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Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group

Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group. May 3 - 4, 2007 - Beirut, Lebanon. Arab Economic Forum. For the 15 th consecutive year, the Arab Economic Forum (AEF), formerly known as the Arab Investment and Capital Markets Conference (ACM), will constitute a unique economic occasion in the Arab region.

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Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group

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  1. Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group May 3 - 4, 2007 - Beirut, Lebanon

  2. Arab Economic Forum • For the 15th consecutive year, the Arab Economic Forum (AEF), formerly known as the Arab Investment and Capital Markets Conference (ACM), will constitute a unique economic occasion in the Arab region. • Established as a platform to discuss regional economic and financial development, the conference has been evolving dynamically to reflect the changing economic landscape in the region.

  3. In memory of the late Prime Minister Rafic Hariri The Arab Economic Forum(AEF) 2005 was dedicated to the memory of the late Rafic Hariri, a prominent founder of AEF and its honorary chairman since 1996. His remarkable contribution to the reconstruction and recovery of Lebanon and his staunch support to economic development and free trade in the region has been recognized during the Forum.

  4. During The Arab Economic Forum 2006, “The Rafic Harriri Leadership Award” was presented to:

  5. In memory of the late MP Dr. Bassel Fleihan The Arab Economic Forum 2005 has launched the yearly award Bassel Fleihan Young Arab Leaders Award

  6. During The Arab Economic Forum 2006, “Bassel Fleihan Young Arab Leaders Award” was presented to:

  7. 2006 Lifetime Achievement Awards 1 - HE Amr Dabbagh, Governor, Saudi ArabianGeneral Investment Authority, Saudi Arabia 2- Mr. Mohamed Ali Alabbar,Chairman, EMAAR Properties 3- Dr. Saad Hamad Al Barrak, Chief Executive Officer, MTC Group 4- Dr. Abdul Rahman A. Al Zamel,Chairmam, Zamel Group, Saudi Arabia

  8. Lifetime Achievement Awards • 2004 • 2003 • HE Adbullatif Al Hamad • Chairman & General Manager, Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development • Mr. Adnan Kassar • Minister of Economy, Lebanon • Ms. Lubna Olayan • Chief Executive Officer, Olayan Financing Company • HH Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum • Crown Prince of Dubai & Minister of Defense, UAE • HE Ibrahim Al Assaf • Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  9. 2001 HE Mohammad Abalkhail Former Minister of Finance and National Economy, Saudi Arabia Mr. Said Khoury Chairman, Consolidated Contractors Co. 2002 HE Riad Salame Governor, Central Bank of Lebanon Mr. Juma Al Majid Chairman, Juma Al Majid Group, UAE • 2000 • Sheikh Hamad Al Sayyari • Governor, Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency • Abed Al Majid Shooman • CEO & Chairman, Arab Bank • Group

  10. An Exclusive Opportunity for High-Level Business • The Arab Economic Forum is the most influential, recurring economic and financial congress in the Arab region. • The Forum has become indispensable as a medium for the study of regional economics, incorporating the latest events and developments affecting the business sector and bringing together prime ministers, central bankers, leading banking and finance executives, investors and field experts.

  11. Prominent Speakers • Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group’s worldwide network of contacts enables it to engage prominent speakers who monitor all aspects of Arab and global markets. • Forum panelists include policy-makers and other government officials, representatives of world organizations, field experts, CEO’s of leading international and regional corporations and more. • Forum speakers provide participants with cutting-edge information to help them keep pace with the fast-changing business climate.

  12. … Specialized Agenda Forum topics are chosen to be timely and relevant to the latest issues concerning Arab economies. • The oil boom • Economic reform & the shape of future Arab economy • Oil and gas development projects • Mega real estate projects in the Arab world • Developing business & investment climate in the Arab countries • Challenges facing Arab corporations in a globalizing economy • Outlook for the Arab banking industry and the role of international banks in the region • Opportunities and investment strategies in world financial markets • Islamic banking and its potential in project finance • Planned projects in the Arab region and related investment prospects • Role of the private sector in financing and implementing new projects

  13. Networking • AEF helps to drive business between entrepreneurs and their potential clients. It’s a thriving venue for the exchange of ideas and business ventures. • AEF participants are able to meet policy-makers, field experts, industry observers and media representatives. • The accompanying exhibition allows participants to forge partnerships and formulate common goals for the development of their industries.

  14. Facts & Figures • From 2003 to 2006, Forum attendance increased by47.9% • The number of prime ministers, ministers and officials rose by52.5% • In 2005 • 29.3% of speakers were prime ministers, ministers and official leaders • 43.9% CEO’s & chairpersons • 26.8% top-level executives & field experts

  15. Participant Profile • Large attendance by government leaders, ministers, officials and representatives of inter-governmental organizations • A majority of attendants is from the top-management tier • Increasing participation by individual investors, analysts, experts and the middle management levels

  16. 1995-2006 AEF… Continuous Growth AEF’s attendance has maintained a generally steady progression.

  17. Sponsorship A large number of sponsors seek out this Forum to obtain a unique chance to secure maximum exposure in terms of visibility, through the media, speaking opportunities, networking or access to senior government officials.

  18. AEF 2006 Sponsors

  19. AEF 2005 Sponsors

  20. Media Partner Technology Partner

  21. The accompanying exhibition allows businesses to: Exhibition • Network with decision-makers, officials and the media; • Disseminate news and information about their organization; • Hold meetings at their booths; • Create partnerships with fellow business associates; • Receive media coverage.

  22. Media Attendance • Print media accounted for45%of coverage • TV and Radio accounted for38% • International and regional news agencies accounted for17% The Forum attracted over a100international and regional media representatives

  23. About Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group • Al Iktissad Wal Aamal Group’s mission is to bridge business communications within the Arab region and to expand business relations internationally. • The Group also aims to help both Arab business and international corporations communicate, identify opportunities and realize them. • The Group organizes more than 20 conferences and events annually. Among the first of these was the Arab Economic Forum (formerly ACM), the regional success of which spurred a series of other topical conferences that cemented the Group’s reputation as the foremost planner and marketer of investment conferences in the region.

  24. The Arab Economic Forum Is Organized By Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group & The Central Bank of Lebanon with the support of The International Finance Corporation (IFC) & The Association of Banks in Lebanon Thank you

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