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Muslim Trade Forum UK
Muslim Trade Forum UK is a platform aimed at unifying the Muslim business community in the UK, promoting economic empowerment and facilitating trade linkages with OIC countries.
Overview
What Muslim Trade Forum UK does
What Muslim Trade Forum UK is
Muslim Trade Forum UK is a platform aimed at unifying the Muslim business community in the UK, promoting economic empowerment and facilitating trade linkages with OIC countries.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 25, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Muslim Trade Forum UK as a community
Community overview
The Muslim Trade Forum (MTF) is an organization established in the United Kingdom with a mission to champion the economic empowerment of the British Muslim business community. It aims to foster unity and collaboration among Muslim entrepreneurs, professionals, and thought leaders across the country.
Community focus
MTF focuses on strengthening trade and investment links between the United Kingdom and the 57 member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). It provides services that include facilitating bilateral and multilateral trade, supporting business growth and market access, representing and advocating for members, and promoting institutional collaboration. The organization also emphasizes the empowerment of women and youth entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and leadership development programs.
Member value
Members gain access to networking events, newsletters, invitations to premium events, and bespoke business support services tailored to their needs.
Membership
- Membership fee
- $95 · annual
- Pricing models
- fixed-tuition
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- November 20, 2025
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Operators · Builders
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- United Kingdom
Community activity
Events and activity
MTF hosts a range of events throughout the year, including educational workshops, networking gatherings, and international trade delegations. Notable upcoming events include the London Halal Forum on 20th – 21st November 2025, focusing on opportunities in the halal economy.
Notable members
Dr. Iqbal Thaheem - Senior public policy and trade diplomacy expert; Mrs. Deena Ataie - CEO of Heriots Patisserie; Abdullah Zein - UK property expert; Azeem Akhtar - Field CTO at British Telecom; Saleem Sheikh - Senior Partner at GSC Solicitors LLP; Ms. Sofia Syed - Lawyer for ultra-high-net-worth clients; Mr. Shazid Miah - Vice President of MUSIAD UK; Mr. Sher Khan - Finance and tech expert.
Common questions
What to know about Muslim Trade Forum UK
Upseed classifies Muslim Trade Forum UK under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 25, 2026
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