KBE Trade Mission

KBE Trade Mission, 13 – 15 June 2023 London

KBE Trade Mission from Kurdistan Region / Iraq aimed to establish a platform to link small medium companies from Kurdistan Region / Iraq with the UK businesses and to increase trade between the regions. The delegation included KRG officials, business institutions and companies from various sectors. The delegation shed the light on investment opportunities in Kurdistan Region and the rest of Iraq in various sectors such as Investment, Tourism, Construction, Agriculture and General Trade. It was a great opportunity for UK businesses to learn directly from KRG officials and from various companies the potential and benefits available for investment in Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

13th June 2023, KBE Workshops & Reception Dinner

The Workshop about Leadership Excellence and Digital Marketing, delivered by Mr Khalil Arouni and Mr Amr Shafik, aimed to deliver the message about the need to change skills and adapt technology. Following that, a B2B reception dinner was held. Participants of the reception included a variety of the UK, Iraqi and KRG officials, companies and business institutions.

Keynote Speakers

Ashty Aladin, President of KBE Business Council

Alan Rides, CEO of West London Chambers of Commerce

HE Mohammad Jaafar Al-Sadr, Iraqi Ambassador to the UK

HE Karwan J. Taher, KRG Representative to the UK

Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi, MP

14th June 2023, B2B Meetings at the WL Chamber of Commerce

Speakers and presenters

Alan Rides, CEO of West London Chamber of Commerce

Ashty Aladin, President of KBE Business Council

HE Kamal Muslim, Minister of Trade and Industry KRG

Ms. Amal Jalal Mohammed, Head of the General Directorate of Tourism, KRG

Khalil Arouni, Leadership Coach and Digital Marketing Consultant

Kamal Agha, Deputy President of Investment Union Kurdistan