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Iraq Britain Business Council hosts meeting with Ambassador

By John Lee. Mr. Mohammad Jaafar Al-Sadr, the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq in London, has participated in a round-table meeting hosted by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) . The Ambassador said Iraq welcomes the contribution of British companies to the reconstruction of the country, reviving the Iraqi economy, and providing job opportunities, […]

IBBC Conference attracts Deep Engagement and Discussion

IBBC Autumn conference in Dubai attracts deep engagement and discussion of the Protests Over 100 attendees of largely Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) members engaged in deep discussions and conversational at the Autumn Conference in Dubai this weekend. As a backdrop to the protest and conflict in Iraq, speakers and delegates articulated the causes, solutions […]

Russian-Iraqi Business Council meets Iraqi Ambassador

The Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Moscow Meets with President of Russian-Iraqi Business Council and the Executive Director of the Council The Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Moscow, Mr. Abdul Rahman Al-Husseini, met with the Chairman of the Russian-Iraqi Business Council Mr. Benderski Eduardo, and the Executive Director of the Council […]

IBBC hosts Discussion with Iraqi Ambassador

IBBC host a roundtable discussion with His Excellency, Mr Jaafar Al-Sadr On Wednesday 4th December the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) was pleased to host a roundtable discussion chaired by IBBC President Baroness Nicholson with Iraq’s newly appointed Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency, Mr Jaafar Al-Sadr, and fellow diplomats Dr Ahmed Al-Nakash and Ms […]

Cabinet Approves Measures to Expedite Investment Projects

Cabinet approves measures to expedite completion of investment projects The Cabinet held its regular weekly meeting in Baghdad on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi. The Prime Minister briefed the Cabinet on national developments, and underscored that, during this period, ministries and other state institutions will continue to discharge their day-to-day duties […]

Top Mountain, USAID open Business Incubator in Erbil

Top Mountain and USAID open Business Incubator and Training Center in Erbil Top Mountain, in partnership with USAID, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Business Incubator and Employment Program’s first training center. This will be the first of four facilities that Top Mountain will open over the next two months, […]

Report on Technology and Innovation in Iraq

The International Organization for Migration (IOM)'s Enterprise Development Fund-Innovation (EDF-i) grants will target the tech sector and allow for new and startup tech companies to receive training, mentorship, and capital for innovative ideas. In order to assess the current landscape of the tech sector, a market assessment specifically of tech sector businesses and needs was […]

UNDP E-Tendering Training in Ramadi

E-Tendering training for potential bidders to be held in Ramadi, Anbar In continuing of training sessions conducted in 2017, 2018 and early 2019 for the potential firms/companies throughout Iraq, UNDP Country Office Iraq is planning to conduct E-Tendering training session for firms/companies who have not yet registered with the E-Tendering portal of the UNDP based […]

Iraq Duty Free to open at Kirkuk Airport

By John Lee. Iraq Duty Free has reportedly signed a ten-year contract with the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) and the Ministry of Transport to run shops at the new Kirkuk International Airport. The Moodie Davitt Report quotes Iraq Duty Free CEO Ahmed Kamal as saying that the Financial Links-owned retailer will open a 190 […]

Iraq Plans Second 750 MW Solar Tender

By John Lee. The Iraqi government is reportedly planning a second 750 MW solar tender. According to pv magazine, Raad Al Haris, an energy advisor to the prime minister, did not provide dates but said that both this and the ongoing 750-MW solar tender launched in May will be finalized within two years. He added […]