Baghdad International Fair – Baghdad, Iraq

Location & Date:

The Baghdad International Fair was held at the International Fairgrounds in Baghdad in 2002, under the patronage of President Saddam Hussein.

Participants

• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Participated for the first time since the 1991 events, following the royal decree of King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
• Saudi Companies & Factories: A large group of Saudi factories and companies participated through an official organized pavilion.
• Iraqi Official Attendance: The Saudi pavilion was officially inaugurated by Mr. Taha Yassin Ramadan, Vice President of Iraq, representing President Saddam Hussein.

Objectives

• Strengthen trade relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
• Showcase Saudi products to Iraqi officials and the public.
• Create business cooperation opportunities under the Oil-for-Food Agreement.

Achievements & Recognition

• Saudi products received great appreciation from Iraqi officials and the public.
• The organizing company received a Certificate of Appreciation and a Medal from President Saddam Hussein for significant efforts in documenting trade relations.
• Participating companies were awarded official contracts from the Iraqi government due to their distinguished participation.

Topics & Theme

• Main Pavilion Theme: Display of diverse Saudi products and services.
• Exhibition/Pavilion Motto: Promoting Saudi-Iraqi trade cooperation after the 1991 events within the framework of the Oil-for-Food Agreement.