On 13th July the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) held its annual conference at Cumberland Lodge near London. The conference was attended by many British businessmen, heads of British companies and some Iraqi businessmen specialized in the fields of energy, infrastructure, health services. The Council, which was founded about four years ago, is managed by Baroness […]
Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari met on June 18, 2013, at the headquarters of the Ministry, member of the British House of Lords, Baroness Emma Nicholson, and her accompanying delegation comprising representatives of a number of British companies. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to develop them at all levels. They […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) Executive Chairman, Baroness Nicholson has announced the biggest ever trade mission to Iraq. In a push to boost UK business in Iraq UKTI and the IBBC will take 100 UK companies to Baghdad, Basrah and Erbil in mid-June. The mission will be led by David Willetts, Minister of Universities […]
The Executive Chairman of the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Baroness Nicholson (pictured), has announced the biggest ever British trade mission to Iraq. In a massive push to boost UK business in Iraq the IBBC will take a 100 companies to Baghdad, Basrah and Erbil in mid-June. A senior UK government minister will co-lead the […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has announced its third Mansion House Iraq Day conference, which will be attended by UK Energy Minister, Michael Fallon; UK Foreign Minister, Alastair Burt; Iraq’s Communications Minister, Torhan al-Mufti; and, Deputy Social Affairs Minister, Dara Reshid Yara. Other speakers include Brian Redford, Regional Director, UK Borders Agency (UKBA), and […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council has boosted its operations in Iraq by opening a new office in Erbil. The IBBC’s new office is inside UB Holding at UB Plaza in Erbil’s Gulan Street. In the coming weeks an office manager will be hired. VIP guests included KRG Trade and Industry Minister Sinan Çelebi, British Consul […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has welcomed a new initiative to boost the Iraqi jobs market. A weekend conference in Basrah - sponsored by the Ministry of Oil and supported by Shell - has been investigating how to revitalise the Iraqi private sector by ensuring contracts with oil majors went to local firms. Oil […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has welcomed the resumption of direct flights between Baghdad and London after more than 20 years -- the first Iraqi Airways plane will land this evening (March 5th 2013) at Gatwick Airport. Baroness Nicholson, Executive Chairman of the Iraq Britain Business Council, said: "This is terrific news. There are […]
At a ceremony in Basrah on Thursday (21st) the Iraq Britain Business Council Executive Chairman Baroness Nicholson signed a memorandum of understanding with the Governor of Basrah Dr Khalaf A Khalaf, signalling a new era of close co-operation. Dr Khalaf said the agreement meant: "Basrah regards the IBBC as the door to the UK." Meanwhile […]
The following is the text of a speech to be delivered this morning by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who is addressing the Iraq Britain Business Council’s 4th London Conference on the theme: "Iraq: The Road To Success?" This conference I know is one of several taking place that highlight the economic opportunity Iraq […]
The United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, William Hague (pictured), has announced the closure of the British consulate in Basra. In a statement to the House of Commons this morning, he explained the decision as follows: "Because of the improving security situation, it is now easier and safer for staff to […]
A special conference is being held in London next month aimed specifically at SMEs who are interested in breaking in to the Iraqi market. Iraq is potentially one of the richest countries on the planet with wealth from mega oil fields boosting the economy by up to £7 billion a month. Many billions more will […]
