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 Chairman Deputy & 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 Director General 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.

IBC Hosts the Presentation & Signing Ceremony of “Marketing Strategies.. in Accordance with the Principles Of the United Nations Global Compact for Businesses” Book During the Economic Symposium Held on IBC Hall.

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The Iraqi Business Council hosted on Wednesday December 20th 2023 the presentation and signing ceremony of the “Marketing Strategies.. in accordance with the Principles of the United Nations Global Compact for Businesses UNNGC” book by the Iraqi Business Council Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, during the Economic Symposium held yesterday on Corporates Principles of Social Responsibility, which began with the participants’ observing a moment of silence to honor the souls of Gaza martyrs.

 

The symposium discussed the principles of corporates’ social responsibility, its impact on community development, environment protection and the need for it to be a moral duty and an ethical practice against corruption.  The participants stressed the need for companies, especially the large ones, to pay greater attention to man and environment, and the need to fulfill their social responsibility towards them in such a way leading to improving the quality of life and assisting different segments and classes of society to lead a safer and more prosperous life.

 

The symposium was attended by the H.E the Charge  d’Affairs of the Iraqi Embassy to Jordan, Mr. Munif Ali Hussein, the Embassy Cultural Advisor, Dr. Kheir, Al-Din Al-Amin, and a number of the Embassy diplomatic staff.  On IBC side, IBC Board members participated in the symposium namely Consulting Engineer, Mr. Ali Ghalib Al-Khafaji, Mr. Khalil Al-Bunniya and IBC members; Consulting Engineer, Mr. Turkey Al-Qaisi, Mr. Muhammad Jawad Al-Jubouri, Mr. Fakhri Reshan, Mr. Ahmad Al-Amili, Mr. Aqeel Al-Hadi, Mr. Muhammad Shanshal and Mr. Muhammad Turkey Al-Qaisi, and a number of cultural, academic and media elites, in addition to television channels , IBC CEO and staff.

 

We are attaching the press release published by the Jordanian News Agency “Petra”.

 

Press Release

 

IBC Seminar Discusses Corporate Social Responsibility:

Amman – A seminar organized by the Iraqi Business Council in Amman discussed the principles of corporate social responsibility and its impact on the development of society, environment protection and the necessity for it to be a moral duty and ethical practice against corruption.

The participants in the symposium, which was held at IBC offices, stressed the need for companies, especially the large ones, to pay greater attention to man and environment, and the need to fulfill their social responsibility towards them in such a way leading to improving the quality of life and assisting different segments and classes of society to lead a safer and more prosperous life.

During the seminar attended by the Charge d’Affairs of the Iraqi Embassy to Jordan, Mr. Munif Ali Hussein, a book by IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary General, Dr. Saad Naji, titled “Marketing Strategies in accordance with the Principles of the United Nations Global Compact” was launched.

IBC Consultant in charge of Corporate Social Responsibility, Dr. Amila Naji, explained that corporate responsibility is an investment for companies, which allows companies to learn about consumers’ and citizens’ opinion on their active contribution to society, whether social or cultural, in addition to their ethical stance, which has a direct impact on their businesses.

During the symposium, steered by Dr. Muhammad Al-Baldawi, IBC Advisor, Dr. Amila Naji, affirmed that studies indicate that a consumer supports and stands with companies that are ethically and legally committed and who combat corruption, regardless to the price of the commodity or service they provide.  Dr. Naji also pointed out that the United Nations standards for corporate responsibility are based on human rights, work standards, environment protection and combating corruption, stressing the need to distinguish between social responsibility, which are committed sustainable programs, and charity works, through which assistance is provided to certain groups of society.

In turn, Dr. Saad Naji presented the most prominent recommendations contained in his book, which was written in the form of research study, the most important of which is requesting the Iraqi Business Council to increase the focus of its affiliated companies on applying the principles of the United Nations Global Business Compact, making social responsibility part of its culture, educating the members, holding training courses on its practices towards their employees and other stakeholders, and towards the environment and society.

Amongst the recommendations, according to Dr. Saad Naji, requesting IBC to intensify the programs and activities relating to practising social responsibility towards the environment, providing benefits to companies that excel in this regard, allocating a reward, if possible, along to the issuance of a report similar to what is issued by the United Nations on the performance of companies with regard to social responsibility.  He pointed out that the Iraqi Business Council, which was established in Amman in 2006 and includes over 3000 member companies operating in the Jordanian and Iraqi markets, took the initiative to adopt the Universal Agreement on Human Rights in 2011.  Dr. Naji reviewed the role IBC plays towards the Iraqi community in Jordan based on its social responsibility through several programs IBC adopts including legally and economically supporting and empowering woman, children and vulnerable categories, helping students and outstanding ones to study in universities in the Kingdom and abroad.

Dr. Naji pointed out that many Jordanian companies submit regular annual reports on the support they provide and what they spend on civil society within the framework of their social responsibility.

The Cultural Department of the Iraqi Embassy to Jordan Holds a Cultural Symposium in cooperation with the Iraqi Business Council Under the Title “Our Arabic Language.. Our Cultural Security”

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Including the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), and in cooperation with the Cultural Department of the Iraqi Embassy to Jordan, a Cultural Symposium was held on Monday December 18th 2023 on IBC Hall entitled “Our Arabic Language.. Our Cultural Security”, on the occasion of the International Arabic Language Day.

 

At the beginning of the festivity, the guests were welcomed, then H.E the Charge D’ Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy to Jordan, Mr. Munif Ali Hussein, delivered his speech on this occasion, stressing the importance of the Arabic Language and its sciences.  He also said that the Arabic language is the most eloquent, clearest, and broadest of languages, and expressed his thanks to the Iraqi Business Council on organizing the symposium, followed by a speech of the Iraqi Embassy Cultural Advisor, Dr. Kheir Al-Din Al-Amin who expressed, at the beginning of his speech, his thanks for the Council’s hosting this cultural event on the occasion of the Arabic Language International Day, emphasizing that the Arabic language is a global language by nature, which clearly appears through the writings of international novelists, as it is a language characterized by art, creativity and beauty.  He also stressed that the Arabic language is distinguished by the passion for learning, a fact that is not found in other languages.   This was followed by a speech delivered by the Iraqi calligrapher, Mr. Adel Al-Hadi, who spoke about the emergence and development of Arabic calligraphy.  The symposium included a presentation of the works by calligrapher Adel Al-Had, which combined between the aesthetics of traditional calligraphy and the contemporary artistic vision using shaping and decoration techniques.

 

The international designer, Ms. Hana Sadiq, also took part in this festivity, and reviewed the role of the Arabic letter in the beauty of fashions, and displayed a number of designs which reflected the beauty of the Arabic letter that transformed the designs into breathtaking artistic paintings executed on clothing fabrics, gracefully integrating the modern design with heritage elements.  The event also included poetic verses by an outstanding Iraqi student, Zumurrud Saib.

 

The event was attended by IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, and a number of IBC members, and on the Iraqi Embassy side, it was attended by H.E the Charge D’ Affaires, Mr. Munif Ali Hussein, the Cultural Advisor, Dr. Khei Al-Din Al-Amin, a number of the Embassy diplomatic staff, and a large crowd of academics, intellectuals, media people, television channels, IBC CEO and staff.

IBC Hosts the Presentation & Signing Ceremony of Mudaffar Al-Nawab’s Book “The Journey of Violet” by The Prominent Arab Thinker Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban At Amman Royal Hotel

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In the presence of the Head of Iraq’s mission, Mr. Muneef Ali Hussein, IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Deputy Chairman, Mr. Nazar Awji, Board member, Dr. Osama Al-Quraishi, and a crowd of dignitaries, academics, cultural and media elites, and a number of representatives of diplomatic missions in Amman, and sponsored by the Iraqi Business Council’s Cultural Program “Ibdaa”, (Dar Al-Nahar) for Publishing & Distribution (Beirut – Lebanon) and Amman Royal Hotel, the presentation and signing ceremony of Mudaffar Al-Nawab’s “the Journey of Violet” Book by the prominent Arab intellectual, Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban, was held on Monday September 25h 2023 at Amman Royal Hotel.  The book included the thoughts and reflections of Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban on the most prominent stages of the famous late Iraqi poet Mudaffar Al-Nawab’s life.  At the beginning of the ceremony, the guests were welcomed, and the event was steered by poet and journalist Dr. Nawal Al-Hawar, where the following dignitaries talked; poetess, novelist and translator, Mrs. May Mudaffar – Iraq, former Minister of Cultural & Interior, HE Samir Al-Habashneh- Jordan, and former Governor of Beirut, Judge Ziyah Shabib – Lebanon, and member of the Palestinian National Council, writer and political analyst, Mr. Hamada Al-Faraneh – Palestine.  Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban also talked about the most important contents of his book; the first section (Mudaffar Al-Nawab – inspired by the Berlin Evening), second section (Mudaffar Al-Nawab Flickers in Our Conscience), third section (Mudaffar Al-Nawab & the Brecht Wall), fourth section (A Note by Al-Mutair; Dr. Hassan Shaban; Hooks Writer.. The Rhythms of Fantasy & Colors of Its Decoration in the Poetry of Mudaffar Al-Nawab), and the fifth section (Selections from Mudaffar Al-Nawab’s Poetry (The Poetic Taste).  Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban is one of the most prominent Arab intellectuals and writers, he has major contributions in the development of the cultural and intellectual fields in the Arab World.  His works are also considered significant references in the cultural studies in many reputable universities and institutions.

At the end of the ceremony, Dr. Saad Naji, Mr. Nazar Awaji and Dr. Osama Al-Quraishi presented the prominent Arab intellectual, Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban, with the Shield of Creative Work, the icon of IBC’s (Ibdaa) Cultural Program (the Tree of Life) in appreciation of the role of Dr. Abdul Hussein Shaban in enriching the intellectual and cultural content in the Arab World.

IBC Holds an Introductory Workshop on (3+1) Study Program One-Year Foundation Study in Jordan & Three-Years Study in the United Kingdom

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Included in IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program, an introductory workshop was organized on Thursday July 13th 2023 on IBC hall / 1st floor, in cooperation with Irbid Private University, on a (3+1) study program, a one-year foundation study in Jordan and three-year study in the United Kingdom covering all specializations and departments to obtain a bachelor’s degree, which was organized by Babyl Education Organization, the official representative of the International Foundation Group (IFG) / London.  During the workshop, the Academic Director of (IFG) in Iraq and Jordan, Prof. Rami Al-Hadithi, presented and overview on the study program (1+3) and the educational system approved in Britain, pointing to the  importance of the foundation year , at times, for graduate students from foreign programs and high schools who wish to obtain bachelor’s degrees in the British Universities, in the event that they do not meet the requirements and conditions required to study in those Universities.  He further reviewed the advantages that Babel Education Foundation will provide to graduate students in studying the foundation year in Jordan instead of London at low costs, with 100% guaranteed acceptance in British Universities in the bachelor’s degree program with the required specialization.  This was followed by queries raised by the attendees, in which the program’s CEO, Mr. Hassan Al-Hadithi, took part and reviewed the advantages offered by the program, the reasons why the program was launched in Jordan and Iraq, and answered queries of the attendees.  Dr. Muhammad Al-Baghdadi also participated in presenting the workshop and lauded the role of IBC in embracing scientific and cultural activities. The introductory workshop witnessed notable qualitative presence of academics, Heads of Unions and Universities.  On IBC side, the workshop was attended by IBC Deputy chairman and Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, Board member Eng. Mekki Al-Faiz, IBC CEO and staff.

On The Poet’s First Anniversary, IBC Cultural Program “Ibdaa” Recalls the Renowned Iraqi Poet Mudaffar Al-Nawab And Hosts the Signing Ceremony of “The Qurmati Poet, Mudaffar Al-Nawab.. Memories & Stances” By Journalist & Author Muhammad Al-Sayed Muhsin

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In his first anniversary, IBC Cultural Program “Ibdaa” celebrated the renowned Iraqi poet Mudaffar Al-Nawab and hosted on Saturday August 20th 2022 the publicizing and signing ceremony of “The Qurmati Poet, Mudaffar Al-Nawab.. Memories & Stances” Book by the Iraqi journalist and author Muhammad Al-Sayed Muhsin at IBC hall (2nd floor).  The evening was steered by the Iraqi artist and poet Falah Hashim.  The book included the author’s memories with poet Al-Nawab, his journey with him, analysis of his poems, his poetic and political stances.  The author shed the light on some aspects of Al-Nawab’s life and cited some of his poems.  At the end of the ceremony, the author extended his thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi Business Council for hosting the activity including IBC Cultural Program “Ibdaa” and sponsoring the printing of this important book, which represents the main stages of the life of the renowned Iraqi poet Mudaffar Al-Nawab.

 

The ceremony was attended by a crowd of IBC guests including the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq in Jordan, Mr. Muneef Ali Hussein, a number of the Embassy staff and Jordanian MP HE Muhammad Daoudiyeh.  On IBC side, the ceremony was attended by IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Deputy Chairman Mr. Nazar Awji, Dr. Amila Naji, Mrs. Maha Al-Nuaimi, Mr. Ahmed Al-Beir, Dr. Bashar Abdul Rahman and a crowd of academics, intellects, media personalities, satellite TV channels, IBC CEO and staff.

 

It is worth mentioning that poet Mudaffar Al-Nawab passed away on May 20th 2022 in the University Hospital in the Emirate of Sharjah after a long struggle with sickness, the body was flown to Iraq to be buried in the family’s cemetery in Najaf City.

On the Occasion Christmas & the New Year, Opening of Antiques & Rarities Exhibition

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Within the framework of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa) activities, a rarities and antiques exhibition was opened on Wednesday September 21st 2022 on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year, as organized by the antiques expert Engineer Muhammad Al-Baghdadi on IBC Hall / 1st floor.  The exhibition included a collection of rare European and oriental silver exquisite pieces, carpets, porcelain, beads, jewelry and accessories, which bear a historic and cultural imprint.

 

During the ceremony, Engineer Al-Baghdadi presented an overview on the exhibits and their history.  The exhibition also included the works of Engineer Al-Baghdadi about the history of Iraqi silver, its skilled craftsmen and production, the history of the Shisha – Waterpipe (heritage and workmanship).  The event was attended by the Charge d’Affairs of the Iraqi Embassy in Jordan, Mr. Munif Ali Hussein, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to Jordan, Mrs. Marianne Bolger, and on IBC side, it was attended by IBC Chairman, Dr. Majid Saedi, IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member, Mr. Khalil Al-Bunniya, IBC member, Mr. Aqeel Al-Hadi, in addition to IBC guests including Iraqi and Jordanian academic, artistic, cultural elites, a number of media figures, satellite TV channels, IBC Director General and staff.
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IBC Hosts the Launching Ceremony of The New Furs Collection of Fashion Designer Sana Maatouq

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Among the activities of the Iraqi Business Council Cultural Program (Ibdaa), the Counci hosted on Saturday November 26th 2022 on the Council’s Hall / 1st floor, the launching ceremony of the new furs collection of fashion designer Sanaa Maatuq, which included a distinguished and varied collection of designs characterized by classic and bright colors, elegance and diversity.

The ceremony was attended by IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Director General and staff, in addition to a crowd of IBC guests.

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Honoring Iraqi Artists; Dr. Ibrahim Al-Abdali & Dr. Hana Malallah During their visit to IBC Offices

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Including (Ibdaa) Cultural Program of the Iraqi Business Council, IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary-General, Dr. Saad Naji, honored on Wednesday October 5th 2022 Iraqi artists Dr. Ibrahim Al-Abdali and Dr. Hana Malallah during their visit to the offices of the Iraqi Business Council.

At the beginning of the meeting Dr. Naji welcomed IBC guests praising the creative careers of Dr. Ibrahim Al-Abdali and Dr. Hana Malallah for the enlightened civilized values they added to the Iraqi plastic art.

Dr. Naji then reviewed (Ibdaa) Cultural Program that IBC established to support Iraqi creators of different specializations, indicating that this Program was launched following the Council’s belief in corporate social responsibility of the United Nations Global Compact. The Council was one of the first organizations inside and outside Iraq that had joined this global initiative.

Starting of (Ibdaa) Program

He further added that (Ibdaa) Program started by organizing plastic art exhibitions then expanded to become a comprehensive creative program embracing all other activities of Iraqi creators.

For her part, the Iraqi artist Dr. Hana Malallah, who lives in diaspora, expressed her happiness to visit the Council and learn about the activities of (Ibdaa) Cultural Program.

Stressing that the private sector has adopted a unique Program to support Iraqi talents.

Dr. Saad Naji presented the “Shield of Creative Work” to Dr. Ibrahim Al-Abdali and Dr. Hana Malallah as an expression of thanks and gratitude for all that they have added to Iraqi art. At the end of the meeting, the two artists thanked the Council for the reception and honor they received.

IBC member Mr. Muhammad Al-Baghdadi, and members of IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program; Mrs. Rawaa Al-Rawi, Miss Savana Salah, wife of Dr. Ibrahim Al-Abdali and IBC Director General attended the meeting.

 

 

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IBC Hosts a Book Signing Ceremony (“Interbite” for the Plane and House) by Iraqi Author & Jounalist Dr. Majeed Al-Sammaraie

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Among the activities of “Ibdaa” Cultural Program of Iraqi Business Council, and under the patronage of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Hayder Al-Athari, IBC hosted on Saturday August 6th 2022 the book signing ceremony of (“Interbite” for the Plane and the House) by the Iraqi Author and Journalist Dr. Majeed Al-Sammaraie.

The event was administered by academic Dr. Muhammad Thabit Al-Baldawi, who presented a summary on the book, its author and his biography that is full of achievements, reviewing some of his achievements, especially his obtainment of a Doctorate Degree in Arts, his career in press editing and television criticism in Al-Jumhouriya Daily, then moving to the field of survey, investigation and dialogue and press articles in Al-Zaman, Al-Sa’a and Al-Ayyam Newspapers, then worked as editor in Chief in “Al-Saqar Al-Arabi Newspapers after 2003, he then prepared and presented several television programs.

Among his most famous TV shows was “Atraf Al-Hadeeth” on Al-Sharqiyah Channel over the past 16 years, and is still going until now.

He was awarded several Arab awards on shows prepared and presented by himself.

In his speech, the Author thanked the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Hayder Al-Athari, on sponsoring the evening and event.

He also extended his thanks to the Iraqi Business Council for hosting this activity under IBC “Ibdaa” Cultural Program, and presented some selected readings from the book  in an atmosphere of fun and rejoicing in the beautiful and funny content, which combined an abundance of language and wit of phrases in the popular and loveable Iraqi dialect.

For his part, Chairman of the Iraqi Business Council, Dr. Majid Saedi, welcomed the audience, praising the author and his career, and thanked the Iraqi Ambassador to Jrodan, Mr. Athari, for sponsoring this activity.

For his part, the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan lauded the Iraqi Business Council for hosting this event, stressing his support for cultural activities that contribute to spreading creative products and raise the status of Iraqi creators in various arts.

The event was attended by IBC Chairman, Dr. Majid Saedi, IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary General, Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member, Dr. Osama Al-Quraishi, IBC member Mr. Muhammad Al-Baghdadi and a large crowd of academics, intellectuals, media professionals, satellite TV channels, IBC CEO and staff.