The Muslim Business Forum (MBF) of Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Despatch) was launched in 2008. It is a Non Profit Organisation that proposes to engage in activities of benefit to the Muslim Community.
MBF plans to provide its members with networking opportunities, assistance in identifying and exploiting business opportunities, outreach programs and philanthropic initiatives.
The body consists of Ulama and business people including professionals. The forum will establish a network of Muslim businesses and a Show and Tell Expo is scheduled for March.
Some Objectives
Unify local Muslim business
To assist young upcoming businesses by providing mentorship programs
Identify and financially support potential beneficiaries i.e. Islamic Schools, Musjid Projects, Ulama, Muslim radio station, Youth Organisation and feeding schemes (non Muslim included)
Create a Islamic ethos of conducting business
Affiliate with other Commerce groups (non Muslim included)
MBF members currently cover 35 different types of businesses.
