A non- Profit organization, affiliated to Dubai Chamber of commerce, consists of voluntary association of companies and individuals, with an objective of providing a networking forum for our members to develop their business. Playing an important role in deepen relation between Iraq and the United Arab Emirates, and in the re-construction of Iraq.

The council run by an elected executive committee consists of president, two vice-president, treasurer, secretary, and six general members. This committee is elected by the general assembly of the council for a period of two years.

The Iraqi Business Council (IBCD) was established in 2003 as to provide a forum for discussion and exchange of views on bilateral business conditions. It also deals with domestic and national issues affecting Emirates/Iraqi companies and their personnel.

 Objectives of the IBCD

To promote and foster close relations between United Arab Emirates and Iraq, in particular mutual understanding, goodwill, harmony and alliance amongst the business communities of both countries. To provide an opportunity for meeting people involved or interested in enhancing trade and investment stream between UAE and Iraq, in order to exchange ideas, experience, and information, develop contacts, and facilitate interaction .To identify, encourage and inform members (and other interested parties) of appropriate sources of information relating to trade and investment opportunities, practices and regulations, in UAE and Iraq. To support UAE business interests in Iraq, and Iraqi business interests in UAE, by providing information, advice, and representations to a nominated parties. To liaise and cooperate with organizations in UAE and Iraq with aims similar to those of the Council.

Membership Categories

Corporate: Open to companies or firms with Iraqi interests, or which are interested in developing trade or commercial interests in Iraq; or who are engaged in the promotion of Iraqi products or services in UAE.
Individual: Open to businesspersons, being citizens of Iraq, residing in UAE and who are engaged in business or a profession; or business persons who either individually or in association with a corporate entity are prominent investor in Iraq.
Benefits of Membership

IBCD can help you establish and develop business contacts in UAE and Iraq.

IBCD represents the interests of members to government departments on issues critical to the success of companies operating in UAE and Iraq.

IBCD organizes events and functions to encourage networking and interaction of the business community vital to making businesses succeed.