Press releases
In a proactive move to promote sustainable economic progress across the Islamic business community, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), aiming to bolster their collaborative efforts in sustainable development initiatives, with a strong emphasis on empowering youth and women across OIC member countries.
From the heart of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, that spiritual place where the sanctity of history meets innovation, we are delighted to announce the launch of the second edition of Makkah Halal Forum, themed \”Sustainable Development through Halal\”, under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, the Saudi Minister of Commerce, on February 25 – 27, 2025, at Makkah Chamber for Exhibition and Events Center, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The forum is jointly organized by Manafea Initiative and the Islamic Chamber Halal Services (ICHS), aiming to shape a more prosperous future for the global halal market.
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.
