Sadi, IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Mr. Saad Naji, IBC Vice President Mr. Turkey Al-Qaissi, IBC Board Members; Mr. Usama Al-Quraishi, Mr. Nazar Awchi and Mrs. Wasan Al-Khafaji and IBC members; Mr. Muhammad Al-Baghdadi, Mrs. Layla Piyyou, Mrs. Widad Al-Saffar and IBC CEO.

 

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Iraqi Contestant Ahmed Naeem Winning the 6th Prize of 100 Kilometers Bicycle Racing

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Under auspices of IBC, the Iraqi contestant Ahmed Naeem won the 6th position in the 100 Km cycling content from the Baptism site, the earth’s lowest point, organized on Friday December 18th 2015, noting that the competition was very strong where the number of participants reached 150.

On this occasion, IBC Chairman and members congratulate the Iraqi contestant Ahmed Naeem wishing him continued success , bearing in mind that IBC sponsoring covered the participation fees, contest equipment, a work team, and IBC vehicle that accompanied contestant throughout the race.
We are enclosing side of the contest.

 

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.

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.