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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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BLOM Bank Holds Introductory Seminar On IBC Hall – 1st Floor

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BLOM Bank in collaboration with IBC held on Sunday April 10th 2016 on IBC Hall an introductory Seminar on the facilities, offers and services provided by BLOM Bank to Iraqi investors in Iraq and Jordan.

At the beginning of the meeting, BLOM Bank Regional Manager in Jordan Mr. Adnan Araj welcomed IBC members and guests consisting of Iraqi investors and businessmen providing a brief presentation on BLOM Bank and its branches spreading in many world capitals as it maintains branches in 13 countries including Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, France, England, Switzerland, Romania, Cyprus, Egypt, Qatar, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

Mr. Araj also elaborated on the banking policies pursued by the Bank which boosted its financial status placing it in the forefront of regional banks in the region, in addition to its utilizing modern technology and electronic services that meet the growing demands of its customers.

He also stressed the Bank’s keenness on strengthening the relationship with IBC members and Iraqi investors and providing them with facilities, noting that all banking transactions with the Bank in Iraq may be carried out through its branches in Jordan.

The Bank’s CEO in Iraq Mrs. Zina Khattab provided an overview on the Bank’s branches in Baghdad and Erbil and answered all queries raised by IBC members and guests during the meeting concerning the opening of letters of credit, financing housing loans and bank transfers from / to Iraq.

On IBC side, the meeting was attended by IBC Secretary and Vice Chairman Mr. Saad Naji and a number of IBC Board members; Mr. Nazar Awchi, Dr. Fakhri Rishan, Mrs. Wassan Al-Khafaji and a crowd of IBC members, Iraqi investors and businessmen.

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Meeting with the Jordanian Interior Minister Mr. Salama Hammad

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IBC delegation visited on Thursday April 7th 2016 the Headquarters of the Ministry of Interior in Amman.

The delegation included IBC Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Mr. Saad Naji and IBC members; Mr. Hussein Al-Sarraf, Mr. Qais Al-Jaafari and the Jordanian Member of Parliament Mr. Khalil Al-Attiya.

The group was received by the Minister of Interior Mr. Salama Hammad, Head of Nationality Department and representative of the Jordanian Security Services.

During the meeting the delegation discussed reasons for the declining number of Iraqis in Jordan along with a number of important issues for which appropriate actions would be taken in the near future.

The Jordanian Minister approved facilitating the renewal of residence permits for Iraqis for five years or automatically without demanding additional paperwork.

Also, agreement was reached to follow up all issues raised during the meeting with the Minister of Interior.

 

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 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.