Mrs. Zainab Al-Janabi

Mrs. Zainab Salman Hamza Al-Janabi stands as one of the prominent leaders of the second generation of a distinguished Iraqi industrial family. Carrying forward a heritage rooted in economic pioneering—her father, Mr. Salman Hamza Al-Janabi, founded the renowned Al-Afrah Sweets Factory in the 1960s—Mrs. Al-Janabi has been instrumental in advancing Iraq’s industrial, investment, and comprehensive economic development sectors.Mrs. Zainab Salman Hamza Al-Janabi stands as one of the prominent leaders of the second generation of a distinguished Iraqi industrial family. Carrying forward a heritage rooted in economic pioneering—her father, Mr. Salman Hamza Al-Janabi, founded the renowned Al-Afrah Sweets Factory in the 1960s—Mrs. Al-Janabi has been instrumental in advancing Iraq’s industrial, investment, and comprehensive economic development sectors.

Mrs. Zainab Al-Janabi

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors

Our Expertise

Executive Leadership and Strategic Investment

Recognized as one of the leading female figures in industry and investment across Iraq and the Arab region, Mrs. Al-Janabi holds key executive roles:

Executive Director and Vice Chairwoman of Al-Azm Company for Industrial, Real Estate, and Tourism Investment Ltd.
Founder, CEO, and Managing Director of Majd Al-Ard Company for Trade and Real Estate Investments.

Through these positions, she has spearheaded numerous strategic mega projects, most notably the launch of the Baghdad Economic City. Her industrial vision also led to the establishment of Iraq’s first factory for the production of calcium carbonate, marking a significant contribution to the growth of the national manufacturing industry.

Shaping National Economic Policy

Mrs. Al-Janabi’s expertise is highly valued at the national level, where she has been integral to numerous key economic and advisory institutions:

The Industrial Loans Financing Committee
The National Investment Team
The Advisory Council of the Baghdad Chamber of Commerce
The Iraqi–Emirati Business Council (appointed by the President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce)

Furthermore, she is a founding member of the Advisory Team under the patronage of the General Secretariat of the Iraqi Council of Ministers, playing an active role in formulating strategies to support economic development and strengthen the investment environment.

Global Representation and Influence

Mrs. Al-Janabi is a distinguished international representative for Iraq, having participated in several prestigious global forums:

The Arab Spring Conference – Qatar (2013)
UNIDO Conference – France, for the Support of Industrial Cities
Kuwait Reconstruction Conference

She has also participated in multiple workshops in the United Arab Emirates, recognized as Iraq’s only expert in industrial cities.
Her international leadership was further solidified in 2022 with her appointment as Deputy to Her Highness Princess Jawhara bint Turki bin Bandar Al Saud in the Arab Union for E-Sports (Women and Economic Activities Committee).

Awards and Recognition

Mrs. Al-Janabi’s influence and dedication have earned her high recognition:

She was honored by the Iraqi National Security Advisory as one of the most influential women in Iraq.
She received the Excellence Award at the Finance, Investment, and Women Conference (2023).

SAYINGS

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