Company profile

After recognising the requirement for a local reliable security company in Iraq, Al Murabit Security Services was established in 2010 as a subsidiary company to Harlow International to provide complimentary services to its clients in personal and technical security.

We are now a fully licensed, transparent organisation that is internationally compliant with all regulatory standards with operational offices in Baghdad and Basra and a business development office in Dubai.

Al Murabit has a strong and growing portfolio of live contracts through its flexibility, adaptability, responsiveness and best in class, international levels of professional security.

  • Head office in Baghdad.
  • Regional office in Basra.
  • Sales office in Dubai.
  • Currently employing over 450 staff.
  • Expat staff has valid monthly multi-entry visas.
  • 400+ new B6 armoured vehicles.
  • Secure compound with accommodation and business facilities
  • Financial strength with financial backing from Harlow International.
  • International, Iraqi government and commercial contacts.
  • Internationally accredited (PSC.1 and ISO 18788)

management team

team-img1

Simon Barry

Director

Simon Barry came to Iraq to establish the Op Matrix US Reconstruction oversight contract in 2004; at that time the largest security contract in history. In 2005 he ran the Iraq Referendum and Elections security

team-img1

Amer Mahmoud

General Manager

Amer Mahmoud, Graduate of Iraqi Air force Academy at 1976 and served as an officer at the Iraqi Air force, during his duty he participated in different training courses such as basic ATC in India, radar control in Italy and Instructor course in England,

team-img1

Darren Chircop

Regional Director Southern Iraq

Darren joined The 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment in 1983 and served over 22 years in a variety of operational theatres, including over 5 years in Northern Ireland, a tour of Kuwait and Iraq in 2003.

team-img1

Richard Jones

Regional Director Central Iraq

Prior to working in the security industry Richard served in the British Armed Forces where he deployed to multiple operational theatres. On completion of his military service, Richard relocated to Yemen for 4 years;

team-img1

Andy Paddon

Operation Manager

Andy has a wealth of experience in the security industry, along with 23 years military experience he has been employed as a Team Medic, Team Leader, Security Manager and an Operations Manager

team-img1

Ali Mashkour

Government Relations and Business Manager, Iraq

Ali Mashkour completed his Construction Management degree (BSc) in 2009. While at university he was part of the Officer Training Corp (OTC-TA) as a Cadet and then joined the Metropolitan Police Service