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Investing in the Middle East and North Africa Book your place now: +44 (0)20 7931 3986 soosyan.eng@telegraph.co.

State, United Arab Emirates and CEO, Dubai Expo 2020 Bid Committee Malek Sultan Al Malek CEO TECOM Business Parks HE

1 Investing in the Middle East and North Africa Book your place now: +44 (0) Hear from experts including: Dominic Jermey CEO UKTI Boris Johnson Mayor of London HE Reem Al Hashimy Minister of State, United Arab Emirates and CEO, Dubai Expo 2020 Bid Committee Malek Sultan Al Malek CEO TECOM Business Parks HE Minister Ashraf Salman Minister of Investment Egypt Robert Gray Chairman, Debt Finance & Advisory HSBC Gold sponsor Silver sponsor Organised by

Reasons to reinvest in the Middle East and North Africa The Middle East Congress will bring together influential figures from international governments with business leaders from across the region.

2 Reasons to reinvest in the Middle East and North Africa The Middle East Congress will bring together influential figures from international governments with business leaders from across the region. This timely, two-day congress will focus on investment and redevelopment in the Middle East and North Africa. Whilst recent media coverage has focused largely on civil unrest and political upheaval, there are many growth economies with substantial investment opportunities. The Middle East Congress will enable attendees to hear first-hand about markets where significant returns are achievable. Speakers from international and regional businesses will present case studies to demonstrate some of the major success stories from the region. International businesses along with the financial and investment community can play a pivotal role in establishing strong and stable economies. Whilst oil reserves and natural resources in the region are well exploited, the burgeoning populations and rapidly developing consumer markets are ripe for reinvestment. In addition to the consumer sector, major infrastructure projects in key countries across the region also represent a wealth of opportunities for international businesses interested in the region. Congress highlights EXAMINING the role of the private sector in encouraging flows of foreign capital into the region HIGHLIGHTING the magnitude of infrastructure challenges and the role of international investment UNDERSTANDING how political instability can be a major factor in reducing economic diversity IDENTIFYING integral factors in long term growth including transparent financial regulations ENSURING policy and institutions actively promote and develop the role of women in business EXPLORING the future of energy security across the MENA region MANAGING risks and security considerations SUPPORTING new business start-ups and technology entrepreneurs Companies attending include Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Al Tamimi & Co. Analysys Mason Arab Bankers Association Arab British Chamber of Commerce Arab International Women s Forum Aramco Overseas UK BAE Systems Bellevue Asset Management British Arab Commercial Bank British Council British Foreign Office British Government BT Global Services Cambridge Global Advisors CH2M Hill Chatham House DLA Piper Dome Advisory Dubai Health Authority EFG Hermes Egyptian Government Egyptian British Business Council Egyptian Stock Exchange Embassy of Bahrain Embassy of Ireland Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco Embassy of Lebanon Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Embassy of Spain Embassy of Turkey Embassy of Yemen Etisalat Eversheds Falcon & Associates Fajr Capital Hats Europe Helmy, Hamza & Partners (Baker & McKenzie) Hill International Holman Fenwick Willan House of Lords HSBC IBBC ING Bank International Energy Agency International Energy Forum International Finance Corporation Intertek International Ltd. ISG Middle East Legal & General Investment Management Lombard Odier Majid Al Futtaim Middle East Association Milton Partners National Bank of Egypt Nur Energie OECD Pharos Holding Qalaa Holdings Qatar National Bank SABIC Shell Tunisia Offshore GmbH Signet Institute Sodic Suedpack UK Ltd. Tecom Investments The Abraaj Group Thomson Reuters UAE Embassy UAE Ministry United Kingdom Trade & Investment Vodafone Egypt Voltan Capital Management Yemen Embassy

3 DAY ONE: Wednesday, February 25th 2015 Investment Potential and the Geopolitical Landscape 08:15 Registration 08:50 Chair s introduction Andrew Critchlow Commodities Editor Telegraph Media Group Welcome address from the UK Government Rt Hon Matthew Hancock MP, Minister of State for Energy INVITED Keynote address from Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Turki Bin Abdullah Al Saud Governor of Riyadh Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia INVITED Keynote address from UAE HE Suhail Al Mazroui Minister of Energy, United Arab Emirates INVITED PANEL The political, economic and investment climate and the strategy and ideas for future stability and growth Lack of economic diversity as a result of political instability Sensitivity to political instability in manufacturing industry Determinants of stock market volatility from international factors such as oil price Financial regulation and transparency of information as a key to long term growth Dominic Jermey CEO, UKTI HE Minister Ashraf Salman Minister of Investment, Egypt Karim Awad Chief Executive Officer, EFG Hermes Edward Oakden Director of Middle East, British Foreign Office Angus Blair Founder, Signet Institute Networking and refreshment break PANEL The unique role the capital markets play in redevelopment and growth Examining the role of the private sector in providing economic continuity Capital markets as tools for economic growth and development encouraging flow of foreign capital Overcoming the lack of transition planning and failure to provide functional economic and financial institutions Ensuring effective technology is in place for order execution and monitoring trading Creating sufficient liquidity in the markets across the Arab world Understanding the limitations of the capital markets Iqbal Khan CEO, Fajr Capital Ahmed Heikal Chairman and Founder, Qalaa Holdings Ghaith Shocair Chief Financial Officer, Majid Al Futtaim Dr Mohammed Omran Chair, Egyptian Stock Exchange Wael Ziada, Managing Director, Head of Research EFG Hermes Closing remarks before lunch Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne Executive Chairman, IBBC & Prime Minister s Trade Envoy to Iraq Networking lunch PANEL Islamic finance and its role in Middle East and North Africa investment Removing barriers to international and regional trade Robert Gray Chairman, Debt Finance & Advisory HSBC Sheikh Bilal Khan Co-Founder, Dome Advisory and Catalyst, UKTI Azeemeh Zaheer VP, Head of Institutional Banking Relationships Gatehouse Bank London has always had a close relationship with the Middle East. As the global gateway for the West to access Islamic finance, and for Islamic finance to reach the Western world, London is now leading the way in investing in the region s infrastructure, technology and tourism. This congress will bring together key international leaders and will be a great opportunity to exchange ideas about how to boost this relationship. Boris Johnson, The Mayor of London

4 Networking and refreshment break PANEL Developing and training business skills for women in the Arab world Ensuring policy and institutions actively promote and develop the role of women in MENA Strengthening working relations among female leaders in politics and business Increasing the investment into human capital and prioritising investment for women Harnessing opportunity and momentum for women s empowerment in the workforce Examining the existing potential and ensuring progress with changing attitudes HE Reem Al Hashimy Minister of State, United Arab Emirates and CEO, Dubai Expo 2020 Bid Committee Dr Claire Spencer, Head of Middle East and North Africa Programme, Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House Elizabeth Conway Symons, Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean, Chairman, Arab British Chamber of Commerce Mirna Sleiman, Business Development Director MENA, Thomson Reuters PANEL Investing in new technologies and telecommunications Hatem Dowidar Regional Director & Chairman, Egypt Vodafone Tim Harrabin Senior Advisor Analysys Mason Dr Ahmad Al-Yamani CEO TAQNIA Ian Gray, Co-Chairman The Egyptian British Business Council Closing remarks Encouraging open and accountable societies following the Arab Spring Identifying how the UK s prosperity is closely linked to the MENA region s long-term stability Highlighting the UK s lasting commitment to the people of the MENA region Mobilising support from the international community s support of home-grown reform 17:40 End of day one DAY TWO: Thursday, February 26th 2015 Energy, Infrastructure and Redevelopment 18:00 Congress evening reception at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower 09:00 Opening remarks from the chair Keynote address Dr Fatih Birol Chief Economist, International Energy Agency Keynote address The evolving economics of the Middle East creating economic diversity across the region William Danvers Deputy Secretary General, OECD Speech by the Mayor of London Supporting tech ventures and technical pioneers in the Middle East 100 million Fund for start-ups in the Middle East Boris Johnson Mayor of London BORIS JOHNSON INTERVIEWED BY: Allister Heath, Deputy Director of Content & Deputy Editor, Telegraph Media Group Keynote from Egyptian Finance Minister HE Minister Hany Kadry Dimian Minister of Finance, Egypt Networking and refreshment break PANEL The impact of oil prices on the Middle East and North Africa Finding structural answers to structural issues Ensuring oil and gas exploration and production investment isn t delayed in MENA The future of energy security Christopher Segar Regional Analyst International Energy Agency Yasar Jarrar PhD Young Global Leader World Economic Forum

PANEL Identifying the role of investors in generating a culture of redevelopment in the Middle East Nasser Ali Khasawneh Managing Partner, Eversheds Thomas Kingston Managing

Founder & CEO, Nur Energie Michelle Davies Partner, Clean Energy and Sustainability Group Eversheds 17:30 Closing remarks and end of congress Networking lunch Keynote

magnitude of the challenges and the role for international investment Investing in real estate and development Focusing on the long-term impact of infrastructure investments

EFG Hermes continues to support important initiatives that draw attention to the basket of outstanding opportunities across the Arab world.

financial investors alike in services, manufacturing, retail and other non-oil sectors.

As a catalyst of growth and job creation, our role is to serve as the leading intermediary between regional opportunities and international capital.

5 PANEL Identifying the role of investors in generating a culture of redevelopment in the Middle East Nasser Ali Khasawneh Managing Partner, Eversheds Thomas Kingston Managing Director, Voltan Capital Management Malek Sultan Al Malek CEO, TECOM Business Parks PANEL Forecasting the role of renewables in the Middle East and North Africa Kevin Sara Founder & CEO, Nur Energie Michelle Davies Partner, Clean Energy and Sustainability Group Eversheds 17:30 Closing remarks and end of congress Networking lunch Keynote address from Tunisia HE Faysal Gouia Secretary of State Republic of Tunisia PANEL Investing in infrastructure, real estate, construction and development Understanding the magnitude of the challenges and the role for international investment Investing in real estate and development Focusing on the long-term impact of infrastructure investments The role of new development and construction projects Ahmed Badreldin Senior Partner, The Abraaj Group As the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa, EFG Hermes continues to support important initiatives that draw attention to the basket of outstanding opportunities across the Arab world. Our region is home to exceptionally vibrant, large and well-educated populations, an abundance of natural resources, and fantastic opportunities for both strategic and financial investors alike in services, manufacturing, retail and other non-oil sectors. The Arab world should, in the future, figure more prominently in the investment strategies of those seeking growth on a global scale. As a catalyst of growth and job creation, our role is to serve as the leading intermediary between regional opportunities and international capital. Karim Awad, Chief Executive Officer, EFG Hermes Ahmed Demerdash Badrawi Managing Director, SODIC Dimitris Tsitsiragos Vice President Global Services, International Finance Corporation Dr Haidar Saeed Habib Al Yousuf Director Health Funding, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Our special thanks to Gold sponsor Silver sponsor Strategic knowledge partner Supported by Media partner

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Investing in the Middle East and North Africa

Investing in the Middle East and North Africa Book your place now: +44 (0)20 7931 3986 soosyan.eng@telegraph.co.uk Hear from experts including: Dominic Jermey CEO UKTI Boris Johnson Mayor of London HE