Ali Shamara Advances Hospitality in Iraq with Movenpick Al-Zaitoun Hotel

Ali Shamara, member of the French-Iraqi Business Council and Chief of the Electricity & Energy Sector, leads one of Iraq’s most prominent hospitality investments: the newly launched Movenpick Hotel – Al-Zaitoun in Baghdad.

Located in the heart of the capital, the hotel features over 220 rooms, 100 luxury serviced apartments, high-end conference and wellness facilities, and fine dining experiences.
It represents a major milestone in Iraq’s tourism sector and is a true extension of the global hospitality standards brought by the French-Swiss Accor Group.

Notably, the hotel hosted the Arab Summit, demonstrating Baghdad’s readiness to accommodate international events with professionalism and world-class service.

The Council proudly supports visionary members like Mr. Shamara, whose contributions help reshape Iraq’s image and economy.

We warmly invite French investors and tourists to explore the promising opportunities Iraq offers in hospitality and tourism, and to consider contributing to the country’s vibrant growth by investing in similar landmark projects.