The City Muslim Network is a new City Belonging Network, bringing together representatives of the Muslim Community at workplaces across the Square Mile.

It is part of a wider family of City Belonging Networks which will be launched as part of Lord Mayor Alastair King’s mayoral year. The network will bring together representatives of the Muslim community at Square Mile workplaces, to:

  • Create and promote opportunities for the community to meet one another through events and activities, and feel a sense of belonging.

  • Support the City of London Corporation and other City institutions to be the best possible ally to the Muslim community.

  • Promote engagement from members of the Muslim community in the civic and cultural life of the Square Mile.

    If you would like to know more, complete a form below or email belonging@cityoflondon.gov.uk

City of London Corporation Eid Reception, April 2025

Meet the Steering Committee

  • Bilal Mahmood

    Bilal Mahmood

    NETWORK CONVENOR

    Bilal Mahmood the first Convenor of the City Muslim Network. He is a Senior banking and finance solicitor who has worked in and around the Square Mile at law firms and banks for 18 years. Committed to narrowing inequality, he’s previously set up social mobility mentoring programmes throughout London to empower young aspiring solicitors from disadvantaged backgrounds. He’s also a Policy Board Advisor at the new think tank, the Future Governance Forum.

  • Hannan Ali

    Hannan Ali

    MEMBER

    Hannan is currently a Funding Manager at City Bridge Foundation, a 900-year-old bridge-owning charity governed by the City of London Corporation and London’s largest independent funder, working across various thematic programmes. Since graduating in 2014 from the University of Greenwich, he has gained over 10 years of experience, having lived in five countries, in community and international development, philanthropy and grantmaking, and business management. In May 2024, he was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, marking the youngest ever appointment in the county and one of the youngest in the country. He became a Freeman of the City of London in 2023, is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, and serves as a Non-Executive Director, School Governor, Committee Member, Mentor, Volunteer, and more.

  • Usman Khan

    Usman Khan

    MEMBER

    Usman Khan is a debt finance partner at McDermott Will & Emery specialising in real assets (real estate, infrastructure and energy). He advises private equity sponsors, credit funds, sovereign wealth funds and other investors on a range of financing structures. Recognized by Legal 500 for his commercial acumen and calm approach under pressure, Usman has a strong cross-border focus to his practice.

    Beyond work, Usman is passionate about mentoring, supporting the next generation of professionals in the City. As a steering committee member of the City Muslim Network, he is committed to fostering a more inclusive and connected business environment. Outside of work, he enjoys playing sports and spending time with his family.

  • Ferhana Jameel

    MEMBER

  • Zeba Qureshi

    Member

    Zeba Qureshi is a senior marketing leader with a proven record of orchestrating flagship events, revenue-driven monetisation strategies and integrated campaigns for BBC News, Google, TikTok and Amazon Web Services. Her remit spans Europe and the Middle East, where she pairs deep content insight with rigorous commercial analysis to translate audience engagement into sustained growth.

     

    Recognised in 2024 among the UK’s Top 100 Muslim Leaders, she is equally committed to amplifying Muslim voices and nurturing future talent. She has chaired several Muslim employee networks, supported community-led initiatives and mentored emerging professionals, ensuring the next generation of Muslim digital trailblazers can flourish.

Past Events

This event brought together inter-faith business and community representatives from across the City of London for an evening of networking and celebration.

Ramadan 2025

Eid al-Fitr Reception
7th April 2025

The City of London was proud to host the Open Iftar at Guildhall with Ramadan Tent Project for the second year running, bringing people together in the beautiful surroundings of the Great Hall.

Open Iftar at Guildhall
7th March 2025

City Muslim Network Launch

We were delighted to launch this initiative at a networking event supported by Fidelity International.

The evening featured a fantastic range of speakers, including:

  • Sabine Qureshi, Business Analyst and Lead of Fidelity’s Muslim Community.

  • Sughra Ahmed, Co-Convenor of Faith in the City, an initiative looking at the multi-faith needs and aspirations of the Square Mile.

  • Baroness Shaista Gohir, founder and CEO of the Muslim Women’s Network.

  • Bilal Mahmood, Associate Director and Senior Counsel at Royal Bank of Canada and Convenor of City Muslim Network.

  • Omar Salha, founder and CEO of Ramadan Tent Project.

Wednesday 11 December
Fidelity International