Entrepreneurs and SMEs: A new er a for the Kingdom s growth

Entrepreneurs and SMEs: A new er a for the Kingdom s growth December 4 th - 5 th 2011, Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Ar abia Under the patronage of and to be officially inaugurated by his royal highness prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Co-organisers

co-organisers Under the patronage of and to be officially inaugurated by his royal highness prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh December 4 th - 5 th 2011 Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia www.kingdomentrepreneurship.com About the conference Proposed Speakers The Saudi Conference for smes and entrepreneurs is designed to enable Saudi Arabian Government officials and key decision makers from the private sector and public sector to meet Saudi SMEs, entrepreneurs and innovators. The objective is to encourage entrepreneurialism and help create jobs in the private sector. H.E. Adel Fakieh H.E. Ibrahim Al- Assaf H.E. Abudllah Zainal Alireza H.E. Amr bin Abdullah al- Dabbagh Ibrahim Badawood Dr Bernd van Linder It aims to develop and grow the economy - by elevating and supporting the SME sector in the Kingdom. In addition, the two days highlight the importance of the Job Nationalisation program - as required by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative will attract up to 500 key decision makers from SMEs - looking to source business solutions from national and international solution providers. Minister Ministry of Labour Dr. Ibrahim Al-Hunaishel Minister Ministry of Finance Khalid Al-Jasser Minister Ministry of Commerce and Industry Nabil Abdullah AlMubarak Governor SAGIA Abdulrahman Al-Rashed CEO Abdul Latif Jameel Community Services Programs (ALJCSP) Khaled Mohamed AlZamel CEO Saudi Hollandi Bank Engineer Ossama AlMubarak Format It combines a cutting-edge conference program with an exclusive exhibition. Interactive panel discussions and keynote addresses are led by national and international key industry leaders. You can promote your latest products and services to pre-qualified decision makers from Saudi Arabia s SME sector. Key topics Entrepreneurship - from concept to reality The way to finance your new business Attracting human resources and sustaining an effective Saudisation program Merger and acquisition to protect your financial state Innovation to survive and excel Download the SME Economic forum 2011 post-event report Director General Saudi Credit and Saving Bank Chief Executive Officer Bank AlBilad Chief Executive Officer Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH) SME ECONOMIC FORUM 2011 Video Testimonials An active internet connection is required to play these videos: Wael Bafakih Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bafakih & Nassief Law Firm HRH Prince Saud Al Faisal CFO SAGIA Andrew Morris CFO RBS Bank Chairman Asharqia Chamber naseba testimonials Director of Business and Technology Incubator King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Disclaimer: This document is for promotional purposes only and shall not be considered contractually binding. The content of the event, its dates, venue, agenda or speakers may be subject to change during the course of the event s preparation. Credit Division Manager Saudi Industrial Development Fund It is the most successful SME forum that we participated in. The forum provided various solutions to the problems facing the SME sector The two workshops we hosted were full of entrepreneurs and SME owners seeking legal consultancy and valuable information

Disclaimer: This document is for promotional purposes only and shall not be considered contractually binding. The content of the event, its dates, venue, agenda or speakers may be subject to change during the course of the event s preparation. Entrepreneurs and SMEs: A new era for the Kingdom s growth co-organisers Why Saudi Arabia? Small and medium-sized enterprises represent almost 95% of the Kingdom s businesses, and employ the majority of the country s workforce. According to the Ministry of Labour, the private sector contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is currently 57.4 per cent. The sector s rate of annual growth over the past five years was 5.5 per cent, just below its targeted rate of 5.7 per cent. Recently, the Government injected more than US$8 billion in capital into Government funds that provide loans, enabling Saudis to set up businesses. Why attend? The year 2010 launches a new decade of entrepreneurship and innovation in Saudi Arabia. By the end of this year, the Kingdom intends to join the list of the top ten most competitive nations in the world a coveted position that relies on a vibrant economy driven by a new generation of creative and forward-looking entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are instrumental to growing the economy in the Kingdom. Small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) make up 92 percent of the businesses in Saudi Arabia, and they employ over 80 percent of the work force. Under the guidance of H.M. King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, there are significant indicators that Saudi Arabia is committed to nurturing the next generation of business leaders. The Saudi Fast Growth 100 is a new national program designed to promote entrepreneurship and innovation, ranking the fastest-growing companies in the Kingdom according to their revenues. Over 70 percent of the Saudi Fast Growth CEOs are serial entrepreneurs who have founded other companies, the majority of which are still in business. These high intensity entrepreneurs exceed the U.S. Inc. 500 for their rate of new business formation. Highly competitive, their revenues grow at an average of 43 percent annually, more than ten times the rate of the Kingdom s private sector growth of four percent per year

Disclaimer: This document is for promotional purposes only and shall not be considered contractually binding. The content of the event, its dates, venue, agenda or speakers may be subject to change during the course of the event s preparation. Entrepreneurs and SMEs: A new era for the Kingdom s growth co-organisers Conference highlights KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS Keynote addresses and panel discussions feature some of the most influential Government officials and business leaders - highlighting the latest trends and strategies for SMEs. These experts address the key challenges and opportunities ahead for young Saudis; and to encourage interactive discussion, up to 20 minutes are allocated for question and answers following each session. Inter active workshops Presented as business models, these workshops inspire participants to critically analyse processes, tools and techniques. Delegates then decide how to best utilise them in their own lives life and businesses. Developing managerial skills and maximising productivity are some of the topics being covered in the 60 minute workshops. EXHIBITION PLATFORM An exclusive expo is hosted alongside the summit. This is dedicated to showcasing the latest products and services available to SMEs. Exhibitors include some of Saudi Arabia s major corporations - interested in generating new businesses, in addition to meeting pre-qualified decision makers within the SME sector. DYNAMIC NETWORKING LOUNGE Networking sessions provide you with the perfect platform to meet and discuss business opportunities in a luxurious environment. Attending Delegates Regional breakdown Riyadh Jeddah Dammam Dhahran Makkah Sector Representation Trade Contracting and building Industry Mining Social services Finance Agriculture Electricity, gas and water Job title breakdown Owner / Chairperson Managing Partner CEO / President Managing Director General Manager

IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA In Saudi Arabia alone - naseba has held more than 35 international B2B forums and summits, promoting the opportunity Saudi Arabia has to offer the world. NASEBA KSA Partners strategic partner His Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khaled Al Saud and Star Group Holdings have signed a strategic alliance with naseba to create a series of large scale business events in the Kingdom. See below a sample of supporters and participants at naseba s Saudi Arabian summits: His Royal Highness Prince Khalid al-faisal bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud Governor of the Makkah Province Scott Ragsdale (left), Chairman, naseba group and HH Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khaled bin Muhammad Al Saud (right), Founder and Chairman, Saudi Trading and Resources (STAR) Group, signing a strategic partnership agreement. HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal (left), Chairman, Kingdom Holding Company with Scott Ragsdale (right), Chairman, naseba group. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Fahad Al Saud Governor of the Eastern Province His Royal Highness Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz Deputy Governor of Riyadh His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud - Chairman, Kingdom Holding Company His Royal Highness Prince Saud Al Faisal - Chief Financial Officer, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority Her Royal Highness Princess Lolowah Al-Faisal - Vice Chair and General Supervisor, Board of Trustees, Effat University His Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khaled - Founder and Chairman, Saudi Trading and Resources (Star) Group Holdings His Highness Prince Abdul Aziz Al-Ayyaf - Mayor, City of Riyadh His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah - Minister, Ministry of Health His Excellency Abdul Rahman Ali Al-Jeraisy - Chairman, Jeraisy Group Co., Chairman, Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chairman, Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce & Industry His Excellency Dr. Osama Fadl Al Bar - Mayor, City of Makkah His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah - Minister of Health, Saudi Arabia His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Saad Al Bawardi - Deputy Minister of Labour for Labour Affairs, Ministry of Labour Dr. Fahd bin Saleh Al-Sultan - Secretary General, Council of Saudi Chambers Dr. Khalid Al Tawil - Executive Advisor to the Asst. Minister of Security Affairs Ministry of Interior Dr. Abdulaziz S. AlMulhem - Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Culture & Information Dr. Jassem Al Rumaihi - President, Saudi Consolidated Contracting Company Dr. Said Al Shaikh - Senior Vice President, National Commercial Bank Khalid Al-Molhem - Director General, Saudi Arabian Airlines Essam A. Kalthoum - CEO, Al Shamiyah Urban Development Company Said Said - President, The Land Holding A glimpse of some of the VIPs at naseba s initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Testimonials The initiative to organise such a high level summit definitely helps to uncover new opportunities. I look forward to following naseba s future activities. - His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Alsaud, Chairman, Kingdom Holding Company The city of Riyadh has witnessed a huge transformation over the past two decades and is now considered one of the major economic forces of the region. Our vision is to make the capital an ultra-modern city with state-of-the-art buildings and facilities, without losing its traditional heritage or humanitarian values. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank naseba for hosting the successful Kingdom Expansion in the city of Riyadh. - His Highness Prince Abdul Aziz Al Ayyaf, Mayor, City of Riyadh naseba is moving up, please keep the same momentum - I wish you all the best. The quality of the delegates is exceptional. I have seen people here that very seldom gather in one place and at one time. You have done a great job. - His Royal Highness Prince Saud Al Faisal, Director of Operations and CFO - Investment Affairs, SAGIA MENA office: Tel: +971 4 367 1376 Fax: +971 4 367 2764 Email: dubai@naseba.com

B2B SUMMITS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING BUSINESS EXHIBITIONS VIRTUAL NASEBA COMMUNITY