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Iraq and Europe: Cooperation & Growth

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Map of the European Union & Iraq

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Contents

Special Introduction by H.E. Mr. Fuad Masum President of the Republic of Iraq ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������05 Address by H.E. Mr. Dimitris Mardas Deputy Foreign Minister, Greece ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������06 Foreword by H.E. Mr. Na’el Raja Al Kabariti President, General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture for Arab Countries ����������������07 Foreword by Mr. Jaafar Rasool Al-Hamadani Chairman of Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce & Chairman of Baghdad Chamber of Commerce �����������08 Welcoming Note by Harris Geronikolas & Rashad Mabger President & Secretary General, AHCCD ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������09 The Annual Iraqi-European Business & Investment Forum ��������������������������������������������������������������� 10-11 Our Partners and Main Sponsors • Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-13 • Baghdad Chamber of Commerce ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14-15 The Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development in brief ��������������������������������������������������16 Statistical Data ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17 Speakers & Moderators ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 • 1 st Session: Iraq’s Investment Opportunities and Business Environment �������������������������������������� 19-23 • 2 nd Session: Petroleum Industry and Sustainable Energy in Iraq ������������������������������������������������������ 24-28 • 3 rd Session: Construction Works and Infrastructure Projects in Iraq ����������������������������������������������� 29-33 • 4th Session: Transfer of Technology and Vocational Training ������������������������������������������������������������� 34-39 Sponsors’ Profiles: Gold Sponsor, Silver Sponsor & Supporting Sponsors ��������������������������������������� 40-49 Surprising Greece ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 50-51

180-182, Kifissias Avenue, 154 51 Neo Psychiko, Greece Telephone: +30 210 6711 210, +30 210 6726 882 Fax: +30 210 6746 577 E-mail: chamber@arabgreekchamber.gr Website: www.arabhellenicchamber.gr 3

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Special Introduction by H.E. Mr. Fuad Masum President of the Republic of Iraq Iraq: Towards a New Era The political transition in Iraq from totalitarianism to a free, democratic system, has impacted Iraq’s trade relations with the international community and added diversity through the activation of various trade sectors, especially after ending the Government’s trade monopoly.

We view democracy as an integrated system of values and opinions, based on freedom, in all the political, intellectual, economic and trade spheres. This freedom, in the sectors of trade and economy, is governed by its feasibility to the society and the State, and is determined by fair competition which, in turn, is based on free choice and benefit to all citizens.

The working and investment environment in Iraq represent a vast promising market, for the attraction of investors and the stimulation of trade and growth.

The State places great importance on bolstering cooperation in these sectors with the countries of the European Union which the Iraqis appreciate and respect with regards to the peoples and their advancement in the fields of culture, industry and economy.

We believe that the exchange of experiences and the convening of joint events, towards

H.E. Mr. Fuad Masum

enhancing the cooperation between representatives of the private sector in Iraq with their counterparts in Greece and the whole of Europe, is another element in building the horizons for cooperation and encourages the creation and development of opportunities, through which

President of the Republic of Iraq

mutual interest is served.

We look towards the future with a sense of freedom and we work with responsibility for the sake of progress, the reconstruction of our country and the growth of its economy and natural resources. This will lead to the opening of new horizons and potential opportunities for trade and economic activities.

Fuad Masum President of the Republic of Iraq

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Address by H.E. Mr. Dimitris Mardas Dear Îœr President and members of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development, On the occasion of the 1st Annual Iraqi-European Business & Investment Forum, I would like to express my warm congratulations to the organizers on initiating and bringing to life this important Forum. I would also like to commend the significant contribution that this Chamber offered for so many years to the achievement of our common goal, which is to further expand and strengthen the economic relations between Greece and the Arab world.

Greece, within the framework of the relevant UN resolutions, participates in the international community’s efforts in Iraq to consolidate democratic structures, develop an open and sustainable market economy, reconstruct the country and help incorporate Iraq into the regional and international political system.

The private sector is called to play a pivotal role in this. We welcome the fact that this Forum comes at a time of wider cooperation between the Iraqi private sector and the Government, in order to revive the economy and upgrade Iraq’s infrastructure, obtain new know how, develop new partnerships between Iraqi companies and their European counterparts and create job opportunities for the youth of Iraq, keeping them away from war.

H.E. Mr. Dimitris Mardas Deputy Foreign Minister Greece

As the first and most important step to establish sustainable business relations, is the building of reliable personal contacts, we lend our full support to the initiative of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber to organize this event. I wish to all the participants of this Forum the best of success in their works and to be given the opportunity, during this event, to meet partners, explore profitable business opportunities and create wealth, which is the best way to make war unattractive.

We are expecting also to see Iraqi businessmen as well as entrepreneurs from other Arab countries taking advantage of the ample investment opportunities that Greece provides in many fields, such as energy, tourism, transportation, food industry, pharmaceutical industry, new technologies and real estate.

We are particularly proud of the growing presence of the Greek private sector in Iraq as well as the rest of the Arab countries. There are significant Greek direct investments, which contributed, successfully in the implementation of some of the most important infrastructure projects in several countries, such as metro lines, ports, airport terminals, power plants and so on and there is every reason for this to go on in Iraq.

Meanwhile we are working closely with our Arab counterparts in further enhancing the institutional framework of bilateral relations and exploring new fields of cooperation.

Dimitris Mardas Deputy Foreign Minister

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Foreword by H.E. Mr. Na’el Raja Al Kabariti Right on Time and Place The private sector in the Arab world is faced with mounting and pressing tasks. We are witnessing unprecedented turmoil and critical situations which require specific approach in order to achieve positive results. We should redefine the present methods and mechanisms in our foreign trade relations, in order to effect changes and contribute towards growth and job creation in the Arab world. We should look into issues such as reducing our dependency on foreign products and instead, invest with our European partners,in favourable trade terms, in manufacturing and transfer of technology to the Arab world, in order for this foreign trade to play its genuine role as a major contributing factor to the improvement of our economies.

The selection of the city of Athens to host the “Annual Iraqi-European Business & Investment Forum” reflects the excellent bilateral relations between Iraq and Greece and their long shared history as two of the oldest civilizations. In the process of this Iraqi initiative, the role of the ArabHellenic Chamber as the organizing body of this event presented itself as a natural choice, too.

The AHC has, throughout its history, been instrumental in all the Arab-Greek cooperation and business relations on, virtually, all levels. We, at the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture for Arab Countries are, more than ever, committed to continuing our unwavering support to this organization.

H.E. Mr. Na’el Raja Al Kabariti President General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture for Arab Countries

I would like to seize this opportunity to thank the Arab-European Chambers for their support of this event. Their participation, along with their member-companies, is another indication of their expanding role, which will contribute further to enhancing their status and presence in their host countries.

As the newly-elected President of the General Union, I seize this opportunity to express my appreciation for the trust bestowed on me by my friends and colleagues in the Arab Federations and Chambers of Commerce. During my presidency, I am committed to adding up to the achievements of my predecessors at the General Union. It is a new era and we are going through challenging times that require from us to join forces and share our ideas and plans for a new positive course. This is the path we have to adhere to and we do not have the luxury to alter it, nor to deter from it. Our objective is to create new rules and prepare the ground for growth and job creations in our part of the world.

Congratulations and my best wishes for fruitful meetings and a successful outcome.

Na’el Raja Al Kabariti President General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture for Arab Countries

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Foreword by Mr. Jaafar Rasool Al-Hamadani It is with pleasure that I am addressing you on the occasion of convening the “Annual IraqiEuropean Business & Investment Forum”, a tradition we are going to follow and hold on a rotation basis in each of the European Union capitals. The city of Athens presented itself as our first choice for its geopolitical location and proximity to Baghdad and for the excellent relations that have bound our people and two countries throughout history.

The Iraqi economy is on the phase of surging and there are enormous potentials for joint business ventures with our Greek and European partners in Iraq. Apart from that, there is an abundance of investment opportunities with quite advanced investment law and other incentives to attract foreign direct Investment to our country.

The sectors and topics of discussion during the Forum have been carefully reviewed and selected, in view of our need in Iraq to address these issues and join forces with our Greek and European partners, in order to reach practical outcome and conclusive results and expand our partnerships in these business areas.

Greece has made positive strides in several industries, namely in food-processing, construction and building material and in energy, while we, in Iraq, are in need to develop our industries in the said sectors. Therefore, this Forum presents the appropriate platform for both sides to explore, discuss and reach mutually beneficial and practical results.

This Forum has received the highest of auspices and the fact that His Excellency the President of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Fuad Masum, has given his blessings to it, indicates Iraq’s willingness to play a constructive role and enhance its relations with Europe. I would like to convey to my Greek and European partners that the security conditions in Iraq are improving day by day. Iraq possesses highly-qualified engineers and skilled workforce with competitive

Mr. Jaafar Rasool Al-Hamadani

wages and low operational cost. These factors, along with Iraq’s geopolitical location, make the country an attractive destination for our European partners to establish their businesses and invest in Iraq.

Chairman of Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce & Chairman of Baghdad Chamber of Commerce

I would like to thank the Arab-Hellenic Chamber for organizing the 1st “Annual Iraqi – European Business & Investment Forum” and for its instrumental role in enhancing the Greek – Arab relations in all business sectors. I look forward to our meetings and discussions and I am quite optimistic that this event will have positive results.

Jaafar Rasool Al-Hamadani Chairman of Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce Chairman of Baghdad Chamber of Commerce

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Welcoming Note by Harris Geronikolas & Rashad Mabger Iraq and Europe: Cooperation and Growth The “Annual Iraqi-European Business & Investment Forum” is an Iraqi initiative. It provides the Greek business community with an opportunity and appropriate platform to further expand and intensify the Iraqi-Greek cooperation in all business sectors. The fact that Athens was selected as the first European capital to host this event, along with our Chamber as the organizer, reflects another message from Iraq’s business leaders who expressed their stand and willingness to elevate the relations between the private sectors of the two countries.

The Forum’s topics have been carefully selected in consultation with our Iraqi, Greek and European partners, based on the need to develop certain sectors in Iraq. Fortunately, Greek businesses have made advancement in some of these sectors, to mention just a few, the food processing industry, energy, construction and building material. As we all know, Greece has made a “brand name” for itself in these areas, without ignoring other sectors in which Greece can easily compete in and offer its know-how and expertise to the Iraqi side. It is only through networking and close contact that both sides can explore their potential and enhance their cooperation.

Harris Geronikolas President of AHCCD

In order to take full advantage of the convening of this Forum and allow for greater participation of our members in different business lines, we have arranged for B2B meetings in all business sectors. Both small and medium-sized Greek businesses have been making a lot of adjustments in order to be able to compete in the Arab markets, thus contributing to the rising level of the trade balance with the Arab world. They have embarked on a challenging journey and proven their ability to thrive even under adversities and difficult circumstances, simply by equipping themselves with positive attitude, competitive prices and high-quality products. We hope that this business trend will continue in the case of the Iraqi market and that both countries shall witness new heights in their trade exchange.

Iraq has an abundance of investment opportunities and the need for infrastructure works and construction projects is considered a top priority. The creation of its industrial base represents another challenge. It is an encouraging sign that Iraq is asserting itself on the regional and international level as a good business partner. Internally, the conditions in terms of security and safety are improving day by day and consequently, a suitable business environment is emerging. Iraq offers highly-skilled manpower and low operational cost, which makes joint ventures between the European and Iraqi partners quite attractive.

The Arab-Hellenic Chamber views this Forum, like many previous events, a good opportunity to develop our methods and rethink our approach, with one objective in mind: to provide to our members and the business communities in Greece and the Arab world with the best quality of services.

Rashad Mabger Secretary General of AHCCD

We wish the participants fruitful and positive results.

Harris Geronikolas President

Rashad Mabger Secretary General

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Iraq and Europe: General Outlook The 1st “Annual Iraqi – European Business & Investment Forum” will be held on April 21st-22nd 2016, in Athens, Greece, under the theme “Iraq and Europe: Cooperation and Growth”.

This Forum comes at a time we are witnessing wider cooperation and joining of efforts, between the Iraqi private sector and Government officials, to revive the economy and modernize Iraq’s infrastructure and acquire new know-how in order to create job opportunities for the youth of Iraq.

The Forum seeks to emphasize Iraq’s international status by strengthening its trade and economic relations with the European partners and assist in the creation of new partnerships between Iraqi companies and their Greek and European counterparts. This Forum will be held annually on a rotation basis in European capitals.

Athens has been selected as the first to host this event, due to its geopolitical proximity to Baghdad and the excellence of relations that Greece and Iraq are enjoying.

Duration: Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd April 2016 Venue: Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens www.divanicaravelhotel.com Working languages: English, Arabic and Greek (with simultaneous interpreting) Forum sectors and topics • Iraq’s Investment Opportunities and Business Environment (Iraqi session) • Petroleum Industry and Sustainable Energy in Iraq (joint session) • Construction Works and Infrastructure Projects in Iraq (joint session) • Transfer of Technology and Vocational Training (joint session)

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Cooperation & Growth Participation Ministers, State Officials and Iraqi businessmen with similar representation from the Greek side with other European member-companies of the Arab-European Joint Chambers.

B2B meetings The realization of the B2B meetings will be in all business sectors and not limited in the sectors on which there will be presentations and speeches. An indicative and non-exhaustive list of the sectors is the following: • Engineering, Constructions, Building Materials • Petroleum Industry & Services • Energy, Electric products • Agriculture, Food-processing Industry • Pharmaceutical products, Cosmetics • Real-Estate, Tourism • Shipping, Transportation, Logistics • Telecommunications, Information Technology • Security Products & Systems • Textile, Clothing, Jewels, Accessories Publications by the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, on the occasion of the event • Main Forum’s Brochure with the profiles of the sponsors and speakers • “Members’ Activities Newsletter” Special Edition • “Hellas – Mesopotamia: Convergence in History” For more information, please contact the Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development Telephone: +30 210 6711 210, +30 210 6726 882 Fax: +30 210 6746 577 E-mail: chamber@arabgreekchamber.gr Website: www.arabhellenicchamber.gr

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Profile of Federation of

The Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce is an economic and professional organization aiming to care and organize the private commercial and economic activity and to reinforce its role in the process of development. It is considered as the biggest economic organization in Iraq since it is supervising of (18) Chambers of commerce all over of Iraq that each province has a Chamber including the three Chambers of Kurdistan Region Irbil, Sulaimaniyah and Duhok.

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It enjoys moral personality and it is practicing its financial and administrative independence.

It is established according to the Law no. 43 for 1989 and according to that it is controlled by a Board of Directors consisting of Chairmen of Chambers and represented by the elected Chairman of the FICC.

Iraqi Chambers of Commerce

Aims of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce •C ooperation with industrial and commercial Chambers and their economic and professional organizations. It is aiming to reinforce and develop bilateral trade relationships and to consolidate of foundations of Arab Economic Unity.

•E stablishment of relationships with Arab and foreign chambers, organizations and its counterparts and contribution to them.

•O rganization and participation in the exhibitions inside and outside of Iraq in coordination with the relevant bodies.

•P articipation in the meetings, conferences and forums related to the promotion and practice of trade.

Contact details: FEDERATION OF IRAQI CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Sa’adoun Street – PO Box 3388, Baghdad – IRAQ Tel: 00964 1 7198056/ 7199741/ 7199831, Fax: 00964 17171872 ficcbaghdad@yahoo.com, http://www.ficc.org.iq/

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Profile of Baghdad

History of Baghdad Chamber The Chamber, since its establishment, has undergone four phases which are: Phase 1:

F rom its establishment up to 1926: During this period the chamber was practicing its activities under Law no.40 of 1926 and then Law no. 100 of 1966 the distinguishing feature of this phase was the sole responsibility of the private sector in running the Chamber’s entire affairs.

Phase 2: 1968 – 1983: During this period two laws were enforced Law no.129 of 1969 followed by law no. 45 of 1973 in which the socialist sector was entrusted with the responsibility to administer the Iraqi chambers of commerce side by side with private sector.

Phase 3: 1985 was the year that saw the amalgamation of the Iraqi Chambers of Commerce with the Iraqi Federation of Commerce & Industry as stipulated

by Law no.24 of 1983.

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Phase 4: This phase commenced after the promulgation of Law no.43 of 1989, by which the Chamber became a professional economic organization devoted to developing the private sector through the provision of services and information that will assist it to play a significant role in the promotion of trade activities.

Services offered by the Chamber: •R egistration of commercial names and profiles in the commercial registry according to Law of trade no.30 of 1984 •O rganizing the registration procedures according to the Chamber’s statute •D etermining the financial competency of members and organizing the guarantee •S tudying the commercial and marketing situation in Baghdad and finding the best way to treat the obstacles •S pecifying the prevailed trade custom and traditions in Baghdad

Chamber of Commerce

The President and Members of the Board of Directors of Baghdad Chamber of Commerce during their meeting with H.E. Mr. Fuad Masum, President of the Republic of Iraq, regarding the organization of the “Annual Iraqi-European Business & Investment Forum”

•C oordinating the duties of commercial arbitration to settle commercial disputes where experts and representatives are nominated for this purpose opinions regarding the matters submitted to the chamber for arbitration can also be provided • I ssuing certificates of origin for Iraqi products in addition to the issuance and legalization of other commercial documents •A rranging for inspection on goods consignments and organizing the certificates required therein also nominating experts for the legal courts and government departments •C ompiling and publishing the prices of the available goods in the local markets •P roviding the chamber member with information data and consultations that related to their line of business •C ompiling and classifying the statistical data that related to the chamber members and private sector concerned bodies •P reparing the publications concerning for promote the commercial awareness among its members •G iving an opinion, means the answer of questions asked by the Chamber and issuing on the signatures, seals and contracts upon the members’ request •E ncouraging its members to participate in the local trade fairs and international in coordination with the concerned authorities Contact Details BAGHDAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mustansir Str.-P.O. Box 24168 - Almsarif, Baghdad, Iraq Tel: 00964 1 8863063 Fax: 00964 1 8866034 baghdad_chamber@yahoo.com www.baghdadchamber.com 15

The Arab-Hellenic Chamber in brief

The Chamber The Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development is a non-profit organization established by Greek Law No. 990, on December 1st, 1979, followed by Presidential Decree No. 421 of April 1981, and operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism, in coordination with the General Union of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for Arab countries, in cooperation with the Council of Arab Ambassadors accredited to Greece and with all the Arab Federations and Chambers of Commerce. Its Head Office is located in Athens, Greece. The scope of its business activities covers Greece and the whole of the Arab world.

Objective The objective of the Chamber is to develop and promote economic, trade and cultural relations between Greece and the Arab world.

Primary Goals The Arab-Hellenic Chamber works towards and encourages the creation of new partnerships and Joint Ventures and promotes the flow of investments between Greece and the Arab World.

The Chamber works alongside Arab Federations and Chambers of Commerce towards elevating the trade balance between Greece and the Arab world.

Based on its contacts, information database and networking expertise, the Chamber assists in bringing the Greek and Arab business communities together, through exchange of information, experience and know-how.

Activities •O rganizing well-planned B2B meetings between Greek and Arab businessmen, activities which are complimented with the publication of informative brochures for each delegation involved.

•H olding and co-organizing business events, Forums, Conferences, Fairs, Exhibitions and Workshops in Greece and in the Arab world.

•P ublishing trade bulletins, reports, statistical data and related economic and trade activities between Greece and the Arab world.

•P roviding update information to Greek and Arab businesses on the existing business opportunities from both sides through the publication of regular bulletins.

•H osting and participating in related cultural activities and cross-cultural workshops.

Services •P ublishing periodical reports and bulletins in English, Greek and Arabic on the latest business opportunities and news.

•A ttending to the members’ requests for updated data, contacts and information about conducting business in Greece and the Arab world.

•C hecking and reviewing trade certificates, export documentation to the Arab world as well as undertaking the translation of related trade documents.

The Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development is proud of its long-standing relationship with its membercompanies and it shall continue to present activities, events and services of the highest standards and to be supportive of the business communities in the Arab world and Greece. www.arabhellenicchamber.gr

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Statistical Data

GREEK TRADE BALANCE WITH ARAB COUNTRIES in EURO Country

IMPORTS 2014

IMPORTS

CHANGE

EXPORTS

2015 2014/2015

2014

EXPORTS

CHANGE

2015 2014/2015

1 ALGERIA

199,191,263

132,280,242

-33.59%

281,118,300

195,717,273

-30.38%

2 BAHRAIN

28,513,004

259,764

-99.09%

8,212,932

7,509,654

-8.56%

3 COMOROS

372,626

167,955

-54.93%

542,225

4 DJIBOUTI 5 EGYPT

165412

106,635

529,120

396.20%

841,619,380

657,366,352

-21.89%

755,448,492

1,042,573,261

38.01%

3,875,572,557

3,010,986,901

-22.31%

36,914,679

48,106,475

30.32%

7 JORDAN

3,422,727

5,084,051

48.54%

47,443,451

36,333,137

-23.42%

8 KUWAIT

25,911,703

19,301,551

-25.51%

16,508,687

21,576,165

30.70%

9 LEBANON

22,373,988

34,168,214

52.71%

611,423,492

767,079,265

25.46%

679,596,454

265,294,248

-60.96%

222,043,010

149,266,043

-32.78%

5,945,799

7,775,744

30.78%

7,247,579

6,214,852

-14.25%

18,306,814

25,379,997

38.64%

54,745,281

33,407,111

-38.98%

1,611,149

3,327,904

106.55%

7,343,743

9,797,694

33.42%

55,477

80,481

45.07%

334,922

383,999

14.65%

38,672,492

47,200,715

22.05%

54,787,319

35,004,980

-36.11%

1,311,565,215

955,437,720

-27.15%

784,089,801

737,145,897

-5.99%

29,820

112,289

276.56%

333,731

481,771

44.36%

18 SUDAN

15,130,248

16,320,719

7.87%

4,662,523

11,695,144

150.83%

19 SYRIA

10,472,440

8,390,112

-19.88%

7,610,805

7,571,805

-0.51%

20 TUNISIA

20,883,791

20,616,890

-1.28%

271,854,442

157,153,663

-42.19%

21 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

53,919,746

62,253,977

15.46%

359,040,074

269,721,272

-24.88%

22 YEMEN

17,826,542

892,392

-94.99%

3,456,642

1,899,752

-45.04%

7,170,993,235

5,272,863,630

-26.47%

3,534,726,540

3,539,710,558

0.14%

6 IRAQ

10 LIBYA 11 MAURITANIA 12 MOROCCO 13 OMAN 14 PALESTINE 15 QATAR 16 SAUDI ARABIA 17 SOMALIA

TOTAL

Source: Trade and Services Statistics Division, External Trade Section

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Speakers & Moderators *Order of appearance of Speakers and Moderators is according to Forum’s sessions

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Moderator Iraq’s Investment Opportunities and Business Environment Jaafar Rasool Al-Hamadani • Managing Director of Al-Hamadani Group of Companies • Chairman of Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce • Chairman of Baghdad Chamber of Commerce • Vice-Chairman of General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for Arab countries Mr. Al-Hamadani holds a degree in Management and Economy from Al-Mustansiriya University.

He has attended many professional and specialized courses, seminars and workshops in Egypt, Lebanon as well as in European countries.

He is the Managing Director of Al-Hamadani Group of Companies which he established in 1995.

Al-Hamadani Group is one of the leading in construction, machinery and building materials, home appliances and in the energy sector in Iraq.

Mr. Al-Hamadani has been the Chairman of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce for the last 8 years. Under his leadership, the Federation has made positive strides and has impeccable relations with the Government and the various public entities. These relations have been developed between the two sides to reflect a new phase of co-operation and joining of forces to elevate the Iraqi economy and contribute to the growth and job creation for the Iraqi youth.

On the international arena, Mr. Al-Hamadani has successfully been leading the Federation to enhance its status and relations to various organizations and other professional societies in different parts of the world. He is representing the Federation as Chairman in the Joint Business Councils with Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Bulgaria as well as representing the Federation at numerous international organizations and committees. He plays an active role at the Board of Directors of many Arab-European Joint Chambers of Commerce, as representative of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce.

Mr. Jaafar Rasool Al-Hamadani Chairman of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce & Chairman of Baghdad Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Al-Hamadani is a frequent and active participant at many international conferences, workshops, Forums and seminars. Under his leadership, the Federation of the Iraqi Chambers of Commerce has entered a new phase and scope of action, signing agreements with various international organizations and widening its relations in terms of networking, database and other business activities.

He was born in Baghdad on September 11th 1966, he is married and has 6 children.

Contact: Jaafar Rasool Al-Hamadani E-mail: ficcbaghdad@yahoo.com, alyakeen2000@yahoo.com, jaafarha@yahoo.com

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Speaker Iraq’s Investment Opportunities and Business Environment Personal Data Mohammed Darraji Year of Birth: 1971 Education • MEng in Civil Engineering, London South Bank University, United Kingdom (2000 – 2001) • BEng in Civil Engineering, Baghdad University, Iraq (1992 – 1993)

H.E. Mr. Mohammed Darraji Minister of Industry and Minerals Iraq

Professional Experience • Minister of Industry and Minerals (since 6 July 2015) • Elected Member of the Iraqi Council of Representatives in the province of Baghdad with 80,000 votes in Baghdad province (2014) • Minister of Housing Reconstruction in Iraq (2010) • Elected Member of Iraqi Council of Representatives, Liberal Party leader with 18,000 votes (2010 - 2011) • Team leader of ‘’Energy City’’ project in Doha, Qatar (2007 -2008) • Project Manager in the Municipality of Brent, North-West London (2008 – 2009) • Director of Special Civil Works Project in Wembley Stadium • Director of 10th District of Highway in Amey Company in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom (2002 – 2004) • Senior Engineer in Alndah Contracting Company (2001 – 2002) • Director in Arish Engineering & Construction company, Libya (1997 – 1999) • Engineer in General Contracting Company (1992 – 1993) Strategic Vision The building sector requires a comprehensive change approach and performance improvements through the adoption of modern methods in the administrative sector as well as the introduction of advanced level technology and the resort to specialized consulting companies training the personnel in order to be able to catch up with the world progress.

The adoption of an economic system that reduces the burden of the country relying upon the active participation of the local community as well as the foreign one and encouraging investments in all business sectors by granting them with all the necessary legal facilities, which aim to ensure the introduction of capital into the country by motivating local industries, the public and the private economy sector as well as the privatization of some government institutions.

Our goal will be achieved by diversifying the financial intake, increasing the national economic output and reducing the dependence on oil as a major source of funding.

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Speaker Iraq’s Investment Opportunities and Business Environment Ameer Taher Hussein Al Kenani Legal advisor to H.E. the President of the Republic of Iraq Professional Associations Mr. Al Kenani has been a member of the Iraqi Parliament since 2010. He is the Deputy Chairman of the Parliament Legal Committee and has participated as a member in the Expert Committee for the selection and formation of the Higher Human Rights Commission.

Mr. Al Kenani is also a member of the Expert Committee assigned for the formation and selection of members for the Higher Electoral Independence Committee in its current session.

He has presided over other Committees in the Parliament and had been the founder and member of several NGOs in Iraq.

Mr. Al Kenani is a member of the Iraqi Lawyer’s Association and has been practicing law since 1990.

He has travelled extensively, participated in many international conferences, workshops, seminars and has been receiver of many recognitions and awards.

H.E. Mr. Ameer Taher Hussein Al Kenani Legal advisor to H.E. the President of the Republic of Iraq

Mr. Al Kenani has actively supervised the drafting of the legislation and other legal procedures related to the formation of the Iraqi State Institutions.

Mr. Al Kenani was the founder of the Iraqi Freedom Movement in 2008 and has acted as its Secretary General till 2011. He is the Deputy President of Al-Sadri Political Bureau and a member of the Political Assembly of the Iraqi National Coalition.

He is married and has four children.

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Speaker Iraq’s Investment Opportunities and Business Environment Salar Muhammad Amin (Mr.) Mobile: 00964 770 1500003 (Asia Cell) Email: salarinc@yahoo.com • Nationality: Iraqi Kurd • Marital status: Married • Date of Birth: 01.02.1962 • Place of Birth: Sulaimaniyah – IRAQ • Languages: Kurdish (Mother tongue), Arabic (Native Speaker), Turkish (Fluent) and English (Fluent) Title: Vice Chairman of Iraqi National Investment Commission since 2008 till today.

Mr. Salar Muhammad Amin Vice Chairman National Investment Commission Iraq

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Qualification: March - July 2005

General Concept of Management / The Luther Gulic Techniques (POSDCORB) Specialized course in Management Techniques in Planning, Organizing, Terms of Employment, Management, Coordination, and Budgeting.

Edinburgh University Edinburgh, UK

September 2002

International Communications (V-4C-0025) A special course attended at the US Army Navy Base New Port, Rod Island

Jan – April 2002

September 2001

Iraqi Society: Human Rights Enlightening & Realization Specialized course organized by the Institute Of Archaeologistics For Human Rights London, UK

1994 - 2000

A series of specialized condensed courses in Trade and Business Management taken in Turkey between 1994 and 2000.

Developing Income Generation Programs for Refugees Specialized course organized by the British Red Cross Society (London, UK)

Speaker Iraq’s Investment Opportunities and Business Environment Personal Information: Name: Abdullah Mohammed Al Bandar Education: •B achelor Degree in Economic Science-Administration and Economy College, Al Mustansriyah University in 1978

• Master degree in Economic Science-Administration and Economy College, Al Mustansriyah University in 1987

• PHD in the Philosophy of Economy, Institute of Arabic researches and studies, Cairo Address: Baghdad Mobile: (+964)7901-943-710 Current Position: Advisor Email: albndr2005@yahoo.com

Dr. Abdullah Al Bandar Advisor to the Chairman of Baghdad Chamber of Commerce Iraq

Work Experience and the position occupied by Dr. AlBandar • He was the economic researcher in planning and following up department at the General Commission of Taxes (GCT).

• Head of International and Economic Conventions Department at the General Commission of Taxes (GCT).

• He was Deputy to the Head of Commercial Works and Careers Section at the General Commission of Taxes (GCT).

• Director General of the General Commission of Taxes (GCT) Branch in Khadymia district.

• Deputy Director General of GCT. • Director General of Experts Department at the Ministry of Finance.

• Director General of the Economic Department at the Ministry of Finance.

• Advisor at the Prime Minister’s Office.

• Advisor at the Advisory Board- Prime Minister Office.

• Economic Advisor and Head of One Sop Shop Department at NIC. • Advisor to the Chairman of the Baghdad Chamber of Commerce.

• In 2003, he participated in the educational course on the policy of taxes that was held by Adam Smith Company at the Council of Ministers.

• In 2004, he participated in a seminar on economy and financial policy held in Amman-Jordan.

• In 2005, he participated in the financial conference for the Arab Ministers of Finance that was held in Beirut.

• In 2005, he participated in training course on investment policy that was held by KOICA in Korea.

• In 2006, he participated in the global economic forum that was held in Amman-Jordan.

• In 2008, he participated in the investment conference that was held in Cairo.

• In 2009, he participated in the investment conference for provinces.

• In 2010, he participated in the investment promotion conference in London.

• In 2010, he participated in the investment promotion conference in Germany.

• In 2010, he participated in the Iraqi-Japanese investment conference.

Researches and studies: Many of the economic research and articles in the areas of development, Investment and foreign debt.

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Moderator Petroleum Industry and Sustainable Energy in Iraq Name:

Saleh Saadeh Jallad

Citizenship:

U.S.A / EU (Greece)

Education:

Ph.D Economics & Banking University of Notre Dame USA-1977 B.A. Economics, American University, Cairo, 1967

Languages:

Bilingual - English and Arabic

Training:

Organization and Methods (O&M), London (4 courses in BOAC) Teaching course: University of Notre Dame

Experience and Memberships 2012 - To date Financial Consultant: Consolidated Contactors Group CCC, Athens 1981 - 2011 Consolidated Contractors Company, (CCC), Athens

Deputy Governor “Arab Monetary Fund, Abu Dhabi” (1984 – 2014)

Dr. Saleh S. Jallad Financial Consultant Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) Greece

Member of Board of Trustees, Bethlehem Development Association Member of Board of Trustees, Ta’awon Association, Switzerland Honorary Member, Hellenic Literary Society (Athens, 1997) Others to Date Chairman and C.E.O:

1968-1971 1971-1973 1969-1971

Middle East Petroleum and Energy Publications: est. 1957 Cyprus Publisher: Middle East Economic Survey “MEES” Chairman and C.E.O: Middle East Energy & Finance Cyprus Management Analyst: Kuwait Airways Management Analyst: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) English Broadcaster and Programmer, Kuwait Radio Station

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS • “The Fables of Kalilah and Dimnah”; the first direct translation from the Arabic into English, published in the UK (2000 & 2004). Second edition: July of 2014 with copies of original miniatures (English & Arabic).

• “The Pedagogy of Arab Leadership”: Translation and Analysis of the complete works of Ibn Al – Muqaffa’, June 2015 (English & Arabic) • “The Pedagogy of Arab Governance”: from Dilmun to Arab Spring”, June 2015, (English and Arabic) • “Publications and Presentations”: More than 40 in numerous Conferences and Publications on Energy, Oil and Gas, Economy and Finance and Cross Cultural affairs.

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Speaker Petroleum Industry and Sustainable Energy in Iraq Nafaa Abdulsada Ali EDUCATION: BSc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Salah el Din- Iraq PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 1. Engineer, Operating Department, 1986-1987.

2. Manager, Control Center, 1987-1989.

3. Manager, Operating Department, 1989-1991.

4. Manager, RUSAFA Operating Department, 1991-1993.

5. Manager, Operating & Control Department, 1993-1998.

6. Manager, Communication & Control Office, 1998-2000.

7. Deputy of Director General, General Directorate of Baghdad Electricity Distribution, 2000-2003.

8. Director General, General Directorate of Baghdad Electricity Distribution, 2003.

9. Director General, General Directorate of RUSAFA Electricity Distribution, 2003-2008.

10. Director General, Energy Distribution Office, 2008- till now.

Mr. Nafaa Abdulsada Ali Director-General Energy Distribution Office Ministry of Electricity Iraq

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 1. Designing, Planning and Implementing of the new electrical distribution network at AL-SADIR City- Baghdad with more than (100,000 consumers).

2. Implementing of AL-RUSAFA main control center.

3. Project Management Team Leader for IQP8-LOT4 Project, construction of 33/11 kV substations, Japanese loan.

4. Consulting and Advising the World Bank Team with Distribution Sector Privatization Project.

Mr. Ali has attended various training and professional courses in Iraq and other countries, such as Russia, Malaysia, the United States of America and in Europe.

He was born on September 23, 1962, in Missan, Iraq, and he is married.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Iraq, Baghdad Mobile: +964-7901 921 982 Email: nafaa.ali62@yahoo.com, nafa.a.ali@moelc.gov.iq

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Speaker Petroleum Industry and Sustainable Energy in Iraq Dr. S. Kapellos is a graduate of the chemical department of the University of Athens, Greece (1986). In 1991 he received his PhD on the field of Physical Chemistry from the same institution.

In 1993 he was hired by BP Hellas SA as chemist in the Perama Lubricants and Fuels Quality Control chemical laboratory. Since then he had the opportunity to be positioned at various posts within the BP Hellas organization: Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Manager (1995), Human Resources adviser (1998). In 2000 he moved to the Fuels Retail Business as Customer Services, Pricing and Credit Manager and in 2004 to Northern Greece as Retail Fuels District Manager North.

In 2007 when BP Solar is established as a new business within BP Hellas, Dr. S. Kapellos was appointed as the leader (CEO) of the new organization, in order to setup the new business. The new solar business of BP in Greece acquired 12% market share in 2008.

As a result of the acquisition of BP Hellas (December 2009) by Hellenic Petroleum (ELPE) Group, he moved to ELPE Renewables (100% owned by ELPE Group), contributing to the development of the Renewables Sector of ELPE, as Development Director. Τhe current RES portfolio of ELPE Renewables is 150 MW of photovoltaic projects and 25 MW Biomass, of which 1.4 MW PV in operation. A 6.8 MW wind park was acquired in 2013.

Dr. Sotiris Kapellos Chairman Hellenic Association of Photovoltaic Companies Greece

Dr. S. Kapellos published several scientific articles in international magazines during his short academic career. He has written a number of articles on subjects related to safety, hygiene and environment and in the last years on photovoltaics and on Energy for newspapers, relevant magazines and e-media.

Since 2008, he has been elected member of the board of the Hellenic (Greek) Association of PV companies (HELAPCO) and since April 2013 Chairman of the board of the Association.

He is ELPE Renewables BoD member.

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Speaker Petroleum Industry and Sustainable Energy in Iraq Nikos joined Motor Oil Group in 1997. In the last 5 years as Head of the International Market Section he and his team are responsible for the commercial and operational execution of transactions involving abt 20 million mt of crude and products annually, valued during 2014 about euro 13.5 billion.

He also serves as board member in Shell&MOH Aviation, a joint venture between Motor Oil and Shell that offers aircraft refueling services under the Shell trademark in Greece and OFC Aviation Fuel that operates the hydrant refueling system in the Athens International Airport.

Prior to his current assignments, Nikos was head of the Domestic Market Section, which managed Motor Oil sales activities in the Greek Market. Prior to joining Motor Oil, Nikos held other positions within the Motor Oil Group, in Greece and abroad, mainly in CIS countries.

Nikos holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and a degree in Artificial Intelligence, from the University of Edinburgh (1991).

Mr. Nikos Daskalakis

Born in 1967, married and a father of one, has travelled extensively and has active interest in sports.

Head of the International Market Section Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A. Greece

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Speaker Petroleum Industry and Sustainable Energy in Iraq Name: Present occupation: D.o.B.: Place of Birth: Qualification:

Contact No.:

Rasmi Hashim Al-Jabri Director General of Basrah Engineering Group 1939 Qurnah – Basrah- Iraq B.Sc. Chemical & Petroleum Engineering 1963 / 1964 University of Birmingham – United Kingdom. + 964 780 1000515 Iraq + 971 50 2583515 UAE

Posts Occupied Since Graduation: 1. South Rumaila gas engineer 1966 – 1968 during which I was deployed to work with French company SPIE during construction of Taji LPG plants in Baghdad and Kirkuk – Baghdad Broad cut pipe line.

2. Southern Region Chief Engineer / Petroleum product Distribution company 1968 – 1970. / Iraq 3. Technical Manager / Fertilizer plants Basrah 1970 – 1974. / Basrah Iraq 4. Manager / Basrah Paper Mills 1974 – 1984. / Basrah Iraq 5. Assistant DG / State Company for Rubber industries 1984 – 1986. / Diwanya Iraq

Eng. Rasmi Hashim Al-Jabri Director General Basrah Engineering Group Iraq

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6. Acting DG and Technical Manager / State Company of Fertilizers / South Area 1986 – 1989. / Basrah Iraq 7. Retired in 1989.

8. Established own private trading and contracting company (Basrah Eng. and Contracting Co.) in 1990 and since then I am the Director General of Basrah Engineering and Contracting Group.

9. Founder Board Member of Iraq Britain Business Council IBBC and the Representative in Iraq 10. Member of Al Ghorfah/ Arab-German Chamber of Commerce &I ndustry 11. Member of the Iraq Engineers Union/ Iraq 12. Member of the Basrah Chamber of Commerce/ Iraq 13. Member of the Consultation Committee of the Federation of Iraq Chambers Of Commerce / Iraq 14. Member of Iraq Contractors Union

Moderator Construction Works and Infrastructure Projects in Iraq Nikos Patsis Project Director / Head of PPP Unit Greece Mr. Patsis is a Project Director & Practice Leader for Focal Project Manager’s Public Private Partnership Services Unit. He has 20 years experience in the design and construction industry.

Mr. Patsis has managed a diverse portfolio of construction projects including hotel & leisure, aviation, shopping centres, and industrial & logistics installations.

Mr. Patsis is currently heading the company’s Public Private Partnership consulting unit leading consultant teams as Lender’s Technical Advisor. Most recent projects under his direction include the upgrade & expansion of DHL’s ATH Gateway Office and Logistics facilities, a school construction programme of 14 schools via PPP, and monitoring of a 5 star hotel development in central Athens.

Mr. Nikos Patsis

Mr. Patsis is also participating in a Construction Management team coordinating the design and procurement of IKEA facilities in Saudi Arabia, and has previously offered expert due diligence & claims analysis reporting for a series of projects in the U.A.E. Prior to Focal Project Managers, Mr. Patsis worked for the URS Group and Site Design Consultants in NY USA. He holds an MS degree in Civil Engineering from Columbia University and a BS in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Project Director / Head of PPP Unit Greece Focal PM Greece

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Speaker Construction Works and Infrastructure Projects in Iraq Istabraq Ibrahim Alshouk Date of Birth: 23/9/1955 Place of Birth: Baghdad- Iraq Educational Qualification: B.Sc. Civil Engineering / Civil Engineering Department / Engineering Collage / University of Mosul / 1977.

MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION & HOUSING

Current Position: Deputy Minister of Construction & Housing & Municipalities and Public Works.

Other Occupation: • Chairman of the National of Human Settlement Committee in Iraq.

• Head of a working group to prepare the Arab Strategy of Housing and Sustainable Urban Development up to 2030.

• Head of the working group to prepare the National Report of the Republic of Iraq to the Conference of Housing and Urban Development for the Habitat III in 2016.

• Head of the Technical Committee for the preparation of National Housing Policy in Iraq 2010.

• Member of the Steering Committee of the National Programme for the Settlement and Rehabilitation of Slum Areas.

• Head of Engineers Pension Fund.

H.E. Istabraq Ibrahim Alshouk Deputy Minister of Construction & Housing & Municipalities and Public Works Iraq

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Work Experience: • Occupied of several leadership positions in the Ministry of Construction & Housing & Municipalities and Public Works: General Manager of the State Commission of Buildings, General Manager of the State Commission of Housing.

• Implementation of strategic projects: • Reconstruction of the Conference Palace.

• Project of Medical College and Teaching Hospital in Kadhimiya • Participation in several conferences, forums, seminars and specialized workshops at the local and national level.

• Preparation of several research and studies in the field of housing and sustainable urban development.

Speaker Construction Works and Infrastructure Projects in Iraq Ghassan Ejjeh Senior Vice President – BESIX Group Director of Six Construct UAE and BESIX SANOTEC SA Director of Ajman Private Sewage Company, SAFI Water Company Past President of International Desalination Association and Water reuse (IDA) Director of Arab Belgian Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce Ghassan Ejjeh is an industry veteran having over 50 years’ experience in construction and water related projects.

He has spearheaded Six Construct successes in Middle East and North Africa to become one of the leaders of the construction and water industries in the region.

Dr. Ghassan Ejjeh Senior Vice President BESIX S.A. Belgium

His contributions to the industry enabled him to be elected as President of IDA and serve as Board member of several water and construction companies. He is also the Vice-Chairman of the Arab Belgian Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce.

He gained world attention as he advised several governments in ME on water related issues, especially in the field of water reuse and aquifer storage, the most celebrated is the development of the first ever retail BOT project in the ME with the Government of Ajman. He has chaired several conferences and presented numerous papers on Desalination, Water reuse, and PPPs in infrastructure topics.

In 2015, Ghassan Ejjeh was awarded with a Commander of Order of Leopold II by His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium for his dedicated services to Belgium commercial interest, water issues and better understanding between Belgium and the Arab world. He is a civil engineering graduate from UMST (Manchester University) along with a post graduate work on Marine structures.

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Speaker Construction Works and Infrastructure Projects in Iraq HANI T. AKKAWI MANAGING DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – CIS countries, Iraq & Construction Support Hani Akkawi holds a BSc in Civil Engineering, graduate of Baghdad College and Al Hikma University in Baghdad. Joined CCC in 1971.

Worked extensively in UAE, Kuwait, USA, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan covering CCC operations in Mega Oil & Gas development, Power Plants, Infrastructure Projects and Strategic planning and Future prospects.

In 1998 Hani developed and established the CCIC presence and operations in the Republic of Kazakhstan followed by Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan & Iraq.

• Managing Director in the Consolidated Contractors Group.

• President of Consolidated Energy Development.

Mr. Hani T. Akkawi Managing Director of Operations – CIS countries, Iraq & Construction Support CCC

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• Chairman of the Construction Infrastructure Sector Table for IBBC (Iraq British Business Council).

• Director of the British – Kazakh society.

• Member of the British Iraqi Friendship Society and the Anglo-Azerbaijani Society.

Consolidated Contractors International Company S.A.L. 11A West Halkin Street London SW1X 8JL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)207 245 4478 Fax: +44(0) 207 259 5900 E-mail: hakk@ccc.net Website: www.ccc.gr

Speaker Construction Works and Infrastructure Projects in Iraq MANOS A. CHRISTEAS CFO, ARCHIRODON GROUP N.V. Mr. Manos Christeas has been serving, since January 2007, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Archirodon Group, a leading international construction group with operations in more than 20 countries and annual turnover in the order of USD $ 1billion. In this role, he leads the financial functions of the group worldwide, including the areas of Budgeting, Reporting, Accounting, Treasury and Information Technology.

Mr. Manos A. Christeas Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Archirodon Group N.V. Greece

Prior to joining Archirodon Group, Mr. Christeas worked at Papastratos (affiliate of Philip Morris International) for seven years as Finance & Information Systems Director for Greece, Cyprus and Malta. Additionally, he worked at Notos.com (ex-Papaellinas Group) as Finance Director, at Mercedes-Benz Hellas as Financial, Tax & Accounting Manager, at Procter & Gamble Hellas as Associate Manager Financial Analysis, and at Rafonim as Accounting / Financial Analysis Manager which was the starting point of his career.

Mr. Christeas holds an MBA with specialization in Finance from the Cass Business School of City University in the UK and a Bachelor in Business Administration with specialization in Finance & Accounting from the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) in Greece.

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Moderator Transfer of Technology and Vocational Training Educational Qualifications and Professional Courses • Master’s Degree in Political Science, University of Bonn,Germany (2000) • BA Degree in Economics and Political Science, University of Sana’a, Republic of Yemen (1985) • 1-year course as a Career Diplomat at the Diplomatic Institute in Cairo, Egypt (1989-1991) • Series of professional courses in Economy, Management (1993-2005) Experience and Professional Associations 2000 to date: Secretary General of the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Berlin, Germany 2006 to date: Coordinator of the Arab-Foreign Joint Chambers 1985-2003: Served in various diplomatic posts and senior capacities at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sanaa (Yemen), in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and as Head of the Department of Economic and Consular Affairs at the Embassy of Yemen, in Bonn (Germany).

2004: Mr. Mikhlafi was appointed as Ambassador at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Yemen.

Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Mikhlafi Secretary General Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Germany

He is a frequent speaker and moderator in various Forums and Conferences in Germany, Europe and the Arab world.

Born in 1963 in Taiz, Republic of Yemen, married and has five children.

Contact Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Mikhlafi Secretary General Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Garnisonkirchplatz 1, D-10178 Berlin Phone: +49 (0) 30 278907-0 Fax: +49 (0) 30 278907-49 Website: www.ghorfa.de E-mail: ghorfa@ghorfa.de

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Speaker Transfer of Technology and Vocational Training Herbert Scheibner

H.E. Mr. Herbert Scheibner Former Minister of Defence Austria & Owner and CEO of “S.I.T FZE” UAE

Personal Data Date / Place of Birth: Citizenship:

23.04.1963 in Vienna Austria

Education 1994 - present 1993 1982 – 1990 1973 – 1982 1969 – 1973

Army Reserve (infantry) General Military Service Study of Business Administration and Law Scientific Secondary School Primary School

Professional Career 2009 – up to the present Owner and CEO of “S.I.T FZE”, UAE 2007 – up to the present Owner and CEO of “Scheibner Business Development GmbH” 2000 – 2003 Minister of Defence 1995 - up to the present Director of a Scientific Academy 1995 – 1999 Member of the Council of Europe and of NATO Assembly 1990 – 2013 Member of the Austrian Parliament

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Speaker Transfer of Technology and Vocational Training Mouddar Khouja, born in 1966 in Syria, is the elected Secretary General of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce since 2009.

Prior to this position, he held various high-level management positions at Tel IT Telecom, Cicso Professional Services, One Connect and Siemens Austria and was Managing Director and Shareholder of Baraka Financial Products, an enterprise specialised in Islamic Banking.

In addition to his professional performance, he is a well-known and respected invitee and speaker at official conferences, delegations and expert hearings on topics of Migration, Integration, and Tolerance.

Mr. Khouja received his Master’s degree in “Computer Science” at the Technical University of Vienna, Austria.

Dipl.-Ing. Mouddar Khouja Secretary General Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce Austria

Selected activities: • Overall Management of International Conferences and Forums on various topics: o Dual Apprenticeship and Vocational Training System o Energy, Renewable Energy o Water o Transport o Food & Agro Industry o Health Care o Tourism • Speaker & chair at various international economic forums and panel discussions: Arab Chambers; UNIDO; ministries etc.

• Speaker at several expert hearings in the Austrian Parliament • General Coordinator of Pan-European Conference with involvement of EU-Presidency, Austrian Ministry for European and International Affairs and Austrian Municipalities • Participant /part of delegation in various state visits of Austrian Federal President Dr. Heinz Fischer to Arab countries • Management and Coordination of media & press events • Author and editor of press comments • Programme manager of several conferences in Central and Eastern Europe • Participant of various conferences of the Arab Thought Forum, representing the European Youth with Arab Origin • Member of Austrian OSCE Delegation to the “Tolerance Implementation Meeting- 12-13 June, 2006 Almaty, Kazakhastan” • Speaker at the Transatlantic Dialogue on Islam & Integration: Strategies to Counter Radicalization; June 28-29, 2007 Washington, DC / USA • Programme management and coordinator of several visits for Arab ministers in Austria Contact: Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce Österreichisch-Arabische Handelskammer Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) Lobkowitzplatz 1/15 , PO Box 76 A-1015 Vienna - AUSTRIA Telephone: 0043 (0)1 513 39 65, Fax: 0043 (0)1 513 85 59 E-Mail: headoffice@aacc.at, Website: www.aacc.at Facebook: facebook.com/AACC.Arab | facebook.com/AACC.Eng

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Speaker Transfer of Technology and Vocational Training First name / Surname E-mail

Jean Barbé jean.barbe@ec.europa.eu

Date of birth 02-06-1964

Current occupation European Commission Administrator, Head of Sector Middle East, Gulf and DPRK - EuropeAid - DEVCO H2

Mr. Jean Barbé Head of Sector Middle East, Gulf and DPRK EuropeAid - DEVCO H2 European Commission Belgium

Work experience Since 09/2011 Geographical coordination for Middle East, Gulf and DPRK – European Commission – Europaid Office (DEVCO H2) 08/2007 – 08/2011 Head of Social Sectors and Good Governance section – European Union Delegation in Benin 09/2003 – 07/2007 Head of Economics and Social Sectors section – European Commission Delegation in Rwanda 05/2002 – 08/2003 Administrator at Eurostat (European Commission - Luxembourg) 07/1998 – 04/2002 Auditor at the European Court of Auditors (Luxembourg) 1995 – 06/1998 Economist – Statistician at the Direction du Plan et de la Stratégie de France Télécom (Paris) 1991 – 1994 Economist – Statistician. Consultant for the European Commission and the French Government in the field of information systems, statistical modelization and satellite accounts (Paris) 1990 Economist for the French firm GTM Entrepose (Courbevoie). Financial analysis and consultation in the fields of macro-economic and business statistics for the World Bank and the United Nations and French companies.

1989 Economist at the Direction de la Prévision du Ministère de d’Economie et des Finances de Côte d’Ivoire, in the context of the French National Service.

1988 Statistician at the Direction des Etudes et Recherches d’Electricité de France (Clamart)

Education and training 1986-1988 State Engineering Degree from the Ecole Nationale de la Statistique et de l’Administration Economique (Institut National de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques – Ministère de l’Economie et des Finances – Paris) Principal skills covered Economics and statistics at MSc level 1988 Diplôme d’Etudes Approfondies en Sciences Economiques Appliquées (MSc in applied economics) at the University of Paris I Principal skills covered Human resources, micro-economics at MSc level

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Speaker Transfer of Technology and Vocational Training Andreas Becker is Head of Training of the EU-Iraq Energy Centre (EUIEC) and a member of the Roland Berger Competence Center “Civil Economics, Energy and Infrastructure�. Andreas has been involved in the set-up of the EUIEC since the beginning of the project. Prior to joining Roland Berger, Andreas worked for several European research and training initiatives as well as a Brussels-based start-up. He holds a dual M.A. in Political Science and Public Policy from Sciences Po Paris and was a visiting fellow in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.

Mr. Andreas Becker Head of Training EU-Iraq Energy Centre (EUIEC) Belgium

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The EUIEC is a joint project between the European Union (EU) and the Government of Iraq.

Its objective is to improve the business climate in Iraq and upgrade management, research and methodology in the Iraqi energy sector as well as foster EU-Iraq business cooperation.

For this purpose, the EUIEC aims to facilitate cooperation and exchange between a wide variety of stakeholders, including businesses, government and academia in the EU and Iraq.

A consortium of Roland Berger GmbH, Munich (http://www.rolandberger.com), and Luthardt GmbH, Berlin, (http://www.luthardt-group.com) has been commissioned by the EU to advise on and manage the strategic and organisational set-up as well as the initial operations of the EUIEC.

Speaker Transfer of Technology and Vocational Training Qaisar HIJAZIN Born in Jordan - 1952 Married, 2 children Studies: Bachelor National College of Amman-Jordan Diploma of Technical Engineer Diploma of Sworn Translation Management & Marketing Career: University of Louvain - Students Affairs Assistant Start at the Arab Belgium Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce since 1979:

Head of External relations

Deputy Secretary General

Secretary General (since 2006) • Member of jury for final university studies thesis • Member of the Board of Directors, Federation of Belgian Chambers of Commerce • Numerous conferences & studies on the Arab-Belgian relations Head of numerous economic missions to the Arab countries

Mr. Qaisar Hijazin Secretary General Arab Belgium Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce Belgium

The Arab Belgium Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce constantly strives to improve the services it offers to the business community in Belgium, Luxembourg & Arab countries.

The ABLCC plays an active role in the development & consolidation of the economic relations and establishing economic partnership between Belgium, Luxembourg and the Arab countries.

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MAJOR PROJECTS EXECUTED OR IN PROGRESS m ALGERIA • Forum El-Djazair, Zone 1 - 4 Residential & Retail Buildings

Consolidated Contractors Company P.O. Box 61092 ● Amaroussion 151 10, Athens Tel: (30) 210-618-2000 ● Fax: (30) 210-619-9224 ● www.ccc.me

Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) is an international construction company operating principally in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, North America and the Caribbean, Australia and Papua New Guinea.

CCC currently employs over 155,000 employees in more than 40 countries across 5 continents, building some of the most challenging and complex facilities.

In more than six decades of operation, CCC provides total EPC solutions from Project Development, through detailed Engineering, Procurement and Construction, to Start-Up, Operation and Maintenance.

Fields covered: • Complete Plant Construction including all Mechanical, Civil, Electrical & Instrumentation Works for Petrochemical, Refineries, Oil & Gas related projects, Industrial Plants, Loading and Offloading Terminals, Offshore Fabrication, Installations, Pipelaying and Maintenance.

• Heavy Civil Construction for Power and Desalination Plants, Sustainable Energy, Water and Sewage Treatment Plants, Airports, Bridges and Highway Interchanges, Mass Transport, Harbours and Docks, and total service for Air, Water and Effluent Treatment Systems including Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plants.

• Oil, Gas, and Water Pipelines.

• High Quality Buildings, Industrial Buildings and Infrastructure Works and Networks.

• Specialist diving services to the offshore and marine engineering companies throughout the Arabian Gulf.

CCC was awarded Quality & Safety Certification by BV to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001.

Furthermore, CCC consists of member and associate companies which all make up the Consolidated Contractors Group. All member companies receive the backing of the Group in terms of financing, plant & equipment and manpower. This arrangement has enabled CCC to become a more versatile company.

Principal Operating Group Members ▶ Consolidated Contractors Group SAL (Offshore) (CCC) ▶ Consolidated Contractors Company WLL, Saudi Arabia ▶ Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC ▶ Consolidated Contracting Engineering & Procurement SAL - Offshore ▶ Consolidated Contractors Company (Underwater Engineering) SAL ▶ Sicon Oil & Gas SpA Associate Companies ▶ Chiyoda - CCC Engineering (PTE) Ltd ▶ Consolidated Contractors Company (Kuwait) WLL ▶ CC Energy Development ▶ National Petroleum Construction Company Ltd. ▶ Morganti Group Inc. ▶ Teyseer Contracting Company WLL ▶ ACWA Services Ltd.

m AUSTRALIA • APLNG Pipelines, Queensland

m BOTSWANA • North South Carrier 2 Water Transfer

m EGYPT • South Helwan 3 x 650 MW Super Critical Thermal Power Plant

m IRAQ • First Commercial Production Gas Plant - Slug Catcher

m JORDAN • King Hussein Cancer Center Outpatient Tower & East Tower

m KAZAKHSTAN • Abu Dhabi Plaza, Package 4 - Main Works, Astana

m KUWAIT • Mina Abdullah EPC Package 1, Clean Fuels Project • Lower Fars Heavy Oil Development Phase 1

m MAURITANIA • Tasiast General Contract - Process Plant

m NIGERIA • Dualization of Ughelli - Asaba Road (Sectors A & B)

m OMAN • Muscat International Airport, Main Contract 1 Runways, Roads & Utilities • Khazzan Gas Project, Central Processing Facilities • Dualization of Nizwa - Thamarit - Adam Road, Part 2 • Rabab Harweel Integrated Project, Onplot Construction

m PAPUA NEW GUINEA • PNG LNG Project - EPC5B Komo Airport & Infrastructure

m QATAR • Laffan Refinery 2 - General Construction Work • Barzan Central Contract, Package 1 - Process Area & Building Works, Ras Laffan • Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies • New Port Project - Container Terminal Infrastructure and Utility Buildings • Multipurpose Hall at Lusail Ports Club • Dukhan Highway - Central Contract • Mega Reservoirs at Primary Reservoir Pumping Station • Multipurpose Administration Complex, Phase 1, Ras Laffan

m SAUDI ARABIA Fourth Transmission Pipeline EPC2 - Thailand

• Riyadh Metro, Package 1, Lines 1 & 2 • Jazan Refinery, Tank Farms & Loading Facilities • Ras Al-Khair Power & Desalination Plant, Phase 1 - Package P, 2400 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant - Civil Works • King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Service Corridor • Jazan Soot Ash Removal Unit • Jazan Sulfur Recovery Unit

m SENEGAL • VDN 3rd Section Road, Golf Club - Tivaouane Peulh Intersection

m THAILAND • Fourth Transmission Pipeline EPC2

m TURKMENISTAN • South Yoloten Gas Field Development, Package 1 - Gas Process Area & Sulphur Recovery Units

m UAE

Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies - Qatar

• Opera House, Main Building Works • Abu Dhabi International Airport - Midfield Terminal Building • Presidential Palace - Construction and Maintenance of 5 Buildings, Infrastructure, Landscaping & Interior Design • Shah Sulphur Station & Pipelines

Consolidated Contractors Company

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MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) CORINTH REFINERIES S.A (MOH) was founded in 1970 and started operating its refinery in 1972.

MOTOR OIL is the largest private industrial complex in Greece and among the top refineries in Europe in terms of complexity (11.5 according to Nelson Complexity Index). It can process crude oil of various characteristics and produce a full range of petroleum products, serving major petroleum marketing companies in Greece and abroad.

Additionally, the refinery of Motor Oil is the only one that produces base oils in Greece.

Following the installation of the new 60,000 bbl/day processing capacity Crude Distillation Unit (New CDU) the production capacity of the refinery has reached 185,000 barrels of crude oil per stream day (BSD). It has a storage capacity is 2.5 million cubic meters, modern port facilities for tanker docking suitable for tankers up to 450,000 tons DWT and state of the art truck loading terminal which can serve up to 220 road tankers per day.

Since 2001, the company is listed in the Athens Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE/ATHEX INTERNATIONAL INDEX, the FTSE/ATHEX 20 INDEX, the ATHEX COMPOSITE INDEX, and of other sectoral indices. Furthermore, since May 2006 the company is a constituent of the MSCI GREECE INDEX (Morgan Stanley Capital International).

MOTOR OIL’s vision is to be a leading oil refiner and oil products marketing enterprise in Greece and the wider Mediterranean region.

The company enjoys long-term relationships with its customers as its products meet the most stringent quality standards and specifications.

It is the only Greek refinery and among just a handful European ones certified for both its Environmental Protection System – ISO 14001:2004 – and its Quality Management System - ISO 9001:2008. Within the context of the commitment of the management for continuous Quality improvement, the Refinery Chemical Laboratory has been accredited with the ISO / IEC 17025 by the National Accreditation System (ESYD) since 2006, while the Health & Safety Management of the Refinery has been certified with the OHSAS 18001:2007 standard since 2008. In addition, since 2007 the Company voluntarily issues an annual Environmental Statement according to the European Regulation 761/2001 EMAS (EcoManagement and Audit Scheme) verified by Bureau Veritas.

MOTOR OIL has consistently been successful in adjusting the product mix to the needs of the market thus achieving the best selling prices for its products and as a result outperforms other complex Mediterranean refineries in terms of refining margin.

Contact: Irodou Attikou 12 A str., 151 24 Maroussi, Athens Tel. : + 30 210 8094000, Fax : + 30 210 8094444, Internet: www.moh.gr, E-mail: info@moh.gr

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