The Muthanna Chamber of Commerce received the Director of Youth and Sports in Muthanna and discussed holding entrepreneurship workshops at the Chamber's headquarters. Muthanna - Media Office: The Vice President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce and President of the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Duraid Al-Araji, along with the Chamber's Second Vice President, Mr. Atheer Al-Husseini, and Mr. Haider Shaheen, Head of the Commercial Department, received Mr. Falah Shiyal, Director of Youth and Sports in Muthanna and the official in charge of the Prime Minister's Entrepreneurship Initiative in Muthanna. The meeting focused on ways to enhance cooperation and support youth and entrepreneurial initiatives in the governorate. Discussions included mechanisms for empowering young people and developing their small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), contributing to economic activity and job creation. Emphasis was placed on the importance of integrating efforts between the public and private sectors to support the business environment and stimulate local investment. The possibility of holding specialized training workshops, led by internationally certified trainers (TOT), at the Chamber's headquarters was also explored. For his part, Mr. Al-Araji praised the role played by the Directorate of Youth and Sports in nurturing young talents, stressing the readiness of the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce to provide the necessary support to make the leadership initiative a success and to strengthen effective partnerships in a way that serves sustainable development in the governorate.
May 17, 2026
The Muthanna Chamber of Commerce received a delegation from the Directorate of Youth and Sports.
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Al-Muthanna Chamber of Commerce Discusses Strengthening Economic and Trade Cooperation with the State of Palestine - Al-Muthanna - Media Office: The President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, Mr. Amer Khalaf Al-Fahdawi, met with Her Excellency Dr. Samar Abdul Rahman Awadallah, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Iraq, to discuss prospects for strengthening economic and trade cooperation between Iraq and the State of Palestine, and expanding partnerships and communication between the private sectors and businesspeople in both countries. The meeting was attended by the Vice President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce and President of the Al-Muthanna Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Duraid Hamoudi Al-Araji, and a number of other stakeholders. Emphasis was placed on the importance of activating communication channels between the Iraqi and Palestinian business communities and exploring investment and trade cooperation opportunities, thereby enhancing the private sector's role in building more effective economic relations. The meeting also underscored the vital role of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce in supporting the interests of the private sector and creating a suitable environment for communication between traders and businesspeople, in addition to strengthening cooperation with economic and commercial entities in sister countries, thus opening new horizons for companies and business owners. The Al-Muthanna Chamber of Commerce's participation in this meeting reflects its commitment to strengthening external economic relations and pursuing trade and investment opportunities that can benefit traders and business owners in Al-Muthanna Governorate. Media Office of the Vice President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce and President of the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce.
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The Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce discusses with relevant authorities ways to support the trade and investment sector and enhance the business environment.
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The Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce discusses with relevant authorities ways to support the trade and investment sector and enhance the business environment.
The Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce discusses with relevant authorities support for the commercial and investment sector and enhancing the business environment Muthanna - Media Office The delegation of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, headed by Mr. Duraid Hamoudi Al-Araji, Vice President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce and President of the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce, met today, Wednesday, at the government palace, to discuss the reality of the commercial and investment sector, the challenges facing merchants and business owners, and ways to enhance the economic environment and support commercial activity in the country. The meeting discussed a number of important economic files, most notably customs duties and the cost of fuel supplied to factories, and the impact of their high costs on the prices of goods and commodities offered in the markets, as well as the importance of separating government contracts from commercial contracts, in line with the nature of the services provided by the private sector to public entities. The meeting also discussed the importance of amending the Commercial Agencies Law, in a way that is compatible with the nature of the work of foreign agencies and companies operating in Iraq, in addition to examining ways to support the opening of the commercial port with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Al-Muthanna Governorate, through legislative and parliamentary follow-up, in a way that contributes to enhancing commercial movement and opening new horizons for the private sector in the governorate. The delegation appreciated the government measures taken to support the commercial sector, including launching a window to finance small merchants, simplifying company registration procedures through the single window system, automating customs procedures, and activating the international land transport agreement, as well as supporting exporters and protecting Iraqi products. The delegation stressed that the population increase witnessed by Iraq requires work to activate factories, expand the activity of commercial agencies, and maximize revenues, which contributes to reducing dependence on rentier revenues, stressing the importance of supporting the industrial sector as the basic building block of commercial and economic activity, in order to achieve a better balance between revenues and expenditures and enhance the elements of sustainable economic development. The meeting took place in the presence of the Vice President of the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Atheer Abdel-Saheb Al-Hussaini, the Head of the Commercial Department, Mr. Haider Ali Hussein Al Shaheen, a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Mr. Suhail Al-Khawam, and a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Mr. Bashar Abdel-Sattar Sadiq.
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Headed by the Vice President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce.. The Board of Directors of the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce holds its regular meeting to discuss economic and regulatory files
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Headed by the Vice President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce.. The Board of Directors of the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce holds its regular meeting to discuss economic and regulatory files
Under the chairmanship of the Vice President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce.. The Board of Directors of the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce holds its regular meeting to discuss economic and regulatory files Muthanna - Media Office The Board of Directors of the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce held its periodic meeting headed by Mr. Duraid Hamoudi Al-Araji, Vice President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce and President of the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce, and in the presence of the Council members, to discuss a number of economic and regulatory files on the agenda. The meeting discussed ways to support the commercial sector and enhance the business environment in Muthanna Governorate, in addition to discussing mechanisms that contribute to developing the services provided to merchants and business owners, in a way that keeps pace with the requirements of the current stage and enhances economic activity in the governorate. The Council also reviewed a number of proposals and measures aimed at developing the institutional performance of the Chamber of Commerce, enhancing cooperation with relevant authorities, and supporting the process of economic development. During the meeting, Mr. Duraid Hamoudi Al-Araji confirmed that the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce continues to work according to an institutional vision that aims to enhance the role of the private sector, support merchants, and create a more effective investment and commercial environment, which will reflect positively on the economic development in the governorate. The meeting concluded by making a number of recommendations and decisions related to the files raised, and following up on their implementation in accordance with the approved legal and administrative frameworks. To follow the latest news and activities: https://mcc-iq.net/articles
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