Al Rabba Group convened and coordinated a high-level strategic meeting at the Central Bank of Iraq, bringing together H.E. Mr. Nizar Nasser, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq; Mr. Abdul Karim Hassan Shanoon, Director of the Issuance and Vaults Department; Mr. Bahaa Sayag, Commercial Director of Crane Currency; Mr. Hasan Alhashimy, CEO of Al Rabba Group; and Mr. Hasan Shams, COO of Al Rabba Group.
Initiated and facilitated by Al Rabba Group, the engagement brought Crane Currency’s international expertise in banknote technology and security into direct dialogue with the Central Bank of Iraq. The meeting provided a focused platform to exchange perspectives on modern banknote development, advanced security features, anti-counterfeiting technologies, and the technical capabilities shaping the next generation of currency production.
The discussions reflected a shared interest in exploring areas of potential cooperation and knowledge exchange, while recognising the Central Bank of Iraq’s institutional mandate and formal processes. Crane Currency contributed its specialised international perspective, while Al Rabba Group facilitated the engagement and the connection between the parties.
For Al Rabba Group, the meeting reflects a broader strategy of connecting Iraqi institutions with leading international expertise and creating high-value partnerships around projects of national significance. By bringing the parties together, the Group reinforced its role as a strategic bridge for substantive, long-term cooperation while supporting initiatives that strengthen Iraq’s financial infrastructure and encourage the exchange of global expertise.