Significant Meeting with Canada Ambassador
The Iraq Canadian Chamber of Commerce visited numerous Iraqi government officials during a highly successful trade mission to Baghdad on October 2019
Additional meetings included the Canada Ambassador in Baghdad, to follow up and to discuss the business legal framework between Canada & Iraq, and current affairs.
The Ambassador confirmed that he is willing to support ICCCI fully whenever required, and he assured that Canada supports Iraq’s efforts to restore stability and effective governance, and encourage economic growth.
Today, Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry is working with Canadian Government to help Canadian & Iraqi Small Business grow through trade and export opportunities.
Our discussion with Canada Ambassador in Iraq about the way of reducing barriers to exporting and give Canadian Companies a competitive advantage in Iraq through collaborating on medium infrastructure Iraq projects .
Mr. Yasser Al Mimar – The president of Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce said ” any successful international business opportunity starts with a good plan, and we are here & there to help”
Successful Meeting With Iraqi Federation of Industries
Mr. Yasser Al Mimar, Mr. Wadah Al Taha and Raid Al Qaraghuli, led a successful workshop for the Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry with a number of Board of Directors at Iraqi Federation of Industries in Baghdad
The purpose of the meeting to present the willing of government of Canada to supporting Canadian exporters and collaborate with Iraqi market.
Mr. Yasser Al Mimar said ‘It was a privilege to have a great presentation with Iraqi Federation of Industries. The Workshop was very successful through the active participation from both parties”
Therefore, to get businesses up in Iraq and to help industries succeed there, we’ve worked with partnered Iraqi Federation of Industries to establish a solid MOU that will help business to grow their cooperation with Canadian companies.
Meeting with International Utrasonic Technologies (IUT)
Last week the Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry team had a great discovery workshop between Kerri McGrath IUT Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Pedro Pereira, IUT Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Yasser Al Mimar, the president of Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The meeting was held in Calgary Centre for Innovative Technology (CCIT), and the team discussed the challenges and opportunities in front of the Iraqi Oil and Gas industry.
Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce brings together business & opinion leaders to address important issues in Iraqi oil and #gas sector through the projects and reports we have. Great to see our Canadian companies talking about how technology and Canadian ingenuity are driving its pursuit of enhance oil sector in Iraq. Another example of how Canadian Technology plays a huge role in the Oil and gas development.
Participating at Global Petroleum Show last week
Having a great Oil and Gas show in #Calgary! We’ve been lots of great companies and people. We are at Midstream Oil and Gas Alberta Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, discussing strategies that foster sustainable growth, diversify the economy and increase economic resilience between Iraq and Canada.
Global Petroleum Show (GPS) is the most important energy expo & conference in North America attracting more than 50,000 international and domestic oil and gas executives from over 21,000 companies. Officials from government, national and international energy companies across the entire supply chain convene at GPS to share innovative technologies, conduct business and engage in complex and controversial discussions aimed to shape the future of the energy industry.
Bringing the voices of local companies in Canada
The Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry has held a table discussion bringing the voices of local companies in Canada and Skilled Iraqi’s people together, to talk about how we can better access talent and investment opportunities in Iraq. The big potential change in business is coming in Iraq, so we can’t slow down now!
Iraq is potentially one of the richest countries on earth, and one of the fastest growing important economies in the world. Iraq is the world’s fourth largest oil producer and number two in OPEC. Of these, it’s the only producer with a realistic likelihood of doubling its production over the coming decade. The inbound investment for this alone will be north of $150b.
Let’s go open MORE business channels, make MORE opportunities, and connect with MORE business people in Canada than ever before so that we can build skilled & qualified portfolio to support Iraqi market and Canada economy
Thank you to everyone who joined Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Yasser Al Mimar – for great presentation.
Potential for Deploying Concentrated Solar Power Technologies
Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity and the National Investment Commission (NIC) are inviting bids for the construction of seven renewable power plants (solar PV energy projects) with a total capacity of 755 MW to increase production capacity and diversify energy sources. Interested parties will be able to bid and invest for 7 solar parks in Iraq.
Closing Date: June 30th, 2019
For more information, please click here
Senior Advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minster met Mr. Yasser Al Mimar
From Canada to Iraq, Dr. Laith Kubba, Senior Advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minster met Mr. Yasser Al Mimar – President of Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The discussion was about expanding the twin engines of economic growth in Iraq– trade and investment by transferring the Canadian technology to Iraq and increase trade & attract job-creating investment to Iraq.
Meeting with Canadian Ambassador on Iraq
Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce had a very good meeting last week with Ambassador of Canada in Iraq Mr. Paul Gibbard at Canadian Embassy in Baghdad. The round table discussion was about finding proper paths for Canadian companies to collaborate with the business sector to ensure sustainable trade and development between Iraq and Canada, and how Trade Commissioner Service can assist with business advice and guidance to help companies achieve & implement projects in Iraq
ICCCI Team Start up in Baghdad Soon
Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce will have a business round-table discussion with our members and followers in Baghdad – The Team will be visiting Baghdad from March 25th to April 2nd 2019. The ICCCI is always looking to expanding the business with members and partners. Join ICCCI session where we cover all you need to know about the services we offer, Business research and approach planning for your business with Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The stakeholders, members and partners at the Canada Iraq Roundtable will assist to open new business channel between two countries and will help to explore technical & business collaboration opportunities.
Mark your calendar, and let us meet up on BAGHDAD soon!
Alberta Economic Development and Trade Meet ICCCI Team
Canada has a broad and growing global trade network. With Canada Trade Diversification Strategy, Canada intend to broaden its reach by achieving 50% more exports by 2025. Trade diversification is about securing more opportunities for Canadian exporters and investors to compete and succeed in thriving and fast growing global markets and sectors. Last week Mr. Yasser Al Mimar and Mr. Raid Al Gharagouli met the Senior Director Ryan Radke & the Trade Development Officer Julie Cormier from Alberta Economic Development and Trade – Government of Alberta in Edmonton, and open an excellent discussion of business and trade opportunities between Iraq & Canada.
Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry is working hard to make it easier to make businesses and trade between Iraq and Canada to succeed, on the other hand Canada is working hard to diversify Canada’s trade in Iraq region as well.
