OUR PRODUCTS: Market Entry

Analysis & Consultancy:

Business planning cannot be sensibly completed without detailed knowledge of the micro and macro factors that affect market trading. Serving as our clients trusted advisor we build a detailed commercial intelligence report using our wide network of Iraqi political, commercial and tribal contacts. Our reports allow sensible, considered market entry planning, and they form the basis for subsequent strategic action. Our reports are designed to include every aspect of market entry ranging from visa requirements, flights, and first days in Iraq, through to staff recruitment, accommodation rental and construction, medical support, and safe and secure movement methods.

Support to Business Development Teams:

Before fully staged market entry commences there is an inevitable requirement for short term visits into Iraq designed to meet business partners, relevant ministries and market experts. We fully understand the pressures these visits can create for organisations as well as for the individuals completing those visits. We are experts at facilitating, hosting and managing pre market entry visits to Iraq. We provide a full turnkey solution that includes travel management, local security, safe and secure accommodation, medical cover, meeting facilitation and full life support. In addition we can provide board room facilities; office accommodation; and communication and IT services.

Market Entry:

Once the decision is made to enter Iraq on full trading terms Al Murabit is able to facilitate all client requirements ranging from the most basic administrative needs through to the most complex logistical solutions all within a sensible, low key, but highly effective security plan. Services may include, but are not limited to:

  • Legal Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Real estate property services
  • Life Support at client residences and offices
  • Life Support at the Harlow Compound in the centre of the International Zone, Baghdad
  • Close Protection - (mobile and static security)
  • Client Monitoring and Tracking
  • Medical Services

Normal Trading:

Our intention throughout is to remove the uncertainty and lack of clarity that can hamper an organisation's decision making in their first months in Iraq. As a strategic partner we will take on all matters related to the security of your personnel, equipment, assets and reputation to enable you to focus on your core strategic objectives. As your business grows and your requirements become more complex, Al Murabit will evolve with you to deliver the services that you require.

Additionally our clients benefit from our deep connectivity and understanding of the ever evolving political and legal governance of Iraq. We are able to provide our clients with a detailed insight and an explanation of the political environment as it pertains to our individual client's needs and aspirations and are able to highlight the potential bureaucratic and legal pitfalls that may snare the most experienced organisations.