From arrival to dialogue.
From dialogue to direction.

This video captures the essence of the two high-level panel sessions held during the International Business Forum, showcasing the collective effort of Iraqi institutions, international partners, and multilateral organizations working together to move from opportunity to execution.

Opening Institutional Contributions

The Forum featured high-level contributions and presentations from:
• Office of the hashtag#Prime hashtag#Minister
• Ministry of hashtag#Trade
• Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce
• National Investment Commission (hashtag#NIC) – presenting Iraq’s investment vision
• hashtag#Ministry of hashtag#Oil – highlighting opportunities in the energy sector

Setting the strategic context for investment, reform, and partnership in Iraq.



hashtag#Session I | Government Facilitation for Foreign Companies

Featuring representatives from:
• Dr. Thamer Qasim Dawood – General Customs Authority
• Dr. Mohammed Mohsen Al-Sayyid – Ministry of Planning
• Mr. Ahmed Dawood Salman – Central Bank of Iraq
• Ms. Nagham Abbas Redha – General Commission for Taxes
• Ms. Nadia Sadiq Omran – Companies Registrar
• Eng. Mohsen Al-Hamid – International Chamber of Commerce in Iraq

A discussion focused on procedures, facilitation, and institutional readiness for foreign companies operating in Iraq.

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hashtag#Session II | From Opportunity to Execution

Featuring international and multilateral partners from:
• Dr. Mazhar Mohammed Saleh- Office of the Prime Minister
• Mr. Tharwat Akram – Deputy Director General – Directorate of Foreign Economic Relations
Ministry of Trade
• Mr. David Hamod – Chairman of the Board – National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC)
• Ms. Catarina Bjorlin Hansen – Head of operation in Iraq – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
• Mr. Axel B. representative Business France
• Ms. Devika Rajeev
Senior Programme Officer – Trade Policy
International Trade Centre (ITC – UN/WTO)
• Dr. Yama Torabi
Chief Technical Adviser / Project Manager
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Iraq)
• Mr. Ayoub Sami
Investment Officer – Iraq
IFC – International Finance Corporation (IFC – World Bank Group)

A session dedicated to investment execution, partnerships, and financing pathways in Iraq.

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With the support and coordination of:
• Office of the Prime Minister
• Ministry of Trade
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Ministry of Interior
• National Investment Commission
• Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce
• International Chamber of Commerce in Iraq

This forum reaffirmed a shared commitment to practical cooperation, credible partnerships, and actionable outcomes.

📍 Baghdad International Fair
📅 5th February 2026