GITEX Africa 2023

Egypt launched a strategy for transition to green economy within the framework of the state’s keenness on achieving sustainable development and implementing Egypt Vision 2030. The strategy is meant to ensure that 30 % of investment projects are committed to environmental sustainability standards, and this is reflected in the number of green projects included in the 2020-2021 fiscal year plan.

In partnership with AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy and in the presence of a selection of the prominent experts and specialists in the field of Islamic economics, AlBaraka Summit in London was held under the theme of “Importance of Intellect in Creating Impact” and included a series of fruitful dialogue sessions, which discussed and analyzed a wide range of contemporary issues related to the Islamic economy, as well as exploring ways of promoting the field globally.

In light of ICCIA’s ceaseless commitment to working on the development of its member states, H.E. Abdullah Saleh Kamel, President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture and H.E. Mr. Yousef Khalawi, the Secretary-General, participated in the 38th Ministerial Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC), held in Istanbul, Turkey, in the presence of H.E. Mr. Rajab Tayeb Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye and his Deputy, as well as H.E. Mr. Noureddin Nabati, Minister of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Mr. Hussein Ibrahim Taha, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and H.E. Mr. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of TOBB and Vice-President of ICCIA.

Believing in the importance of uniting African efforts, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture participated in the 8th Africa Future Forum “Africa Forum of Investment and Commerce” 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.

Striving towards a sustainable future for the upcoming generations in Egypt, ICCIA participated in the 11th Egypt CSR & Sustainable Development Forum entitled “Sustainability Toolbox for Recovery Action” on November 8, 2021.

Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture participated in the first and largest Halal Forum in Brazil “Global Halal Brazil Forum 2021” as a Supporter, with the sponsorship of Arab- Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Fambras Halal.

The Islamic Chamber participated in “Azerbaijan Investment & Youth Entrepreneurship Forum”, which gathered around 50 startups from across the world to showcase their newest innovations and pitch business to potential global investors.

The Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture participated in 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 on 22-23 March 2022, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

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This Forum will have as theme: “Malaysia-West Africa: Building the Industry Bridge of the Islamic Economy”. This new edition will represent great opportunities for partnership and exchange of experience between decision-makers, Top Senegalese companies and Top Malaysian public and private leaders around the following workshops: BUSINESS HALAL -WAQF – ISLAMIC FINTECH

In an effort to recover from the economic & social consequences of Corona Pandemic, and develop financial technology in Africa and the whole world, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture participated in the 6th Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS), with the participation of numerous businessmen & international experts.

In an effort to promote South-South cooperation, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture participated in the Global South-South Cooperation EXPO 2022 (GSSD EXPO) that is being hosted by Bangkok – Thailand, at the United Nations Centre. The exhibition is considered a global platform for joint discussions, sharing success stories and best practices, and exploring opportunities to create a prosperous and sustainable future. .

Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa, the Union of Arab Chambers, in collaboration with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation and the UNIDO International Center for Entrepreneurship and Investment in Bahrain, organized the 18th session of the Conference of Arab Businessmen & Investors in the Capital Manama on 11-13 November 2019 in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the slogan «Investing in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Digital Economy».

Few minutes separate us from the start of the 37th Meeting of the General Assembly of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture that will be held virtually at 1:00 PM – KSA time.