From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Al-Rida Company Signs Agreement with Bahrain's Neo Company IBBC member Al-Rida Company has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Neo Company from Bahrain during a ceremony held in Baghdad. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in investment and development projects between the two companies. IBBC was represented at […]
By John Lee. Ashur International Bank has joined the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). According to a statement from the IBBC, the move follows a long relationship between the Council and the bank's CEO, Mohammed Al-Delaimy. It says the bank, established in 2005 is one of the leading private banks in Iraq, offering comprehensive banking […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC appoints Mr Mohammed Al Saadi of Sama Hammurabi Law as Iraq members' representative. The appointment of Mr Al Saadi as IBBC's Iraqi representative is an important role for IBBC. As the link between members and management and as the main contact in Iraq he will speak to […]
By John Lee. Al Rida Investment Group has joined the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). Established in 1997, Al Rida has evolved from a construction company into a diversified Iraqi holding firm at the forefront of national development, according to a press release from the IBBC. With investments in real estate, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, and […]
IBBC and MEA in complimentary reception in House of Lords The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) and the Middle East Association (MEA) held a complimentary reception in the House of Lords, hosted by Baroness Nicholson, who welcomed the assembled members. Mr Jon Wilks CMG spoke of the opportunities in Iraq and benefits of trade councils […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): How Iraq is Modernising and Diversifying its Growing Economy For the last three years Iraq has enjoyed relative stability, good oil prices and a growing economy. For those who invested in the Iraqi stock market, returns of over 100% are common and GDP in 2025 is estimated to […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Iraq's minister for interior Mr Abdul Amir Al- Shammari meets IBBC members in UK Parliament An official visit to the UK by Iraq's Minster of Interior - Mr Abdul Amir Al-Shammari (General). The Minister had a range of meetings with UK Government. The IBBC President Baroness Nicholson joined […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Now Available in Arabic: Professor Frank Gunter's Report "Is Iraq Business Ready?" The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) is pleased to announce the release of the Arabic version of Professor Frank Gunter's report, which was presented at the IBBC Baghdad Conference on 17 February 2025. Titled "Is Iraq […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Iraq's ministers attend IBBC's largest Baghdad conference 2025 The IBBC held its Bagdad conference dedicated to 'Delivering Innovation' at the behest of the Prime Minister Mr Al Sudani. It has been 6 years since IBBC members last held a conference of this magnitude in Iraq with key Government […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, highlighted the government's commitment to gas investment as a key driver for economic and industrial development at the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) Baghdad Conference on Monday. He outlined Iraq's major achievements in the oil and gas sector, including: Adding 380,000 barrels per day to […]
By Jon Wilks CMG, Former UK Ambassador to Iraq, for the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): British business heightened interest in Iraq following visit of Prime Minister Al Sudani to London Iraq in 2025 continues a steady and sustained recovery based on greater stability, strong oil revenues, staying out of regional conflicts and accelerating reconstruction. […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC hosts UK's Middle East Minister at AGM dinner in House of Lords Baroness Nicholson hosted a well-attended IBBC AGM dinner with The UK Government Under-Secretary for the Middle East Mr Hamish Falconer MP and former Foreign Secretary Mr James Cleverly MP and Dr Ahmed Khalil deputy Iraqi Ambassador, as speakers. Mr Falconer offered a wide-ranging discussion […]
