In coordination with The State Co. of the Geological and Mining Survey, BIC held a Geological Symposium under the title of (The Mineral Resources and the Prospects of Mineral Investment in Basrah).

A delegation from Iranian companies visited BIC to get acquainted with the opportunities available in Basrah.

The Iraqi State Company of Central Shopping which is affiliated to the Ministry of Trade calling all the National and International companies that are specialized in the construction of commercial malls to submit their investment proposals.

The UAE (Gulf Tainer) Company proposed to establish a strategic Inland Container Depot in Basrah.

The company proposed establishing a project of manufacturing various kinds of steel and plate in Basra with total cost of 10 million dollars on stages.

The commercial organization of Cugustan established the Iranian Products Exhibition in Basra.

Her majesty, Emma Nicholson a member of House of Lords in the United Kingdom sent a letter to BIC appreciating and thanking the efforts exerted by BIC that made the Iraqi-British investment companies conference as successful.

Under the auspices of Basrah governor Dr. Sheltagh Aboud, the Iraqi-British businessmen council in cooperation with Basrah Investment Commission (BIC) held the investment conference for the Iraqi-British companies under the slogan of "TOGETHER WE BUILD IRAQ".

Al Ahram Company for International Exhibition in Iraq has been opened in Basra city.

Several companies affiliated to the Oil Ministry have submitted to BIC a residential project for its employees on land owned by these oil companies in Basra.  

Dr. Daoud Al Rubai'y ,the manager of the Agricultural investment project of medical herbs and palm trees said "The work started since last June".

The Directorate of Basra Railways announced its readiness and ability to transport all types of goods to the Governorates.

Dr.Haider Ali, the president of BIC, gladly announces the new Basra-Istanbul airway startup in the next couple of weeks.

 BIC announces the availability of establishing two Gas-operated Electrical Power Plants in Basra.

BIC's president Dr. Haider Ali welcomes Mr. Nicholas Kunesh, senior advisor of the Task Force for the Business and Stability Operations in Iraq.

BIC has received a delegating from the Iraqi Bank of Commerce discussing several issues. Loaning investors and building residential units being shed light on.

Under the patronage of Basra Governor, An agricultural conference held with the honorable presence of the US agricultural advisor Mr. Sean Currans.

 BIC has received an investment proposal to build a new university compound in Basra which will contain many colleges of different specialties.