One Business Season signs strategic MOU with the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Islamabad, Pakistan, 6 July 2026. OBS One Business Season, the global business ecosystem initiative of the Office of H.H. Sheikh AbdulHakim Al Maktoum Holding Group, has taken a further step in expanding international economic cooperation by signing a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The agreement was signed on behalf of OBS by Brigadier R. Muhammad Aslam Khan, and on behalf of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry by its President, Sardar Tahir Mehmood. Operating across more than 60 countries, OBS continues to build a global ecosystem that connects businesses, investors, governments, chambers of commerce, entrepreneurs and industry leaders through strategic partnerships and sustainable economic development.

A framework for long-term collaboration

The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a foundation for lasting cooperation between the two organisations, spanning trade, investment and enterprise development. It is designed to open practical routes between Pakistan's business community and the wider OBS network, and to translate a shared ambition into concrete programmes and opportunities on both sides.

• Promotion of bilateral trade and investment opportunities.
• Business networking, innovation and the development of small and medium enterprises.
• International market access and cross-border commercial cooperation.
• Joint trade missions, business summits and investment forums.
• Capacity-building programmes and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Tangible value for the business communities of Pakistan and the international OBS network.

Strengthening global connectivity

Speaking on the occasion, OBS leadership reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Pakistan's global business connectivity and to creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors through the OBS international platform. The agreement is described as another milestone in the initiative's mission to unite the world's business community under one collaborative ecosystem, fostering economic growth, strategic partnerships and sustainable prosperity.

OBS One Business Season is the world's longest business summit ecosystem, with an expanding presence in over 60 countries through its global chapter network, connecting public and private sector stakeholders to accelerate international trade, investment, innovation and economic diplomacy. Together, we connect. Together, we grow. Together, we build the future.