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= Islamic chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture =

The Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) العربية : الغرفة الإسلامية للتجارة والصناعة والزراعة is an affiliated institution of [|the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)] and is the biggest representative of the private sector of 57 member country. Its membership is comprised of the National Chambers / Unions / Federations of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the member countries.

History:
The Seventh Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, held in Istanbul from May 22 25, 1976 approved the common aspirations of the Islamic countries to promote and enhance commercial and industrial cooperation among the Islamic World by setting up an organization / institution that would assemble the business organizations of the Islamic countries. In line with the significance of this resolution, particularly at the level of the private sector, of the Islamic Countries, the first Conference of the Chambers of Commerce & Industry of the Islamic States was held in Istanbul from October 17 21, 1977. During the said Conference, a Resolution for unanimously adopted for establishing the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture. Thereafter, on the offer of the Government of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Headquarters of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture was established in 1979 in Karachi (the economic and commercial capital of Pakistan), with Diplomatic Status.‎

Mission & Vision:
It aims at strengthening closer collaboration in the field of trade, commerce, information technology, insurance/reinsurance, shipping, banking, promotion of investment opportunities and joint ventures in the Member countries. The Islamic Chamber seeks to achieve the following ethical, practical and general goals:


 * 1) Support cooperation among the business sector in the countries of the Organization through diversifying commercial products among themselves in order to achieve economic integration and economic and social development therein.
 * 2) Development of industrial and agricultural products in the countries of the Islamic world and promotion of the concept of quality and competitiveness through the issuance of certificates of quality relating to the methods of enterprises management and the quality and characteristics of products in accordance with the standards and criteria adopted by the Chamber in accordance with the provisions of these Statute.
 * 3) Identification of nutritive products that conform to Islamic Shari'ah (halal) and approving them, including the preparation of standards for guidance, standards for issuing certificates of conformity of the nutritive product with the rulings of Islamic Shari'ah (halal) and the trademark distinguishing the certification of halal issued by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, and accrediting the agencies that issue such certificates and licensing the use of the aforementioned trademark, and increasing the volume of inter-state trade of the products bearing the trademark distinguishing the halal certification, and to set up new production lines and integrated abattoirs that conform with Shari'ah in accordance with the standards of the said certificate.
 * 4) Contributing to the provision of halal food and halal products to the member states of the Organization and in the states where Muslim minorities are located for the use of Muslims and non-Muslims.
 * 5) Coordination and cooperation with the Organization and its affiliate organizations to achieve Islamic solidarity in order to confront the economic challenges facing the Islamic Ummah.
 * 6) Removing the barriers that hinder the exchange of goods and services among the Member States, as well as identifying and proposing the measures necessary to increase the volume of trade exchange and economic cooperation among them, in order to reach an Islamic common market.
 * 7) Contributing to the improvement of the infrastructure in the countries of the Islamic world and participating in its development and operation projects.
 * 8) Supporting the movement of labor and expertise among Islamic countries, and then focusing on the employment of the qualified.
 * 9) Development of cooperation in the areas of banking, insurance, reinsurance, investment and navigation and other means of transport among the Islamic countries.
 * 10) Supporting and development of tourist activities and the facilitation of transport among the Islamic countries.
 * 11) Contributing to coordinating the positions of the Islamic chambers in international conferences and seminars and reinforcing their participation therein.
 * 12) Promoting increased production through the optimal use of science and technology.
 * 13) Providing means for settling commercial and industrial disputes that might arise among Member States or between these countries and the investors therein or among investors where such disputes are referred by the parties to the Chamber according to the rules issued by the Board of Directors for this purpose.
 * 14) Promoting and financing economic, scientific and administrative research and studies which facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information and technical expertise in trade, industry and agriculture and other economic areas.
 * 15) Supporting the movement of capital among the members for the establishment of economic projects in the Islamic countries to invest the wealth for the benefit of the peoples of the Islamic Ummah.
 * 16) Contributing to the promotional activities of the products of the Member States and to opening the markets among Member States and the foreign markets to them.
 * 17) Raising awareness of Islamic values, and adherence to the positive side of the traditions and trade norms that rely on honesty and honor among the merchants.
 * 18) Supporting cooperation between the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture and the international organizations by opening new areas of cooperation in trade, industry and agriculture through the organization of conferences and seminars, taking into account the conservation of natural resources and reducing pollution in the Islamic countries.
 * 19) Strengthening relations with international organizations such as the United Nations and its specialized agencies, international trade organizations, bodies and unions and chambers similar to the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture to promote private sector's role in the process of socio-economic development.
 * 20) Promoting the spirit of economic initiative among the Islamic countries, and encouraging and supporting the activities that seek economic cooperation among the Islamic world at the public and private domains.
 * 21) Providing various services to members of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.
 * 22) Dissemination of information on modern technologies and administrative and economic methods and systems which are appropriate for the countries of the Islamic world.
 * 23) Promoting and supporting collaboration among the officials of member institutions.

ICCIA Executives:
•	H.E. Abdullah Saleh Kamel : President of Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture

•	Mr. Yousef Hasan Khalawi: Secretary General

•	Sheikh Khalifa Bin Jassim Bin Mohd Al-Thani: First Vice President - Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture - State of Qatar

•	Mr. Mustafa Rifat Hisarciklioglu: Vice President - Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture - Republic of Turkey

•	Mr. Ibrahim El Araby: Vice President - Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture - Arab Republic of Egypt.

Executive Members:

 * 1) Chamber of Commerce of Djibouti
 * 2) •	Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce
 * 3) •	Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines & Agriculture
 * 4) •	Jordan Chamber of Commerce
 * 5) •	Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 6) •	Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture and Industry of Niger
 * 7) •	Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 8) •	Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry
 * 9) •	Federation of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
 * 10) •	Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 11) •	Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce & Industry
 * 12) •	Sudanese Businessmen and Employers Federation
 * 13) •	Tunisian Union of Industry Commerce & Handicraft
 * 14) •	Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey
 * 15) •	Uganda National Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 16) •	Federation of U.A.E Chambers of Commerce & Industry
 * 17) •	Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 18) •	National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia‎
 * 19) •	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mali ‎
 * 20) •	Observer: General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)‎

ICCIA Member Chambers:
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 * 16)	Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry
 * 17)	Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Agriculture of the Republic of Guinea
 * 18)	Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Agricultural of Guinea Bissau
 * 19)	Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Guyana
 * 20)	Indonesian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 21)	Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture
 * 22)	Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce & Industry.‎
 * 23)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire
 * 24)	Jordan Chamber of Commerce
 * 25)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan
 * 26)	Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 27)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan
 * 28)	Chamber of Commerce & Industry & Agriculture in Beirut and Mount of Lebanon
 * 29)	General Union of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Agriculture
 * 30)	National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia
 * 31)	Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
 * 32)	Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Mali
 * 33)	Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture of Mauritania
 * 34)	Federation of Moroccan Chambers of Commerce and Industry
 * 35)	Mozambique Chamber of Commerce and Industry
 * 36)	Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, Industry & Handicrafts of Niger
 * 37)	Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture
 * 38)	Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 39)	Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry‎
 * 40)	Federation of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
 * 41)	Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
 * 42)	Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce & Industry
 * 43)	National Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Senegal
 * 44)	Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
 * 45)	Somali Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
 * 46)	Sudanese Businessmen and Employers Federation
 * 47)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Suriname
 * 48)	The Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce
 * 49)	Chamber of Commerce & Industry of the Republic of Tajikistan
 * 50)	Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture & Industry of Togo
 * 51)	Tunisian Union of Industry Commerce & Handicraft
 * 52)	Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey
 * 53)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan
 * 54)	Uganda National Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 55)	Federation of U.A.E. Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 56)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan
 * 57)	Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce & Industry
 * 35)	Mozambique Chamber of Commerce and Industry
 * 36)	Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, Industry & Handicrafts of Niger
 * 37)	Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture
 * 38)	Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 39)	Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry‎
 * 40)	Federation of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
 * 41)	Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
 * 42)	Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce & Industry
 * 43)	National Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Senegal
 * 44)	Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
 * 45)	Somali Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
 * 46)	Sudanese Businessmen and Employers Federation
 * 47)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Suriname
 * 48)	The Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce
 * 49)	Chamber of Commerce & Industry of the Republic of Tajikistan
 * 50)	Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture & Industry of Togo
 * 51)	Tunisian Union of Industry Commerce & Handicraft
 * 52)	Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey
 * 53)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan
 * 54)	Uganda National Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 55)	Federation of U.A.E. Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 56)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan
 * 57)	Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce & Industry
 * 47)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Suriname
 * 48)	The Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce
 * 49)	Chamber of Commerce & Industry of the Republic of Tajikistan
 * 50)	Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture & Industry of Togo
 * 51)	Tunisian Union of Industry Commerce & Handicraft
 * 52)	Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey
 * 53)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan
 * 54)	Uganda National Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 55)	Federation of U.A.E. Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 56)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan
 * 57)	Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce & Industry
 * 52)	Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey
 * 53)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan
 * 54)	Uganda National Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 55)	Federation of U.A.E. Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 56)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan
 * 57)	Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce & Industry
 * 55)	Federation of U.A.E. Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 * 56)	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan
 * 57)	Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce & Industry
 * 57)	Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce & Industry
 * 57)	Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce & Industry

Services of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture:

 * 1) Strengthen economic cooperation among the private sector of the Member States.
 * 2) Promoting the utilization of Halal in business and creating awareness of the importance of Zakat in the Islamic economy.
 * 3) Contributing in enhancing the level of Intra Islamic Trade;
 * 4) Organization of Business Forums for Private Sector;
 * 5) Workshops, Training Programs on Capacity Building, Poverty Alleviation, Upgrading Marketing and Managing Skills, Value-Addition, Gender Development, Economic Empowerment of Women, Promotion & Development of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Utilization of Microfinance, Developing Entrepreneurship, particularly in Women and the Youth.