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uk Hear from experts including: Dominic Jermey CEO UKTI

of State, United Arab Emirates and CEO, Dubai Expo 2020 Bid

Iqbal Khan CEO Fajr Capital Mutlaq Al Morished Executive

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 Mr Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar CEO Etisalat Group Iqbal Khan CEO Fajr Capital Mutlaq Al Morished Executive Vice President Corporate Finance Sabic 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 Companies attending include 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 a 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 KEY COUNTRIES OF FOCUS Egypt United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia Tunisia Morocco Yemen Jordan Arab Bankers Association Arab British Chamber of Commerce BAE Systems British Foreign Office Chatham House Dubai Health Authority (DHA) EFG Hermes Egyptian Stock Exchange Embassy of Egypt Embassy of Tunisia Etisalat Eversheds Fajr Capital FIPA GAFI Greater London Authority Hill International Holman Fenwick Willan House of Lords IBBC International Energy Agency International Finance Corporation International Energy Forum Legal & General Investment Management Lombard Odier Middle East Association Nur Energie Shell Signet Sodic The Egyptian British Business Council UAE Government UKTI Vodafone Egypt Yemen Ministry of Oil and Minerals

3 DAY ONE: Wednesday, February 25th 2015 Investment Potential and the Geopolitical Landscape 08:50 Chair s introduction Andrew Critchlow Business News Editor The Telegraph Media Group 09:00 Welcome address from the UK Government Rt Hon Philip Hammond, MP INVITED 09:15 Keynote address from Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Turki Bin Abdullah Al Saud Governor of Riyadh Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia INVITED 09:30 Keynote address from UAE HE Suhail Al Mazroui Minister of Energy, United Arab Emirates INVITED 09:45 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 Edward Oakden Director of Middle East, British Foreign Office HE Minister Ashraf Salman Minister of Investment, Egypt SESSION MODERATOR Angus Blair Founder, Signet Institute 10:45 Networking and refreshment break 11:15 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 12:15 Networking lunch Ahmed Heikal Chairman and Founder Qalaa Holdings Ghaith Shocair Chief Financial Officer Majid Al Futtaim Dr Mohammed Omran Chair, Egyptian Stock Exchange 14:00 PANEL Islamic finance and its role in Middle East and North Africa investment Removing barriers to international and regional trade Mutlaq Al Morished Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance Sabic Robert Gray Chairman Debt Finance & Advisory HSBC Sheikh Bilal Khan Dome Advisory 15:15 Networking and refreshment break 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 15:30 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 SESSION MODERATOR: Mirna Sleiman, Business Development Director MENA, Thomson Reuters 16:30 PANEL Investing in new technologies and telecommunications Mr Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar CEO, Etisalat Group Hatem Dowidar Regional Director & Chairman Egypt Vodafone SESSION MODERATOR: Ian Gray, Co-Chairman The Egyptian British Business Council 17:30 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: Followed by the conference evening reception DAY TWO: Thursday, February 26th 2015 Energy, Infrastructure and Redevelopment 09:15 Opening remarks from the chair 09:30 Welcome address from 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 Editor, The Telegraph 11:30 PANEL Reforming power, energy and gas markets in the Middle East Finding structural answers to structural issues Ensuring oil and gas exploration and production investment isn t delayed in MENA The future of energy security HE Hussein Rasheed Jamal al-kaf Minister of Oil, Yemen Fatih Birol Chief Economist, International Energy Agency 10:00 Keynote from Egyptian Finance Minister HE Minister Hany Kadry Dimian Minister of Finance, Egypt TO BE CONFIRMED 11:00 Networking and refreshment break 12:15 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

13:15 Networking lunch 14:30 PANEL Investing infrastructure Understanding the magnitude of the challenges and the role for international investment Focusing on the long-term impact of infrastructure

Getting the right people into the right jobs Providing young people with the skills they need to get better paid jobs Creating a globally competitive workforce Adrian Chadwick OBE Regional Director,

5 13:15 Networking lunch 14:30 PANEL Investing infrastructure Understanding the magnitude of the challenges and the role for international investment Focusing on the long-term impact of infrastructure investments Strengthening programme and project management across the region Ahmed Badreldin Senior Partner, Abraaj Capital 16:30 Supporting the policy reform to correct labour force mismatches Getting the right people into the right jobs Providing young people with the skills they need to get better paid jobs Creating a globally competitive workforce Adrian Chadwick OBE Regional Director, Middle East and North Africa British Council 17:30 Closing remarks and end of congress Ahmed Demerdash Badrawi Managing Director, SODIC Dimitris Tsitsiragos VP EMENA, International Finance Corporation Dr Haidar Saeed Habib Al Yousuf Director Health Funding, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne Executive Chairman, IBBC & Prime Minister s Trade Envoy to Iraq Kevin Sara Founder & CEO, Nur Energie 15:30 PANEL Security and risk management in North Africa and the Middle East SESSION MODERATOR Andrew Critchlow Business News Editor, The Telegraph Media Group Our policy of openness in Tunisia has created a more transparent environment for investors. Nabil Ammar, Tunisian Ambassador to Britain Our special thanks to Gold sponsor Silver sponsor Strategic knowledge partner Supported by Media partner

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