Press releases

Within its strenuous endeavours to propel economic growth across OIC member countries, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) 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.

ICCIA 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, ICCIA 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, Industry and Agriculture, 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 ICCIA’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, Industry and Agriculture 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, ICCIA 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 ICCIA Training Academy, on Monday and Tuesday, December 19 – 20, 2022, in Nouakchott, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. 

Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (ICCIA) 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 ICCIA'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 ICCIA 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 ICCIA’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 ICCIA with the Strategic Institute for Asia and the Pacific, the Kuala Lumpur Economic Club and Global One.

           Within the framework of ICCIA`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 ICCIA, 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 for Commerce, Industry and Agriculture is honored to announce the successful closure of ICCIA’s 33rd Board of Directors meeting and 38th General Assembly Meeting, chaired by H.E. Mr. Abdallah Saleh Kamel, President of ICCIA, on July 17-18, 2022 and hosted by Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Muscat – Oman.

In light of ICCIA`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 ICCIA workshop series " Microfinance Directions - Regional and International Experiences", on Monday, March 28, 2022, sponsored by the Al Baraka Forum for Islamic Economy.

ICCIA is honored to announce the successful conclusion of the first workshop of ICCIA`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 ICCIA Holding Company.

The Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture 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 ICCIA 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, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) 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.

ICCIA is honored to announce the successful conclusion of the first workshop of ICCIA`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 ICCIA Holding Company.

Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture is honored to announce the successful conclusion of the 32nd meeting of the Board of Directors of ICCIA, which has been held & chaired by His Excellency President of ICCIA, Mr. Abdullah Saleh Kamel, on Friday & Saturday, December 17- 18, 2021, at Makkah Chamber`s Headquarters- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

ICCIA is honored to announce convening the 32nd meeting of the Board of Directors of ICCIA, 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 ICCIA, chaired this meeting, the members of ICCIA`s also attended the meeting.

Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture is pleased to organize a dinner by His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Saleh Kamel, President of ICCIA, on Friday, December 17, 2021, at “Masar” Company- Makkah Al- Mokarramah- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the first and largest Halal Forum in Brazil “Global Halal Brazil Forum 2021”, in which ICCIA 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.

Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its event “Digital Transformation Workshop”, that has been held with the sponsorship of Albaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, and conducted by Eng. Ashraf El Tanbouly, CEO at ICHCS, with his distinctive experience in the digital transformation and business development fields, on 26th – 27th November, 2021, at the world`s largest Exhibition “Expo 2020 Dubai”, under the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”.

ICCIA is honored to announce the successful conclusion of it's “The Way towards a Sustainable Future" panel discussion, that took place with the sponsorship of Al Baraka Forum, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the world`s largest Exhibition “Expo 2020 Dubai”, under the theme of “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”. 

Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture is pleased to announce that the 6th Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS), in which it participated as a Media Partner on November 16-17, 2021, at The St. Regis Cairo, has successfully concluded.

Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture is pleased to announce that the 11th Egypt CSR & Sustainable Development Forum entitled “Sustainability Toolbox for Recovery Action”, in which it participated as a Supporter on November 8, 2021, at InterContinental Citystars Cairo, has successfully concluded.

Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture is pleased to announce that “GTR Saudi Arabia 2021” Virtual, which took place on Oct.5, 2021 and brought together several major economic institutions from KSA and the whole world, has successfully concluded.

The Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture is pleased to announce the success of the 12th International Economic Summit “Russia - Islamic World: Kazan Summit 2021”, which was held from 28-30 July, organized by the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan and Tatarstan Investment Development Agency (TIDA), with the support of the Russian Federal Assembly, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).

The Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture has participated in the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation for Women, under the patronage of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt in the New Administrative Capital in Cairo from 6 to 8 July 2021, under the title of “Preserving the achievements of gender equality and empowerment of women in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond”.

The General Assembly of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, which held today its 37th Meeting on Thursday, 8th Shawwal1442 H, corresponding to 20th May 2021, Sadly, Recalls, with great sorrow, what is happening today of the devastating and horrifying attacks at the land of Palestine - mainly at Al-Aqsa Holy Mosque, passing through the atrocities in Gaza Strip and ending every dear inch of this Blessed Land - which is not permissible or acceptable to be silent on or to let it pass without taking a pause stand in its regard.