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Communication on progress 2014 (CSR)

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In order to enhance the concept of partnership between the Public and Private Sectors and the principles of integrity and transparency, the Iraqi Business Council (IBC) was a pioneer organizer and supporter to the United Nations Global Compact Initiative concerning the social responsibility of companies.

This Initiative that promotes the consolidation of ten principles adopted by the United Nations including transparency, combating child labor, integrity, environment preservation, human rights and other sublime principles that the IBC endeavored to apply to its agendas and programs since its establishment to the present date through symposiums and workshops to introduce this Initiative and its role in the development of the business society and the Iraqi civil society.

IBC Board of Directors being keen on expanding participation in the activities of the local network of the Global Compact in Iraq, appointed Dr. Amila Naji holder of a Ph.D. Degree in Companies’ Social Responsibility and an IBC member, as IBC Counselor for companies’ social responsibility and IBC representative in the Steering Committee of the Local Network of Global Compact in Iraq.

With this in mind, IBC was keen since its foundation to establish and support health care and humanitarian aid programs for the Iraqi community in Jordan by forming humanitarian committees to support the humanitarian programs and improve the conditions of vulnerable Iraqis whether inside Iraq or those living in Jordan.

The activities of this committee cover health, living and educational programs, and efforts to provide resources that assist in alleviating the sufferings of this vulnerable sector including “I HAVE A DREAM” Program to support Iraqi children inflicted with incurable diseases, “FARAH” Program which was designated to children with burns who were mutilated as a result of the obnoxious acts of terrorism underway in Iraq, and “AL-BALSAM” Program designated to aid the vulnerable Iraqi elderly patients who are in the Intensive Care Units in the Jordanian hospitals.

In addition to the aforementioned, IBC also sponsors Iraqi competencies of intellectuals, university professors, artists, scholars and other qualified dignitaries living in Jordan by means of shedding light on their creativity and supporting them to hold art exhibitions and finding opportunities to propagate their ingenuousness regionally and globally.

IBC sponsorship of scientific competencies was not only limited to Jordan, but it extended to participation in the Diamond Sponsorship of “Tamayuz Award” for architectural excellence of graduation projects for students of architectural engineering colleges in Iraqi universities for 2012 to stimulate scientific ingenuousness and encourage Iraqi competencies and talents.

IBC further works on promoting social ties between members of the Iraqi community residing in Jordan and outside Iraq through cultural activities and various social meetings.
Based on IBC various activities in the humanitarian field and keenness of its members to take part in the social and economic rehabilitation initiatives, with great pride IBC participated in organizing fine arts and humanitarian gallery under the title “MEMORY OF A PLACE” which represented the Iraqi man holding on to his genuine cultural roots.. crying out loud “this is Iraq, it is my land.. it is my history.. it is the dream of my children and ancestors.. it is the place that has imperishable living memory.”

This art exhibition was held in collaboration with the International Migration Organization – Iraq Mission and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Jordan where elite Iraqi, Jordanian and European artists participated with the objective of supporting the affected communities in Iraq through the activities of the International Migration Organization that plays an outstanding sublime humanitarian role to alleviate the suffering of displaced Iraqis inside and outside Iraq through the support of the Iraqi Embassy in Jordan which has achieved remarkable successes turning it from an Embassy to a warm home embracing all Iraqis.

This participation comes as an achievement of IBC objectives, humanitarian goals and its ethical responsibility to aid the vulnerable Iraqis inside and outside Iraq.

SAAD MUHSIN NAJI
Secretary General
Iraqi Business Council

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Renewal of Multiple Schengen Visa Granting Agreement Concluded Between IBC & French Embassy in Amman

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IBC members met with the French Ambassador to Jordan Mrs. Caroline Dumas at IBC Headquarters in Swefiya.

At the beginning of the meeting, IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Sadi welcomed the French Ambassador and the present guests giving a brief presentation on IBC activities and achievements since its foundation.

On her part, the French Ambassador expressed her interest in promoting trade relationships with Iraqi investors; especially the small and medium businesses in a number of sectors.

She further called on IBC members to attend a meeting scheduled to be held with a number of representatives of the French Companies in Jordan to be followed by a visit of the Iraqi trade delegation to France to meet with the French companies interested in accessing the Iraqi market.

Also, issues relating to the renewal of the Shengen Visa Agreement that IBC had concluded two years ago with the French Embassy in Jordan were discussed.

The two parties agreed on the procedures pertaining to reviewing the terms of the Agreement to be signed by both parties.

At the end of the meeting, Dr. Majid Sadi and the French Ambassador exchanged appreciation on holding the meeting and IBC Chairman presented the French Ambassador with a gift.

On behalf of the Embassy the meeting was attended by the French Embassy Commercial Advisor Mr. Vincent Tousan, and on behalf of IBC it was attended by the Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Mr. Saad Naji, Vice Chairman Mr. Turkey Al-Qaisi, IBC Board members; Mr. Mekki Faiz, Mr. Usame Al-Quraishi, Dr. Fakhri Rishan, IBC members; Mr. Ali Al-Khawam, Mr. Hayman Al-Dabbagh, Mr. Muhammad Baghdadi, Mr. Ahmed Al-Amili, Mr. Aqeel Al-Hadi, Mr. Raed Allawi, Mrs. Layla Piyyo, Mrs. Widad Saffar, Mrs. Farah Al-Douri, representatives of Mr. Khalil Al-Bunniya’s companies, Mr. Abdul Karim Al-Hamiri and IBC CEO.

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Meeting between the Iraqi Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi and IBC Chairman and Members

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On the sidelines of his visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Iraqi Prime Minister Dr. Haider Al-Abadi met on Sunday 26/10/2014 with IBC Chairman Dr. Majid Sadi and a delegation comprising IBC Board members; Mr. Turkey Al-Quisi, Mr. Makki Al-Faiz, Mr. Khalil Al-Bunniya, Mrs. Wassan Al-Khafaji, Dr. Fakhri Reshan and IBC CEO Mrs. Abeer Al-Naib.

 Dr. Al-Abadi listened to ample explanation presented by Dr. Sadi on the status of Iraqi investors in the Kingdom, the volume of their investments, their keenness and interest in expanding their investments to their homeland and means of encouraging and developing the Iraqi capital abroad that exceeds, as explained by Dr. Sadi, 2000 billion Dollars worldwide.

IBC Chairman further delivered a summary on IBC activities, its role in supporting the Iraqi economy and its objectives as to facilitate investment and encourage Iraqi investors and businessmen outside Iraq, bearing in mind that IBC presented its annual report and a worksheet covering summary of Dr. Sadi’s presentation including the initiative to establish an Iraqi economic advisory council.

On his part, the Iraqi Prime Minister Dr. Al-Abadi promised to study the presented proposals and instruct the competent bodies in the Iraqi Government to work on overcoming all obstacles and facilitating business and activities of the Iraqi businessmen in their country (Iraq).

The Prime Minister also affirmed during this meeting the keenness and seriousness of the Iraqi Government in supporting the Iraqi Private Sector and benefiting from the expertise and abilities of the Iraqi investors, indicating the importance of the economic factor in supporting and developing the security factor.

The Iraqi Prime Minister also welcomed and lauded the initiative of IBC Chairman for establishing an expanded Iraqi advisory economic council that conjoins all Iraqi economic associations and federations and acts as the sole Iraqi platform representing the Iraqi Private Sector.

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Iraqi Business Council in Jordan signed a memorandum of understanding with the Governorate of Basra and Jordan Investment Board

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Iraqi Business Council in Jordan signed a memorandum of understanding with the Governorate of Basra and Jordan Investment Board

Iraqi Business Council in Jordan signed a memorandum of understanding with the Governorate of Basra and Jordan Investment Board

To Download MOU.

 

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.