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27 October 2026 The Iraqi-French Business Council organised the French Healthcare Forum in Iraq , chaired by His Excellency Dr Abdul-Hussein Al-Mousawi, Minister of Health, with the participation of senior Ministry officials, representatives of the French Embassy in Iraq, and a delegation of French healthcare companies organised by the French Healthcare Association (FHA). The forum brought together prominent representatives of Iraq’s public and private sectors, including Mr Karim Hamadi, Chairman of the Iraqi Media Network; Mr Malik Khalaf, Director-General of the Private Sector Development Department at the Ministry of Trade; Mr Fadel Mazban, Chairman of the National Authority for Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Control; Dr Haider Al-Saegh, President of the Iraqi Pharmacists’ Association; and distinguished members of the Council…

The French Iraqi Business Council headed by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar ) held an extended meeting on Tuesday, 27th Oct. 2026 , chaired by ( His Excellency Dr Abdul Hussein Al-Mousawi, Minister of Health) , with the participation of :- Senior Ministry officials .- Ms. Nadia Al-Soufi, Mr. François d’Orlando , Mr. Sébastien Burck from French Embassy in Iraq .- French Healthcare Association delegation headed by ( Mr. Emile Jockey – CEO of the Association ) and ( Ms. Pauline Bentaha ) .- Key representatives of Iraq’s public and private sectors, including Mr Karim Hamadi, Chairman of the Iraqi Media Network; Mr Malik Khalaf, Director-General at the Ministry of Trade; Mr Fadel Mazban, Chairman of the National Authority for…

( H.E. Dr. Abdul Hussein Al-Mousawi , Minister of Health ) Received our Council delegation at the Ministry’s headquarters on 21 October 2026. The delegation was headed by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar , Co Chairman of the Council ) With the attendance of : – Dr. Rafe’a Al-Rawi – IFBC Member.- Dr. Bashar Neamah – IFBC Member.- Mr. Jumaa Al-Sarraji – IFBC Member.- Mr. Sadiq Ahmed – IFBC Member.- Dr. Al-Abid Matar, representing IFBC Member Dr. Hanadi Altawil, Doctorate Degree. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and developing Iraq’s private sector across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, medical services, and health insurance, with the aim of supporting the development of Iraq’s healthcare system and expanding opportunities for investment and partnership. The Council…

The Iraqi–French Business Council was honoured to meet with ( H.E. Mrs. Sarwa Abdul Wahid , Minister of Environment ) on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. The meeting was led by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar , Co – Chairman of the Council ) , in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Environment. Discussions focused on opportunities for cooperation and on supporting the development and advancement of environmental systems and practices in Iraq , including opportunities to leverage international expertise and foster meaningful partnerships in the environmental sector. The Council extends its sincere appreciation to H.E. the Minister for her warm reception and for the constructive and professional engagement throughout the meeting.

H.E. Mr. Mustafa Sanad, Minister of Communications of Iraq received The IFBC’s delegation headed by ( Mr.Adham Al Fakhar, Co-Chairman of the Council ) on Tuesday 22 September 2026 , at the Ministry’s headquarters. The IFBC delegation included: • Mr.Bassam Al-Ateia – Board Member• Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar – Board Member• Mr.Yusry Yunis – Council Member The meeting focused on opportunities to strengthen cooperation in digital and smart city development, drawing on French expertise in intelligent transport systems, digital government services, and data management. Discussions also covered the Ministry’s vision for digital transformation in Iraq and the potential establishment of an Iraqi–French Digital Innovation & Technology Platform, bringing together government institutions, French companies, universities, and startups to exchange expertise and develop…

Iraqi–French Business Council (IFBC) at the Slemani Summit 2026 The Iraqi–French Business Council , headed by ( Mr.Adham Al Fakhar, Co-Chairman of the Council, participated in the Slemani Summit, held on 17–18 September 2026, following a kind invitation from the organizers. The following members of the Council were also in attendance: – Eng. Kanar Rash Kawa – Council Member- Ms. Roaa Raad Alhassany – Board of Directors Member- Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar – Board of Directors Member- Mr. Bassam Al-Ateia – Board of Directors Member- Mr. Saad Al-Nuaimi – Council Member- Mr. Thamir Al-Amiri – Council Member- Dr. Hanadi Altawil, Doctorate Degree – Council Member The Council’s participation was aimed at strengthening its presence in national economic and investment forums and…

Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi received the heads and representatives of major French companies in Paris to discuss investment opportunities and ways to expand the presence of French companies in Iraq. The Prime Minister affirmed that Iraq views France as a trusted and strategic partner, highlighting the wide range of investment opportunities available in the sectors of energy, industry, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, railways, and other key fields. He also reaffirmed the government’s readiness to provide support, facilitation, and a suitable investment environment for French companies. The Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC) welcomes these orientations and the opportunities presented in the Development Road Project, energy and gas projects, mineral resources, and infrastructure, which contribute to strengthening the Iraqi-French economic partnership and opening new…

Prime Minister Mr. Ali Falih Al-Zaidi received Mr. Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, at his residence in Paris, France, on 14 September 2026, in the presence of Minister of Oil Mr. Basim Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi, to discuss the company’s strategic projects in Iraq and plans to expand its investments in the energy sector. The Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC) affirms that such high-level meetings reflect the depth of the Iraqi-French economic partnership and support opportunities for expanding cooperation and French investment in Iraq.

On ( Tuesday, 8 September 2026 ) H.E. Mr. Faleh Al-Sari, Minister of Finance, received the ( IFBC delegation ) , headed by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar – IFBC Co-Chairman ) at the Ministry of Finance. The meeting was attended by : – Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar – Board of Directors Member – Dr. Mahmoud Dagher – Chairman of the Board, Al-Nasik Islamic Bank – Mrs. Roaa Raad Alhassany – Board of Directors Member – Mr. Ali Al Asadi – Council Member – Mr. Yasser Sabri Raouf – Council Member – Mr. Suhaib Al-Hakak – Council Member – Mr. Fawzi Al-Hasany – Council Member – Mr. Zaid Ali Hussein – Council Member – Mr. Haider Al-Tamimi – Council Member – Mr. Louay Al-Saeed – Council Member The meeting focused…

Sunday, 30th August 2026,His Excellency ( Mr. Adel Dakhil Al-Yassiry – Chairman of the National Investment Commission ), received a delegation from the Iraqi–French Business Council (IFBC), headed by ( Mr. Adham Al Fakhar – Chairman of the Council ) , at the headquarters of the National Investment Commission ( NIC ). The meeting was attended by ( Eng. Salar Mohammed Amin – Deputy Chairman of the National Investment Commission ) , along with the following members of the IFBC delegation: – Mr. Bassam Al-Ateia – IFBC Board Member- Mr. Ghadeer Al-Attar – IFBC Board Member- Mr. Muqdad Aljuboori – IFBC Board Member- Mr. Wamid Al-Yasiri – Council Member- Mr. Saad Al-Nuaimi – Council Member- Dr. Bashar Neamah – Council…