MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (UNITED KINGDOM): MINIBOSS OPENS FIRST LEARNING CENTRE in IRAQ

MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL OPENS FIRST OFFICIAL LICENSED LEARNING CENTRE IN IRAQ

Erbil Becomes the New Hub for Children’s Business Education in the Middle East

MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL, the world’s №1 franchise in business education for children and teenagers, has officially arrived in Iraq. The first licenced learning centre has opened its doors in Erbil, marking a historic step for the country and the wider Middle East region.

The franchise owner and visionary behind this launch is Mr. Mohammad S. Sardary, who brings to the project a deep commitment to youth development, innovation, and the economic future of Iraq.

A New Chapter for Iraq: From Challenges to Opportunities

For many years, Iraq has been associated primarily with political and economic challenges. Yet beneath the headlines lies a young, ambitious generation, eager for knowledge, stability, and meaningful opportunities.

By opening an official MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL Learning Centre in Erbil, Mr. Sardary and his team are sending a clear message:

“The future of Iraq is being built by our children today – and they deserve world-class business education, not only in school subjects, but in real-life skills: entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity and social responsibility.”

Erbil, as a rapidly developing city and strategic economic hub of the region, is the ideal place for such a step. The new MINIBOSS centre will become a platform where children and teenagers learn how to think like entrepreneurs, solve problems creatively, and build projects that can transform their communities.

About MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL

MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL is an international educational franchise headquartered in Europe, operating on several continents and in dozens of countries. It offers a unique system of business education for children aged 6–17, based on:

Practical entrepreneurship – students create their own startups;
Leadership development – through projects, teamwork, and public speaking;
Creative and critical thinking – solving real business and social cases;
Emotional and social intelligence – learning to work in teams, negotiate, and manage conflict;
Global mindset – connection to an international network of young entrepreneurs and participation in global competitions like the Startup World Cup Championship.

The curriculum is not just about “how to make money”. It is about how to become a responsible, ethical and innovative leader who creates value for society and the economy.

Erbil Centre: A Bridge Between Global Standards and Local Values

The new MINIBOSS centre in Erbil is built as a modern, child-friendly learning space, where education is active, engaging, and project-based. Each student is treated not simply as a pupil, but as a young entrepreneur in development.

Key features of the Erbil MINIBOSS Learning Centre:

Age-specific programmes for children and teenagers from 6 to 17 years old;
Weekend and after-school formats, convenient for families and regular schooling schedules;
Practical startup projects where students create real business or social initiatives;
Annual participation in international forums and championships, representing Iraq on the global stage;
English-based and bilingual education options, helping students develop both business and language skills.

As Mr. Sardary notes,
“Our goal is not to copy other countries, but to give Iraqi children access to global standards while respecting our culture, values and local realities. We want them to be competitive in the world, but deeply rooted in their identity.”

The Vision of Franchise Owner Mohammad S. Sardary

Behind every strong educational project stands a person with vision. In Erbil, that person is Mohammad S. Sardary – entrepreneur, leader, and now the official franchise owner of MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL in Iraq.

His decision to open a MINIBOSS centre was driven by three key convictions:

Education must go beyond school subjects
Children need to learn how to think independently, make decisions, and take responsibility for their lives.
Iraq has enormous youth potential
With the right mentorship and opportunities, Iraqi children and teenagers can become owners of businesses, founders of startups, and creators of social change.
Global networks matter
By connecting Iraqi students to a global ecosystem of young entrepreneurs, mentors and experts, we open doors that were previously unavailable.

In his words:
“I want to see Iraqi children on international stages — presenting their own startups, winning global competitions, and proving that our country is not only a place of challenges, but also a source of talent, innovation and success.”

Why Business Education for Children Matters Now

Opening a business school for children in Erbil is not just a commercial project; it is a strategic investment into the future of the country.

MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL helps children:

Develop an entrepreneurial mindset – seeing opportunities, not just problems;
Gain confidence – presenting their ideas, pitching projects, defending their opinions;
Learn teamwork – building projects with classmates, dividing roles, managing time and responsibility;
Understand money and economics – basics of finance, budgeting, cost, profit, and value creation;
Act ethically – learning that success must be linked to honesty, respect and social responsibility.

This type of education is particularly important in countries like Iraq, where the next generation will play a key role in rebuilding and transforming the economy.

International Opportunities for Iraqi Students

By joining MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL in Erbil, students and their families receive access not only to local training, but also to the global MINIBOSS & BIGBOSS ecosystem, which includes:

Startup World Cup Championship – an international competition where children and teenagers present their real startups before a global jury.
International business forums and summer camps – where young entrepreneurs from different countries learn, network and launch joint projects.
Recognition and awards – diplomas, medals and certificates that strengthen students’ portfolios for future universities, scholarships and careers.

For many children, participation in MINIBOSS becomes their first international experience – a chance to travel, present ideas, meet friends from other cultures and realise: “The world is bigger than my city, and I have a place in it.”

Message from the International MINIBOSS Headquarters

The opening of the Erbil centre is also a significant milestone for the MINIBOSS international network.

A Founder of the International Business Academy Consortium, Dr Olga Azarova (the global franchiser of MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL), commented:
“We are proud to welcome Iraq into the international MINIBOSS family. We believe that the Erbil centre under the leadership of Mr. Sardary will become a model of quality, innovation and care for the next generation. Our mission is to develop young leaders in every country of the world, and today Iraq is officially part of this powerful global mission.”

A New Place of Power for Families in Erbil

For parents in Erbil and across Iraq, the MINIBOSS centre offers more than just another extracurricular activity. It is:

A safe and inspiring environment where children are respected, heard and encouraged;
A place where school knowledge is connected to real life;
A community of like-minded families who believe in education, development and long-term vision.

Workshops, open days, parent meetings and public events will help create a broad community around the school, uniting teachers, parents, entrepreneurs and partners.

Call to Action: The Future Starts Early

The opening of the first official licenced MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL Learning Centre in Erbil is a beginning – not an end. It is a starting point for hundreds and, in time, thousands of children who will gain tools for life, not just for exams.

Families in Erbil and across the region are invited to:

Visit the centre,
Meet the team,
Learn about the programmes,
And, most importantly, give their children the chance to discover their potential as future entrepreneurs and leaders.

Because the question is no longer “Can Iraqi children succeed in business and innovation?”

The real question is: “Are we ready to give them the right environment and programme to do so?”

With the opening of MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL in Erbil under the leadership of Mohammad S. Sardary, the answer is becoming clear: Yes, we are. And it starts now.