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Join us at the Iraq Investment Forum on June 14, 2025, where key decision-makers, investors, and innovators will gather to explore opportunities in Iraq’s growing economy. Don’t miss this platform for strategic partnerships and future-focused dialogue.
In response to an invitation from the Ministry of Planning (Dr. Hanaa Al-Asadi, Deputy Minister for Administrative Affairs) and the World Bank, representatives of the Council attended the workshop on launching the Capacity Building and Professionalization Strategy in Government Contracting. The event was held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Statistics and GIS Directorate Hall, Ministry of Planning headquarters. The Council was represented by: Adham Al-Fakhar – Co-Chairman Haider Sabeeh Al-Tamimi – Council Member A keynote speech on behalf of the private sector was delivered under the title: “Experiences and Practices in Implementing Government Contracting Regulations.” 02-06-2025
During the Iraqi Business Forum in Paris, held under the auspices of Business France, an appreciation badge was presented to Ms. Christelle Labernède – Head of Special Events at Business France. This recognition is a tribute to her valuable and outstanding efforts in ensuring the success of this important event. The honor reflects her prominent role and effective collaboration with the French-Iraqi Business Council in the coordination and prior arrangement of this forum, which brought together a distinguished group of representatives from the public and private sectors of both Iraq and France. The event contributed to opening new avenues for economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. This appreciation underscores the depth of partnership between the Council and Business…
Baghdad – Al- Rasheed Hotel We are pleased to share with you the official list of investment opportunities that will be presented at the Iraq Investment Forum.Interested parties are encouraged to review the available projects and communicate directly for further details and coordination. For inquiries and communication, please contact us via the following email and phone numbers:📧 investiraq@ieciq.net📞 07713660033📞 07800020402 https://investpromo.gov.iq/ar/?page_id=40611 Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to welcome investors and partners to explore Iraq’s promising investment landscape. Investment OpportunitiesDownload ملخص فرص استثماريةDownload
Members of the French-Iraqi Business Council participated in high-level panel discussions at the Iraqi Business Forum, which was held in Paris under the patronage of the French government agency Business France on 26th May 2025.The event gathered an elite group of top French corporations and senior officials from Iraq and France.Council members contributed actively across several vital sectors, reflecting the Council’s broad engagement in shaping Iraq’s economic future: Agriculture and Food Sovereignty – (Ms. Zina Yaqoub Youssef) and (Mr. Ahmed Salman) participated in the session: “Food Sovereignty and Agricultural Innovation: What Strategies for Iraq?” Reconstruction – (Mr. Maytham Al-Asadi) and (Mr. Muqdad Al-Jubouri) took part in the panel: “Reconstruction Challenges in Iraq.” Consumer Goods – (Mr. Adham Al-Fakhar) joined the…
The second board meeting of the French-Iraqi Business Council was held on May 27, 2025, at the historic Cercle de l’Union Interalliée in Paris, marking the first anniversary of the Council’s establishment under shared French-Iraqi leadership.The meeting brought together board members from both countries to discuss future strategies for strengthening bilateral partnerships and exploring investment opportunities between France and Iraq. Iraqi Delegation:•Adham Al-Fakhhar – Co-Chairman (Iraqi side)•Zina Yaqub Youssef – Board Member•Ruaa Al-Husseini – Board Member•Bassam Al-Atiya – Board Member •Ahmed Salman – Legal Advisor to the Council•Rasha Nadeem – Council Member Paris – May 27, 2025 | Cercle de l’Union Interalliée French Delegation:•Julien Bouget – Co-Chairman (French side)•Dounia Al-Jalabi – Board Member, Representative of TOTAL •Robin Lafosse – Representative…
The Construction and Building Exhibition in A visit to the International Construction and Building Exhibition (Batimat), led by Mr. (Louay Al-Saeed – Head of the Construction and Building Technologies Sector), with the presence of the Iraqi business delegation, to explore the latest technologies and innovations in the field of construction and design.
In coordination with Dr. Hanaa Al-Asadi, the Administrative Deputy Minister of Planning, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Planning headquarters, in the presence of the Director General of Investments, the Director General of Standardization and Quality Control, the Director General of the Government Contracts Department, as well as the Council delegation. The meeting addressed the topic of amending and correcting the standard documents and the instructions for implementing government contracts through the Council delegation’s proposals. In addition, discussions were held on the criteria for establishing Iraqi inspection companies.
Graciously hosted by His Excellency Engineer Ammar Mousa Kazem, the Mayor of Baghdad, a visit was made to the headquarters of the Baghdad Municipality in the presence of Engineer Mohammad Aziz, Director General of Baghdad Sewerage, along with the Council delegation. During the meeting, the Council presented its proposals to His Excellency the Mayor, and discussions were held regarding urban planning directions and cooperation for the joint implementation of projects to serve our beloved capital.
Graciously hosted by the Technical Agent (Dr. Jassim Al-Falahi), a meeting was held, attended by Dr. Sinan Jafar Mohammed, Director General of the Department for the Protection and Improvement of the Environment in the Central Region, along with the council’s delegation. The meeting focused on discussing how to establish partnerships with specialized French and Iraqi institutions to implement the Ministry’s environmental protection and monitoring projects, as well as the continued support from the Technical Agent (Dr. Jassim Al-Falahi), to facilitate the environmental approvals for the Council members’ projects.
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