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Opening of the 4th Personal Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition for Iraqi Calligrapher Adil Al-Hadi Under Patronage of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan At The Iraqi Business council Hall

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Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program (Ibdaa), and under the patronage of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Haider Al-Athari, the fourth personal exhibition for Arabic Calligraphy for Iraqi Calligrapher Adil Al-Hadi was opened on Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 on IBC Hall – 1st Floor.

During the opening ceremony and his exhibition tour with the Iraqi Ambassador Mr. Al-Athari, IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi, IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji, Iraqi Consul Mr. Waleed Al-Issawi, the Commercial Attaché Mr. Nabil Al-Karbouli and a number of IBC members, the Iraqi Calligrapher Adil Al-Hadi reviewed the artworks on display, which included technologies and different types of calligraphy that reflected different types and formations of Arabic Calligraphy of different schools represented by Al-Thulth, Al-Thulth Al-Jali (Clear Thulth), Al-Naskh, Al-Diwani, Al-Jali Al-Diwani Calligraphy, and the different types of Kufi Calligraphy; such as Al-Muwarraq (the leafy), square, Al-Madfour, Al-Taaleeq, Al-Ijaza, Al-Nesabouri and other types of Calligraphy.

The Calligrapher used colors as important elements in the composition of his paintings, and introduced the technique of decoration such as Al-Suleimi and Al-Nabati to give aesthetic aspect to the painting.

As for the selected texts, most texts were picked from the Holly Quran and Hadiths, in addition to the introduction of poetry with its various purposes such as praise and flirtation.

The event was attended by a number of artists, academics, media figures and IBC guests of the Iraqi community in Jordan, in addition to satellite TV channels, IBC CEO and staff.

 

 

 

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Participation of Iraqi Business council Deputy Chairman & Secretary General in the Meeting of the International Labor Organization (ILO) on “Diagnosing the Informal Sector in Iraq”

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At a personal invitation extended by the International Labor Organization (ILO), the Iraqi Business Council Deputy Chairman and Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji participated on Tuesday, September 14th 2021 in the meeting held by (ILO) via Zoom application, on “Diagnosing the Informal Sector in Iraq” Project and setting a strategy for the transition to formal economy in Iraq.

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), United Nations Women Organization (UNWO), International Migration Organization (IMO) and the European Union (EU), in addition to a number of other international organizations take part in the implementation of the strategy.

The meeting included a special review by (ILO) Regional Coordinator in Iraq Dr. Maha Qattaa on the progress of “Diagnosing the Informal Sector in Iraq” Project, including the activities and outputs, followed by presentation by the representative of FAFO Research Foundation – Mr. Theodoros Kebede – on the results of the second round of the data on the impact of Corona Virus on workers and organizations in Iraq, and (ILO) expert Mr. Mohammad Al-Maayteh gave a presentation on the observations he reached after a series of meetings with partners and stakeholders in the Project including the Iraqi Business Council, which is the only institution inside and outside Iraq that has been selected by the International Labor Organization to be the main partner in setting the strategy for the transition to formal economy in Iraq.

Then the ILO expert Ms. Miranda Wegermann discussed updating the legal review of the Project.  During the meeting, IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji participated with an important intervention, in which he wondered about the support provided by the Iraqi government to the affected sectors in the Iraq private sector, and the extent of its impact on the study being conducted by ILO concerning the informal economy in Iraq.

The meeting was attended by experts from government institutions, the United Nations Agencies, development partners and international organizations in Iraq.

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Opening of Hana Sadiq’s Exhibition Titled “Fashion & Jewelry with Modern Touches” At The Iraqi Business council Hall

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Under the patronage of the Iraqi Ambassador to Jordan Mr. Haider Al-Adhari and his wife Mrs. Maysam Al-Rubaiei, the exhibition of the international designer Hana Sadiq titled “Fashions & Jewelry with Modern Touches” was opened on Monday July 12th 2021 on the Iraqi Business Council Hall / 1st floor.

The Iraqi Ambassador and his wife, IBC Deputy Chairman & Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji and IBC member Dr. Amila Naji toured the exhibition with designer Hana Sadiq to acquaint themselves with the exhibits, which reflected the Iraqi heritage with contemporary modernity and distinguished by the art of embroidery and writing poetic verses on the exhibited dresses with silk and reed threads and beads, in addition to the inclusion of conflicting colors in the same dress.

The exhibition also included unique jewelry made of silver and precious tones.

The event was attended by a number of the Iraqi Embassy staff, IBC guests, media and IBC Director General and staff.

 

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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Director of Innovation Programs of OXFAM International in Iraq Seeks Means of Cooperation with the Iraqi Business Council

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The Director of Innovation Programs of Oxfam International – Iraq Office Mr. Basim Muhammad discussed means of cooperation with the Iraqi Business Council during his meeting that took place on Monday June 14th 2021 via Zoom app.

with IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji and IBC Director General in the presence of Innovation Lab Coordinator Ms. Duha Abdul Muniem.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Saad Naji welcomed the representatives of Oxfam Organization, lauding the programs of the Innovation Lab launched by Oxfam Organization to support entrepreneurial projects and empower youth and women to find jobs in Iraq.

Mr. Naji also talked about IBC entrepreneurship incubator that targets the youth category and the capacity building programs launched by the Iraqi Business Council to support the youth category, referring to the pioneering experiences presented by business incubators in other countries such as Lebanon.

IBC Director General reviewed the Council’s activities and programs on the economic, cultural, academic and humanitarian levels.

For his part, Mr. Basim Muhammad extended his thanks and appreciation on organizing the meeting and presented and overview on the Innovation Lab founded by Oxfam and the successful projects that resulted from this incubator such as “Aco” and “Yella Erbil” Projects, which work on E-marketing of the products produced by the less fortunate categories in order to enable them economically.

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Iraqi Business Council Participates as Community Partner & Supporter of Fine Arts In the largest Art & Cultural Gathering Held in Jordan

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Among the activities of IBC Cultural Program, the Iraqi Business Council participated as a community partner and supporter of fine arts in the largest arts and cultural gathering held in Jordan organized by “Dar Al Funoun”.

The opening of this significant event took place on Saturday June 12th 2021 at “Swefieh Village” in the presence of HRH Wijdan Al-Hasimi, HRH Rajwa Al-Ali, IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji, IBC member Dr. Amila Naji, IBC Director General and staff amidst organized presence that took into account social distancing meeting the conditions of public safety.

The event was attended by a group of artists, media and those interested in fine arts.  Over 160 artists participated in this pioneering art event and a large number of young artists were involved in this event in order to empower them and support their creations.

IBC participated in this distinguished event with a number of its collections of artworks of Iraqi artists who had earlier held art exhibitions on IBC hall.

 

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.

 

 

 

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Iraqi Business Council Members Participation in the Special Discussion Session with the International Labor Organization (ILO)

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Within the partnership between IBC and ILO in the “Transition from Informal to Formal Economy” Project in Iraq, IBC Deputy Chairman ad Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji, IBC Board member Mr. Mekki Al-Faiz, IBC member Engineer Turkey Al-Qaisi and IBC Director General participated with ILO in the special discussion session held on Wednesday April 7th 2021 via Zoom application.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Saad Naji welcomed the participants and reviewed IBC programs in support of entrepreneurship including the “How to Start Your Business” Program launched by IBC in cooperation with the International Bank Group, which had a clear imprint in developing skills and human resources of the beneficiaries from this Program and directing them to building foundations of projects, in addition to IBC efforts to launch the pioneering incubator in Basra Governorate in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

However, the Program’s failure to obtain the necessary support from the Iraqi government, due to bureaucratic complications, prevented its implementation.

Dr. Saad Naji also reviewed IBC partnership in the professional training programs for Iraqi refugees in cooperation with the International Relief & Development Organization to enable them to obtain jobs, stressing the need to develop long-term strategy for transition from informal to formal economy in Iraq, and the need to develop appropriate social protection legislations and laws, which are considered an important tool to transform informal labor to formal labor in Iraq.

For his part, ILO Expert Mr. Muhammad Al-Maayteh welcomed IBC members and Iraqi businessmen, stressing that IBC represents the elite active intellect of Iraqi businessmen and investors in the labor market, and that the transition from informal to formal economy in Iraq is an ambitious project, but is not an easy issue to implement.

The International Labor Organization aspires to lay the foundation for this Project, which would provide protection for workers and employers, pointing out to the desire and response of the Iraqi government to implement this Project.

Mr. Al-Maayteh also emphasized the strategic partnership with IBC in this Project within the national framework that will be launched in the near future, which will include professional unions and associations, in addition to the legislative bodies in Iraq.

During the session, Engineer Mekki Al-Faiz discussed the business environment in Iraq, stressing on non existence of unions or professional institutions that protect employers and oblige workers with productivity and work hours.

He also talked about hidden unemployment that is no longer limited to the public sector, but shifted also to the private sector, which led to the workers’ lack of commitment to fulfill their obligations.

Engineer Turkey Al-Qaisi also emphasized the absence of government support for the Iraqi youth in the field of employment, training and human resources development in a number of vital sectors that would build competencies and reduce unemployment in Iraq.

It is noteworthy that ILO works on the formation of a national team to develop a permanent strategy to shift from informal economy (informal economy includes all works that the individual practices which are not subject to any of the social protection laws) to formal economy according to the recommendation of ILO No. (204) that calls upon all member countries to design coherent and integrated strategies to facilitate the transition from informal to formal economy.

A number of United Nations agencies, representatives of the Iraqi government and civil society organizations will participate in developing the strategy.

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Iraqi Business Council Deputy Chairman & Secretary General Participates in the Activities of launching the 65th Session of the United Nations Women Status Commission

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At the invitation of the Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Global Compact Mrs. Sanda Ojiambo, IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji participated on March 16th and 17th 2021 in the launching activities of the Sixty-Fifth Session of the Women Status Commission, which was held electronically.

The Commission in its 65th Session held this year focused on full and effective participation of women and their decision-making in public life, elimination of violence, achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

The meeting also assessed the progress achieved in implementing the conclusions agreed upon in the 60th Session that was held in 2016 on “the Empowerment of Women & Their Relation to Sustainable Development”.

In addition, a number of ministerial round-table meetings were held and high level interactive dialogues, general discussions, interactive dialogues and expert-group discussions took place.

In his speech on the opening day of the 65th Session of the Women Status Commission, the UN Secretary General Mr. Antonio Guterres said “the equal participation of women is the factor we need to change the rules of the game.”

He explained that for decades, evidence indicated that women’s participation enhanced economic outcomes, encouraged greater investment in social protection and lead to more sustainable peace and promoted climate action.

Senior executives, including Coca-Cola, Toyota-Motors and the Malaysian Oil Company participated in the conference.

It is worth mentioning that the Women Status Commission is a technical committee of the United Nations Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC) dedicated to developing global policies exclusively to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.

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Participation of Iraqi Business Council Deputy Chairman & Secretary General in the First Coordination Meeting Held by the International Labor (ILO) Organization

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IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji and IBC Director General participated on Tuesday February 23rd 2021 in the First Coordination Meeting held by the International Labor Organization via Zoom application to form a national team to develop a permanent strategy for the transition from informal to formal economy according to the recommendations of the International Labor Organization No. (204) that calls upon member states to design coherent and integrated strategies to facilitate the transition from informal to formal economy.

At the beginning of the meeting, ILO Expert Mr. Muhammad Maayteh welcomed the participants reviewing the objectives of the First Coordinating Meeting, followed by a presentation on the methodology of diagnosing the informal trait and the method of shifting to the organized trait presented by ILO Regional Coordinator Dr. Maha Qattaa.

Then ILO Expert Ms. Miranda Figgerman talked about the steps of forming a national team to participate in this diagnosis and lay down a roadmap to shift to organized economy.

Dr. Saad Naji participated with an important intervention on the necessity of involving the private sector and owners of businesses in setting the strategy and securing social protection and incentives for those who work in the informal economy to facilitate their transition to the formal economy, bearing in mind that developing this strategy will require the involvement of a number of United Nationals organizations, representatives of the Iraqi government and civil society organizations.

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Participation of Iraqi Business Council Deputy Chairman & Secretary General in the Symposium Concerning Women Forum & Sustainable Investment

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At the invitation of the General Secretariat of the International Arab Investor Forum, IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary General Dr. Saad Naji and IBC Director General participated in the Symposium entitled “Women to the Front in 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy” which was held electronically on Wednesday February 2nd 2021, and organized by the General Secretariat of the International Arab Investor Forum in cooperation with the Arab Women Organization.

During the Forum, Dr. Saad Naji participated with a speech, in which he reviewed the activities of the Iraqi Business Council and the achievements realized in the field of social responsibility including women empowerment and sustainable development.

The Director General of the Arab Women Organization and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the International Arab Investor Dr. Fadiya Kiwan participated in the Forum with a speech speaking about the most important issues that concern women, the need to activate women’s role in the sustainable development and the necessity to enhance her role in the political, social and economic life.

The Symposium was conducted by the Secretary General of the International Arab Investor Forum Mr. Nadheem Muhammad Al-Sabah, and it included the following topics:-

  • The five generations in the path of women advancement on the Arab and international levels.

 

  • From the woman in a family to the woman as a citizen.

 

  • 2030 sustainable development agenda and the position of women in it.

 

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The Iraqi Business Council Hosts His Excellency The Iraqi Minister of Culture, Tourism & Antiquities Dr. Hassan Nadhim

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As part of its (Ibdaa) Cultural Program, IBC hosted on Monday October 12th 2020 the Iraqi Minister of Culture, Tourism & Antiquities Dr. Hassan Nadhim via ZOOM Application to discuss the Ministry’s cultural projects and the available investment opportunities.

At the beginning of the session, IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Saedi welcomed the Minister and the participants, lauding the Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Antiquities’ project on setting a date for the National Day, stressing that this is happening for the first time in the history of Iraq, and thanked the efforts of the Iraqi Minister in this respect.

Dr. Saedi also gave an overview on a number of achievements realized by the Council on all levels including IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program.
Dr. Saedi said that IBC is considered a link between the business community in Iraq and the international business community, referring to IBC role in strengthening the economic relations between Jordan and Iraq including the oil linkage between Basra and Jordan’s city of Aqaba.

He also said that IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program aims at honoring Iraqi creative personalities inside and outside Iraq, calling on future partnership between IBC and the Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Antiquities.
On his part, the Iraqi Minister of Culture, Tourism & Antiquities Dr. Hassan Nadhim lauded IBC achievements in the economic and cultural fields, considering this meeting as an opportunity to discuss the Ministry’s cultural projects, listening to ideas and opinions that may be useful in implementing in the Ministry’s future projects.

The Minister lauded the project appertaining to honoring the Iraqi creative personalities within the Council’s (Ibdaa) Cultural Program for its cultural importance and the support it provides to scientists, artists and creative personalities.

He also expressed the Ministry’s readiness to become a partner in this Project, and talked about the reasons for choosing October 3rd to become Iraq’s National Day.

He further emphasized the Ministry’s efforts to choose a non-controversial day to become Iraqi’s National Day to be agreed upon by all Iraqis that is not subject to any religious, ethnic or similar sensitivity.

Therefore, October 3rd was chosen to be Iraq’s National Day, which is the day when Iraq joined the League of Nations, the day the British Mandate on Iraq ended and the day when Iraq became a country enjoying full sovereignty and international recognition.
The Minister further added that the Ministry was successful in separating the Holiday Law from the National Day Law to facilitate passing it, referring to the Ministry’s efforts to choose a non-controversial day to be a date for Iraq’s National Day agreed upon be everyone and is not subject to any calculations.

He pointed out Iraq’s National Anthem Project is still in the stage of discussion and there are two options in this regard; either choosing a text for a well-known Iraqi poet or composing a new text subject to a specific technical criteria.
The Iraqi Minister also answered a point raised by IBC Chairman Dr. Saedi on finding ways to encourage and regulate the tourism sector in Iraq, especially that the tourism revenue to the Iraqi National Production is almost meager, indicating that there are tendencies to work on changing the current situation and revitalizing tourism in Iraq despite the consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic crisis.
For his part, IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji reviewed the cultural activities held within IBC (Ibdaa) Project which characterized IBC before other similar business organizations that aim to support the civil society such as art exhibitions, honoring creative personalities, publicizing and book signing by writers and authors and holding cultural celebrations to introduce the great Mesopotamia Civilization to the Jordanian local society and the new young generations, in addition to holding cultural lectures, fashion shows and IBC sponsoring and printing books.
Mr. Naji touched upon the Participatory Applied National Committee in the Good Democratic Governance launched by the Iraqi Business Council in participation with the United Nations Economic & Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the Arab League during a workshop held by IBC in Amman, which dealt with partnership between the government sector, the private sector and the civil society organizations to formulate and decision-making in Iraq, stressing out that “this comes out of IBC’s belief that the citizen is the main partner in decision-making with the government”.
Mr. Naji also referred to the need for business communities to adopt the principles of the United Nations Global Compact, which emphasizes transparency, combating corruption, preserving environment, combating poverty and child labor, as IBC was one of the first organizations to join this Compact, calling on the Ministry of Culture to support the creative personalities honoring project, that comes under IBC (Ibdaa) Cultural Program, inside and outside Iraq through partnership with the Council.
The session included interventions by the participants on the protection of the intellectual property rights, combating the smuggling of antiquities, strengthening cultural relations with the Arab neighboring countries, especially Jordan, interest in tourism and supporting Iraqi creative personalities outside Iraq.