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Arabian Sea to Mediterranean Shores:
Transitioning Business in the 21st Century
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Development of Capital Markets in the region
Since the late 1970's, the Middle East has been a capital surplus region driven largely by oil revenues. Many countries in the region have drawn substantial capital to fund their energy and infrastructure projects. While regional financial centers have sprung up in Bahrain and Dubai to service these issuers and investors, capital markets in the region remain limited in scope. Our panel seeks to determine the impediments that have hampered the functioning of an efficient capital market in the Middle East. Panelists will also explore factors that would facilitate the development of a modern and liquid capital market in the region.
Panelists include:
- Mr. Ziad Abdelnour, Managing Partner, TechCapital Access LLC
- Mr. Mohammed Aurangzeb, Global Business Manager - Loan Products, ABN Amro
- Mr. Geoffrey Milton, First Vice President & General Manager of the Arab Banking Corporation in New York
- Mr. Shahzad Naqvi, CEO Citibank Middle East
- Mr. Shazad Dada, Managing Director Media & Entertainment M&A, Deutsche Bank
- Moderator
Mr. Steve Sammut, Chairman, Advisory Board, Burrill University Fund
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Region's energy resources and their impact on the world ecomomy
The first thing that comes to mind when we talk about energy in the Middle East is oil. The region became popular for its role in OPEC and determining oil prices during historical political conflicts. But is oil the only energy source that the region has to offer? Our panel will explore the market dynamics of energy in the area and highlight the growing role of the Middle Eastern countries in supplying gas to the world. Panelists will share with us their experiences and business thoughts for future development in the fields of oil, gas and power in the Middle East and Pakistan.
Panelists include:
- Mr. Omar H. Al-Farisi Vice President, Global Energy Group, Credit Suisse First Boston
- Mr. Bill Garner, Managing Director, Petrie Parkman & Co
- Mr. Charles Ebinger, Vice President & Director, Nexant, Inc.
- Mr. Fareed Mohamedi, Chief Economist, Petroleum Finance Company
- Mr. Tjaarda P. Storm van Leeuwen, World Bank
- Moderator
Mr. Bob Vitalis, Director, The Middle East Center, University of Pennsylvania
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Future of the IT Sector in the Region
The IT panel will cover the changing scope of the IT sector in the region. The panel will focus on the achievements of entrepreneurs and professionals from this region that have made significant contributions to the regional/global IT scene. Panelists will also analyze the growth of IT opportunities within the region, potential of export of IT-enabled services and technology professionals, investment opportunities for western firms, and the challenges and hurdles that must be overcome to fully exploit this potential. The points of view of regulators, entrepreneurs and investors will be represented. The discussion will cover the overall importance of and strategies for drawing this key geographic region into the global economy through increased participation in the IT sector.
Panelists include:
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