Visit of the Sabian Mandaeans Community Members in Jordan to Iraqi Business Council

A delegation of the Sabian Mandaeans Community in Jordan comprising of Community Deputy President Mr. Samieer Saddam Saif and members of the Community Board visited IBC on Monday April 8th, 2019 and were received by IBC Deputy Chairman and Secretary General Mr. Saad Naji, member of IBC Humanitarian Committee Mrs. Widad Al-Saffar and IBC CEO with the presence of the Iraqi Commercial Attaché Mr. Abdul Amir Aziz Zain and Deputy Attaché Mr. Husam Al-Azzawi and Iraqi artist Dr. Omar Al-Muttalibi. At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Saad Naji welcomed the delegation, and IBC CEO presented a review on IBC achievements and programs on all levels. Mr. Saad Naji discussed with the delegation the humanitarian cases of the Community, noting that the number of Community members present in Jordan is about 300 families; approximately 1500 persons.

Mr. Naji further expressed IBC readiness to assist the special humanitarian cases and assist the Community members, who are desirous to return to Iraq, as part of IBC voluntary return campaign.

Delegation of the Community members toured with artist Dr. Omar Al-Muttalibi his exhibition hosted by IBC to acquaint themselves with the exhibited paintings entitled “A Touch of Color”.

At the end of the meeting the two sides exchanged thanks for organizing the meeting. With regard to the activities organized by the two sides, It was agreed on periodic communications between IBC and the Sabian Mandaeans Community.