Theme: The Unseen Side

Within these difficult times there are always glimpses of positivity, a hidden hope in the corners not many did indeed succeed to get a hold of
Thus we have decided to take responsibility of showing the world that beautiful hope, that "Unseen Side" of Iraq far away from terrorism and war.

AlRasheed Hotel
Green zone
Baghdad, Baghdād
Iraq

Ahmed Aladnan and Wissam Alubaidy

Students

Ahmed is a Journalist, Graduated from Baghdad Media Center 2014, currently he is senior year student in college of Literature Al-Mustansriya university, he participated in several workshops hosted by the Life Skills International League for the values of humanism, he participated in NLP cycle and communication arts and its impact on self-hosted by the Iraqi Center for Development and Media, also he made a contribution in many courses, activities and campaigns concerning humanity, youth and media. Wisam is a senior year student in college of Literature, he worked as a member in Rafidian Youth Union and Iraq youth Renaissance He was a member in the local institute for the young people of Iraq 2014, also he participated in AlBer charity foundation and the Sons of Iraq foundation for economic development, he volunteered some of his time by filming sport events, art and collage activities.

Mohammed Gorge (Hamko)

Artist

Hamko (Mohammed Gorge) was born in 1971 in Erbil. He grew up in mosques and cemeteries, he had never seen his mom. He worked as a baker after being a soldier in the Iraqi Iranian war. his cool and hilarious comedy is what made Hamko to get his own TV show on Gullan TV. Hamko was able to create his Unique style, he tried to involve politics and social problem in his comedy. after living in the USA for ten years ,In 2011 he came back and had small series on Byaban TV, Now he has the first and the only show of its kind (Hamko Show).

Mustafa Sabeaa

teacher in the rhythm of the Fine Arts Institute

Mustafa Sabeaa is a Teacher in the rhythm of the Fine Arts Institute holds degrees from local and international festivals. Mustafa started one of a kind Rhythmic band, with players that have a standing method for jamming music instrument lead by the Mustafa Sabeaa, the band's goal is to present a new type of Iraqi music and Arab East music in a smooth melody, to present sensational experience, by using a number of instruments is the band's approach to create a contemporary academic style such as drums and tambourines. The band believes in teamwork and to keep the concept of Rhythm in positive manner because they believe that rhythm is one life's secrets, for without the heart beating in accurate, functional way with perfect timing the human life will seek to Exist. Band members names: Mustafa Sabeaa Hassan Khamis Mohamed Mohanned Karar Hashem Abdala Falah Hussien Hashem Mustafa Riad

Rock Trip

Rock music

A band from Baghdad Iraq determined to affect people and bring joy and excitement through music and the Live Rock Experience

Survivors

Mustafa Nader Samer Ayad Noor Abu-Helow Ahmed Khalid Shatha Alasadi Hussien Hameed

Tariq Ziad and Hassanain Khazaal

Students of college of Pharmacy

Tariq Ziad & Hassanain Khazaal They have taken the theatrical shows to a whole new level. students of college of Pharmacy and Languages The pharmacist Tariq Ziad adores the stage and especially that of TEDxBaghdad because of the well educated audience... He's been chosen as a speaker at TEDxYouth , afterwards, continued to present entertaining shows that have a great message within on TED stage . Hassanain Khazaal, Adores Cinema and theater, always trying to show his own beautiful image of Iraq through his movies, to the point he reached with his film "It is me " to Cannes in France 2015! the two of them never studied Fine Arts and were not colleagues in same college, they became friends through mutual high school friends. and now, they represent a major part in a movies industry team called I.make production

Ahmed Mohammed

Engineer at the Iraqi Gas filling company

Ahmed has a Bachelor degree in Mechanical engineering from Al-Mustansriya university , he worked for the private sector on a number of projects in a different tasks as site engineer, designer, supervisor, executor including water treatment stations and two railroad stations, a hospital for vascular and heart treatment, installing overhead electrical lines in Basra. He made contribution in the construction of sewing school for woman in Aldewaniyah, he was also the site engineer for theme park designed for the children with special needs. currently he is working in Ministry of oil - Gas filling company he got many appreciation for his efforts in this field in a short period of time especially in oil counters and liquid level gauges relying on his own efforts in develop his scientific expertise .

Beshar Al-Azzawi

Iraqi composer, singer and instrumentalist

Beshar Al-Azzawi is a highly acclaimed Iraqi singer composer and musician. Born in Baghdad, he started playing the guitar at the age of sixteen and joined the high school band. Though he graduated from the college of Engineering in Baghdad with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, he chose to pursue a career in music where he established himself professionally through his distinctive performances ranging from Spanish gipsy songs to old traditional Iraqi music. Feeling restless, Beshar moved to Europe where he infused different music genres into his music, to create a unique style called "NuName". Beshar released several music albums, and performed in world-class music festivals and was involved in several intercultural music projects in Europe and the USA.

Dr. Madiha Al-Bearmani

Doctor in Radiology

Dr.Madiha was born in 1941 in a well-educated family at Al-Hilla. She was a highly-achieved student at the time Al-Hilla governorate had no secondary schools for girls. So she had to enroll at a boys high school. In 1959, She was one of the few students who got selected to study medicine in England and after finishing her premedical degree, she enrolled at Baghdad medical college. By 1967, she had worked as a resident in multiple hospitals at Al-Hilla. She also trained at the radiation institute of Baghdad and worked tirelessly to update higher diplomas for the radiology sector. And finally two years later she was one of the first doctors who received the diploma. She also served as the president of the radiation therapy department at Baquba hospital in Baghdad and other well-received medical positions until she was offered a teaching position at Karolinska Institute, Sweden. In 1986, she was officially licensed and worked as a consultant radiologist in numerous hospitals at Norway.

Dr. Marouf Al-Chalabi

Leading Researchers

- Leading Researcher (equiv. to PhD) in Space Mechanical Engineering 1987, - His "Bachelor Degree" in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado 1969. - A member of the American ESP Society 1968, an essential founder Member of the Iraqi Parapsychology Association 1993. - Rewarded several appreciation certificates for his direct and exclusive involvements in progressing and development the scientific and social educations thru submitting tens of lectures and seminars at various Iraqi and Arabian universities, scientific councils, education forums and unions in cosmology, space-time dimensions, philosophy, psychiatry,... - Painter, music player and composer. - Assumed (several times) a position of "Director General" in Iraq... "Retired" in the current time.

Dr. Mohammed Qasim Abdul Ghafoor

Lecturer at Al Nahrain University - college of Engineering-ministry of higher education and scientific research

Has a PhD degree in philosophy of architecture and urbanism in Architectural department, College of Engineering, Baghdad University. One of his researches is (Nostalgia: Between Theory and Practice) which focuses on the effect of intellectual thesis and building regulations on the continuity for the historical city centers. he's a Full Member of ICOMOS- International Council on Monuments and Sites. And also a Full Member of ISOCARP- The International Society of City and Regional Planners. He serves as a Fundamental member in National Heritage Foundation to preserve Baghdad Historical City center. He's also the Chairman of the heritage group which took part in the work of the Committee for drafting NAJAF CHARTER FOR THE CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC CITIES, URBAN AREAS, AND HISTORICAL – HERITAGE MONUMENTS, 2013 while also Participating in many groups regulating the rules of building construction for Baghdad city and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Sameh Al-Muqdadi

Project manager for Geoscience academic program

Sameh is an Hydrogeologist obtained the PhD in 2012 and Post Doctorate in 2014 from Technical University of Freiberg – Germany. Currently he is the Project manager for Geoscience academic program, since 2009 he has established and led several international projects that create the first German-Iraqi universities network. In 2010, Sameh with two German scientists establishing for the first time ever the scientific diving unite for developing under water researchers in cooperation with University of Basrah – Marine science center, the project labelled as a pioneer scientific achievement for Iraq that ended with discovering the first coral reef in Iraqi costal, as a result Iraq globally recognized as coral reef region. He is certified as international scientific diver by world underwater federation - CMAS and TU.Bergakademie Freiberg.

Husham Al Thahbi

Manager of Iraqi House

Winner of the title "best humanitarian character" presented by The Iraqi Ministry of Culture and the Iraqi Center, has a bachelor degree in psychology from Al- Mustansriya, and he holds a certificate of special education from USA. Husham’s experience is a result of hard work, Unique attitude and extraordinary contributions. He is the manager of Iraqi house and Head of an Association which care for those who lost all family care. He made numerous research and studies handling different topics such as Street children and a he wrote a number of articles dealing with women and children. His book “They made ​​me a better human” is not just a Biography for rewarded achievement but a burning candle which light up the darkness and a rare case in the psychological Research and Humanitarian work.

Hussein Mohammed Hussein

mime artist

Bachelor of Arts play \ University of Babylon \ Iraq A specialist in the art of mime as well as a specialist in black theatre, street arts, participant in many festivals and cultural events in Iraq since 2011, holds a nine awards in acting and directing, and also holds a 18 creativity shield from the ministries of cultural and artistic institutions Iraqi different, holds on Afezl representative in Sale Festival in Morocco in 2015, Associate artistic talents in a program on Arab channel MBC in 2015 and reached the final stage half

Mohanad Al-Mhdawy

‎‎Engineer‎‎ and Manager of Research and Development Dept at Iraqi ministry of health‎

Extraordinary engineer, graduated from the technical medical institute in 1994, he went on to be a Medical devices Engineering by the year 2014, currently he is a member in the Iraqi Engineers Syndicate, and a member in the manage comity for the Cactus association. Last year he wrote a book which he named “standards for the medical equipment”. In the year 2015 he got a patent for his invention for the eye tester device. Mohanned believes that science is given only to those who appreciate it, and he seeks to start the institute of creative science, to give pride to Iraqi nation.

Mustafa Abdalwahid Noori

Trainer

Mustafa Abdalwahid Noori Graduated from the Faculty of Civil Engineering Department of the year 2014/2015. Mustafa won first place in the Festival of scientific innovation in Kirkuk under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth. He is also trainer on computers and electronics for the Ministry of Scientific young people in Kirkuk, as well as Mustafa is member of the Organization “ieee”

Naseer Shamma

Musician

Naseer Shamma achieved a universal recognition for playing the Oud, original eastern instrument, which he made recognized as an international instrument in the world. Shamma also established his unique playing method that was credited to his name, in quest of glorifying this instrument universally, he founded the first Beit Al-Oud Al-Arabi (House Of Arabian Oud), now with many branches in different regions around the world. Shamma won countless Arabian and global awards for his unbelievable talent, he created and directed music for over 20 worldly known documentaries and over 30 movies regarding Iraq and its history, one of his famous works is the music for the movie “Teresa and the crazy songs”.

Omar Al-Sheikhly

Professor in the science department at Baghdad University

Researcher and assistant teacher at the Department of Biology in college of Science of the University of Baghdad. He has Master degree in Animal Ecology, and working as wildlife expert in Iraq and Middle East. The Iraqi member in theIUCN/OSG Species Survival Commission and the Iraqi co-investigator in the National Geographic project in the Iraqi marshes. He has international photography awards and many published researches concerning the conservation of Iraqi environment and biota. Hi is the Iraqi researcher for National Geographic one of the kind project in Iraq to protect the wildlife in the Iraqi marshes. Omar who works as a professor in the science department for Baghdad University is also the Iraqi member in IUCN/OSG ( Species survival commission).

Shahad Al-Rawi

Poet and writer

An Iraqi author, best known for writing short stories, poetry and articles, interested in humanitarian affairs and highlights the need of Anthropology in life, she studied in Baghdad and holds a master's degree in Human Resources Management from Damascus, Syria and serves as director of research development at the Academy national R & D -United Arab Emirates- Dubai, She has participated in many cultural seminars and poetry readings at the international level and has published research in many Arab newspapers.