Our story
WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF PROUD PEOPLE DRIVEN BY HARDWORK, TRADE AND A LONG TRADITION OF SELF RELIENCE THROUGH ENTERPRISE.
Afghan Business Association United Kingdom (ABA-UK) is the oldest and leading private sector organisation that brings together British – Afghan businesses from across United Kingdom to network, connect and get business done.
ABA-UK creates a better business environment for its members through sharing knowledge, networks and opportunities.
As the leading organisation of its kind in the United Kingdom, ABA-UK is at the forefront of campaigning and lobbying for the interests of British – Afghan businesses, supporting pro-growth government policies and providing its members with vital connections and networking opportunities to give them an edge over their competitors.
OUR VISION & OBJECTIVES
To unite, promote and work for the interests of British – Afghan businesses in United Kingdom, and serve the community and country by creating innovative businesses, jobs and opportunities for all.
OBJECTIVES:
- Bring British – Afghan businesses together
- Provide guidance, networks and a marketing platform to find new clients, partners and growth opportunities
- Provide guidance and assistance with new business registrations, expansions and partnerships
- Hold networking, business matchmaking and business promotion events
- Make introductions to key decision makers among partners, members and government agencies
- Provide regular updates on British – Afghan business affairs through alerts, newsletters and social media
- Support companies wishing to expand throughout United Kingdom.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
We are led by a team of incredibly talented volunteer private sector leaders with a strong commitment to business, our community and the country, who inspire, elevate and enrich the lives of people.
MOHAMMAD HOTAK – Chairman
Dr Hotak is a medical doctor turned serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and young leader, who is driven by his passion to find solutions for the many challenges our society faces today. He is a strong tri-sector leader with extensive experience in the public, private and non-governmental sectors. As a serial entrepreneur, he has founded, sits on the board of and has led British Afghan Chamber of Commerce, UK Asia Trade and Investment Council, Hotak Healthcare, Invest In Great Britain, Afghan Council Great Britain, International Digital Chamber and World Afghan Congress. Dr Hotak is a national and internationally renowned speaker in the media, think-tanks, academia, conferences and seminars on social entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, international trade, foreign direct investment and leadership. He holds an MBChB in Medicine from Leeds Medical School and certificates in International Organization Management, Smart Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Globalisation and Leadership.
HASSAN KHAN NASIR – Director
Mr. Nasir is a talented and passionate business leader with over 10 years of experience in British-Afghan trade and commerce. He has extensive experience in imports and exports between United Kingdom and Afghanistan. Prior to joining ABA-UK, Mr Nasir has been the visionary, business development and marketing mind behind the success of Shadizai & Brothers group of companies. He is an independent business consultant on British-Afghan exports and imports, an active member of the British Afghan community and a Member of Board of Directors at British Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is fluent in English, Pashto and Dari, and has in-depth understanding of Asian business affairs. Mr Nasir holds Bachelor of Business of Administration.
Board of directors & advisors
- Saif Qazizada
- Zarullah Sherzad
- Jaffar Karimi
- Shakib Rahmani
- Sayed Jalal
- Mohammad Atta
- Farhad Hotak
- Rahimullah Latifi