Overview of MTF
The Muslim Trade Forum (MTF) is a pioneering organisation established in the United Kingdom with a mission to champion the economic empowerment of the British Muslim business community, while fostering unity and collaboration among Muslim entrepreneurs, professionals, and thought leaders across the country.
MTF seeks to connect British Muslim entrepreneurs with the 57 member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), leveraging shared values, cultural ties, and mutual economic interests. The Forum places a strong emphasis on international trade and investment, supporting members through trade delegations, exhibitions, business forums, and strategic partnerships that enable access to emerging global markets.
In its ongoing efforts, MTF also prioritises the empowerment of women and youth entrepreneurs by providing access to mentorship, training, and leadership development programs – fostering a new generation of innovators and change-makers who will shape the future of the UK economy.
With a clear vision for the future, MTF is now transitioning into the British Muslim Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BMCCI) – a permanent and dynamic institution that will serve as a central platform to enhance trade, investment, and networking opportunities between the United Kingdom and the OIC countries. BMCCI will play a pivotal role in fostering bilateral and multilateral economic collaboration and strengthening ties across key sectors and regions within the OIC landscape.
We are currently in the advanced stages of this transformation, including registration, governance structuring, and the development of institutional partnerships, as we lay the foundation for a chamber that will serve the British Muslim business community for generations to come.
Together, through collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose, Muslim Trade Forum aspires to build a legacy of empowerment, connectivity, and inclusive prosperity – elevating the voice and impact of Muslim businesses across the UK and the wider OIC region.
Mission Statement
To economically empower the British Muslim business community, foster unity among Muslim entrepreneurs, and build robust trade and investment linkages between the United Kingdom and the 57 member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), through collaboration, innovation, and inclusive growth.
Vision
To establish a dynamic and sustainable platform that enables British Muslim businesses to thrive locally and globally, become leaders of innovation and progress, and serve as a bridge between the UK and the broader Muslim world.
Our Objectives
Economic Empowerment
Support the growth and success of Muslim-owned businesses in the UK by facilitating access to opportunities, markets, resources, and networks.
Community
Unification
Bring together British Muslim entrepreneurs, professionals, and organisations under one collaborative platform to share knowledge, build capacity, and amplify impact.
International Trade Facilitation
Connect British Muslim businesses with OIC countries to promote bilateral and multilateral trade, investment, and commercial collaboration.
Youth & Women Empowerment
Create inclusive pathways for the next generation of Muslim entrepreneurs and women-led businesses through mentorship, training, and leadership development programs.
Strategic Partnerships
Build institutional linkages with Chambers of Commerce, trade bodies, financial institutions, and government stakeholders across the UK and OIC countries.