Mr. Sardar Al Bebany, Chairman of Sardar Group and Member of the Executive Committee of the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), took part in the Council’s official mission to Baghdad.
The delegation convened business leaders, cabinet ministers, and senior government officials to discuss key economic and investment priorities, enhance the local business environment, and expand bilateral trade and commercial opportunities across Iraq.
This engagement underscores Sardar Group’s enduring commitment to bridging dialogue between the public and private sectors, empowering local enterprise, and advancing sustainable economic growth across the nation.

Sardar Group Chairman Joins Iraq Britain Business Council Mission to Baghdad

Baghdad, Iraq – 15 September 2026

Mr. Sardar Al Bebany, Chairman of Sardar Group, President of Toyota Iraq, and Member of the Executive Committee of the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), participated in the Council’s mission to Baghdad. The delegation comprised 30 representatives from the Council and its member companies, taking part in an extensive programme of high-level meetings with cabinet ministers, government officials, regulatory authorities, and Iraqi business leaders.

The participation of Mr. Sardar Al Bebany, alongside two fellow members of the Council’s Executive Committee, came as part of the mission’s agenda, which focused on discussing the government’s priorities, addressing challenges affecting enterprises operating in or seeking to enter the Iraqi market, and exploring avenues to deepen economic and commercial cooperation between Iraq and the United Kingdom.

The delegation brought together representatives from IBBC member companies across a diverse range of sectors, including energy, technology, banking, legal services, healthcare, education, transport, telecommunications, agriculture, and investment.

During the mission, the Council held meetings with several cabinet ministers and senior officials, including the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Agriculture, the Minister of Transport, and the Minister of Health. Engagements were also held with the Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC), the Deputy Minister of Oil for Upstream Affairs, the Head of the Communications and Media Commission (CMC), the Deputy Minister of Trade, the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, and the Director General of the State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO).

Discussions addressed a broad spectrum of strategic files vital to Iraq’s economy and business landscape, notably public finance and banking reform, agriculture, transport and logistics, upstream oil and energy, crude oil marketing, trade, healthcare, telecommunications, investment, and private-sector development. The sessions also examined the essential conditions required to attract further international investment and enable the Iraqi private sector to play a greater role in driving economic growth and development.

In addition, the Council took part in a closed-door roundtable discussion organized in cooperation with the Strategic Policy Institute, convening members of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, advisors to the Prime Minister, government officials, research institutions, and economic experts. Discussions centered on the future of Iraqi–British relations and high-potential areas to strengthen bilateral economic and trade partnerships.

Mr. Sardar Al Bebany’s participation reflects his active role on the IBBC Executive Committee and his ongoing commitment to fostering productive dialogue between the business community, government bodies, and relevant institutions, while closely engaging with key developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping Iraq’s business environment.

The mission concluded its itinerary following the series of meetings and sessions in Baghdad, with the Iraq Britain Business Council set to actively follow up on the mission’s outcomes and the strategic opportunities advanced throughout the visit.