Programme · 2026

Muslim International Markets.

Curated trade delegations into the markets where Muslim demand is highest — Saudi, Türkiye, UAE, Singapore, Europe. Pre-arranged meetings, market briefs, and a leadership team that travels with you.

Programme lead

WM

Waqas Mohammad

Head of International Trade · Bradford

“The delegations work because they're curated — the right businesses, the right rooms, the right time. Apply early.”

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£22M+

Pipeline opened

across 11 cohorts since 2018

11

Cohorts shipped

UAE · Saudi · EU · Sing.

5

Markets covered

growing every year

Now open

4 programmes accepting applications

How it works

Four steps from your office to a signed contract.

    1

    Apply

    Tell us about your business, your goals, and the rooms you want to be in. Reviewed by Waqas within 5 working days.

    2

    Brief

    Get the market brief, cultural prep, and a shortlist of meeting candidates. Approve the schedule.

    3

    Travel

    Fly with the cohort. Premium accommodation. SMBF leadership on-site. Pre-arranged meetings every day.

    4

    Convert

    90 days of post-trip advisory. Entity registration. Local intros. Follow-up meeting scheduling.

Past cohorts

Where SMBF members have already shipped.

Talk to Waqas about your market.

Not sure which delegation fits? Book a 15-minute call to map your expansion options before applying.