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.

As part of ICCIA’s steadfast drive to advance its member states, the tripartite partnership is based on 9 innovative tracks that are intended to accomplish a cultural heritage, and urban leap for Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah. It also strives to focus on strengthening joint cooperation between the Islamic Chamber, Makkah Chamber and Madinah Chamber, through organizing a series of joint events in the areas of investment, industry, halal, Islamic arts and culture, and other topics that contribute to the advancement of the Islamic economy globally. Moreover, one of the main pillars of the partnership is investing in the holy status of Makkah and Madinah to transform them into hubs for business events and effective platforms for Islamic knowledge and creativity.

In this regard, H.E. Mr. Abdullah Saleh Kamel, President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Makkah Chamber, emphasized, during his opening speech at the ceremony, the role of the tripartite partnership “Manafee” in achieving the Saudi Vision 2030, indicating: “The title of the Saudi Vision 2030 is: “Saudi Arabia: The Heart the Arab and Islamic Worlds, the Investment Powerhouse, and the Hub Connecting Three Continents”, and we were inspired by this vision in Manafee Partnership”. Underlining the significance of this role, H.E. Mr. Abdullah Saleh Kamel also pointed out the “Made in Makkah” initiative and “The Permanent Exhibition of the Islamic Countries’ Products and Services”, as part of the initiatives the partnership intends to launch, praising the strenuous efforts of the three partners, supported by H.E. the Minister of Commerce and Acting Minister of Media of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Majid Abdullah Al-Qasabi, to launch this partnership which contributes significantly to transforming Makkah and Madina into attraction hubs for business events and a platform for Islamic knowledge and creativity. READ MORE.