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Under the Slogan,” We Build Iraq by Iraqi Hands” the 2007 Unemployment Conference was Launched

July 24th.2007
On Tuesday morning, July 24th 2007, the activities of the first unemployment and construction conference started. More than 300 individuals representing Iraqi Parliament, Ministries and private sector companies attended the conference.
Mr. Raad Ommar, Chief Executive Officer of the Iraqi- American Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the conference organizer, gave the opening address to the “Rebuild Iraq by Iraqi Hands” conference. Mr. Ommar explained that “the idea of the conference is to find labor opportunities for the unemployed graduates of the training centers through cooperation between the Chamber and the Ministry of Labor.”  read more..

Shams Al- Waten rises once again

26/ 7/2007
Realizing the importance of the Conference held under the administration of the Iraqi American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr.Yaser Mohammed, the Executive Manager of Shams – il -Weten (Homeland Sun) Contracting Company, was keen to attend and actively participate in the sessions of the Conference with the aim of gaining a contract.  Mr. Mohammed wants to contribute to the process of rebuilding Iraq and to eradicate the unemployment problem which exists in the country. Since his company’s establishment, he has had a leading role in obtaining many contracts at Baghdad International Airport, Green Zone, and other locations such as a sub – contracting building at the American Embassy. His company desires to provide more labor opportunities and employment for the young trainees at the centers of the Ministry of Labor and social Affairs (MOLSA). . read more..

International and American Organizations at the
“Rebuilding Iraq” Unemployment Conference, 2007

Attendance at the 2007 “Rebuilding Iraq” Unemployment Conference included the US Army Civil Administration, US Embassy, Iraqi Rebuilding and donor organizations. The speeches focused on the efficacious approaches to resolve problematic unemployment. US Civil Administration urged Iraqi companies to participate in the “Iraq First” Program.
“Free Trade” dialogued with Ms. Laila Kuznezov, Izdihar Organization for Private Sector Development and Investment Promotion, and she said “the day was very wonderful. The unemployment themes for discussion were very interesting. The presence of women is wonderful and effective in spite of their little attendance. We, at Izdihar Organization, strive to support businesswomen by affording to them circumstances to suit them, developing the culture of business for women.” She expressed her opinion about the private sector business saying “the convergence of large numbers of the private sector’s companies is an indication of the affectivity of the sector and its endeavor to contribute within its full capability at Iraq’s rebuilding.” .. read more

Ardh Al- Betraa and the new hope

26/7/2007
Mr. Salah Mohammed Saleh, the Executive Manager of the Ardh Al-Betraa (Al- Petra Land) Company for Constructional Contracting, had a distinguished presence at the Rebuilding Iraq Conference which was held under the administration of the Iraqi American Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He participated in the workshop activities to train Iraqi businessmen how to obtain contracts from the “Bureau of Rebuilding Iraq”. He also actively participated in all the first day sessions of the Conference. Al- Betraa Company possess good experience in contracting and has a renowned reputation of performing large and medium size projects including the rehabilitating the University of Technology, attending to water and sewage projects in Khaniqin and contracts for the Nahrawan Municipality Council with the help of the International Monetary Fund Bank. The company also constructed 3 buildings in Babil Province and has many other projects under consideration. The company is qualified to receive about 300 youth trainees or graduates from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs conditioned by abidance with honesty at the choice of the employment of the unemployed in various technical specializations, the company’s essential mission. The Managing Director was fully aware that the forthcoming role for rescuing the Iraqi economy is relied upon by the private sector because it is the only sector capable of absorbing the masses of the unemployed and correctly utilizing the current amount of $5 billions by the Multi National Forces. This will undoubtedly contribute towards the reduction of unemployment and its consequences as well as the drying up many sources of violence.

The Al – Junainah Company for General Trading says “Holding Conferences is a vital element for the prosperity of the Iraqi Economy”

Serving Iraq is the theme of this elite division of the Iraqi society. Its vital role it feels is towards the economic sector and their presence at Al-Rasheed Hotel for the Conference is a categorical evidence of this fact.

Al- Junainah Company for General Trading was just one of many that attended the Conference. Al- Seyid Abu - Al- Qassim the Managing Director and his sister Mrs.Nagham hailed the efforts exerted by the patron of the Conference including Mr. Raad Omar, the CEO of the Iraqi American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who provided the audience with his valuable economic themes. Abu-Al-Qassim also refered to the services and facilities given to them, he described holding conferences as something important and vital for the flourishment of the Iraqi economy. He said, “We are a member of the Chamber, we have various commercial activities at imports from different international origins. We have supplied establishments and offices with different types of electrical equipment.” .. read more

Future of the Private Sector

26/7/2007
“Since the beginning of the conference, all the individuals I met at the sessions are in agreement that the Iraqi American Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its dedication to the conference have formed a noteworthy economic event,” said Mr. Mahood.
Mr. Qassim Mahood, Director of the Middle East Construction Company, expressed his admiration about the good administration, organization, preceded preparations and care undertaken by the staff of IACCI. His company undertook some big construction projects for reconstruction, including water and sewage projects, all over Iraq. This company gives priority to the infrastrual projects which have been greatly damaged due to acts of violence and quite negligence.

Mr. Mahood expects that his company will actively contribute in attracting the unemployed and providing particular labor opportunities for them since such projects are capable of accommodating large numbers of unemployed. The company is keen to employ trainees at the centers of Labor and Social Affairs by virtue of their qualification subsequent to having gained rehabilitation courses to develop their skills and increase their performance. These courses will be time – saving for project completion.
In the end, Mr. Mahood confirmed that Iraq’s future is bound to the private sector’s capability of supporting the national economy which suffered a great deal of negligence and marginalization during the time of the former era.

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