The World Muslim Communities Council

What The World Muslim Communities Council does

The World Muslim Communities Council (TWMCC) is an international non-governmental organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2019 to promote moderate Islamic discourse and strengthen the integration of Muslim communities — particularly those living as minorities in non-Muslim countries across Europe, the Americas, Australia, and other multicultural regions. The organization addresses challenges facing Muslim minority communities, including geopolitical pressures, extremism, racism, hate speech, and the need to correct stereotypical portrayals of Islam, while positioning itself as a non-sectarian think tank that renews the thinking and performance of institutions working in Muslim societies without adopting a specific jurisprudential doctrine.

TWMCC's core offerings are organized around four main product lines: a periodic series of virtual lectures and seminars broadcast on its digital platforms; scholarly publications and translated works (including Chinese-language outputs developed for cross-cultural engagement); international conferences and forums such as the First Global Forum for Muslim Communities Youth and the International Conference of Muslim Minorities; and a multilingual digital news and media center hosted on twmcc.com. The underlying technical foundation is conventional digital broadcasting infrastructure for lectures, webinars, and virtual conferences rather than proprietary software or AI-enabled systems; there are no mobile apps, APIs, or SDKs. Conference participation has drawn 250 to 300+ attendees from 50 to 70 countries, indicating a thin, distributed delivery layer over a lean six-person core team.

TWMCC's business model is that of a private, non-profit entity rather than a commercial operator — no pricing model, no revenue disclosure, and no VC backing are present in the source data. The organization is implicitly funded through UAE-linked institutional channels given its Abu Dhabi headquarters, its founding alignment with UAE cultural diplomacy initiatives, and engagement with UAE government bodies such as the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat. Its go-to-market is event- and partnership-led: TWMCC distributes content freely via its website, social media (notably Twitter/X @WMuslimCC), and large international venues such as the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair and the 2024 Manila International Book Fair, while building a network of strategic partnerships with institutions such as ISESCO, the Association of Islamic Universities, the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah, FIORI Agency, and major Chinese universities to extend its reach into Muslim communities and interfaith/intercultural audiences worldwide.

Name

The World Muslim Communities Council

Legal name

The World Muslim Communities Council

Website

https://twmcc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The World Muslim Communities Council is an Abu Dhabi-based international NGO founded in 2019 that promotes moderate Islamic discourse, civilizational dialogue, and integration of Muslim minority communities worldwide through virtual lectures, conferences, scholarly publications, and international book fair participation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TWMCC operates as an international non-governmental organization and think tank that organizes virtual conferences, seminars, and lectures; publishes scholarly works; and promotes moderate Islamic discourse, citizenship values, and intercultural dialogue for Muslim communities worldwide. Its work centers on intellectual and cultural initiatives addressing the concerns of Muslim minority communities, fostering interfaith engagement, and convening thought leaders across religion, academia, and policy.

Product overview

The World Muslim Communities Council (TWMCC) is a non-governmental international organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, focused on promoting moderate Islamic discourse, civilizational dialogue, and the integration of Muslim communities in their countries. The organization operates primarily as a knowledge-sharing and event organization platform, offering virtual lectures, seminars, conferences, scholarly publications, and a digital news media center. Rather than a unified software product, TWMCC provides a portfolio of services including periodic lecture series broadcasted via digital platforms, international conference organization, and intellectual publications translated into multiple languages to foster dialogue and understanding among civilizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual Conferences, Seminars, and Lectures
• Scholarly Publications
• Think Tank Research and Policy Advisory

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of virtual conferences and seminars organized reaching participants from over 70 countries
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered significant, flagship and core.

• FIORI AgencysignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Meeting between HE Dr Mohamed Bechari, Secretary-General of TWMCC, and FIORI Agency representatives to explore enhanced institutional cooperation, particularly in media and education sectors. Both sides exchanged views on initiatives that could foster closer engagement and deliver mutual benefits in promoting tolerance values.
• Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)significantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026TWMCC Chairman HE Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi met with Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Council to discuss strengthening cooperation in promoting moderation and coexistence values, supporting religious leaders' role in fostering social peace, and countering extremist and hate speech.
• Muhammadiyah AssociationsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026TWMCC Chairman met with Muhammadiyah Association leadership in Jakarta to enhance cooperation in promoting moderation and coexistence, supporting religious and educational institutions in building community awareness, and countering extremist discourse and hate speech.
• Peking University, Renmin University of China, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing Language and Culture UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026TWMCC hosted seminar at Beijing International Book Fair 2026 featuring academics from leading Chinese universities including Peking University, Renmin University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, and Beijing Language and Culture University to discuss cultural cooperation between China and the Islamic world.
• UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and ZakatflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Chairman of the UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat visited TWMCC pavilion at BIBF 2026, underscoring the importance of cultural engagement. The visit highlighted cooperation between UAE institutions and TWMCC's global initiatives.
• International Islamic Fiqh AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Collaboration with International Islamic Fiqh Academy for organizing conferences on Islamic jurisprudence and religious education topics. Representative participated in Ramadan lectures series organized by TWMCC.
• Association of Islamic UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Partnership with Association of Islamic Universities for organizing conferences on higher Islamic education challenges after Corona pandemic. Joint conference brought together over 300 participants from 50 countries representing universities, Islamic colleges, and educational quality agencies.
• Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2018Cooperation agreement between The World Muslim Communities Council and ISESCO to collaborate on educational, scientific, and cultural initiatives serving Muslim communities worldwide. The partnership focuses on promoting cultural exchange and intellectual cooperation between institutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hedayah - International Centre of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism: Abu Dhabi-based international center of excellence for countering violent extremism, also backed by UAE institutions. Closely aligned with TWMCC's counter-extremism and coexistence mission, and benefits from the same UAE soft-power positioning.
• International Islamic Fiqh Academy: Jeddah-based OIC-affiliated body that issues Islamic jurisprudential rulings and organizes scholarly conferences. TWMCC has an active partnership with the Academy, and both convene scholars to address contemporary issues facing Muslim communities.
• Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies: Abu Dhabi-based international institution promoting peace, coexistence, and moderation across Muslim societies. Closest in geography, mission, and UAE institutional backing to TWMCC; both share founders and overlapping personnel.
• King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID): An intergovernmental organization headquartered in Vienna that promotes interreligious and intercultural dialogue globally. KAICIID is the most direct peer to TWMCC in mission, scope, and convening function, though it operates at intergovernmental rather than NGO level.
• Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO): Rabat-based specialized OIC institution promoting education, science, and culture in the Islamic world. TWMCC has a cooperation agreement with ISESCO, and both target intellectual and cultural development of Muslim communities globally.
• Muslim World League (MWL): Makkah-based international Islamic NGO focused on promoting moderate Islamic discourse, counter-extremism, and interfaith dialogue. Overlaps directly with TWMCC's mission and target audience, but operates at significantly larger scale and with longer institutional history.
• Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism: Cairo-based body under Al-Azhar focused on monitoring and countering extremist discourse. Operates in a closely adjacent space to TWMCC's anti-extremism programming but with the unmatched religious authority of Al-Azhar behind it.
• International Institute for Islamic Thought (IIIT): Virginia-based cultural and academic NGO focused on reforming Islamic intellectual discourse and engaging Muslim minority communities in the West. Strongly comparable to TWMCC's focus on Muslim minorities and intellectual renewal.

Broad incumbents

• Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC): The world's second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN, with 57 member states focused on Muslim-world coordination. TWMCC operates as an NGO within the same thematic space but lacks the intergovernmental authority of the OIC.
• Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN): A group of development agencies led by the Aga Khan focused on improving living conditions and opportunities in parts of the developing world with significant Muslim populations. Operates at a much larger scale than TWMCC across health, education, and cultural preservation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WMuslimCC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wmuslimcc

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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