Press releases
In a firm step to support innovation and stimulate creativity, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) organized the first edition of the Best of Entrepreneurship Series in Egypt, under the theme “Entrepreneurship in Digital Transformation”, in partnership with the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (ICCD), on September 17, 2024, in Cairo, the Arab Republic of Egypt, paving the way for a new era of growth and innovation in entrepreneurship.
In its relentless pursuit of advancing food security and spurring economic growth across OIC member states, ICCD organized the first event of its Best of Entrepreneurship in Asia Series themed “Agri-tech: Feeding the Future”, on August 28, 2024, on the sidelines of the 25th ITCN Asia, at Karachi Expo Center, Pakistan.
In a significant step towards fostering economic growth across OIC member countries, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) organized an interactive series of workshops, in collaboration with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), from 19th to 21st August, 2024, at Kadin’s Headquarters in Jakarta, the Republic of Indonesia, in the presence of Indonesian business leaders and distinguished chambers’ representative, paving the way for a progressive business community.
Given significance of propelling digital economy worldwide, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development and Jordan Chamber of Commerce are organizing the Invest in Digital Economy Forum “Amman: The Capital of Digital Economy”, under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, on May 26 – 27, 2024, in Amman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, paving the way for a transformative era of growth and innovation in digital economy.
Recognizing the significance of enhancing the Halal industry worldwide, Makkah Halal Forum kicked off under the theme of “Innovation in the Halal Industry”, under the auspices of His Excellency the Saudi Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi, and under the patronage of the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, His Excellency Mr. Hussein Brahim Taha, from January 23 to 25, 2024, at Makkah Chamber of Commerce Events and Exhibition Center, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Believing in the significance of ensuring a decent life for all OIC member countries, and amidst the devastating crisis faced by the Palestinians, ICCD launched Empowering Palestine’s Economy Initiative, in order to support the Palestinian people and enable them to face the catastrophic consequences befallen the country due to the occupation.
In the presence of member chambers’ presidents and representatives from 26 countries, as well as a selection of economic leaders from the Islamic world, the 39th General Assembly Meeting of the Islamic Chamber convened under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on December 16, 2023, in Doha, the State of Qatar, as a platform for exchanging innovative ideas and enlightening visions to lay the foundations of a bright economic future for the entire Islamic nation
Within its unwavering dedication to propel the Islamic economy to new heights, ICCD is thrilled to share the resounding success of the Global Muslim Business Forum (GMBF) 2023. From November 28th to 30th, this extraordinary event, jointly organized by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development(ICCD), KSI Strategic Institute for Asia and the Pacific and Global One, explored the theme of “Innovations and Transformation in Islamic Economies”, leaving a lasting impact on the economic landscape.
Within its strenuous endeavours to propel economic growth across OIC member countries, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) participated in the 2nd Capacity-Building Programme for Users of the OIC Business Intelligence Centre (OBIC), organized by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), under the theme of “Role of Information Sharing & Business Intelligence in Supporting Trade & Investment Decisions”, on September 26-28, 2023, at Hilton Istanbul Maslak, Türkiye.
ICCD is honored to announce the convening of the 35th Meeting of its Board of Directors took place on July 17-18, 2023, in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan, with a tightly packed program focused on fostering collaboration and driving progress forward, and in the presence of chambers’ presidents and member states’ representatives, who shared their insightful visions and innovative ideas, shaping the promising economic future for the entire Islamic nation.
Paving the way for a brighter future powered by technology and innovation, ICCD participated as a media partner in the world’s premier tech event “GITEX Africa”, held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI from May 31 to June 2, 2023, in Marrakesh, Morocco, pioneering the next era of technological innovations and propelling economic growth across the region.
In the midst of the strenuous efforts to promote the economic and social development of OIC member countries, and under the patronage of the Minister of Commerce and Acting Minister of Media of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, a ceremony has been held to launch “Manafee” Partnership between the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development, Makkah and Madina chambers, on Wednesday, the 28th of December 2022, at Makkah Chamber for Exhibitions and Events Center, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the presence of the Presidents and high-level representatives from the member chambers and relevant international institutions and organizations.
In the light of the Mauritanian government’s support for ICCD’s efforts to advance economic development in Mauritania and the African continent, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania received H.E. Mr. Yousef Khalawi, Secretary-General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development at the Presidential Palace in Nouakchott.
In conjunction with the growing global interest in the concept of microfinance, and under the auspices of the First Lady of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, ICCD organized its regional forum “Microfinance in Africa: Promising Opportunities and an Innovative Model”, was held in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Children and Family of Mauritania, the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Mauritania (CCIAM), AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy and ICCD Training Academy, on Monday and Tuesday, December 19 – 20, 2022, in Nouakchott, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) and the Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) signed an MoU for cooperation in the area of trade and investment development in common Member States.
In light of ICCD's tireless endeavors to promote the Islamic economy globally, we have the honor to announce the successful conclusion of Albaraka Summit in London, in which ICCD participated as a Strategic Partner under the theme of “Importance of Intellect in Creating Impact”, on Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13, 2022, at JW Marriott Grosvenor Hotel London.
In light of ICCD’s relentless pursuit towards advancing the Islamic economy globally, we are honored to announce the successful conclusion of the Global Muslim Business Forum 2022, which was held virtually on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, entitled "The Rise of the Global Islamic Economy: Refocusing, Resetting and Recovering in the Post-pandemic Era ", and co-organized by ICCD with the Strategic Institute for Asia and the Pacific, the Kuala Lumpur Economic Club and Global One.
Within the framework of ICCD`s strenuous efforts towards supporting the Islamic economy and enhancing its resilience to confront various crises and challenges, H.E. Mr. Yousef Khalawi, Secretary-General of ICCD, met with H.E. Dr. Ma'ruf Amin, Vice-President of the Republic of Indonesia, on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in the office of the Vice President in Jakarta, Indonesia, aiming at exploring aspects of joint cooperation between the two parties in various economic and developmental fields.
The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Developmentis honored to announce the successful closure of ICCD’s 33rd Board of Directors meeting and 38th General Assembly Meeting, chaired by H.E. Mr. Abdallah Saleh Kamel, President of ICCD, on July 17-18, 2022 and hosted by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Muscat – Oman.
In light of ICCD`s ongoing efforts to achieve sustainable development in all Member States, we have the honour to announce the successful conclusion of the regional workshop entitled "Microfinance and the Transition to Sustainability", which was held - in person and virtually - in partnership with the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), and sponsored by Albaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, on 14 - 15 June 2022, at FEDCOC Headquarters- Cairo.
The Eighth Africa Future Forum "Africa Forum of Investment and Commerce" witnessed wide participation and successful conclusion in the presence of prominent high-level government officials, ambassadors, international businessmen and representatives of economic institutions from more than 30 countries, under the title "African Production" on 11-12 May 2022 in Algiers.
The Islamic Chamber has the honor to announce the successful conclusion of the activities of the workshop "Challenges that face Microfinance Institutions", which was held virtually as part of ICCD workshop series " Microfinance Directions - Regional and International Experiences", on Monday, March 28, 2022, sponsored by the Al Baraka Forum for Islamic Economy.
ICCD is honored to announce the successful conclusion of the first workshop of ICCD`s workshop series “Microfinance Directions - Regional & International Experiences”, that was held entitled “Implementing Microfinance in G5 Countries”, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, with the sponsorship of Albaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, and conducted by Dr. Hassan Ramzy, CEO of ICCD Holding Company.
The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development has the honour to announce the successful conclusion of the 7th edition of CC Forum "Global Investment in Sustainable Development", held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in which ICCD participated as a media partner, throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, 22-23 March 2022, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Striving towards enhancing economic cooperation across OIC, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) and the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), on promoting intra-OIC trade & investment, and contributing to the private sector development in the agri-food sector in OIC member countries.
ICCD is honored to announce the successful conclusion of the first workshop of ICCD`s workshop series “Microfinance Directions - Regional & International Experiences”, that was held entitled “Implementing Microfinance in G5 Countries”, on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, with the sponsorship of Albaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, and conducted by Dr. Hassan Ramzy, CEO of ICCD Holding Company.
Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development is honored to announce the successful conclusion of the 32nd meeting of the Board of Directors of ICCD, which has been held & chaired by His Excellency President of ICCD, Mr. Abdullah Saleh Kamel, on Friday & Saturday, December 17- 18, 2021, at Makkah Chamber`s Headquarters- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
ICCD is honored to announce convening the 32nd meeting of the Board of Directors of ICCD, on Friday & Saturday, December 17- 18, 2021, at Makkah Chamber`s Headquarters- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a hybrid format. His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Saleh Kamel, President of ICCD, chaired this meeting, the members of ICCD`s also attended the meeting.
Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development is pleased to organize a dinner by His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Saleh Kamel, President of ICCD, on Friday, December 17, 2021, at “Masar” Company- Makkah Al- Mokarramah- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the first and largest Halal Forum in Brazil “Global Halal Brazil Forum 2021”, in which ICCD participated as a Supporter. The Forum had been held for three days, from Monday, December 6 to Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the Renaissance Hotel- Sao Paulo- Brazil, with the sponsorship of Arab- Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Fambras Halal.