THE EXHIB. &
DISTRIBUTORS
IRAQI CINEMA | IRAQ
CAREER HIGHLIGHT(S):
After US troops withdrew from Iraq in 2011, the CEO of Iraqi Cinema, Fadel, has been singlehandedly rebuilding the country’s cinematic infrastructure, establishing new branches, increasing the number of screens and seats, and introducing state-of-the-art cinematic technology. Currently, Iraqi Cinema is the number one exhibitor in Iraq, covering 75% of its market in eight locations.
ZIAD F. JAWAD
CEO OF IRAQI CINEMA
IRAQI
TWELVE-MONTH HIGHLIGHT(S):
New Venues: Recently, Iraqi Cinema opened its venue in Jadriya Mall in Baghdad, marking the biggest venue in Iraq with 12 screens equipped with Onyx screening technology for the first time in the country. It’s also planning to build the country’s first-ever IMAX movie theater.