The Iraqi Business Council Honors The Iraqi Maqam Ambassador Dr. Hussein Al-Aadami

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In the presence of a large crowd of intellectual, artistic and academic figures, and within the activities of IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program, an honoring ceremony was held on Monday August 7th 2023 on IBC Hall to honor the renowned Ambassador of Iraqi Maqam, Dr. Hussein Al-Aadami, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of ascending the Iraqi Maqam stage.  During the ceremony, Dr. Muhammad Ghawanmeh from Jordan presented an overview on artist Hussein Al-Aadami’s biography, and Mr. Safwat Fahim Kamil from Iraq also took part in the presentation.  Then, artist Hussein Al-Aadami talked about his artistic history and his passion in the art of Iraqi Maqam, which he mastered, after being a prominent wrestler in the world of sports in Iraq.  Mr. Al-Aadazi then reviewed the most famous concerts he held around the world.  The event included lyrics from the Iraqi Maqam by Dr. Al-Aadami.  Al the end of the ceremony, IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, honored Dr. Al-Aadami with the Shield of Creative Work in recognition and appreciation for his pioneering role and artistic career over the course of fifty years of enriching the Iraqi Maqam.

 

The event was attended by the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Muneef Ali Hussein and a number of representatives of the Iraqi Embassy.  On the part of IBC, the ceremony was attended by IBC’s Vice President & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC member, Mr. Osama Al-Shammari, IBC CEO Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff, in addition to media and satellite TV channels.

IBC’s Vice President & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, Meets with H.E the President of the Republic of Iraq Mr. Abdul Latif Rasheed

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On Monday April 15th 2024 IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, met with His Excellency the President of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Abdul Latif Rasheed, at the Four Seasons Hotel / Amman during the President meeting with members of the Iraqi community in Jordan.  Dr. Saad Naji extended an invitation to H.E the Iraqi President to attend the upcoming Economic Forum “Economic Forum for Financial, Industrial and Trade Partnerships between Iraq, Jordan & the Region”, which is organized by the Iraqi Business Council and scheduled to be held on May 5th and 6th 2024 in King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre in the Dead Sea.  H.E the Iraqi President promised to attend this significant economic event and also affirmed his keenness to support all economic activities that enhance the relationships between the two brotherly counties; Iraq and Jordan.  Dr. Saad Naji presented H.E the Iraqi President with his book titled “Marketing Strategies According to the Principles of the United Nations Global Business Compact” (UNGC).  The meeting was attended by H.E the Minister of Industry & Minerals, Dr. Khaled Bettal Najim, Head of the Presidential Office, Dr. Kamil Al-Duleimi, and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Muneef Ali Hussein.  The meeting was also attended by IBC Director General and a large crowd of the Iraqi community in Jordan.  Jordan (PETRA) National News Agency and the Iraqi National News Agency (NINA) published a press release on the meeting.

Scientific Integrity.. in a Story

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 article entitled “Scientific Integrity.. in a Story”

Eng. Turki Al-Qaisi

Member of the Iraqi Business Council

 

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.

President of the Iraqi Business Council Meets With the Prime Minister of Kurdistan Government Mr. Masrour Barazani To Discuss Role of the Private Sector in Development in the Region

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In a special visit to Kurdistan Region, Chairman of the Iraqi Business Council, Dr. Majid Saedi, met on Sunday March 17th 2024 with the Prime Minister of Kurdistan region government, Mr. Masrour Barazani.  During the meeting the two sides discussed the role of the private sector in the development process in Kurdistan.  Mr. Barazani urged Iraqi businessmen in Jordan and Arab business to contribute to the government projects in the region, especially clean energy, petrochemicals, banking, and reconstruction projects.  Dr. Saedi handed a direct invitation to the Prime Minister to attend the “Economic Forum for Financial, Industrial and Trade Partnerships” scheduled to be held on May 5th and 6th 2024 at King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre in the Dead Sea organized by the Iraqi Business Centre to promote cooperation and strategic partnerships among the participants in several important and vital sectors.

The Iraqi Business Council Hosts “A Rich Country & A Poor Country” Book Signing By Author Hussein Al-Fallouji

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As part of the activities of IBC Cultural Program “Ibdaa”, a book signing ceremony was hosted on Wednesday February 21st 2024 of “A Rich Country & A Poor Country” by author Mr. Hussein Al-Fallouji on IBC Hall in the presence of IBC’s Vice President & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC member Dr. Bashar Abdul Rahman, and a large crowd of cultural, academic and media elites, in addition to IBC General Manager Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib and staff.

 

The academic ceremony was presented by Dr. Muhammad Al-Baldawi, who discussed with the author different aspects of the book and its impact on the Arab and global reality.  Mr. Al-Fallouji presented an in-depth analysis on the reasons that keep some countries rich, while others remain poor.  The author provided his vision for a more just and prosperous future for all, which was followed by a discussion session for the attendees about the book.

Meeting with the Regional Director of the International Financing Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group on Wednesday February 14th 2024 At IBC Offices

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On Wednesday 14th 2024 the Regional Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group, Mr. Khawaja Aftab, met with IBC’s President, Dr. Majid Sadi, IBC’s Vice President and Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member, Engineer Mekki A-Faiz and IBC Director General Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib, in the presence of the Jordanian Official at the Institution, Mrs. Dima Al-Hayyari, at IBC offices.

 

During the meeting, Dr. Sadi welcomed the guests and reviewed several strategic projects that can be implemented in Iraq with funding of the International Financing Corporation, especially in the transportation sector, and expressed readiness of the Iraqi Business Council to cooperate with the Finance Corporation to develop the role of the private sector and enhance partnerships with the public sector.

 

For his part, Mr. Khawaja Aftab talked about the Rehabilitation of Baghdad international Airport Project and the agreement concluded by the International Finance Corporation with the Iraqi government, which stipulates the provision of an integrated investment portfolio that includes the manner in which the Airport is expanded, financed, operated and maintained.

 

The agreement further includes raising the efficiency of the Airport, its facilities, and its safety factors to comply with the world international standards for airports.  Mr. Aftab answered the query raised by Dr. Saad Naji on the time required by the Finance Corporation to make the decision to finance the investment projects, saying that the Corporation has developed a new system, in which the work period does not take more than 60 days after providing the Corporation with all documents required by the investor.  It was also agreed to hold an Economic Symposium for the International Financing Corporation, sponsored and organized by IBC, for the investors interested in working with the Corporation on investment projects in Iraq.