Global Muslim Business Forum

Global Muslim Business Forum

GMBF 2026 aims to deepen trade and investment across the Muslim world and with global partners. It will connect markets across ASEAN, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Gulf and the Global South and North, and mobilise Islamic finance into halal industries, digital technologies and sustainable infrastructure. The 2026 edition takes place on 15 December in Jakarta under the theme “Connecting Markets, Mobilising Investment: Advancing a Resilient and Inclusive Muslim Economy.” Its sessions cover peace and security, business links, and digital and green growth. Jakarta is the natural place to connect blocs. Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim majority country and hosts the ASEAN Secretariat. Its free and active foreign policy keeps it engaged with every major partner. It belongs to the OIC and BRICS, chairs the Developing-8 for 2026 to 2027, is negotiating a trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, and is pursuing OECD and CPTPP membership. The Forum is organised by the Centre for Dialogue and Cooperation among Civilizations, the World Business Chamber and the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI). It is supported by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), the official chamber of the OIC, representing the private sector of its 57 members. GMBF was launched in 2022 by KSI, ICCD and Global One, and is a platform for opportunities in the Muslim economy. Past editions featured leaders including Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim and then Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To bridge the Muslim world by forging stronger connections and partnerships, particularly in the Middle East, Asia and the rest of the world.

To encourage value-based result-oriented initiatives and programmes for social and economic impact for upliftment of poverty, and the promotion of social entrepreneurship and business endeavours.

To promote investment in Muslim countries by exploring new growth opportunities and unlocking the full potential of untapped resources and markets.

To be the hub of Islamic knowledge for governments, private sector and civil society in the Muslim world and beyond.

To advance the Green Economy and partnerships for Climate Action, Green Technology and Innovation for the preservation of the planet earth as a habitat for humans.

To advance partnership for sustainable development with inclusiveness to and ensure no one is left or lags behind.

PROGRAMME

This year, the Forum will highlight the latest developments in the Islamic economy and provides indicators of opportunity for governments, businesses, and investors to steer a clearer course in a turbulent world. It will also provide insights into the opportunities and challenges for the global Islamic economy in the upcoming period and to spotlight latest trends, policy developments and learning experiences. It will also focus on Innovation, Technology and Transformation as key drivers of the Islamic economy