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UEF Chamber of Commerce plans to host a Virtual UEF World Summit 2020. The details of the summit would be shared shortly.

About UEF

The United Economic Forum works to improve the socio-economic status of Backward community in India. Founded in the year 1979 by Alhaj Dr B.S. Abdur Rahman, visionary and educationist, the United Economic Forum was organised with the cooperation of industrialists, businessmen, technocrats, professionals and intellectuals to uplift the Backward community through entrepreneurship, business opportunities education, health services, etc.

In its 40 years of existence, the main areas of focus for the forum have been the promotion of trade and commerce, enterprise, education (including technical), healthcare facilities, development of entrepreneurship, provision of economic assistance to the needy and opportunities for budding entrepreneurs, etc. The United Economic Forum also focuses on the promotion of social service to needy and under privileged children by setting-up homes across Tamil Nadu.

Founder

Alhaj. Dr. B.S. Abdur Rahman

The founding father of the forum, Alhaj Dr. B.S. Abdur Rahman, was born in Kilakarai, a small coastal village in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. An enterprising personality, he established a number of world class businesses, educational institutions and forums within the country to improve the socio-economic status of the Backward Community in India.

Alhaj Dr. B.S. Abdur Rahman was ably assisted in the founding of the forum by several thinkers and leaders from the community.

They include:
Alhaj T. Abdul Wahid, Alhaj K.V.M. Abdul Kareem, Alhaj A.M. Shamsudeen, Alhaj T.E.S. Fathu Rabbani, Alhaj A.J. Abdul Razak, and
Alhaj S.C.M. Jamaldeen.

New Leadership & New Vision

Ahmed A.R. Buhari

With its core ideals firmly in place, the old order has given way for the new. Today, the United Economic Forum is led by Ahmed A.R. Buhari, the 3rd son of Alhaj Dr. B.S. Abdur Rahman, the founding father. Mr. Ahmed A.R.Buhari has done Master’s in Shipping, Trading and Finance from City University of Business School, London, besides a Degree in Marketing and Finance from Bentley College, Boston, U.S.A. Mr. Ahmed A.R. Buhari is the Founder President and CEO of the Coal and Oil Group, (C&O) an integrated energy & infra company currently owning and operating a 1200 MW Power Project in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.

President Speaks

Inherent integrity and credibility of our community - as per Islamic principles - should be capitalized for the benefit of Society and Nation

Under his leadership United Economic Forum strives to become a premier forum that serves the needs of the backward communities at large. It aims to help its members make a mark in their chosen fields and impact the economic, industrial, educational and social developments of the country. He is supported by a committee of eminent personalities comprising of Professionals, Doctors, Leading Businessmen and Industrialists and others.

Forum

The forum has also launched a UEF Chamber of Commerce, as per the original vision of the Founder, in order to achieve its many economic, educational and social objectives. Among the forum's concerns is the development of youth as enterprising entrepreneurs, offering them the latest in training, technology as well as access to emerging opportunities, innovations, rising markets, government concessions and facilitating project finance including Shariah compliant funds.

Launch of Chamber of Commerce

Founder's vision was eventually to make UEF a full-fledged Chamber of Commerce to give impetus for Economic Development and foster close working relationship among businessman, industrialists and professional of backward community besides representing to the states and central organisation on their behalf. As per the Founder's vision United Economic Forum Chamber of Commerce has been launched on 6th December 2016 under the Companies Act by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, under the able leadership of its President and guidance of an eminent Board of Directors.

Vision-Mission-Values

Vision

To emerge as a 'Premier forum' for enabling the Backward Community and Society at large to become 'Inspirational & Formidable Contributors to the Nation and Beyond' through Economic Enhancement, Education and Social Development.

Mission

Become a Catalyst for Economic and Social development.

Bring Together 1,500 (incl. 500 overseas) likeminded Businessmen, Institutions, Technocrats, Academicians, Professionals, and NGOs.

Provide Entrepreneurial support for existing members as also to encourage and mentor budding ones.

Facilitate Rs. 4.72 Lakhs Cr. (US$ 67.5 Bn.) of Economic Enhancement for Members through Business Activities, Islamic Funding, SWF, PE, Govt. Schemes, tie up Business Chambers, Bank Finance, etc. by 2050.