22nd October 2019
Advisor to Arab House, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain & Former EU Ambassador to Iraq
Ambassador Ramon Blecua has held several postings in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassies of Spain in Ghana, Indonesia, Egypt and Guatemala from 1988 to 1996. He was Spanish Representative to the Palestinian/Israeli peace negotiations in Cairo from 1992 to 1995. He participated in the International Commission Security Sector Reform of Guatemala and Cooperation Aid Coordinator for implementation of the peace agreements. In 1997, he was appointed Head of Office of the Director of the Institute for Cooperation with Latin America in the Spanish Agency for international Cooperation and Advisor of the Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Latin America. Subsequent postings include Chief of Cabinet of the Director of the Cervantes Institute, Deputy Head of Mission in Teheran, Deputy Consul General in Buenos Aires and Cultural Counsellor in Cairo. He was Advisor for the International Center Oscar Niemeyer in Aviles for cultural Diplomacy Projects, Deputy Head of Mission in the Spanish Embassy in New Delhi from 2011 to 2014 and since 2014 Head of Political Section of the EU Delegation in Sana. He has been invited to lecture by International IDEA, the Latin American Center of Administration for Development, Argentinian Center for Foreign Relations, Aspen Institute, universities and research centers on issued of international cooperation, democratic governance and international relations. Ambassador Blecua Casas holds a M.A in history from Madrid Complutense University, and has studies in International Cooperation, Foreign Relations and Cultural Management. He has also published articles and essays on international relations, development cooperation and cultural diplomacy. He speaks English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Persian and Arabic.
Advisor to Arab House, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain & Former EU Ambassador to Iraq
Ambassador Ramon Blecua has held several postings in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassies of Spain in Ghana, Indonesia, Egypt and Guatemala from 1988 to 1996. He was Spanish Representative to the Palestinian/Israeli peace negotiations in Cairo from 1992 to 1995. He participated in the International Commission Security Sector Reform of Guatemala and Cooperation Aid Coordinator for implementation of the peace agreements. In 1997, he was appointed Head of Office of the Director of the Institute for Cooperation with Latin America in the Spanish Agency for international Cooperation and Advisor of the Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Latin America. Subsequent postings include Chief of Cabinet of the Director of the Cervantes Institute, Deputy Head of Mission in Teheran, Deputy Consul General in Buenos Aires and Cultural Counsellor in Cairo. He was Advisor for the International Center Oscar Niemeyer in Aviles for cultural Diplomacy Projects, Deputy Head of Mission in the Spanish Embassy in New Delhi from 2011 to 2014 and since 2014 Head of Political Section of the EU Delegation in Sana. He has been invited to lecture by International IDEA, the Latin American Center of Administration for Development, Argentinian Center for Foreign Relations, Aspen Institute, universities and research centers on issued of international cooperation, democratic governance and international relations. Ambassador Blecua Casas holds a M.A in history from Madrid Complutense University, and has studies in International Cooperation, Foreign Relations and Cultural Management. He has also published articles and essays on international relations, development cooperation and cultural diplomacy. He speaks English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Persian and Arabic.
Deputy Chairman of the Oil & Gas Committee
Federal Parliament of Iraq
He is the current Deputy Chairman of the Oil & Gas Committee, Federal Parliament of Iraq, he is the candidate of the Victory Alliance for Dhi Qar, assumed a number of high ranking roles in Iraq, last role he assumed before his nomination to the parliament is the responsibility of the coordination of the Committee between the National Security and the Prime Minister’s office.
Senior Advisor to Iraq's Prime Minister
Federal Government of Iraq
Laith Kubba was a senior director for Middle East and North Africa programs at the National Endowment for Democracy since 1999. In 2005, he served as a senior advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister and as a spokesman for the Iraqi government. He was formerly director of international relations at the Al-Khoei Foundation in London, a global charity and faith-based endowment, and founded the International Forum for Islamic Dialogue, a London-based network of liberal Muslim activists and intellectuals. He regularly contributes in global media talks on democratization in the Middle East and North Africa, Islam and democracy, and politics in Iraq. Dr. Kubba holds a B.A. from the University of Baghdad, Iraq, and a Ph.D. from the University of Wales, UK.
Governor of Basra
Federal Government of Iraq
HE Asaad Abdulameer Abdulghafar Al-Idan, Governor Basra, holds a BSC in Electronic Engineering, he held several positions including; Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Bank of Al Bilad, he has an extensive experience in investment, banking and trade, he also worked at the Iraqi Trade Bank as a Director from 2006-2011. He participated in the Shaaban Uprising, he fled to Islamic Republic of Iran, he was then arrested and sentenced to death and then his sentence was reduced to life in prison. After the fall of the Baathist regime, he worked within the National De-Baathification Commission.
Minister's Advisor
Ministry of Oil, Federal Government of Iraq
Dr. Falah J. Alamri was born in Iraq, 1953. He received his Ph.D. titled (Marine and Transporting of Oil Cargo) at the Dundee University- College of Law in Scotland, UK. He also received his Masters in International Cargoes Transportation Conventions at Salford University, Manchester, UK. Received his B.S.c. in Economics at the University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, 1977.
Iraq’s Governor for Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Director General of Oil Marketing Company (SOMO), Ministry of Oil since 2006 and acted as Director General of the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company (IOTC) from 2004 - 2006 and from 2009 until early 2015.
A member of the National Committee negotiating World Trade Organization (WTO), member of a team responsible in developing Iraqi Gas Sector.
Deputy Minister, Deputy Head of (REFAATO)
Ministry of Construction, Housing & General Municipalities, Federal Government of Iraq
Dr Dara Hassan Reshid is the Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities and General Works and Vice President of REFAATO. He was previously Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs from 2010 to 2013 and a Special Adviser to the President of KRG on development, construction and investment from 2005 to 2010. Mr Reshid holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and an M.Sc. in Highway & Traffic Engineering.
Chairman of Basra Investment Commission
Iraq National Investment Commission, Federal Government of Iraq
Alaa Abdul Hussein Salman Albu Ghazi, Chairman of Basra Investment Commission, he holds a number of degrees including; an MSc in Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Basra, an International Arbitrator Certificate in Oil Contracts, Investment and Administrative Contracts from Cairo University, Arab Republic of Egypt, a Bachelor of Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Basra. He held several posts including; in 2017 Vice Chairman of Basra Investment Commission, in 2016 Professor (Lecturer), College of Education for Girls, University of Basra, in 2016 Senior Engineer in Information Technology and Systems Department, South Oil Company, Ministry of Oil, an Engineer in Information Department, Information and Communication Technology Commission, South Oil Company, an Engineer in the Technical Documentation Department, South Oil Company and in 2006 a Trainer of Human Development and Computer Technology , Ministry of Oil.
He participated in a number of Conferences and seminars related to energy and capacity building, he is also a Member of the Iraqi Engineers Association and a Member of the Arab International Arbitrators Association.
Part 1: Ministerial Panel
Questions & Answers
Advisor to Arab House, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain & Former EU Ambassador to Iraq
Ambassador Ramon Blecua has held several postings in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassies of Spain in Ghana, Indonesia, Egypt and Guatemala from 1988 to 1996. He was Spanish Representative to the Palestinian/Israeli peace negotiations in Cairo from 1992 to 1995. He participated in the International Commission Security Sector Reform of Guatemala and Cooperation Aid Coordinator for implementation of the peace agreements. In 1997, he was appointed Head of Office of the Director of the Institute for Cooperation with Latin America in the Spanish Agency for international Cooperation and Advisor of the Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Latin America. Subsequent postings include Chief of Cabinet of the Director of the Cervantes Institute, Deputy Head of Mission in Teheran, Deputy Consul General in Buenos Aires and Cultural Counsellor in Cairo. He was Advisor for the International Center Oscar Niemeyer in Aviles for cultural Diplomacy Projects, Deputy Head of Mission in the Spanish Embassy in New Delhi from 2011 to 2014 and since 2014 Head of Political Section of the EU Delegation in Sana. He has been invited to lecture by International IDEA, the Latin American Center of Administration for Development, Argentinian Center for Foreign Relations, Aspen Institute, universities and research centers on issued of international cooperation, democratic governance and international relations. Ambassador Blecua Casas holds a M.A in history from Madrid Complutense University, and has studies in International Cooperation, Foreign Relations and Cultural Management. He has also published articles and essays on international relations, development cooperation and cultural diplomacy. He speaks English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Persian and Arabic.
Minister's Advisor
Ministry of Oil, Federal Government of Iraq
Dr. Falah J. Alamri was born in Iraq, 1953. He received his Ph.D. titled (Marine and Transporting of Oil Cargo) at the Dundee University- College of Law in Scotland, UK. He also received his Masters in International Cargoes Transportation Conventions at Salford University, Manchester, UK. Received his B.S.c. in Economics at the University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, 1977.
Iraq’s Governor for Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Director General of Oil Marketing Company (SOMO), Ministry of Oil since 2006 and acted as Director General of the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company (IOTC) from 2004 - 2006 and from 2009 until early 2015.
A member of the National Committee negotiating World Trade Organization (WTO), member of a team responsible in developing Iraqi Gas Sector.
Director, Iraq Exploration & Business Development
Chevron Europe, Eurasia & Middle East Exploration & Production
Kevin Kveton is Director of Iraq Business Development. Based in London, he assumed his current position in July 2017.
Dr. Kveton joined Chevron in 1989 and has held numerous domestic and international assignments in exploration, business development, and geological research & development.
His overseas resident assignments included Australia, Papua New Guinea, Bahrain, Indonesia, and Thailand with responsibilities also covering Qatar, Myanmar, and China along with new venture work across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Dr. Kveton is a 1989 graduate from the University of Washington in Seattle with a Ph.D. in Geology.
Country Manager
BP Iraq
Zaid Elyaseri is responsible for managing BP’s business integration in Iraq and is responsible for working with key energy officials in Iraq. BP is the lead contractor for developing Rumaila oil field, Iraq’s largest field. Zaid has held various central and regional finance/commercial roles and was involved in setting up business processes for Rumaila. Prior to working at BP, Zaid worked for KPMG UK and has headed advisory and risk positions in the Middle East. In 2014, Zaid took up the position of BP Iraq Deputy Country Manager and in 2015 was appointed as BP Iraq Country Manager.
Executive Director, Exploration and Production
Crescent Petroleum
Abdulla Al Qadi is the Executive Director, Exploration and Production at Crescent Petroleum, where he oversees the company’s upstream projects and its business development activities both locally and internationally.
Mr. Al Qadi has 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including in petroleum development, drilling, and production. Prior to joining Crescent Petroleum, he served as the Offshore and Onshore Drilling Manager at Abu Dhabi National Petroleum Company (ADNOC).
Mr. Al-Qadi holds a Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from New Mexico School of Mining and Technology in the US, and is an active member of numerous local and international associations.
Part 2: Projects Updates: Helping the Nation to Re-Build its Economy
Projects Updates from Basra and the South of Iraq:
Session Details:
Questions & Answers
Director
RSK Group
Mr Taylor has a master’s degree in marine geology and over 40 years’ experience in engineering and environmental geology and geophysics for marine and land-based projects. Mr Taylor is responsible for business development in RSK’s global division, with specific focus on the Middle East, Africa and former Soviet Union. His particular experience in Iraq includes project managing environmental and social baseline and impact assessment studies as well as the operations of a sustainable waste management centre in the Rumaila oilfield. In addition, he project manages health, safety and environmental due diligence projects for a range of clients including oil majors.
Senior Deputy Minister
Ministry of Electricity, Federal Government of Iraq
Deputy Minister of Transmission and Distribution Affairs, Ministry of Electricity (MoE) / Federal Government of Iraq
BSc. In Electrical Engineering from the University of Salah el Din-IRAQ
Employment record:
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Started as an Engineer at the State Directorate of Baghdad Electricity Distribution (1986 – 2000) and take several responsibilities during this period. |
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Assistant of Director General in State Company of Baghdad Electricity Distribution (2000 – 2003). |
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Director General of State Company of Baghdad Electricity Distribution (2003). |
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Director General of State Directorate of Rusafa Electricity Distribution (2003-2008). |
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Director General, Energy Distribution Office-MoE HQ (2008-2016). |
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Director General, Training and Development Office-MoE (2016-2018). |
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Director General, State Company of Baghdad Electricity Distribution -MoE (2018). |
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Deputy Minister of Energy Transmission and Distribution Affairs (2019). |
Attended many training courses inside and outside Iraq (Network Planning, Control/Operating Devices for Substations and Control Centers, Leadership Training Program).
Awarded many letters of appreciations from different Ministries, Local and International Agencies and Governmental authorities.
Associate Director, Renewable Energy Directorate
Ministry of Science, Federal Government of Iraq
Dr. Falah joined Renewable Energy Directorate in 2009 and he has held director of solar energy research center with renewable energy research and development that implemented on locals PV solar power plant stations in low and medium scale in Iraq.
Supervisor for more than 30 student MSc and PhD in renewable energy field and Published more than 50 Papers in National and international Journals. He is Member of International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC) from 2012-2019.
Falah AL-Attar is Associate Director of Renewable Energy Directorate, Ministry of Science and Technology in Baghdad, Iraq, he assumed his current position in May 2018.
Dr. Falah is a 2009 graduate from the University of Panjab in Chandigarh, India with a Ph.D. in Physics (Solar Energy).
Expert
Ministry of Electricity, Federal Government of Iraq
Mohammed Hashim Jaafar Al-Araji gained a B.Sc of Electrical Engineering in 1977; and in 1979 became Assistant Engineer, Directorate of Electricity Distribution Maysan. Between 1979 and 2003 he held several positions – Engineer, Official Implementation of the Projects; Senior Engineer, Technical Officer; Chief Engineer, Deputy Director; Director; and Expert- Director. In 2006 he became Deputy Director, Electricity Distribution in the South; and in 2009, Export-General Directorate of Training and Development – in 2011 he was promoted to Director of Experts. Some of Mr Al-Araji’s outstanding achievements include the design and implementation of the lines of modern lighting, electrical networks and the implementation of the lighting within the campaigns of modern reconstruction of Basra, FAO, Uzayr and Ali-alsharqi cities.
Global Account Manager – Oil and Gas
Aggreko
Billy has many years’ experience of living and working in the Middle East and Africa with Aggreko and providing innovative solutions to the O&G industry on new and existing projects both on and offshore. He now leads the Global Accounts Team for Aggreko based out of the UK focused on maximizing our opportunities to add value to our customers’ operations worldwide. He spends much of his time working with Aggreko’s regional Oil and Gas teams around the world to bring our newest innovations to our customers and ensuring we stay aligned with the industry on strategic goals such as decarbonization and digitization of their operations.
Questions & Answers
Managing Director
ILF Consulting Engineers - Abu Dhabi
Klaus Schick is a Managing Director of ILF Consulting Engineers Abu Dhabi, an engineering services provider focused on the Oil & Gas as well as the Water & Energy industry sectors in the MENA region.
With a degree in civil engineering, he advanced his career through numerous international positions in the Oil & Gas upstream and midstream sectors. His experience spans from pipeline projects in Nigeria, to facility projects, managing the whole field development in Yemen and management of business units. Furthermore, he has been heavily involved in Oil & Gas field development concept creation and field assessment with the aim of developing business opportunities along the hydrocarbon value chain.
Before taking up his current role as a Managing Director with ILF in 2017, he worked in project development and execution for Bilfinger Berger, OMV and DNO in various countries and positions. His key competences lie in leading large multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, in project definition and project execution.
Klaus has been working in the Middle East since 2010.
Director General of SCOP – Basra
Ministry of Oil, Federal Government of Iraq
Head of the Energy Committee
Basra Council, Federal Government of Iraq
Member of the Basra Council and the head of the Oil & Gas Committee for the elected local council – 2013-2017- Mr Al Fares holds a University degree in law from the University of Basra, and has extensive experience for more than 10 years in strategic planning and projects case studies; with Iraqi international laws; and has extensive experience in dealing with the international companies working in Iraq. He has worked and helped the Basra community with a number of projects, participated in a number of workshops and training programmes both locally and internationally and has participated in a number of local and international conferences.
Head of Licensing & Contracts
Basra Oil Company, Ministry of Oil, Federal Government of Iraq
Naser is Mechanic Engineer graduated in 1981 from Basra University. He has been working on upstream sector since 1985. Most of Naser’s career is in drilling but he also worked in operations. He was a manager of Iraqi Drilling co. South branch from 2003 to 2008. Ha has experience in operating and maintenance of various types of rigs. Currently he holds a position of Head of Licensing Contracts in Basra Oil Company.
Vice President
GardaWorld
Andy Edwards is Vice President Strategic Clients for GardaWorld, the world’s largest Privately-owned security company. In this role he focuses on development and relationship management for key clients in the energy sector. Before joining GardaWorld, Andy held the positions of Security Director, Orascom Telecom Iraq and Managing Director, Consilium Risk Strategies, a private security company which he founded in 2004. Andy served in the British Special Forces and has over 20 years’ security industry experience.
Questions & Answers
Research Associate
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES)
Ahmed Mehdi is an energy consultant and Research Associate at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES). Ahmed regularly advises oil companies and trading houses on oil and gas pricing, country strategy and energy economics. He previously acted as an advisor to BHP Petroleum’s strategy division and spent several years working with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in London. Ahmed comments widely on energy issues in the media, including the New York Times, Bloomberg, Foreign Affairs, Middle East Economic Survey (MEES), Petroleum Economist and S&P Global Platts. Ahmed was educated at the University of Oxford and University College London (UCL).
Chairman of Basra Investment Commission
Iraq National Investment Commission, Federal Government of Iraq
Alaa Abdul Hussein Salman Albu Ghazi, Chairman of Basra Investment Commission, he holds a number of degrees including; an MSc in Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Basra, an International Arbitrator Certificate in Oil Contracts, Investment and Administrative Contracts from Cairo University, Arab Republic of Egypt, a Bachelor of Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Basra. He held several posts including; in 2017 Vice Chairman of Basra Investment Commission, in 2016 Professor (Lecturer), College of Education for Girls, University of Basra, in 2016 Senior Engineer in Information Technology and Systems Department, South Oil Company, Ministry of Oil, an Engineer in Information Department, Information and Communication Technology Commission, South Oil Company, an Engineer in the Technical Documentation Department, South Oil Company and in 2006 a Trainer of Human Development and Computer Technology , Ministry of Oil.
He participated in a number of Conferences and seminars related to energy and capacity building, he is also a Member of the Iraqi Engineers Association and a Member of the Arab International Arbitrators Association.
Mayor of Al Zubair
Basra Governorate, Federal Government of Iraq
Manager of Projects-SCOP-Basra
Ministry of Oil, Federal Government of Iraq
Chief of Experts
Iraq National Security Advisory, Federal Government of Iraq
Federal Government of Iraq, Aamer Al Moswi holds a Master of Law, General Section, and Constitutional Law from the College of Law at Al-Mustansiriyah University. He also holds a Masters of Strategic Planning from the National Defense College in Iraq as well as a Bachelor of law from the College of Law at Al-Turath College in Baghdad, Iraq.
From 2006 to 2009 Mr Al Moswi was the Chief of Staff and National Security Advisory in Iraq as well as a Member of the committee that wrote the Iraqi National Security Strategy from 2007 to 2014.
From 2010 to present he has been the Chief of Experts and National Security Advisory in Iraq. In February 2015 he became a Member of the Scientific Committee at the AL-Nahrain Center for Strategic Studies and National Security Advisory in Iraq.
In July this year Mr Al Mousawi became a Member of the security team responsible for the preparation and comprehensive reform of the national strategy of the security sector in Iraq and has conducted extensive research papers covering Iraq’s defense plans.
Questions & Answers
This exclusive evening will take place on the Bosphorous, aboard the magnificent cruise boat.
Enjoy spectacular views of the sunset over the Bosphorus Strait & see Istanbul's beautifully illuminated palaces, mosques & Bosphorus bridges, whilst feasting on a delicious 3 course dinner with select drinks.
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to network with your peers.
Location: Kabatas Pier, near the Dolmabahce Mosque
Dress Code: Business Attire/Smart Casual
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Timing: 19:30 - 23:00
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