In response to the invitation addressed to our firm by IOT MAKER working space, our firm represented by Ms.Hiba Basim Khaza’al manager of management & accounts, has recently attended the opening ceremony of the IOT MAKER work space held in Baghdad, which was attended by a number of prestigious institutions and companies, such as the German Embassy, GIZ agency, Zain Iraq, The  Station, UNDP, FIELD READY, IRAQ 3D, in addition to several attendees of entrepreneurs and startups projects.

The opening speech for the ceremony was presented by German council Mrs. Stephanie Hochheim in which she has confirmed the full support and encouragement of the German Government for similar projects, followed by valuable speeches by other attendees. Whereas our firm speech has confirmed the significance of the legal aspect for the success and sustainability of SME’s and Start-Ups, focusing on the importance of adopting the proper legal setup through each stage of any project with full compliance to legal requirements for each type of activity which is considered a fundamental factor for achieving the objectives of any project, whether individual or institutional.

The ceremony has included introduction tours for the tools and equipment provided by IOT MAKER for its visitors for securing the proper environment for them to work on their projects, as well as the spaces allocated for this purpose such as workshops, offices, meeting room, training classroom, in addition to relaxing space.

IOT MAKER is considered as a social platform gathering researchers and those interested in technology as well as SME’s and students providing the proper tools and environment to implement their works and projects.

Pictures of the ceremony are attached.

 

With the participation of a number of key players leading entrepreneurial ecosystem in IRAQ and based on the invitation address to our firm by The Station Workplace, a team of our firm has participated the first round of the Roundtable discussions held at The Station Place in December 2020, that aims to specify an agreed definition for start-ups and entrepreneur projects which represents one of the top challenges facing start-ups and entrepreneur projects in Iraq (based on the questionnaire conducted with 105 persons and start-ups projects in addition to individually conducted interviews with 21 experts in different sectors) and an essential starting point for setting related laws and activating the law drafts concerning the same (if any) to comply with the current start-ups volume, orientation and capabilities. The session has monitored and discussed the fundamental criteria governing the definition of these projects taking on consideration those adopted in other countries, and the possibility to apply these criteria or reform them in suggesting and implementing customized criteria that fits the needs and unique nature of IRAQ.

It has also discussed other challenges facing start-ups in the country and suggested solutions to reduce/eliminate these challenges under the current circumstances, such as the registration of a start-up project, as well as privileges and support could be obtained from official authorities.

The session was attended by participants representing multiple institutions and companies such as ZAIN, UNITAR, UNDP, DOINC, CIPE, The Station, KAPITA, as well as independent experts, and volunteers.

Other sessions are scheduled to take place later on to complete the discussions and researches regarding the session objectives to come up with a list of recommendations to be shared with the concerned authorities in the IRAQI state aiming to get these recommendations officially considered to correspond to the current needs.

Picture from the session are attached.

Today we have attended the Oil & Gas Show held in Baghdad-Babylon Hotel/Rotana. The event has took place with the participation of elite speakers headed by his excellency Minister of Oil Mr.Ihsan A. Ismael; his excellency Ambassador of Canada in Iraq Mr.Ulric Shannon, Chairwomen of National Investment Commission Mrs.Suha Al Najjar, Chairman of International Development Bank Mr.Ziad Khalaf, Chairman of Trade Bank of Iraq Dr.Salem Al Chalabi, Managing Director of Siemens Power Mr.Musab Al Khateeb, Deputy CEO and Government Affairs Director of GE Mr.Rasheed Al Janabi, besides other reputable companies operating in this sector and prestigious attendees.

The conference, during its first day, has discussed the opportunities and suggestions for developing this vital sector by achieving the optimum benefit advantage of the sector resources through proper utilization of foreign investment in this sector, together discussing existing challenges facing this sector as well as involved companies and institutions in general and specifically under the Corona Virus Pandemic.

Enclosed are some photos of the first day of the show and our firm intervention (represented by the firm Managing Director Esq.Muqdad Sami Alwan) addressed for Mrs.Suha Al Najjar and Dr.Salem Al Chalabi.

Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon firm and in cooperation with KAPITA company, in issuing the updated version of the Roadmap Start-up Iraq Guide prepared in cooperation with the Embassy of the Netherland and Orange Corners Iraq. The Guide highlights the types of companies permitted under the Iraqi Law, companies’ registration procedures, required documents in addition to identifying the main features of registering start up projects from legal and commercial point of view, allowing start-up projects to have an integrated picture and setting a sustainable roadmap for their projects resulting in a long-term success.

Full English guide could be downloaded from below link:

Kapita_roadmap guide_english_v1

Within our firm endeavors spreading international commercial arbitration culture in Iraq and willingness to keep up with the international community and preparing qualified cadre able to understand the principles of the arbitration process, its significance and means for recruiting the same towards serving arbitration parties, which contributes creating an attractive environment for investment from one side, and for encouraging foreign investors and international companies from the other, for preparing the proper environment to rebuild Iraq, rehabilitate its infrastructure as well as the fulfilment of spreading the arbitration culture requirements among legal community in all institutions and commissions of the State and all sectors thereof whether official or semi-official, and all society sections where arbitration represents a fundamental part of its operations. And in application for the mutual cooperation terms agreed between Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon Firm & Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration “QICCA” related to organizing training programs and workshops with respect to international commercial arbitration, mechanism of Anti-money laundering and contracts drafting techniques, our firm is proud to announce signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iraqi Jurists Union “IJU” for organizing different training programs in relation to the mentioned topics. The signature ceremony was held today at head office of the IJU presidency that was attended by Mr.Muqdad Sami Alwan Al Juboori (managing director) representing our firm & Mr.Muahmmed Nouma’an Al Dawoody (the president of the union) representing IJU.

The MOU regulates the roles of its parties in organizing different training programs and activities within the MOU framework and allowing the registration of interested parties with these activities through cooperating with IJU undertaking all required coordination for the registration, preparing training materials and adopted programs and the preparation thereof by the certified trainer at QICCA according to his/her experience and specialization including logistics arrangements for the trainees to attend QICCA programs including visa applications, booking travel tickets, accommodation and transportation.

Jointly with IJU; details of training programs will be announced in due course.

Attached are some photos of the MOU signature ceremony took place at the IJU head office.

As a part of our firm endeavors in supporting Business Start-Ups and SME’s in Iraq for transforming entrepreneurial ideas into reliable projects within a legal framework, our firm has played an effective role during the Business meet-up organized by KAPITA in their office in Baghdad. Where several reputable companies, besides Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon, has attended the event such as Asiacell, General Electric, Pfizer as well as an elite of entrepreneurs in different sectors and from different ages. Further the meet-up was attended by a group of investors keen on to know about the new projects and ideas brought up by entrepreneurs.

The Meet-up has discussed the importance to support business start-ups environment for growing and taking its role towards achieving its endeavors and objectives in maintaining and developing its projects, and for expanding its role in backing up the private sector economy and enlarging its role in the society through the services it provides as well as job opportunities created by such projects. The participants have also discussed the challenges confront both entrepreneurs and investors financing the projects, and the means to reduce/eliminate these challenges for more smooth communication between the main parties in this process (investors & entrepreneurs) for achieving the optimum outcomes with less cost and time.

Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon played an effective role to simply spotlight the significance of the legal aspect in activating and strengthen Business Start-ups and regulating the relation between the investor and the entrepreneur in the correct legal manner that would support the sustainability and development of a project on the long term and through its different stages. And further discussing the optimum legal solutions available for registering the new businesses and related activities, and legal means to protect the intellectual property for the entrepreneurs through holding diversified panel discussions with the participants.

Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon is always keen on to to providing its support for Business start-ups with all available means aiming to contribute to rebound the Iraqi economy and back up entrepreneurs in all fields.

Below are some photos from the Meet-up.

Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon Firm is pleased to announce joining Attorney Mrs.Neeran Aziz Al Zahawy to the firm team of lawyers. Attorney Neeran is an experienced lawyer practicing variant legal services since 1995 such as litigation and providing consultancy services to corporates and carry our related transactions. While Neeran is considered a legal expert in communications and satellite stations sectors, regulatory procedures and compliance requirements of related licensing, and drafting and reviewing contracts related thereof.

In this special occasion; Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon would like to extend its best wishes for Neeran of continuous success in her journey with the firm.

Joining attorney Neeran comes as a part of our firm endeavors for developing its capabilities and its team experiences with respect to Telecommunications sector, both mobile and internet services, given the significance of this rapidly growing sector and principally in the next stage which is expected to witness dramatic changes in this sector.

Our firm (represented by its Managing Director Esq. Muqdad Sami Al Juboori) has recently attended the First Sports Arbitration conference organized by the International Academy for Mediation and Arbitration.
The conference discussed different topics related to intellectual property and sports clubs and was attended by an elite group of experts in this sector.

The conference came up with a list of recommendations that could be accessed through below link:

Sports arbitration conference_recommendations list

Our firm “Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon for Legal Consultancies, Adocacy and Accounts Management, ltd.” is pleased to announce its cooperation with “Legaroo Incorporated” in providing legal assistance to the travelers visiting IRAQ via Legaroo innovative legal platform, resulting in signing an EXCLUSIVE Cooperation Agreement between “Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon” & “Legaroo Incorporated”. Our firm is the sole Iraqi firm joining Legaroo services platform with more than 1,000 lawyers, law offices and firms, from more than 70 countries around the globe, providing legal assistance to travelers for those countries based on each corresponding jurisdiction.

For more information about Legaroo Inc. services, please visit https://app.legaroo.com/en/

It is our great pleasure to announce concluding a Cooperation Agreement with Emara & Soliman International Law Firm/Egypt. Where signing this agreement comes in line with our firm endeavors exchanging experiences with international and regional firms. whereas Emara & Soliman Firm is considered one of the featured legal firms in Egypt with unique and modern vision in the legal sector. For more information about Emara & Soliman services and experiences, please visit their website at https://emarasoliman.com/home/