By Simon Kent. A delegation of Iraqi lawmakers, led by the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr Saleem Al Jabouri, visited London this week for talks with British business leaders and politicians. The group visited the House of Lords, the UK’s Upper House, and met Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to […]
Members of the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), leading political figures and experts gathered in the tranquil setting of Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park, at the weekend for the IBBC's annual retreat. The weekend was spent holding discussions and talks on different aspects that affect doing business in Iraq. The event opened on Friday evening […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has just welcomed Unaoil as its latest member. A provider of industrial oil and gas solutions, Unaoil's services include engineering and construction, workforce solutions, and repair and maintenance. The company has been active in Iraq since 2003 and engages over 1,100 people working in and for Iraq, 75 percent […]
The CEO of the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Christophe Michels, gave an interview on Share Radio about doing business in Iraq: listen to ‘Building a business in #Iraq. Interview with Christophe Michels @IBBC_London’ on audioBoom (Source: Share Radio)
By Padraig O'Hannelly. It's nearly a year since the Islamic State (IS, ISIS, ISIL) seized control of Mosul. Almost as significantly, it is also roughly one year since the price of crude oil began its latest descent, severely limiting Iraq's ability to fund its defence and development. Many expect these two phenomena to be with […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council’s (IBBC) Executive Chairman, Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, has been reconfirmed as UK’s official Trade Envoy to Iraq by the newly appointed Minister for Trade and Investment. Francis Maude said the continuation of the Trade Envoy programme reflected the strong sense he had of the contribution they were making to the […]
By John Lee. The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has welcomed two new members. Privately-owned Upstream Technical Consultants Limited is the organisation's first member from the recruitment sector. Established in the UK in 1998, it opened a branch office in Iraq in 2014, providing skilled exploration and production specialists to the oil and gas industry. Dubai-based […]
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Bahaa Al Araji (pictured), told a high level international conference in Baghdad on Wednesday that his country recognised the vital importance of foreign investment and Iraq was full of opportunity. Dr Bahaa said the Government was ready to extend all facilities and offer incentives for businesses to come to Iraq. […]
Iraq’s Prime Minister and many of his most senior colleagues will address a top-level international business conference being held in Baghdad later this week. Organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) together with Iraq’s National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, the event will also be attended by senior […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) Spring Conference 2015 will be held at the Mansion House on the 1st June and the Royal Overseas League on the 2nd June. Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, IBBC Executive Chairman and UK Trade Envoy for Iraq, the Executive Committee and Council Members, will welcome distinguished speakers such as H.E. […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), jointly with the British Universities Iraq Consortium (BUIC), held a daylong event sponsored by the British Council in London on different aspects of academic partnerships between Iraq and UK. Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, IBBC Executive Chairman, HE Prof Al- Mosawi, Cultural Attache of the Iraqi Embassy, Amir Ramzan, Director […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) Spring Conference 2015 will be held at the Mansion House on the 1st June and the Royal Overseas League on the 2nd June. Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, IBBC Executive Chairman and UK Trade Envoy for Iraq, the Executive Committee and Council Members, will welcome distinguished speakers such as H.E. […]
