15 November 2025 – London

A landmark partnership was sealed in London as the Global and Commonwealth SME Club (GCSME Club) and AVICENNA International (AVICENNA Club) signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on SME development, vocational training, export promotion, and the fast-growing longevity economy.

The agreement was endorsed by Mr Mobin Rafıg, Chairman of GCSME Club, and Dr Kemal Aydın, Founder and CEO of AVICENNA International, during a high-level ceremony at the Holmes Hotel London.

The collaboration sets a joint framework to advance:

• Vocational Training Centres
• Hospital-at-Home healthcare model
• AVICENNA Longevity Resort
• GEROWORLD / GEROCOOP programmes
• Healthy Ageing Partnerships
• Regional Cooperation for Partnership (RCP)
• SHIFFAHOUSE Longevity Clinic

Mr Rafıg described the pact as “a historic opportunity to boost SME competitiveness and global visibility.”
Dr Aydın added, “Healthy ageing is now central to sustainable development, and this partnership positions us to lead globally.”

Also speaking about the MOU and event, the African President of GCSME, Mentoring Commadant AS, noted:

“This collaboration is especially important for Africa as we pursue value-driven business initiatives while ensuring that our wellbeing and healthy ageing remain at the centre of growth and development.”

About the partners
Global and Commonwealth SME Club (GCSME Club): An international network that supports small and medium enterprises with market access, capacity building and policy advocacy across Commonwealth and global markets. GCSME specialises in linking SMEs with training, trade and investment opportunities.
AVICENNA International (AVICENNA Club): A health and longevity innovation group that develops integrated care models, wellness resorts and ageing-focused programmes. AVICENNA combines medical expertise with scalable service models to accelerate healthy ageing and the longevity economy.

With implementation scheduled to begin in 2026, both organisations say the alliance will accelerate sustainable development, unlock innovative health solutions, and strengthen economic growth across regions.