The Iraqi Hypertension Society IqHS and RCP London Network in Iraq in collaboration with Acino Pharmaceutical Company held a scientific meeting at Babylon Hotel on Friday -7 June in which the head of the RCP network in Iraq Prof. Hilal Alsaffar gave a short and yet detailed overview of hypertension control from diagnosis to management discussing the current different international guidelines in addition to focusing on the current position of beta blockers in its management. The session was interactive where he asked the audience many questions through an organized poll. It was a beneficial meeting as expressed by the attendees’ satisfaction. The session was moderated by the head of IqHS, prof Ghazi Haji.