Mozambique has an abundant potential for energy resources, including hydropower, natural gas, coal, biomass and renewable energy, which can place the country in a prominent position to respond not only to domestic demand, but also to regional and international demand.

Key Topics:

• Explore Mozambique's abundant potential for Energy Resources.
• Present investment prospects in energy generation, upstream activities (exploration and extraction), as well as downstream activities (refining and distribution).
• Discuss strategies for accessing energy markets at national, regional, and global levels.
• Highlight opportunities and advancements in renewable energy investments

Moderator:

Mr. Pascoal Bacela, Advisor to the Minister

Speakers:

Mr. Antonio Saide, Vice Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy

Mrs. Isália Munguambe Dimene, Chairman of FUNAE, FP

Mr. Tomás Matola, Chairman of HCB

Mr. Ricardo Pereira, President of da AMER

Mr. Samir Sale, Director General of Globelec

Over the past two decades, the Arab market has shown significant demand potential for various products. Regional countries are diversifying their economies away from oil and gas dependence, focusing on infrastructure, telecommunications, and food security. Investments extend to African countries, fostering increased transactions between African and Arab companies. Examples include the expanding presence of chambers like the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in Africa, facilitating business interactions.

Key Topics:

• Explore the transformation of the Arab market, focusing on economic diversification away from oil and gas dependence.
• Examine the investments made by Arab countries, particularly in African nations
• Delve into the expanding business relationships connecting African firms with the Arab world.
• Identify specific export opportunities for Mozambique in the Arab market and discuss effective market entry strategies for businesses.

Moderator:

Mr. Claire Zimba, National Director of Foreign Trade at MIC

Speakers:

H.E. Silvino Augusto José Moreno, Minister of Industry and Trade

Mrs. Victória Daniel, Chairman of BMM, IP

Mr. Abdulla Momade, Chief Representative for Southern Africa at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Hugo Valdec, Advisor - Nova Sun Limitada

The financial sector in Mozambique continues to develop and is dominated by a banking sector with an embryonic capital market of around 20 commercial banks, 10 microbanks, 21 insurance companies, exchange houses, mobile money services, pension funds, savings and credit cooperatives financial institutions. The sector is challenged to respond to the demand for services necessary to boost the business sector, with significant reforms being implemented to consolidate and stabilize the sector, including risk-based supervision by the Central Bank.

Key Topics:

• Examine Mozambique's evolving financial sector.
• Discuss the crucial role played by diverse financial institutions in meeting the demands of the business sector.
• Explore ongoing reforms, such as risk-based supervision by the Central Bank.
• Analyze emerging trends and opportunities for accessing financing, particularly for growing companies and private investments.
• Address strategies to meet the rising demand for financial services in the digital transformation era and foster a more inclusive financial system.

Moderator:

Mr. Elísio Langa, Secretary of the Mozambican Banks Association

Speaker:

Mr. Jamal Omar, Monetary Stability Executive Board Member at Banco de Moçambique

Mr. Salim Valá, Chairman of BVM

Mr. Apogeu Siniquinha, Matching Grants Operational Manager Banco Mundial-IDA/MEF Min of Finance-PLED-ADVZ

Mr. Albino Andrade, Executive Board, Member at Millennium Bim bank

Mr. Montetcho Cedric – Business Development Director at BADEA

Mr. Flávio Soares da Gama, Principal Economist - AfDB Mozambique

Key Topics:

• Natural Gas
• Electricity Generation
• Aluminum Production
• Titanium Minerals

Moderator:

Mr. Antonio Macamo, APIEX advisor

Speaker:

Mr. Ailton Do Rego, Senior Manager Moz Gas Proj Community, Govt Affairs&Licensing

Mr. Pedro Nguelume, Executive Board Member of EDM

Mr. Samuel Samo Gudo, President of Mozal

Mr. Gareth Clifton, Mozambique Manager,Kenmare Resources PLC

• Mr. Zuneid Calumia, vice President of CTA
• Mr. Montetcho Cedric – Business Development Director at BADEA and
• H.E. Silvino Augusto José Moreno, Minister of Industry and Trade

The Mozambique's economy had a positive recovery with GDP growth of around 4.1% in 2022 and is expected to reach 6% in 2023. The outlook is to continue growing in 2024, maintain positive acceleration in the medium term until 2025, despite global adversities. The Government has a national development plan in which it aims to promote the private sector as a driver of growth and is supported by sectoral strategies.

Key Topics:

• Explore factors behind Mozambique's positive GDP growth and projections for 2024-2025
• Highlight the National Development Strategies emphasis on the private sector for economic growth.
• Discuss how industry, agriculture, and energy sector strategies contribute to overall economic development.
• Outline Mozambique's investment policy and incentives for attracting investments.
• Examine the government's active role in fostering growth, addressing sustainability and challenges.

Moderator:

Mr. Pedro Frederico Cossa, President of AMECON

Speakers:

H.E. Amilcar Paia Tivane, Vice-Minister of Economy and Finance

Mr. Gil Bires, General Director of APIEX, IP

Mr. Luís Magaço Jr., President of ACIS

Agricultural development and food security remain a priority on the agenda of Mozambique's economic plans and remain a global opportunity. The sector in Mozambique is dominated by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Key Topics:

• Explore the significance of agriculture in Mozambique's economic plans
• Discuss the role of MSMEs in the agricultural sector and address challenges they face.
• Highlight key investment opportunities within the agricultural value chain.
• Examine challenges related to financing, knowledge, and market access in the sector

Moderator:

Mr. Antonio Limbau, Agribusiness Expert

Speakers:

H.E. Olegário Banze, Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

Mr. Ilídio Bande, General Director of IAM, IP

Ms. Adélia Magaia, General Director of FAR, FP

Mr. Izakc Holtzhausen,  Representative of Niassa Macadamia Lda

Key Topics:

• Discuss the National Programme to Industrialize Mozambique (PRONAI) and its implications.
• Examine the strategic use of the abundant energy resources to attract manufacturing investments.
• Highlight profitable sectors within the country’s industrial landscape taking advantages of the Government's IFZ status for export-oriented manufacturing.
• Explore how partnerships contribute to the sustainable growth of the industrial sector.

Moderator:

Mr. Jaime Comiche, UNIDO Representative in Mozambique

Speakers:

H.E. Silvino Augusto José Moreno, Minister of Industry and Trade

Mr. Sidónio dos Santos, National Director of Industry – MIC

Mr. Marcos Correia, Businessman and Associate of AIMO

Mr. Onório Manuel, Executive Director of MozParks

Mr. Kalid Abdul Latif, Group CEO of Midal Cables International Lda

Mr. Tunísio Camba, ZEPA Project Coordinator

Mozambique is the key point of energy interconnection and logistical transshipment in Southern Africa, with its integrated road and rail infrastructure and energy network (Electricity and Petroleum products) that is connected to the neighboring countries.

Key Topics:

• Offer insights into the current state of the infrastructure market in Mozambique, including regional trends, market dynamics, and potential challenges
• Discuss Mozambique's pivotal role as a hub for energy interconnection and logistical trans-shipment in Southern Africa highlighting the integrated road, rail, and energy infrastructure.
• Bring attention to unique investment opportunities in upcoming infrastructure ventures.

Moderator:

Mr. Senhor Elias Paulo, Director General of ANE

Speakers:

Mr. Fernando Sebastiao Ouana, National Director at Ministry of Transport and communications

Mr. Américo Dimande, National Director of Studies and Projects at MOPHRH

Mr. Said Junior, Executive Board Member of ADM

Mr. Cristian Moeder, Director General of DP World Maputo

H.E. Silvino Augusto José Moreno, Minister of Industry and Commerce

Mr. Murat Efe, Founder & Chairman, Turkish-Arab Economic Forum, Türkiye

• Navigating Global Challenges and Newly Found Opportunities
• Innovative Financial Instruments for Investment and Mobilizing Capital.
• Regional and Global Ramifications of Libya's Central Bank Reunification
• Adapting Supply Chains to Today's Geopolitical and Economic Realities
• The Evolving Digital Landscape: Where We Are and Where We're Headed

Moderator: H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Türkiye

Speakers:

• E. Dr. Mohamed Maait, Minister of Finance, Egypt
• E. Ahmad Al-Sayed, Minister of State and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Free Zones Authority, Qatar
• E. Dr. Saad Al-Barrak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil and Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs, Kuwait
• E. Sadek Al Kaber, Governor, Central Bank, Libya

Speakers:

• Faysal Abou Zaki, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group
• E. Dr. Khaled Hanafy, Secretary General, The Union of Arab Chambers
• Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President, The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB)
• Ahmet Burak Dağlıoğlu, President, Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

• The Role of Partnerships in Fulfilling National Vision Goals
• Strategies for Strengthening Financial Cooperation
• MEGA Projects: Avenues for Collaborative Growth
• Key Insights into the Regulatory Landscape
• The Avenues and Prospects of Fintech Collaborations

Speakers:

• E. Osman Çelik, Deputy Minister of Treasury and Finance, Türkiye
• E. Dr. Ryadh M. Alkhareif, Deputy Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Finance, KSA
• E. Dr. Saud Bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Qatar
• Ozan Ozkural, Founder and Managing Partner, Tanto Capital Partners, United Kingdom
• Barış Öney, Founder and Managing Partner, Globalturk Capital, Türkiye
• Erkan Kork, Chairman, Bankpozitif, Türkiye

Moderator: Mr. Faysal Abou Zaki, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group

• Exploring Potential Investment Opportunities in the Energy Landscape, Defense and Aerospace
• The Great Transition: Energy of the Future
• Kuwait's Vision 2035 Development Plan: Challenges and Opportunities
• Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Green and Renewable Energy Investments
• Facilities Management, Urban Planning, and Construction Contracting; Kuwait's Promising Frontier

Speakers:

• E. Saad Al-Barrak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil and Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs, Kuwait
• Talha Pamukçu, Deputy Managing Director, BOTAŞ (Petroleum Pipeline Corporation), Türkiye
• Stefan Paciorek, Global Head, DWF Legal & Business Services, United Kingdom

Moderator: Ms. Ebru Özdemir, Chairperson, Limak Holding, Türkiye

H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Türkiye

“A Deep Dive into Türkiye 's Economic and Financial Landscape”

• Enhancing Egypt - Türkiye Economic Resilience Through Recent Trade Growth Strategies.
• Trade Facilitation and Customs Cooperation to Streamline Cross-Border Transactions
• Investment prospects and opportunities in Real Estate and Construction Projects.
• Policy and Regulatory Alignment for Seamless Investment and Tourism Exchanges
• The Shared Commitment to Food Security

Speakers:

• E. Mohamed Maait, Minister of Finance, Egypt
• Erdal Eren, President, Turkish Contractors Association, Türkiye
• Ahmed El Wakil, President, General Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, Egypt
• Alaa Ezz, Secretary General · Confederation of Egyptian European Business Associations, Egypt
• E. Dr. Khaled Hanafy, Secretary General at The Union of Arab Chambers

Moderator: Mr. Gazi Misirli, Presidential Representative, MÜSİAD, Türkiye

• Istanbul Financial Center as the Epicenter of Multidimensional Ecosystem
• The Role of Istanbul in Facilitating Capital Flows Between Türkiye and Arab Countries
• Türkiye and Arab Government Bonds Market: Trends, and Opportunities.
• Exploring Principles and Applications of Islamic Finance for Economic Stability.
• The Role of Sukuk in Turkish-Arab Economic Integration.
• Fintech's Impact on Modernizing Islamic and Conventional Banking Systems.
• A Focus on Participation Banking in Turkish-Arab Partnerships.

Speakers:

• Ahmet İhsan Erdem, Chief Executive Officer, Istanbul Financial Center, Türkiye
• Güzhan Gülay, Executive Vice President, Borsa Istanbul (BİST), Türkiye
• Ufuk Bilgetekin, Chairman, Association of Payment and Electronic Money Institutions of Türkiye (TÖDEB), Türkiye
• Orkun Özkan, Managing Partner, OGB Attorney Partnership, Türkiye
• Faisal Mansour Sarkhou, Chief Executive Officer, KAMCO Invest and Vice Chairman, Burgan Bank, Kuwait
• Bashar Al-Natoor - The Global Head of Islamic Finance - Managing Director, Fitch Ratings, UAE

Moderator: Mrs. Ayşe Özden, Chief Economist, A&T Bank, Türkiye

• The Investment Map of Iraq
• A Comprehensive Look at Iraq's Capital Market

Speakers:

• Ammar Abd Al Jabbar Moussa, Assistant Director General of the Economic Department, National Investment Commission, Iraq
• Faisal Al-Haymes, Chairman of the Securities Commission, Iraq

• Examining FDI Landscape and Strategies to Mitigate Investment Risks
• Leveraging Disruptive Technologies for Reciprocal Economic Advancement
• Modern Investment Paradigms via Entrepreneurial Ventures and ESG Integration
• Cracking the code of the Regulatory Landscape for Turkish Investors
• Exploring Trustable Turkish Investment Avenues
• The Role of Youth and Tech-Savvy Innovators in the New World Economy

Speakers:

• Hashim Hussein, Head, UNIDO-ITPO, Bahrain
• Cemalettin Akgül, Co-Founder, Golden Way Real Estate Fund, Türkiye
• Onur Koc, Regional Technology Officer - Southeast Europe at Microsoft, Türkiye

• 2017 Financial crimes overview
• FATF role in combatting financial crimes
• Internationally endorsed global standards against money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of proliferation
• Strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing
• The need for continuous assessments and mutual evaluations

• Global financial Potential institutions perspectives on De-risking
• impact of De-Risking on the region’s banking industry

• Government’s role in creating the regulatory framework
• The Regulatory landscape: How is the UAE leading the way, and what does this mean for the region’s banking sector?
• The strategic impact of global regulation

• Digitization Regime – Regulatory developments/alignment, challenges and risks
• Where is the financial sector heading next with blockchain?
• The rise of cryptocurrencies: Regulation challenges, risks and opportunities

• The RegTech/FinTech revolution
• Public/Private Partnership towards establishment of AML/CTF Intelligence Sharing Platform
• How machine learning is changing the future of compliance, fraud detection and risk assessments
• AI and machine learning governance: Why and how?
• The ever-evolving risk of cyberattacks and data manipulation

• Identifying and managing Conduct Risk
• Designing and implementing system and control to mitigate Conduct risk
• Monitoring and reporting conduct risk.

AWARDS CEREMONY:

SIGNING INVESTMENTS AGREEMENTS WITH IDAL

Presented by the Chairman and CEO Dr. Mazen Soueid

• Build and Invest in a Factory for the Production of Human Pharmaceuticals in Ghassanieh - Said, Lebanon.

Abbas Fawaz, Chairman, International Trade and Investment Company (ITICO), Lebanon

• Pharmaceutical Production Project in Qalhat - Koura, Lebanon.

Zakaria Khaled Al-Sayed, General Manager, UBSA Pharma Industries, Lebanon

• Factory for Medical Serums’ Production of various sizes according to international standards, using the latest technologies in Sareen - Baalbek, Lebanon.

Hamad Mohammed Abdullah, General Manager, Serum & Solution SAL

Mr. Abbas Fawaz President
The World Lebanese Cultural Union

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• How the Arab Economies are changing?
• How are Emigrants Positioning to Deal with Economic Transformation in the Gulf Countries?
• The Changing Role of Emigrants in the Arab Countries

Mr. Ramzi Raad Group Chairman
TBWARAAD Middle East

Mr. Nassim El Dada President
Lebanese Jordanian Business Forum

Mr. Boutros Younes Board Member Lebanese Business and Investment Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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• How do Emigrants See the Crisis?
• How do Emigrants Envision the Potential of Economic, Monetary, and Banking Recovery?
• Are Emigrants Ready to Start Mobilizing Long-Term Capital into Lebanon?
• How can "Nudge" Theory be Applied in the Current Lebanese Context?

H.E. Eng. Nicolas Nahas Advisor to the President of the Council of Ministers, Lebanon

Dr. Issam Raad President and Chair of the Board
HOME

Dr. Fadi Makki Partner & Director / Global Co-lead,Behavioral Science Lab
Boston Consulting Group, Qatar

Mr. Nicolas Boukather President
Lebanese Business Leaders Association

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• How the recovery is likely to take shape?
• What Industries are Likely to Drive the Recovery?
• Potential Role of Emigrants in the Recovery of Key Industries?
• Needed reforms to Bolster Emigrants Confidence and Encourage them to Start Investing Again in Lebanon.

H.E. Fadi Al Zouki Honorary Consul for Lebanon in the State of Tasmania and President of ANLCCI

Mr. Antoine Menassa President
HALFA FRANCE

Mr. Fadi Daou CEO
MultiLane

Mr. Jacques Sarraf Chairman
Global Lebanese Investors

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• How the recovery is likely to take shape?
• What Industries are Likely to Drive the Recovery?
• Potential Role of Emigrants in the Recovery of Key Industries?
• Needed reforms to Bolster Emigrants Confidence and Encourage them to Start Investing Again in Lebanon.

H.E. Fadi Al Zouki Honorary Consul for Lebanon in the State of Tasmania and President of ANLCCI

Mr. Antoine Menassa President
HALFA FRANCE

Mr. Fadi Daou CEO
MultiLane

Mr. Jacques Sarraf Chairman
Global Lebanese Investors

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• How the recovery is likely to take shape?
• What Industries are Likely to Drive the Recovery?
• Potential Role of Emigrants in the Recovery of Key Industries?
• Needed reforms to Bolster Emigrants Confidence and Encourage them to Start Investing Again in Lebanon.

Eng. Elie Gebrayel Chairman and Managing Director
Erga Group

Mr. Raja Makarem Founder and Managing Director
Ramco

Mr. Mohamad Abdul Rahman El-Hout Chairman-Director General
Middle East Airlines Airliban

Ms. Dalia Jubaili Member of the Board of Directors
Jubaili Bros Holding

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Lebanese Start-ups still offer a glimmer of hope in the midst of unprecedented economic crisis. More Start-Ups are transforming the current challenges into opportunities and succeeding in scaling up and going regional. An Accomplished group of Lebanese start-ups will pitch their visions to a selective number of emigrants investors where success and resilience will be matched up.

• Karl Naim, Co-Founder and CEO, Purpl
• Yusr Sabra, CEO, Wakilini
• Jan Willem de Coo, General Manager, Wave Bike
• Fidele El Achkar, CEO and Founder, Foodsight
• Hasan Jaafar, Co-Founder and COO, YY ReGen
• Antoine Kanaan, CEO and Founder, HAQQ
• Luna Al Achkar, Management Team Member, Cezar’s Projects

H.E. Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Former Minister of Information, Lebanon

• How Turkish Banks are navigating the Economic Landscape?
• How innovation is shaping the future of financial services?
• Opportunities for Arab Banks in Türkiye
• Payment and Digital Money in Türkiye

Serkan Turan

General Manager
Fastpay

Ayşe Özden

Head of Economic Research
A&T Bank

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Fire Chat: Use of private equity and venture capital to promote economic growth in Turkey and the Arab world

Saleem Ahmed

Digital and Fintech Leader | Ex Chairman
UAE Banks Federation Digital Committee

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• The Role of Fintech startups in Driving innovation in Banking
• Fintech and Regulations: Balancing Innovation and Compliance in the Evolving Digital Banking Landscape
• Fintech trends in the Turkish and Arab markets
• How the Fintech ecosystem is evolving?
• Fintech from VCs perspective

Gozde Demir Celen

Partner
Wings Capital & Advisory

Mohammed Ali Yusuf

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Fuze

Olivier Crespin

General Partner
True Global Ventures

Kokila Alagh

Founder
KARM Legal Consultants

• Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Opportunities and Challenges for Banks in the Digital Age
• Who is embracing decentralized finance?
• How DeFi regulations are shaping up in the GCC?
• Can digital assets regain their appeal in 2023?

Saqr Mashhor Ereiqat

Co-Founder
Crypto Oasis

Gilson Costa

Chief Executive Officer
VAF Compliance

Mehtap Önder

Managing Director
GC Exchange, Dubai

Christian Borel

Branch Manager
SEBA Bank AG ADGM

• Mr. Raouf Abou Zaki, CEO, Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group
• Mr. Sameer Nass, President, Union of Arab Chambers and Chairman of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• H.E. Mr. Mohamad Choucair, President, Lebanese Economic Organizations
• H.E. Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General, League of Arab States

AWARDS CEREMONY:

• Sameer Nass, President, Union of Arab Chambers and Chairman of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Ahmad Al Wakil, President, Union of Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry "ASCAME" and Chairman of Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
• H.E. Mr. Najib Mikati, President of the Council of Ministers, Lebanon

SIGNING TWO MOU AGREEMENTS BETWEEN:

• Union of Arab Chambers and Arab Organization for Agricultural Development “Arab Bureau for Agriculture Entrepreneurship”
• Union of Arab Chambers and MEAZone Ltd.

After the historic marine borders’ demarcation agreement, how will Lebanon move into the next phases particularly into exploration, production and marketing of its potential oil and gas finds? How could the national oil and gas industry take shape? How could the oil and gas domestic supply chain develop? How to strengthen the governance framework of the oil and gas sector? What are the likely benefits the Lebanese economy could derive from the emergence of a national oil and gas industry? How to build robust national supply chains to the fledgling oil and gas industry? How to create business and investment opportunities for local companies and therefore help create new jobs?

Moderator: Dr. Walid Khadoury, Energy Writer

Panelists:

H.E. Dr. Walid Fayad, Minister of Energy and Water, Lebanon

Eng. Wissam Zahabi, Board Member and Head of Economic and Finance Department, Petroleum Administration Authority (LPA), Lebanon

Mr. Ghaby Daaboul, Board Member and Head of the Legal Department, Petroleum Administration Authority (LPA), Lebanon

Eng. Wissam Chbat, Baord Member and Head of Geology and Geophysics Department, Petroleum Administration Authority (LPA), Lebanon

Mr. Ali Hamdan, Advisor to H.E. the Speaker of the Parliament for Foreign Affairs and Media, Lebanon

Dr. Fadi Jawad, Board Member, Lebanese Business Council, Kuwait

Mr. Romain de la Martiniere, Director, Exploration, Egypt, Lebanon and Cyprus, Total Energies

How can the Arab countries face the implications of the prevailing global economic and geopolitical risks? What are the needed reforms to safeguard growth and mobilize private capital and create jobs? How regional and global partnerships can help boost growth and accelerate capital flows into the region?

Lebanon in the Midst of the Economic Collapse, How and when can Lebanon get out of this crisis after more than three years of economic and monetary crisis? Is it possible to implement reforms and reach a program with the International Monetary Fund that opens the doors of international financing and aid again? How can growth, confidence and investment be restored?

Moderator: H.E. Dr. Khaled Hanafy, Secretary General, Union of Arab Chamber

Panelists:

• H.E. Mr. Amine Salam, Minister of Trade and Commerce, Lebanon
• H.E. Mr. George Bouchikian, Minister of Industry, Lebanon
• Dr. Mazen Soueid, Chairman and CEO, The Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL)
• Mr. Alain Bejjani, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Holding (MAF), UAE
• Mr. Jacques Sarraf, Chairman, Global Lebanese Investors

The Lebanese diaspora has always been the key driver of capital flows to Lebanon and a main pillar of the economic mainstay of the country. This has been more evident than ever during the current economic and financial crisis engulfing the country since 2019. What future Lebanese emigrants envision for the country? How do they see the way out of the current crisis? What reforms they seek to remedy the crisis?

Chairman: H.E. Mr. Najib Mikati, President of the Council of Ministers, Lebanon

Moderators:

• H.E. Eng. Ziad Makary, Minister of Information, Lebanon
• H.E. Mr. Mohamad Choucair, President, Lebanese Economic Organizations
• Eng. Samir Al-Khatib, President, Lebanese Gulf Businessmen Councils Federation
• Mr. Raouf Abou Zaki, CEO, Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group

Panelists:

• Mr. Mohamad Chahine, President, Lebanese Business and Investment Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Mr. Rabih El-Amine, President, Lebanese Executives Council (LEC), Saudi Arabia
• Eng. Ali Al Khalil, Chairman, Lebanese Business Council, Kuwait
• Eng. Mohamad Bashar Al Abdallah, President, Lebanese Businessmen Association in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Dr. Fayssal El Husseini, Director, CARDIF Group, France
• Dr. Habib Jaafar, Executive Chairman, Apple And Pears Limited, Nigeria
• Mr. Selim El Zyr, Vice Chairman and Co-Founder, Rotana Group
• Mr. Elie Rizk, President, Lebanese-Gulf Economic Development Commission
• Mr. Fadi Saab, President, Lebanese-Qatari Business Council
• Mr. Nidal Abou Zaki, Secretary General, Lebanese Business Council in Dubai, UAE
• Mr. Nassib I. Ghobril, Chief Economist, Head of Research and Economic Studies, Byblos Bank, Lebanon

Turkish-Arab economic relations have received significant boost from the recent reset in political relations between Turkey and major Arab countries. Trade, Investment and Tourism flows are expected to grow at faster rates. New investments are expected to include new industries such as Manufacturing, Energy, Digital Technology, Defense, Tourism, Food Security
• New drivers of investments in Turkey
• Navigating the global challenges to accelerate investment flows and economic diversification in the GCC
• Reform agendas
• Key investment sectors: Energy, Oil & Gas, Electricity

• The new frontiers of Banking in Turkey
• How Arab banks are building on their Turkish pillars?
• Digital Transformation of Banking in Turkey
• Nurturing the capital markets connection
• Opportunities in equity, bonds and Sukuk
• The impact of global conflicts and sanctions on financial services
• New era for convertible currencies, commodity exchanges after Pandemic
• Where the Crypto Currencies stand on trade and investment relations?

Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

• Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Ambitious Nation, Thriving Economy, Vibrant Society
• United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) National Energy Strategy 2050
• Qatar National Vision 2030, an advanced country, an advanced society
• Investing themes and opportunities in GCC

• Renewable Energy
• Food Security
• Cooperation on Technology and Space Industry
• Exchanging information, sharing expertise, increasing trading value and volume
• Importance of logistics and transportation for economic development

A concluding Q&A session with H.E. Nureddin Nebati and honoring Ministers from Arab countries.
• Needed policies and initiatives to expand trade and investment between Turkey and Arab countries.

Emerging technologies shaping the future of the banking sector.

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Shaping the future of the Compliance function

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Local Banks to adequately address FATF requirements

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Expanding role of banks to address a new and emerging challenges in relation to Financial Crime

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