Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture

Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture

Formation	1977
Headquarters	Karachi, Pakistan
ICCIA Executive	Abdullah Saleh Kamel
Website	www.iccia.com

The Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (ICCIA) is an international chamber of commerce that represents the private sector of 57 Islamic countries. It was established in 1977 in Karachi, Pakistan, and has regional offices in several countries. The ICCIA aims to promote trade, investment, and cooperation among Islamic countries. It also provides services to its members, such as market research, legal advice, and trade promotion. Its primary objective is to enhance and foster closer collaboration in various domains including trade, information technology, banking, commerce, insurance/reinsurance, shipping, and the facilitation of investment opportunities and joint ventures among the member countries. Membership within ICCIA encompasses national chambers, unions, councils of chambers of commerce and industry within the member states. It also extends to encompass organizations and chambers that cater to the needs of the private sector and Islamic business communities even in non-Islamic countries. This expansive approach ensures that ICCIA's membership encompasses diverse regions globally. Currently, ICCIA has a total of 66 business institutions as members, including both observers and affiliated members, collectively representing the global Muslim business sector.

History

The idea of establishing an organization to unite business associations across Islamic countries emerged during the Seventh Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers in 1976. The aim of this organization would be to promote cooperation and collaboration in trade and industry within the Islamic world. In 1977, the inaugural Conference of the Chambers of Commerce & Industry of the Islamic States was held in Istanbul. During this event, a resolution was passed endorsing the establishment of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The ICCIA headquarters was established in Karachi, Pakistan in 1979. Karachi was chosen due to its status as a significant commercial center in the Islamic world. The ICCIA headquarters enjoys diplomatic status.

Members

Full members

Country	Chamber member
Afghanistan	Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Albania	Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Albania
Algeria	Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Azerbaijan	National Federation of Organizations of Entrepreneurs (Employers) of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Bahrain	Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Bangladesh	Bangladesh Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Benin	Benin Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Brunei	Brunei Darussalam Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Burkina Faso	Burkina Faso Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts
Cameroon	Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Handicrafts
Chad	Chad Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture, Mines and Handicrafts
Comoros	Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of the Comoros
Djibouti	Djibouti Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Egypt	General Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce
Gabon	Gabon Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, Industry, Mining and Handicrafts
Gambia	Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Guinea	Guinea Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Guinea-Bissau	Guinea-Bissau Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Guyana	Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Guyana
Indonesia	Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Iran	Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture
Iraq	Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce
Côte d’Ivoire	Ivory Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Jordan	Jordan Chamber of Commerce
Kazakhstan	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Kuwait	Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Kyrgyzstan	Kyrgyzstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Lebanon	Raffah Trade, Industry and Agriculture Beirut and Mount Lebanon
Libya	General Federation of Libyan Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Malaysia	National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia
Maldives	Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mali	Mali Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mauritania	Mauritanian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Morocco	University of Moroccan Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Services
Mozambique	Mozambique Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Niger	Niger Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts
Nigeria	Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture
Oman	Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Pakistan	Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Palestine	Federation of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Qatar	Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Saudi Arabia	Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Senegal	National Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Senegal
Sierra Leone	Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Somali	Somali Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Sudan	Sudanese General Federation of Employers
Suriname	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Suriname
Syria	Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce
Tajikistan	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tajikistan
Togo	Togolese Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture and Industry
Tunis	Tunisian Federation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts
Turkey	Federation of Turkish Chambers of Commerce and Commodity Exchange
Turkmenistan	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan
Uganda	Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
United Arab Emirates	Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Yemen	General Union of Yemeni Chambers of Industry and Commerce

Affiliated members

1. Arab Brazilian chamber of Commerce
2. Arab-west Africa Chamber of Commerce & Industry
3. Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Bashkortostan
4. Irish Islamic Chamber of commerce (IICC)
5. Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan
6. Thai Muslim Trade Association (TMTA)

Observer members

1. Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce
3. General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation

Subsidiaries

Holding company

The Islamic Chamber has established an investment holding company to facilitate the creation and operation of investment companies. The company's mission is to promote sustainable development through investments aligned with sustainable investment principles and generate positive social impact.

Halal certification services

The growth of the halal market has created a need for a globally recognized halal certification system. Muslim consumers worldwide are seeking a transparent, traceable, and standardized certification process that ensures food products comply with Islamic Sharia principles. In response to this demand, the ICCIA, representing the private sector in the 57 OIC countries, has established the Islamic Chamber Halal Services Company (ICHS). ICHS is dedicated to verifying the halal status of food products and issuing reliable certificates.

Border management & consulting LLP company

In an effort to promote market development and investment in OIC member countries, the Islamic Chamber Holding Company has established a subsidiary company called Border Management & Consulting LLP Company (BMC Gates). BMC Gates was created in partnership with the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and GTI, a company with expertise in border gate modernization. BMC Gates aims to assist countries in effectively managing and operating land ports while creating a modern and user-friendly environment for all users through the implementation of the BOT (Build, Operate, Transfer) model.

Microfinance institutions

ICCIA is involved in establishing microfinance institutions in the G5 Sahel countries. The main goal of this project is to increase the participation of marginalized and vulnerable groups in economic activities in these countries. ICCIA is also committed to promoting social financing as a way to economically empower these vulnerable groups. Additionally, the organization is working to attract private sector involvement to ensure the sustainability of these projects. Ultimately, ICCIA aims to create an effective and scalable model that can be replicated in other member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Commodity exchange for agricultural products

ICCIA has launched the Commodity Exchange project for Agricultural Products to promote the development and implementation of modern agricultural commodity exchange markets (ACEMs) across OIC member countries. The project aims to strengthen the value chain of agricultural commodities in the region. The project is structured into three phases. The first phase focuses on conducting a comprehensive study of agriculture-based economies within OIC member states. The insights gained from this study will be applied in two selected OIC member countries to establish a modern operational model for ACEMs. This model will serve as a blueprint for successful ACEM implementation in other OIC member countries.

Structure

The ICCIA headquarters is in Karachi. Regional offices are in Cairo, Istanbul and Jeddah.

Board of directors members (2021 – 2025)

1. The National Confederation Of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations Of The Republic Of Azerbaijan
2. Chamber Of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture, Mines & Handicrafts Of Chad
3. Côte D'Ivoire Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
4. Chamber Of Commerce Of Djibouti
5. Federation Of Egyptian Chambers Of Commerce
6. Guinea Chamber Of Commerce, Industry and Crafts (CCIAG)
7. Iran Chamber Of Commerce, Industries, Mines And Agriculture
8. Jordan Chamber Of Commerce
9. Kuwait Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
10. Chamber Of Commerce, Industry And Agriculture Of Mauritania
11. Niger Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIN)
12. Oman Chamber Of Commerce & Industry
13. The Federation Of Pakistan Chambers Of Commerce And Industry
14. Federation Of Palestinian Chambers Of Commerce, Industry And Agriculture
15. Qatar Chamber
16. Council Of Saudi Chambers Of Commerce & Industry
17. Sudanese Businessmen And Employers Federation
18. The Union Of Chambers And Commodity Exchange Of Turkey (TOBB)
19. Federation Of U.A.E Chambers Of Commerce & Industry

Programs and services

The ICCIA is an organization that supports and promotes trade and investment among Islamic countries. It offers a range of services to its members, including trade promotion, investment facilitation, capacity building, and market intelligence. These services are designed to help businesses of all sizes expand their reach, build partnerships, and enhance their competitiveness. The ICCIA also focuses on economic development and fostering solidarity among Islamic countries, promoting economic cooperation and integration among member countries.

OIC arbitration center

Established as a subsidiary of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture in Istanbul. the OIC Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC) facilitates the resolution of trade and investment disputes through arbitration and various Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods, such as mediation and adjudication, as agreed upon by the parties involved.

Green WAQF

The Chamber is undertaking a substantial initiative in both the agricultural and social sectors, working with various partners to achieve a range of developmental and social goals within agricultural communities. This effort is centered on a sustainable business model rooted in the principles of Islamic Waqf, which combines devotion to Allah with a commitment to sustainable development.