London, UK
1st of May 2025
The Islamic Chamber Halal Services (ICHS), a Halal executive arm of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development, is pleased to announce the official signing of a strategic co-operation agreement with the Muslim Trade Forum Limited (MTF). This partnership designates MTF as the exclusive UK partner for the highly anticipated London Halal Forum 2025, scheduled for November 6-7, 2025, in London.
The agreement was signed today during a special reception hosted by MTF at the prestigious Raffles London Hotel. This milestone event marks a significant advancement in fostering global collaboration within the halal industry and enhancing the UK’s engagement in the flourishing halal economy.
H.E. Mr. Yousef Hassan Khalawi, Secretary General, Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to promoting halal as a global standard of quality, ethics, and sustainability. The London Halal Forum 2025 will be a landmark event, bringing together innovation, trade, and ethical value chains under one roof.”
Sir Iqbal Sacranie OBE, Chairman, Muslim Trade Forum, emphasized the importance of this event, noting, “The London Halal Forum will not only highlight the UK’s vibrant halal sector but also amplify the voice of Muslim entrepreneurs in international markets.”
The London Halal Forum 2025 promises to be a dynamic platform featuring an international expo, high-level panel discussions, extensive business networking opportunities and a prestigious Gala Dinner. All these activities will align under the unifying theme of “Halal Strategies Adoption for Humanity,” showcasing the ethical values that underpin the halal industry.
This strategic partnership sets the stage for an impactful event that aims to elevate the halal sector’s profile, foster collaboration, and drive innovation. Stakeholders from across the globe are invited to join us in London to explore the future of halal business and its contributions to a sustainable economy.
For more information about the forum, please visit ic-halal.com or contact us at Eventsbooking@ahmedshaban8
About ICHS
The Islamic Chamber for Halal Services (ICHS) is the executive arm of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce & Development (ICCD): Driving Growth of the global Halal market, and facilitating business opportunities through our online Halal platforms, Halex and Halal Scoop and International Halal specialized events. The seamless synergy between our conferences, exhibitions, and tailored business meetings cultivates an encompassing experience that merges massive business opportunities with “real world” practices—engage with industry experts, exchange insights, explore business collaborations, and witness firsthand the transformative power of connecting with like-minded professionals in the Halal business ecosystem through the world’s most impactful and inclusive Halal event series.
In addition, ICHS audits halal-focused entities of all sizes and from all geographies, with multiple globally recognized standards from multiple industries including, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, catering, travel and tourism, and Logistics.
About MTF
The Muslim Trade Forum (MTF) is a pioneering organization based in the United Kingdom, established to champion the economic empowerment of the British Muslim business community while fostering better understanding among Muslim entrepreneurs, professionals, and thought leaders across the country. MTF focuses on connecting British Muslim businesses with the 57 member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), leveraging shared values, cultural ties, and economic interests. Through trade delegations, exhibitions, business forums, and strategic partnerships, MTF promotes international trade and investment while also prioritizing the empowerment of women and youth entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and leadership development programs.
Building on this foundation, MTF is now transitioning into the British Muslim Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BMCCI) — a permanent, dynamic institution that will serve as a central platform for enhancing trade, investment, and networking opportunities between the UK and OIC countries. Currently in the advanced stages of registration and governance structuring, BMCCI aims to strengthen bilateral and multilateral economic collaboration and create a lasting legacy of empowerment, innovation, and inclusive prosperity for the British Muslim business community.
