About India Business Forum
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About India Business Forum

Uniting Leaders, Promoting Bilateral Commerce, Advancing Indo-Saudi Friendship Since 2007

IBF Gathering
ESTABLISHED 2007 • RIYADH

Building Indo-Saudi Enterprise

Connecting business professionals, innovators, and entrepreneurs across sectors.

FOUNDATION & MANDATE

Catalyst for Bilateral Commerce, Innovation & Leadership

We, Indian business leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are striving towards a better business environment in Riyadh and supporting the homeland to attract more investors, having served the Indian business community in Riyadh since 2007.

Our members are leaders of various Indian business institutions across diverse industries, joined together for networking and mutual support.

We conduct business workshops for our members to introduce, promote, and share knowledge, helping our members perform in their respective industries and stay aware of local laws and environments.

Our Success In Numbers

20+YEARS HISTORY

Since Riyadh 2007

200+MEMBERS

Across private & public sectors

100+EVENTS

Bilateral summits & delegations

25+AWARENESS SEMINARS

Knowledge sharing & masterclasses

Guiding Principles

Vision, Mission & Core Values

The philosophical pillars that anchor our forum's initiatives and community governance.

IBF Vision
OUR PURPOSE

Our Vision

Creating and building an empowered Indian Business Community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the shared prosperity of businesses and bilateral bilateral nations.

Kingdom Prosperity
IBF Mission
OUR COMMITMENT

Our Mission

To provide an authoritative, trusted common platform for businesses and entrepreneurs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to share ideas, foster strategic partnerships, and accelerate entrepreneurial development.

Bilateral Synergy
IBF Values
OUR STANDARD

Core Values

Holistic Growth, Professionalism, Corporate Excellence, Community Involvement, Integrity, and Transparency.

Uncompromising Ethics

Ethical Standards & Operational Conduct

Holistic Growth

Promoting inclusive and sustainable progress for all business scales.

Professionalism

Upholding supreme business ethics, diligence, and governance.

Excellence

Striving for world-class standards in trade and services.

Community Involvement

Giving back through CSR, mentorship, and bilateral cooperation.

Accountability & Ethics

Operating with unyielding transparency, honesty, and mutual trust.

Eng. Owais Ahmed
Eng. Owais Ahmed
Founder & President, India Business Forum
Leading the India Business Forum Executive Committee
President's Address

"The primary objective of IBF is to stimulate Saudi Arabia–India bilateral commercial and economic interests."

Welcome to India Business Forum. As Forum President, I am exceedingly proud of the work our community accomplishes and the standards we uphold. What began in 2007 has grown into a highly regarded, professional platform for Indian business leaders, MISA/SAGIA license holders, public sector undertakings, and private commercial enterprises across Saudi Arabia.

The primary objective of IBF is to stimulate Saudi Arabia–India bilateral trade and economic collaboration, creating sustainable ventures in both countries. IBF serves as your direct bridge for connectivity with business leaders, governmental bodies, and industrial syndicates.

Constitutional Mandate

Formal Forum Objectives

The official charter and core constitutional objectives guiding the India Business Forum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

a

To promote Saudi Arabia–India bilateral commercial and economic interests.

b

To provide a platform for Indian business persons, SAGIA (MISA) License holders, Indian PSUs, private sector business institutions, and institutions having business ties in India or Saudi to share commercial information and address matters of mutual concern.

c

To interact with apex business organizations in India such as FICCI, CII, and Export Promotion Councils for promoting Indian business interests in Saudi Arabia and vice versa.

d

To interact constructively with Saudi businesspersons, commercial bodies, Chambers of Commerce, and the Government of Saudi Arabia.

e

To keep membership open and accessible to both Corporate entities and Individual professionals.

f

To discuss issues and difficulties faced by the business community, facilitating Embassy intervention during Indo-Saudi Joint Commission meetings and with Saudi authorities.

g

To curate an active calendar of events, high-level lectures, and strategic interactions with Saudi dignitaries.

h

To host and interact with visiting Indian ministerial and commercial delegations.

i

To invite Indian domain experts and global professionals for specialized knowledge sharing.