The Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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Membership

Membership Terms, Privacy Policy and Code of Ethics

By submission of a Membership Request Form the applicant affirms the following:

I/We understand that a Chamber of Commerce, sometimes called a "Board of Trade" or "Business Council", is an organization of businesses that work together to further mutual interests.

I/We understand that commercial Chambers exist on international, national, regional, and city levels as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's)/Not-For-Profit Organization (NFPO's) voluntary-led and paid in large by members voluntarily contributions.

I/We understand that The Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry (also known as, ARABCCI and/or ArabCham) is a Hong Kong Civil Society network that exists for this very purposes, to support and connect companies, bringing together members to build new relationships, share best practices and foster new opportunities.

Who Can Join?

I/We understand that any limited company, partnership, association or proprietorship in good standing may apply to become a member. Any Company Membership (CM) allows (1) one person to be nominated as representative.

Membership Procedure

I/We understand that a duly completed Membership Request Form must be submitted by a title holding Primary Representative authorized by the company to the Chamber Secretariat for membership consideration.

Types of Membership

I/We understand that at present my/our choice is:

		Status	Term	Joining Fee HKD	Maintenance Fee HKD
Founding Company (Voting) A company who was involved in the Chamber year of setup.		closed	1 Yr	5,800	8,450
Privileges
Nominees No. Discount Up to Event Access	3 25% Professional
Ordinary Company (Non-Voting) A company with full benefit status, and non-active involvement in the governance and operation of the Chamber.		open	1 Yr	5,000	10,000
Privileges
Nominees No. Discount Up to Event Access	3 25% Professional
Sponsor Company (Non-Voting) A company of major influence on alliance's direction, being ready to participate actively in event's management, financial costs, promotion, and technical developments.		open	1 Yr	10,000	20,000
Privileges
Nominees No. Discount Up to Event Access	6 30% Professional-Official-Restricted
Partner Company (Non-Voting) A company, entity or organization that partners or collaborates with the Chamber in the funding, delivery or conduct of projects or programs.		open	1 Yr	20,000	90,000
Privileges
Nominees No. Discount Up to Event Access	15 40% Professional-Official-Restricted
Patron Company (Non-Voting) A company interested to supports the Chamber's activities or organization, especially by giving financial support.		open	1 Yr	200,000	20,000
Privileges
Nominees No. Discount Up to Event Access	30 50% Professional-Official-Restricted-VIP
Affiliate Company (Non-Voting) A company or network who is elected into membership by the Chamber, at a nominal fee for being of valuable contribution to the Chamber benefits.		open	1 Yr	1,000	3,000
Privileges
Nominees No. Discount Up to Event Access	1 10% Professional
Associate Company (Non-Voting) Is catered for other NGO's, NFPM's organizations, charities, student and professional bodies, or overseas societies who would like to join hands with the Chamber.		open	1 Yr	1,000	2,000
Privileges
Nominees No. Discount Up to Event Access	1 10% Professional
Honorary (Non-Voting) Is catered for bodies without their needing to have the necessary qualifications, usually because of their outstanding positive public achievements.		open	1 Yr	Waived	Gratis
Privileges
Nominees No. Discount Up to Event Access	N/A N/A% By Invitation

Membership Inherent Benefits

I/We acknowledge that membership could enhance our possible access to the Arab World consisting of 22 states with an estimated combined population of almost 500 million, and by extension the Islamic World's 57 states with an estimated combined population of over 2 billion. Notwithstanding, an Islamic financial sector said having a total value of "Islamic financial assets" worldwide of $4.5 trillion U.S. dollars, with an "Islamic financial market" growing at an 11.6% CAGR, with a "Halal market" anticipated to expand to $7.7 trillion U.S. dollars in 2025.

I/We have taken notice that a membership year could starts at any time throughout the year renewable on anniversary, and that the membership's provisional benefits availed to/by the Chamber include:

Limited free-of-charge attendance at events held by the Chamber

Speaking opportunities at the Chamber's events

Price discounts for other events

Exclusive invitations to events

Student internship opportunities

Academic scholarship opportunities

Travel Visa sponsorship price discounts

Exclusive city wide business centers, food /hospitality, shops, transport and travel price discounts

Professional and secretarial services price discounts

Documents certification price discounts

Sharia compliance certification price discounts

Professional training price discounts

Limited free business consultations

Maximum exposure and visibility in our publications or events

Advertising price discounts

Limited free select introductions & referrals

Strategic alliances opportunities

Recommendation price discounts

Negotiation, mediation & arbitration price discounts

Interpretation and translation price discount

Indexing & rating opportunities

Recognition awards qualification

Membership Approval

I/We understand that my/our joining request will be considered by the Membership Committee for consideration, and upon approval, a membership number will be granted.

Membership Payment & Refund Policy

I/We understand that all payments should be settled in cash, cheque, or transfer, (credit/debit card, digital or e-payment if available) with auto-renewals at anniversary. All payments are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Membership Code of Ethics

I/We irrevocably agree to observe the Chamber's Code of Ethics, along its Bylaws intended to serve as general guidelines of conduct for all Chamber members.

That Chamber members should observe all rules set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association and By-laws of the Chamber, a copy of which is available on our website.

That the Chamber expects each member to observe a high standard of business ethics, and to be honest in their dealings with government, officials, the public, company, or organizations with whom it/he/she transacts, or is likely to.

That the Chamber expects each member to observe and comply with all laws, rules, and regulations of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, in which members are registered as lawful business entities.

That Members should avoid any activities that involve or would lead to their involvement in any unlawful practices. Accordingly, each member should understand the legal standards and restrictions that apply to all registered businesses in Hong Kong.

That Members are expected to endorse the overall Chamber's mission of promoting, representing and safeguarding the interests of the 'Greater China' and 'Arab World' business communities. Members are expected to be reputable representatives of the Chamber and not be using

the Chamber in a way which brings disrepute to the Chamber.

That Members acknowledge that any practice or behavior of members which contradict the mission or the general interest of the Chamber may result in possible expulsion from membership upon discretionary decision of the Council.

That Members hereby note that the herein stated are general guidelines utilized by the Chamber in the processing of requests, and that the Chamber reserves the right to accept, reject and/or revoke whomever it wishes at its own discretion without any refund.

That the Chamber is not accountable to any party with whom it chooses not to be involved or associated with, and that the Chamber neither involves itself with parties suspected of any act of treason; secession; sedition; subversion, or implication in any illicit activities, such as weapons; prostitution; contraband; counterfeiting; human exploitation; organ trafficking; narcotics or intoxicants and associated areas, nor in matters should it suspect smurfing; corruption; duplicity; embezzlement; malice; abuse of power, and/or conflict of interest.

That the Chamber reserves all rights to revise, alter, accept and differ with any of the foregoing information and/or guidelines without any prior notification.

Warranties: Expressed or Implied

While every care has been taken on the Chamber part in preparing information and materials, all such contents are provided without prejudice or warranty of any kind expressed or implied. In particular, regarding accuracy, non-infringement, and security, fitness for a particular purpose or freedom from computer viruses or malware in conjunction with such information and/or material.

That Members agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Chamber, its members, and associates from any responsibility whatsoever. Furthermore, any/all contents available online or offline, however linked to the Chamber do not constitute an endorsement of, or responsibility for, the opinions, ideas, data or products presented, or their validity however provided or posted.

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