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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…

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…

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 ) .

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.

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…

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…