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IFBC Meets French Franchise Federation (FFF) in Paris to Expand Business Opportunities

IFBC Meets French Franchise Federation (FFF) in Paris to Expand Business OpportunitiesOn Tuesday, 30th June 2026, the Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC), led by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar – Advisor to the Prime Minister for International Investment Affairs ), held a high-level meeting with the ( Fédération Française de la Franchise – French Franchise Federation (FFF) at the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Paris.The meeting was graciously hosted by the Embassy under the patronage of ( Mr. Thaer Wahib Hassan – Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq ) in Paris.The meeting brought together representatives of the ( French Franchise Federation ) and a number of its member companies operating across the retail, restaurant, café,…

IFBC Holds High-Level Meeting with ( Atout France – The France Tourism Development Agency ) to Strengthen Tourism Cooperation

On Monday, 29th June 2026, the Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC), led by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar – Advisor to the Prime Minister for International Investment Affairs ), held a high-level meeting with ( Atout France – The France Tourism Development Agency ), in Paris.The meeting was attended by ( Mr. Thaer Wahib Hassan – Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Paris ), alongside:• A distinguished delegation of Iraqi business leaders.• Mr. Haider Al-Dujaili – President of the Iraqi Association of Travel and Tourism Companies.• Ms. Havin Gulabakh – Owner of Wardat Al-Rafidain Company, Sulaymaniyah.Discussions focused on strengthening Iraqi-French cooperation in the tourism sector and exploring the framework for a national tourism strategy for Iraq…

IFBC and The French Healthcare Association (FHA) partnership agreement in Paris

On Monday, 29th June 2026, the Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC), led by Mr. ( Adham Al Fakhar – Advisor to the Prime Minister for International Investment Affairs ) held a high-level meeting with the ( French Healthcare Association ) (FHA) at the Maison de l’Amérique Latine in Paris.The meeting brought together representatives of the Association and a number of its member companies operating across the French healthcare sector.The meeting was attended by ( Mr. Thaer Wahib Hassan – Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Paris) , alongside a distinguished delegation of Iraqi business leaders, as well as ( Mr. Pascal Roger – Project Manager at Business France ).Opening remarks were delivered by ( Mr. Adham…

Reconstruction and Investment Dialogue at ( Baghdad Mayoralty ) to Advance the Capital’s Development

Wednesday, 10th June 2026,Reconstruction and Investment Dialogue was convened at the headquarters of ( Baghdad Mayoralty ), graciously hosted by ( H.E. Eng. Ammar Mousa Kadhim – Mayor of Baghdad ).The meeting was attended by a distinguished delegation of IFBC members, led by ( Eng. Adham Al Fakhar – Advisor to the Prime Minister ), and served as future development and investment priorities of the capital Historical City ( Baghdad ) .Discussions focused on several shared visions and strategic investment opportunities through long-term public-private partnerships for the development and operation of key sectors, including:• Urban services and infrastructure• Smart parking systems for Baghdad• Recreational and entertainment destinations• Alternative main Road networks• Waste recycling and environmental sustainability projects• Economic Cities and…

IFBC Participates in the Delphi Economic Forum 2026

On 6–7th June 2026, ( Delphi Economic Forum ) was held in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, under the patronage of ( Mr. Bafel Jalal Talabani ) – President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), and ( Mr. Qubad Talabani ) – Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).The forum brought together an esteemed gathering of ministers, members of parliament, government officials, business leaders, and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.Discussions focused on strengthening economic cooperation, advancing development initiatives, and exploring new investment opportunities across key sectors.The event was attended by ( Eng. Adham Al Fakhar – Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq ), together with members of the Council and…

Joint Preparations for the Iraqi–French Business Forum 2026

Monday, 25th May 2026,( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar – Advisor to the Prime Minister ) received at the Prime Minister’s Office. ( Mrs. Rusul Hazim Mahmood – the Second Secretary and Head of the Economic Section at the Iraqi Embassy in Paris ) , as well joined remotely by ( Mr. Thaer Wehaieb Hassan – Chargé d’Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in Paris ).The meeting was attended by IFBC Board Members:• Mrs. Zina Yaqoub Yousif.• Mrs. Roaa Raad Alhassany.- Alongside the economic expert ( Dr. Mahmood Daghir) ,Discussions focused on coordination and preparations for the upcoming ( Iraqi Businesses Forum in Paris planned to be held on Sept. 2026 ) , aimed at strengthening ( Iraqi–French economic Partnership ) .

Strategic Meeting at the French Embassy to Advance Iraqi–French Economic Cooperation

On Monday, 18th May 2026, ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar – Advisor to the Prime Minister ) , accompanied by ( Mrs. Roaa Raad Alhassany – Member of the Board of Directors ) attended a meeting at ( the Embassy of France in Iraq ) with ( Mr. Estrade Laurent – Head of the Economic Department ) and ( Mr. François d’Orlando – Economic Advisor ).Focused on discussing forthcoming strategic initiatives and coordination mechanisms concerning combined efforts towards strengthening Iraqi–French economic relations, enhancing institutional cooperation, and advancing opportunities for investment and sustainable partnership between the two countries.

The Adviser to the Minister’s Office Hosts Iraqi Foreign Business Councils

On Monday, 11th May 2026, the adviser to the Prime Minister, Engineer ( Adham Al Fakhar ), welcomed the ( Chairmen of the Iraqi Foreign Business Councils ) at the Prime Minister’s Office, in the presence of the advisory team experts and our Board of Directors :• Mrs. Zina Yaqoub — Consultant, Prime Minister’s Office• Mr. Ali Tariq — Executive Director, Iraqi Private Banks League• Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar — Consultant, Prime Minister’s OfficeThe meeting focused on advancing the framework and mechanisms for establishing the councils in a way that strengthens their role as credible representatives of the Iraqi economy and effective platforms for international business engagement.Discussions also highlighted the importance of building strategic partnerships with leading global economies, enhancing economic…

The Adviser to the Minister’s Office Meets with Bureau Veritas to Strengthen Quality Standards

On 28th April 2026, a meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office, chaired by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar, Advisor to the Prime Minister ) , with Bureau Veritas, represented in Iraq by its Executive Director, ( Mr. Mohammed Al-Shabboot ), to discuss cooperation in the fields of inspection, certification, and quality assurance.The discussions focused on contract procedures, goods inspection, alignment with international standards, and exploring potential partnerships with the Iraqi private sector.The meeting was attended by:Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar – Consultant, Prime Minister’s OfficeEng. Haidar Al-Tamimi – Consultant, Prime Minister’s OfficeMrs. Zina Yaqoub Yousef – Consultant, Prime Minister’s OfficeMr. Saad Jaber Al-NaemiEng. Bassam Al-AteiaEng. Kanar RashMrs. Roaa Raad AlhassanyEng. Ali GhalibMr. Muqdad AljubooriDr. Bashar NeamahMr. Yahya ZakariyaMr. Zaid FarhanThe…

High-Level Talks on Diaspora Engagement and Franchise Investment

On Tuesday, 28th April 2026, a high-level coordination meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office, led by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar, Advisor to the Prime Minister ) , with ( IOM – The International Organization for Migration ), to discuss cooperation frameworks in preparation for the Franchise Business Expo scheduled to take place in Paris in June 2026.The discussions highlighted IOM’s strategic role in engaging the Iraqi diaspora and leveraging global expertise to support national development priorities, particularly through structured engagement in the upcoming forum.IOM was represented by Mr. Pascal Reyntjens, Chief of Mission and accompanied by Mr. Ahmed Haider.The Iraqi side was represented by a high-level delegation, including( Mrs. Zina Yaqoub Yousef and Mr. Ghadeer Al Attar…

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