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Global Arab Business Meeting9-10 October 2011, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
a Horasis-leadership event
Co-hosts:Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA)Department for Economic Development, Ras Al Khaimah
Horasis is a global visions community committed to enact visions for a sustainable future(http:/www.horasis.org)
Upcoming Horasis Meetings:
Global China Business Meeting Valencia, Spain 7-8 November 2011
Horasis Annual Meeting Zurich, Switzerland 24-25 January 2012
Global Russia Business Meeting Luxembourg 22-23 April 2012
Global India Business Meeting to be announced
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Global Arab Business Meeting9-10 October 2011, Ras Al Khaimah, UAEa Horasis-leadership event
Co-host:Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA)
Department for Economic Development, Ras Al Khaimah
Co-chairs:Sanjiv Ahuja Chairman, LightSquared, USA
Sulaiman Al-Assaf Chief Executive Officer, Middle East InvestmentCompany, Saudi Arabia
Ala Alsallal Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jamalon.com,Jordan
Ahmed Al-Khateeb Chief Executive Officer, Jadwa Investment,Saudi Arabia
Sheikh Saif bin Hashil Al-Maskery Chairman,Al Mahfadha Investments, Oman
Sherif El-Gabaly Chairman, Polyserve Fertilizer and Chemical Group,Egypt
Samir Brikho Chief Executive Officer,Amec, United Kingdom
Tariq H. Cheema Chief Executive Officer,World Congress of MuslimPhilanthropists, USA
Mohamed Elmandjra Chief Executive Officer, Meditel, Morocco
Barbara Judge Chairman Emeritus, United Kingdom AtomicEnergy Authority, United Kingdom
Rajive Kaul Chairman, Nicco Group, India
Steve Killelea Chairman, Integrated Research,Australia
Juan María Nin Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,CaixaBank, Spain
Mohammad Hassan Omran Chairman, Etisalat, UAE
Frans Otten Chairman,Tendris Holding,The Netherlands
Jacques Sarraf Chairman, Malia Holding, Lebanon
Gita Wirjawan Chairman, Investment Coordinating Board, Indonesia
Naeem Zamindar Chief Executive Officer,Wateen Telecom, Pakistan
Co-organizers:All India Management Association (AIMA)Arab Business ClubCEO Clubs UAEEntrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)World Congress of Muslim PhilanthropistsYoung Presidents’ Organization (YPO)
Welcome
I warmly welcome you to the 2011 Global Arab Business Meeting andsincerely hope that you will enjoy the discussions.
We are witnessing a new era of change in the Arab world. Horasis convenesthe 2011 Global Arab Business Meeting to reflect on this process of change,facilitating engagement and dialogue among business leaders and governmentsfrom the Arab world and beyond.The meeting shall provide a unique platformfor discussion as the Arab world increasingly plays a pivotal role in the nexusof economic development and geopolitics.
The Global Arab Business Meeting aims to be the foremost annual gatheringof Arab business leaders and their global counterparts.This select group ofglobal leaders will gather to create a powerful platform for cooperationbetween the Arab world and its global trading partners.
It is my sincere hope that the Global Arab Business Meeting will furtherpromote win-win economic relations, stimulate innovation and providebusiness opportunities for corporations from the Middle East and the world.
I wish you a thought-provoking and exceptional meeting.
Dr. Frank-Jürgen RichterChairmanHorasis:The Global Visions CommunitySwitzerland
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Welcome
RAKIA takes pleasure once again co-hosting the 2nd Global Arab BusinessMeeting in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, following the huge success of theinaugural edition last year.The Global Arab Business Meeting serves as an idealplatform to explore new business prospects and gain unique insights about theArab business landscape.We therefore encourage all participants to activelytake part in the different sessions of the two-day meeting, where you can shareand discuss the limitless investment possibilities that are now emerging in theArab world.
RAKIA, the government entity responsible for attracting foreign directinvestment for the Government of Ras Al Khaimah and a co-host of this event,will present an exclusive investment showcase that will help make yourparticipation at the meeting truly productive and successful. Our goal is tomake you succeed in your investment activities, and we are eager to help youdiscover all the right reasons why Ras Al Khaimah remains unmatched as agenuinely attractive and profitable investment destination in the region.
It has been a great pleasure and an honor for us to co-host the 2nd Global ArabBusiness Meeting.We hope that you will be equally satisfied during your stayas a distinguished guest in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
Dr. Khater MassaadChief Executive OfficerRAKIA (Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority)UAE
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Programme
Sunday, 9 October(Al Hamra Convention Center)
17.30-19.00 Welcome Reception
19.00-21.00 Welcome DinnerWitnessing Change
Monday, 10 October(Al Hamra Convention Center)
07.30-08.45 Breakfast Sessions– Investing in Ras Al Khaimah– Redesigning Capitalism– Lifestyle, Culture and the Arts– Sustainability Strategies
09.00-10.00 Plenary SessionThe Economics of the Arab Spring
10.30-12.00 Boardroom Dialogue– Overseas Investments– Education– Natural Resources– The Subcontinent and the Arab World
12.00-12.30 Plenary SessionArab Business Leaders of the Year
12.30-14.00 Networking Lunch
14.00-15-00 Plenary SessionGeopolitics and Trade
15.00-16.30 Boardroom Dialogue– Arab Spring– Financial Services– Entrepreneurship– Made in the Arab World
17.00-18.30 Boardroom Dialogue– Philanthropy– Investing in the Middle East– Technology– Leadership
18.30-19.00 Plenary SessionHow to Deal with the World’s Dyslexia?
19.00-20.00 Closing PlenaryArab Firms - Global Champions
20.00-22.00 Closing DinnerPeace and Prosperity
Tuesday, 11 October
10.00-12.00 Discover Ras AlKhaimahMeeting at the lobby
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Co-hosts of the Global ArabBusiness Meeting
The mandate for the RAK Investment Authority is to work towardsreinforcing the investment climate in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and topromote its various economic sectors.To provide the vehicle for our investorsto be able to setup sustainable business in an effective way, through theimplementation of simplified processes, while empowering our staff toreach new levels of excellence in providing unmatched customer service.
www.rak-ia.com
The Department of Economic Development of the Government of RasAl-Khaimah is an entity specialized in planning and developing the economicand business sector in Ras Al Khaimah.
www.economic.rak.ae
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Programme
Sunday, October 9, 2011
until 17.00 Arrival and check-in, Al Hamra Hotel, Ras Al Khaimah
17.30 Walk from the Al Hamra Hotel to the Al Hamra Conference Center (the Al Hamra Conference Center is located opposite of the Al Hamra Hotel)
17.30-19.00 Welcome Reception (Convention Center)
• Khater Massaad, Chief Executive Officer, RAK Investment Authority, UAE• Hassan Hamdan Al Akim, General Director, Department for Economic Development,
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE• Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman, Horasis, Switzerland
Virtual Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, with the co-organizers• Tariq H. Cheema, Chief Executive Officer,World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists, USA• Rajiv Vastupal, President,AIMA; Chairman, Rajiv Petrochemicals, India• Anil Kumar, Director,YPO; Chief Executive Officer, Ransat Group, United Kingdom• Hamdan Mohamed, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,Arab Business Club, UAE• Tariq Ahmed Nizami, Chief Executive Officer, CEO Clubs UAE, UAE• Andreas Schweitzer, Director,YPO; Managing Director, Investissements Mistral, Switzerland• Rohan Shetty, Director, EO; Chairman and Managing Director, Kellett & Singleton Group, UAEChaired by • Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman, Horasis, Switzerland
19.00-21.00 Witnessing Change - Rethinking Competitiveness (Convention Center)
We are witnessing a new era of political and economic change in the Arab world.What are the key drivers of the region’s competitiveness in the long run? • H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi,The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE• Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade, UAE• Kamal Nath, Union Cabinet Minister of Urban Development, India Chaired by • Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman, Horasis, Switzerland
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Monday, October 10, 2011
from 07.00 Registration (Al Hamra Convention Center)
07.30-08.45 Breakfast Sessions (Al Hamra Convention Center)
Investing in Ras Al Khaimah (Khozam)Business and government leaders will discuss the current economic opportunities and futureprospects of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the context of the post-crisis global economic order.• Tahir Akhtar, Chairman,Adam Holdings, UAE• Khalid Al Marri, Chairman, Gridex, UAE• Ram Bhatia, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, RAB Management Consultants, UAE• Douglas Hansen-Luke, Chief Executive Officer, Robeco Middle East, Bahrain• Harjeev Kandhari, Executive Director,Al Dobowi Group, UAE• Thanos Mitrelias, Chief Executive Officer, Cambridge BioMagnetics, United KingdomChaired by • Khater Massaad, Chief Executive Officer, RAK Investment Authority, UAE
Redesigning Capitalism in the Post-revolutionary World (Al Rams)The Arab world has been one of the fastest-growing regions in the world.What is the role of capitalism in the post-revolutionary environment? • Beshr Bakheet, Chairman, Bakheet Investment Group, Saudi Arabia• Jay Bavisi, President and Chief Executive Officer, EC-Council, USA• Shahid Kazi, General Manager, JAJ, UAE• Lisa Marklund, Executive Vice President, Euroland Investors, Sweden• Joachim Reidiess, Chairman, Dr.Wirth Group, Germany• Constantin Salameh, Chief Executive Officer,Abdulla Al Masaood & Sons, UAE• Efthimios Vidalis, Chairman, Council for Sustainable Development of the Federation of
Greek Enterprises and Industry, Greece• Jens Yahya Zimmermann, Managing Partner, New Silk Route Growth Capital, UAEChaired by • Hamdan Mohamed, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,Arab Business Club, UAE
Lifestyle, Culture and the Arts (Al Maidan)As much as culture is a global concept, the experience of culture, lifestyle and the arts may varybetween the Arab world and the markets of the West. How much is the region becoming part ofthe global culture? • Mohammad Alomar, Managing Director, Saudi Specialized Publishing Company, Saudi Arabia• Sandeep Aneja, Managing Director, Kaizen Management Advisors, India• Philippe Becker, Chief Executive Officer,Wasserstein Gulf, UAE• Itimad Elmrani, CEO, Heat Creative Media Group, UAE• Judith Hornok,Author and Communication Specialist Arab World,Austria• Emile Khoury, Chief Executive Officer, CIEL, Lebanon• Victor Louis, Chief Executive Officer, RAK Tourism, UAE• Brian Walsh, Chairman, 1 East West World Private Equity,AustraliaChaired by • Niraj Sharan, Chairman,Aura Inc., USA
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Sustainability Strategies for the Arab World (Al Khaleej)Governments of Gulf countries identified national strategies that couple competitiveness andsustainability. How may the corporate sector embrace socially responsible strategies?• Asya Alashaikh, Founder and Managing Director,Tamkeen Sustainability Advisors, Saudi Arabia• Ibrahim Darraz, General Manager, Mobivision, UAE• Fadl El Tarzi, Chief Executive Officer, SocialEyez, UAE• Peter Farquharson, Director, Habitat for Humanity, Jordan• Steve Killelea, Chairman, Integrated Research,Australia• Chintan Shah,Vice President, Suzlon, India• Jeffrey Wells, President, Khalakom,AfghanistanChaired by • Lisa LaBonte, Secretary General, United Nations Association UAE, UAE
09.00-10.00 Opening Plenary: The Economics of the Arab Spring
The Arab world’s economic outlook remains uncertain against the backdrop of the Arab Spring.How might the region’s economies evolve in the next 6 to 12 months? What is the Arab world’simpact on global growth?• Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Chief Executive Officer, Jadwa Investment, Saudi Arabia• Sherif El-Gabaly, Chairman, Polyserve Fertilizer and Chemical Group, Egypt• Barbara Judge, Chairman Emeritus, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, UK• Rajive Kaul, Past President,AIMA; Chairman, Nicco Group, India• Juan María Nin, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CaixaBank, Spain• Mohammad Hassan Omran, Chairman, Etisalat, UAEComment by• H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi,The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, UAEChaired by • Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman, Horasis, Switzerland
10.00-10.30 Contact Break
10.30-12.00 Boardroom Dialogue Sessions
Enhancing the Scope of Overseas Investments (Khozam)Arab firms increasingly invest overseas, by means of sovereign wealth funds, acquisitions and thepurchase of technology.Which strategies work best when entering foreign markets? • Chiara Corazza, Managing Director, Greater Paris Investment Agency, France• Gil Feiler, Director MENA, Bank of Georgia, Georgia• Metin Guvener, Chairman,The Triangle Group, United Kingdom• Khawar Qureshi QC, Head, McNair Chambers, Qatar• Rony Saab, General Director, Rakia Georgia FIZ, Georgia• Danny E. Sebright, President, U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, USA• Tasawar Ulhaq, Managing Director, Basirah, UAE• Gita Wirjawan, Chairman, Investment Coordinating Board, IndonesiaChaired by • Sitaraman Shankar, Chief Equities and Investment Correspondent MENA,
Thomson Reuters, UAE
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Education:The Currency of the Arab Spring (Al Rams)Education systems in the Arab world are currently being made ready for the next wave ofeconomic growth. In what areas can governments, academia and the private sector collaborateto meet the aspirations of the youth?• Ammar Aker, Chief Executive Officer, Palestine Telecom (Paltel) Group, Palestine• Nabil Ali Alyousuf, Chairman, AlJal Capital, UAE• Dina El Mofty, Executive Director, Injaz Egypt, Egypt• Frank Höselbarth, Chairman, German-Oriental Society for Higher Education, Germany• Ziad T. Monla, Chairman, Lunasat, Lebanon• Emad Tinawi,Vice President, Monitor Group, UAE• Mohana Prabhakar, Chief Executive Officer, Apex Press and Publishing, Oman• Tarek Tawfik, Chief Executive Officer, Fram Frites, EgyptChaired by • John B. Kidd, Research Fellow, Aston Business School, United Kingdom
Winning Strategies for Natural Resources (Al Maidan)The Arab world has benefited from its abundant natural resources that have generated significantwealth.What is next for the Arab world’s oil and gas? How can the region make sense of itsrenewable energy promise?• Gati Al-Jebouri, Executive Director, Lukoil Mid East, UAE• Abdulwahab ALahmari, President, Saudi Geophysical, Saudi Arabia• Shezan Amiji, Managing Director, EcoVentures, UAE• Khalid Aslam, Chief Executive Officer, SRS, Pakistan• Samir Brikho, Chief Executive Officer, Amec, United Kingdom• Barbara Judge, Chairman Emeritus, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, UK• Siamak Namazi, General Manager, ACG, UAE• Phillip Namundjebo, Chief Executive Officer, Offshore Development Company, Namibia• Rouzbeh Pirouz, Managing Partner, Pelican Partners, United Kingdom• Adil Toubia, Partner, Energy Capital Group, UAEChaired by • Andreas Schweitzer, Managing Director, Investissements Mistral, Switzerland
The Subcontinent and the Arab World (Al Khaleej)The Subcontinent’s trade with the Gulf countries has risen sharply in recent years.What are the prospects for economic relations and what is the impact on business?• Christopher Abraham, Head - Dubai Campus, S P Jain Center of Management, UAE• Sheikh Saif bin Hashil Al-Maskery, Chairman, Al Mahfadha Investments, Oman• Jatindra Bhanu Kanti Dhar, Chief Executive Officer, Mfar Constructions, UAE• Omar Ghani, Managing Director, Beyond Borders FZ, UAE• Faisal Hoque, Chief Executive Officer, BTM Corporation, USA• Moazzam Husain, Director General, Punjab Board of Investment and Trade, Pakistan• Rajive Kaul, Past President, AIMA; Chairman, Nicco Group, India• Rohan Shetty, Chairman and Managing Director, Kellet & Singleton Group, UAEChaired by • Arun Sharma, Chief Investment Officer, IFC, USA
12.00-12.30 Plenary: Arab Business Leaders of the Year
Announcing the 2011 Arab Business Leaders of the Year, we will celebrate outstanding entrepreneurs who have been building and leading successful global firms of Arab origin.Chaired by • H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah• Khater Massaad, Chief Executive Officer, RAK Investment Authority, UAE• Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman, Horasis, Switzerland
12.30-14.00 Networking Lunch (Al Jazeera Restaurant)
An opportunity to share ideas and insights in an informal setting.
14.00-15.00 Plenary: Reflecting by the Shore - Geopolitics and Trade
As the Arab spring turns into autumn, new political and economic alliances between the Arabworld and other nations are evolving.What are the prospects for the region’s global aspirations?• Sulaiman Al-Assaf, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East Investment Company, Saudi Arabia• Ala Alsallal, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jamalon.com, Jordan• Sheikh Saif bin Hashil Al-Maskery, Chairman,Al Mahfadha Investments, Oman• Samir Brikho, Chief Executive Officer,Amec, United Kingdom• Gita Wirjawan, Chairman, Investment Coordinating Board, Indonesia• Naeem Zamindar, Chief Executive Officer,Wateen Telecom, PakistanChaired by • Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman, Horasis, Switzerland
15.00-16.30 Boardroom Dialogue Sessions
What Impact will the Arab Spring Have on my Business? (Khozam)The Arab Spring triggered rebellions against governments across the Arab world. Does the ArabSpring have any effect on business? If yes, how should business leaders make sense of it? • Sukri Abu Bakar, Director, Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia• Sherif El-Gabaly, Chairman, Polyserve Fertilizer and Chemical Group, Egypt• Erik Essiger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Capital, UAE• Huma Fakhar, President, MAP Services Group, UAE• James Fierro, Chief Executive Officer, Recipco, United Kingdom• Sudhir Sharma, Chairman, Mitkat Services, India• Gurjit Singh, President, Power of Youth, United KingdomChaired by • Sven Behrendt, Managing Director, Geoeconomica, France
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Financial Services: Looking at Priorities for Growth (Al Rams)Financial services in the Arab world have reached a global level-playing field.At the same time,Islamic finance is becoming a mainstream banking practice.What projections can be made aboutthe evolution of the region’s financial markets?• Raja Almarzoqi Albqami, Founder, Islamic Finance Commission;Advisor,Ahl Investment
Company, Saudi Arabia• Robin Amlôt, Managing Editor, CPI Financial, UAE• Tamer Bazzari, Chief Executive Officer, Genero Capital, UAE• Fernando Freire, Member of the Board,Aman Bank - BES Group, Libya• Bijan Khosrowshahi, President, Fairfax International, Canada• Shezad Rokerya, Chairman,The Interlink Group, USA• Adrian Sender,Assistant General Manager, Samba Financial Group, Saudi ArabiaChaired by • Waheed Qaiser, President & Vice Chairman, Maxim Corporate Finance, United Kingdom
Creating Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (Al Maidan)The Arab world has witnessed the rise of young entrepreneurs who have built companies with a global reach.What kind of entrepreneurial ecosystems will boost success?• Mishaal A. Al-Orayer, President, Meda Industrial Group, Saudi Arabia• Salman Al Jishi, Chairman, Salman Group, Saudi Arabia• Khaled Imam, Founder & Managing Director, Books.com.eg, Egypt• Antoine Karkour, Chief Executive Officer, Ilevel, UAE• Ali Mirza, Chief Executive Officer,Venture Partners, Singapore• Amer Qavi, Chief Executive Officer, Q Group, UAE• Nasser H. Saleh, Chief Executive Officer, Madfoo3atCom Co., Jordan• Shumi Shah, Chairperson, Carousel Solution, UAE• Kamal Tayara, Managing Partner, KCP Capital, UAEChaired by • Deepak Premnarayen, Chairman, ICS Group, India
Made in the Arab World (Al Khaleej)Some Arab countries are improving competitiveness by diversifying their economies.How Can the Arab world become a global hub for manufacturing, research and services? How to build sustainable brands?• Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Chief Executive Officer, Jadwa Investment, Saudi Arabia• Saeed Al Barwani, General Manager, Dubai Cables, UAE• Ramzi Halabi, Chairman, Modern Media, Jordan• Ahmed Hamdan, Chief Executive Officer, Optimal Technology Solutions, Saudi Arabia• Rawya Mansour, Chairperson, Ramsco, Egypt• Jacques Sarraf, Chairman, Malia Holding, Lebanon• Thomas Sevcik, Chief Executive Officer,Arthesia, Switzerland• Rajiv Vastupal, Chairman, Rajiv Petrochemicals, India• Sajit Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, JRG International Brokerage DMCC, UAEChaired by • Tariq Ahmed Nizami, Chief Executive Officer, CEO Clubs UAE, UAE
16.30-17.00 Contact Break
17.00-18.30 Boardroom Dialogue Sessions
Promoting the Culture of Philanthropy (Khozam)Philanthropy as a change-catalyst can positively impact both the community and the business.How can corporations employ techniques that aim to promote the public interest while makingbusiness more viable?• Sanjiv Ahuja, Chairman, LightSquared, USA• Sultan A. Alshaali, Chief Executive Officer,AS Group, UAE• Mohamed Bamatraf, Managing Director,Arabicollege, UAE• Amir A. Dossal, Chairman, Global Partnerships Forum, USA• Ziad Jarrar, Co-founder, Maqasid, Saudi Arabia• Omar Hijazi, Managing Partner, Digital Daya, UAE• Colin Hill, Chairman, Hill & Associates, Hong Kong SAR• Sarah Mavrinac, President,Aidha, Singapore• Soroosh Mohammadi, Executive Director,Tibia, UAE• Peter O’Driscoll,Advisor, Hasanah Fund, USAChaired by • Tariq H. Cheema, Chief Executive Officer,World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists, USA
Investing in the Middle East (Al Rams)The business climate and policy environment changed for foreign multinationals operating in the Middle East.What opportunities and challenges are facing global investors?• Sulaiman Al-Assaf, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East Investment Company, Saudi Arabia• Samer I. Asfour, Chief Executive Officer, Jordan Investment Board, Jordan• Mohamed Elmandjra, Chief Executive Officer, Meditel, Morocco• Bruce Fenton, Managing Director,Atlantic Financial, USA• Wolfgang Lehmacher, Managing Director, CVA, Hong Kong SAR• Shaukat Murad, Chief Executive Officer,Alpha Management, UAE• Babak Namazi, Partner,Atieh Group of Companies, Iran• Hong Nguyen, Chief Executive Officer,Asia Capital Enterprises, Hong Kong SAR• Frances Reynolds, President and Founder, Reynolds Ventures, BrazilChaired by • Nima Abu-Wardeh,Anchor, BBC; Founder, cashy & Campus Cashy, UAE
Harnessing Technology as Incubator of Change (Al Maidan)Technology can enable transformation in the Middle East to create a more dynamic, prosperousand progressive society.What ingredients are needed to transform the region into a hotbed fortechnology?• Fami Akinde, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Slimtrader, USA• Ahmad Birjawi, Chief Executive Officer, Precise Telecom Services, UAE• Mostafa Abou El Nasr, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bebasata.com, Egypt• Ziad Makhzoumi, Chief Financial Officer,Arabtec, UAE• Hayan Merchant, Executive Chairman, Malaika Group, UAE• Frans Otten, Chairman,Tendris Holding,The Netherlands• Naeem Zamindar, Chief Executive Officer,Wateen Telecom, PakistanChaired by • Abdulaziz A. Albakr, President, Digital Computer Systems, Saudi Arabia
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Leadership in a Globalized World (Al Khaleej)Today’s leaders need to have the qualities to thrive on globalization.What are the key factors to succeed globally and what are the practices that make a difference?• Ala Alsallal, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jamalon.com, Jordan• Obaid Saqer Busit, Chairman, Dr. Obaid Saqer Busit Co., UAE• Turad El-Amri, Chief Executive Officer, Bait Assawadah, Saudi Arabia• Anesh Jagtiani, Chief Executive Officer, Empowering Leaders Group, UAE• Ashraf Mansoor, Chief Executive Officer,Azhan Studio, UAE• Ali Tabbara, Managing Director, UTC Nexia International, Saudi Arabia• Khaled Abou Zahr, Chief Executive Officer, Eurabia Media, UAE• Ahmad Zahran, Chief Executive Officer, Infinitec, UAEChaired by • Usman A. Ghani, Chairman, ConfluentC, USA
18.30-19.00 Plenary: How to Deal with the World’s Dyslexia?
Europe’s sovereign debt and the US potential default are plaguing the world. How does theregion make sense of a world characterized by pronounced fragility and heightened uncertainty?• Makhdoom Amin Faheem, Senior Minister of Commerce, Pakistan• Nicolas Nahas, Minister of Economy & Trade, Lebanon
19.00-20.00 Closing Plenary: Arab Firms’ Emergence as Global Champions
Many firms operating in the post-revolutionary environment aspire to develop into competitiveand global champions.What are the intrinsic business models that will underpin the region’scompetitiveness in the future?• Sanjiv Ahuja, Chairman, LightSquared, USA• Tariq H. Cheema, Chief Executive Officer,World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists, USA• Mohamed Elmandjra, Chief Executive Officer, Meditel, Morocco• Steve Killelea, Chairman, Integrated Research,Australia• Frans Otten, Chairman,Tendris Holding,The Netherlands• Jacques Sarraf, Chairman, Malia Holding, LebanonChaired by • Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman, Horasis, Switzerland
20.00-22.00 Closing Dinner - Peace and Prosperity (Al Jazeera Restaurant)
UAE Special Envoy of Peace Ahmed Bukhatir will deliver a message of peace in light of global geo-political and economic uncertainty.• Ahmed Bukhatir, Senator of Sharjah; International Artist; Chairman, Mcfadden Group of
Companies, UAEChaired by • Khater Massaad, Chief Executive Officer, RAK Investment Authority, UAE• Hassan Hamdan Al Akim, General Director, Department for Economic Development,
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE• Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman, Horasis, Switzerland
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
10.00-12.00 Discover Ras Al Khaimah
After intensive meetings and sessions it’s now time to explore the unique atmosphere and liveliness of Ras Al Khaimah
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Ferah Leventoglu Abdulova Executive Director Dubai Business Council UAE
Christopher Abraham Head - Dubai Campus S P Jain Center of Management UAE
Nima Abu-Wardeh Founder and CEO cashy.me UAE
Sanjiv Ahuja Chairman LightSquared USA
C.J Ajayakumar President Cambridge Educational Institute UAE
Tahir Akhtar Chairman Adam Holdings UAE
Fami Akinde Founder and CEO Slimtrader USA
Abdulwahab ALahmari President Saudi Geophysical Saudi Arabia
Asya Alashaikh Founder and Managing Director Tamkeen Sustainability Advisors Saudi Arabia
Jorgen Albrechtsen President Concept 10 10 UAE
Talal Z. Alhathal Director Al Safwa Group Holding Co. UAE
Joy Alukkas Chairman Joy Alukkas Group UAE
Nadeem A. Alvi Director Tirdent Holdings UAE
Shezan Amiji Managing Director EcoVentures UAE
Robin Amlôt Managing Editor CPI Financial UAE
Malake Anouti General Manager Tamkeen Sustainability Advisors Saudi Arabia
Saeed Al Barwani General Manager Dubai Cables UAE
Abdulaziz A. Albakr President Digital Computer Systems Saudi Arabia
Hassan Hamdan Al Akim General Director Department for Economic UAEDevelopment, Ras Al Khaimah
Mohamed K. Al Alami Executive Director Madaien Group UAE
Adel Al Ali Director Jordanian Investment Board UAE
Ahmed Al Amash General Manager Gulf Cement UAE
Sulaiman Al-Assaf Chief Executive Officer Middle East Investment Company Saudi Arabia
Hassan Al Hazeem Managing Director Intercoil International UAE
Harish Amarnani Chairman Viva International UAE
Name Position Organization Country
Participants
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Muhammad Asad Director Hainan PO Shipping (HK) Co. China
Abdul Aziz Al Hinai Vice President Islamic Development Bank Saudi Arabia
Salman Al Jishi Chairman Salman Group Saudi Arabia
Reem Al Mahmoud Editor-in-Chief Iqtissad Al Arab UAE
Khalid Al Marri Chairman Gridex UAE
Amjad Al-Moumani Consul of Jordan Jordan
Essa M. Al Mutaiwei Chief Executive Officer United Holdings UAE
Saif Mohammed Al Mazrooei Director Al Habtoor Group UAE
Hisham Al Rayes Chief Executive Officer Gulf Finance UAE
Ahmad M. Al-Sari Managing Partner Malaz Group UAE
Abdul Jabbar Al Sayegh Chairman Al Sayegh Brothers UAE
Mohammad Alomar Managing Director Saudi Specialized Publishing Company Saudi Arabia
Sultan A. Alshaali Chief Executive Officer AS Group UAE
Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz AlShihhi Undersecretary of Economy UAE
Vural Altay Ambassodor of Turkey to the UAE Turkey
Muhsen Mohammed Al-Harbi Chief Executive Officer Al Ritaj Investment Kuwait
Nasser Ali Khasawneh Managing Partner Dubai Khasawneh & Associates UAE
Ahmed Al-Khateeb Chief Executive Officer Jadwa Investment Saudi Arabia
Sheikh Saif bin Hashil Al-MaskeryChairperson Nawras Oman
Gati Al-Jebouri Executive Director Lukoil Mid East UAE
Mishaal A. Al-Orayer President Meda Industrial Group Saudi Arabia
Ammar Aker Chief Executive Officer Palestine Telecom (Paltel) Group Palestine
Tahir Akhtar Chairman Adam Holdings UAE
Sami Said Alangari President Algihaz Group UAE
Nabil Ali Alyousuf Chairman AlJal Capital UAE
Ala Alsallal Founder and CEO Jamalon.com Jordan
Sandeep Aneja Managing Director Kaizen Management Advisors India
Hassan Anouti Director Ginox UAE UAE
Name Position Organization Country
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Muneer Anver Managing Director Falcon Apparels Ltd UAE
Asim Arshad Chief Executive Officer Global Star Travel Management UAE
Samer I. Asfour Chief Executive Officer Jordan Investment Board Jordan
Mohammad Rashid Ashraf Chief Executive Offlcer Eastern Trust UAE
Khalid Aslam Chief Executive Officer SRS Pakistan
Abdul Hakim Asmaun President Malaysia Business Council UAE
Wissam Awada Director Islamic Development Bank Saudi Arabia
V. Ajaykumar Managing Director Cambridge Education UAE
Sukri Abu Bakar Director Malaysian Industrial Development MalaysiaAuthority (MIDA)
Mete Aydemir Middle East Representative Megacorp Group Ltd/Infinity Group Singapore
Arif Aziz Chairman Alif Investments UAE
Deepak J. Babani Chief Executive Officer Eros Group UAE
Manu Badlani Chairman Embee Group Of Companies UAE
Kamer Baker Managing Director Elite Shipping UAE
Beshr Bakheet Chairman Bakheet Investment Group Saudi Arabia
Mohamed Bamatraf Managing Director Arabicollege UAE
Abdul Rahman Barjes Managing Partner Dhafir Group UAE
Sobhi Batterjee President & CEO Saudi German Hospitals Group Saudi Arabia
Bao Youzeng Chairman Al Kalser Transports Shanghai UAEInt Trading
Jay Bavisi President and CEO EC-Council USA
Tamer Bazzari Chief Executive Officer Genero Capital UAE
Philippe Becker Chief Executive Officer Wasserstein Gulf UAE
Sven Behrendt Managing Director Geoeconomica France
Lachu Bhatia Managing Director Falcon Traders UAE
Ram Bhatia Founder and CEO RAB Management Consultants UAE
Shyam Alimchand Bhatia Chairman Alam Steel Industries UAE
Sunil Bhatia Managing Partner E4 Entertainment UAE
Vinesh K Bhimani Chief Executive Officer Kimoha Entrepreneurs UAE
Ahmad Birjawi Chief Executive Officer Precise Telecom Services UAE
Samir Brikho Chief Executive Officer Amec United Kingdom
Ahmed Bukhatir UAE Special Envoy of Peace UAE
Obaid Saqer Busit Chairman Dr. Obaid Saqer Busit Co. UAE
Naser Bustami Chief Executive Officer Stevin Rock UAE
Ram Buxani President International Traders (ME) UAE
Francesca Cesca Partner Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners Italy
Kiran Chabria Managing Director Jumbo Electronics UAE
Chang Jiping General Manager Curtain Wall Co. China
Amin Chapal Chairman Chapal World UAE
Shekhar Chatterjee Chief Executive Officer ES Bankers (Dubai) UAE
Tariq H. Cheema Chief Executive Officer World Congress of USAMuslim Philanthropists
Chen Zhongqi Vice-Chairman Chinese Union Society China
Yousuf Choksy Chairman CBMC UAE
Francis Cleetus Managing Director National Technical Services UAE
John Coll Chief Executive Officer Lionweld Meiser UAE
Chiara Corazza Managing Director Greater Paris Investment Agency France
Elodie Daniel Chief Executive Officer IAM FZE UAE
Ibrahim Darraz General Manager Mobivision UAE
Ajai Dayal General Manager Essa Saleh Al Gurg UAE
Walter Deplazes Consul General of Switzerland to the UAE Switzerland
Amit Dhamani Managing Director Dhamani UAE
Sarah Dong Chief Executive Officer MC Fashion UAE
Amir A. Dossal Chairman Global Partnerships Forum USA
Dato’ Dzulkifli Senior Trade Commissioner Malaysia Trade Center UAE
Mohamed Elmandjra Chief Executive Officer Meditel Morocco
Itimad Elmrani Chief Executive Officer Heat Creative Media Group UAE
Turad El-Amri Chief Executive Officer Bait Assawadah Saudi Arabia
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Sherif El-Gabaly Chairman Polyserve Fertilizer and EgyptChemical Group
Hadi El-Solh Managing Director Depah UAE
Shereen El Gazzar Correspondent Wall Street Journal UAE
Tarek El Ghazaly Director National Bank of Egypt Egypt
Fadl El Tarzi Chief Executive Officer SocialEyez UAE
Dina El Mofty Executive Director Injaz Egypt Egypt
Mostafa Abou El Nasr Founder and CEO Bebasata.com Egypt
Erik Essiger Chairman and CEO Emirates Capital UAE
G.V. Eswar Chairman Bumga Group of Companies UAE
Makhdoom Amin Faheem Senior Minister of Commerce Pakistan
Omar Farooqui Co-Founder and CEO Capinvest UAE
Peter Farquharson Director Habitat for Humanity Jordan
Huma Fakhar President MAP Services Group UAE
Massimo de Falco Managing Partner Defcon Italy
Fan Daiwei Chairman Northest Chinese Association in UAE UAE
Hassan Fattah Deputy Editor The National UAE
Gil Feiler Director MENA Bank of Georgia Georgia
Bruce Fenton Managing Director Atlantic Financial USA
Marco Ferretti Managing Partner Defcon Italy
James Fierro Chief Executive Officer Recipco United Kingdom
Julie Forest Vice Consul and Trade Consulate General of Canada UAECommissioner
Fernando Freire Member of the Board Aman Bank – BES Group Libya
Nan Fy Ambassador of Cambodia to the UAE Cambodia
J.R. Gangaramani Chairman Al Fara’a Construction Group UAE
Anil Gehani Managing Director Zabadani Group UAE
Omar Ghani Managing Director Beyond Borders FZ UAE
Usman A. Ghani Chairman ConfluentC USA
Alexis Gianniotis Executive Director Royal Miles Bus Charter Services UAE
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Peter Goepfrich Chief Executive Officer German Emirati Joint Council UAEfor Industry and Commerce
Gautam Goradia Managing Director Hayagriva Software India
Peter Gray Partner Dewey & LeBoeuf UAE
Safiya Guo Founder China Bridge Magazine UAE
Anita Gupta Director Visionaire FZE UAE
Ashok Kumar Gupta Chief Executive Bank of Baroda UAE
Deepak Gupta Chairman The Romav Group Singapore
Metin Guvener Chairman The Triangle Group United Kingdom
Sameer Haddad Consul and Trade Comissioner Consulate General of Canada UAE
Samir Abdul Hadi Chief Executive Officer Samtech UAE
Sahba Hadipour Senior Vice President Bank of America Merrill Lynch USA
David Haigh Chief Operating Officer G Capital UAE
Ramzi Halabi Chairman Modern Media Jordan
Ahmed Hamdan Chief Executive Officer Optimal Technology Solutions Saudi Arabia
Haanaa Hamed Vice Chairman Golden Swan Chemicals UAE
Douglas Hansen-Luke Chief Executive Officer Robeco Middle East Bahrain
Himawan Hariyoga Deputy Chairman Indonesia Investment IndonesiaCoordinating Board
Leila Hatoum Correspondent Dow Jones Newswires UAE
Nils Haugestad Chief Executive Officer Fokus Capital UAE
Clayton Hebbard APAC Regional TMF Group Hong Kong SARManaging Director
Omar Hijazi Managing Partner Digital Daya UAE
Wafa Hijjawi Commercial Councellor Swiss Business Club GCC UAE
Colin Hill Executive Chairman Hill & Associates Hong Kong SAR
Jannie Holtzhausen Chief Executive Officer Spinneys UAE
Frank Höselbarth Chairman German-Oriental Society Germanyfor Higher Education
Faisal Hoque Chief Executive Officer BTM Corporation USA
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Judith Hornok Author and Communication Specialist Arab World Austria
Moazzam Husain Director General Punjab Board of Investment and Trade Pakistan
Hakimuddin Kurban Husein President GECO UAE
Khaled Imam Founder & Managing Director Books.com.eg Egypt
Ravi Indran Managing Editor Sterling Publications UAE
Mohamed Abu Issa Managing Director Grand Stores UAE
Yahaya Bin Abdul Jabar Ambassador of Malaysia Embassy of Malaysia Malaysiato the UAE
Asif Jabbar Chief Executive Officer Alif Investments UAE
Badr Jafar Chief Executive Officer Crescent Investments UAE
Anesh Jagtiani Chief Executive Officer Empowering Leaders Group UAE
Mukesh Wadhumal Jagtiani Chief Executive Officer Landmark Group UAE
Amrish Jain Director Dynamic Logistics India
Omar Jamil Chief Executive Officer Latitude Pakistan
Tony Jashanmal Chief Executive Officer Jashanmal National Co. UAE
Ali Jawaid Vice President Habib Bank UAE
Ziad Jarrar Co-founder Maqasid Saudi Arabia
Abdo Jeffy Advisor to the Chairman Lebanese Canadian Bank Lebanon
G.B. Choithram Jethwani Chairman Geebee Group UAE
Mohammad Ali Jinnah Manager Auto Gulf Trading UAE
Alice E. Johnson Correspondent UAE
Lee Jones Director ACUMA Wealth Management UAE
Donald Jordan President Ocean Advisory Qatar
Barbara Judge Chairman Emeritus United Kingdom Atomic United KingdomEnergy Authority
Nedal Juma Director New Zealand Trade and UAEEnterprise Designation
Mishal Kanoo Deputy Chairman Kanoo Group UAE
Suzy S. Kanoo President Khalil bin Ebrahim Kanoo Bahrain
Jatindra Bhanu Kanti Dhar Chief Executive Officer Mfar Constructions UAE
Harjeev Kandhari Executive Director Al Dobowi Group UAE
Lokesh Mysore Kapanatah Ambassador of India to the UAE India
Antoine Karkour Chief Executive Officer Ilevel UAE
Rajive Kaul Chairman Nicco Group India
Shahid Kazi General Manager JAJ UAE
Eddie Kerman Director Turquoise Partners United Kingdom
Jamil Ahmed Khan Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE Pakistan
Mehwish Khan Chief Executive Officer Hub Enterprises Pakistan
Sohail Khan Director UJALA UAE
Yusef Kharkhoor Owner Al Furat Sweet Water UAE
Zaijham Khattab Chief Executive Officer IMAN UAE
Bijan Khosrowshahi President Fairfax International Canada
Emile Khoury Chief Executive Officer CIEL Lebanon
John B. Kidd Research Fellow Aston Business School United Kingdom
Steve Killelea Chairman Integrated Research Australia
Vimal Kumar Kocher Managing Director Magirus Middle East UAE
Nina Korelin Managing Director World Trade Center Club UAE
Benedict Kriechbaum Chief Executive Officer Bandar UAE
Anil Kumar Chief Executive Officer Ransat Group United Kingdom
Sajit Kumar Chief Executive Officer JRG International Brokerage DMCC UAE
Lisa LaBonte Secretary General United Nations Association UAE UAE
Wolfgang Lehmacher Managing Director CVA Hong Kong SAR
Roger Leitner Director, Middle East UBS UAE
Maria Li President King-sun Petroleum UAE
Li Dongxia Managing Director Dongxia InternationaI UAE
Maurizio Liverani President Baryon Capita Italy
Victor Louis Chief Executive Officer RAK Tourism UAE
Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al QasimiMinister of Foreign Trade UAE
Prakash Lulla Managing Partner Ambassador & Astoria Hotels UAE
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Ma Wenlong Director China Construction China
Yusuff Aki Ma Managing Director Emke Group UAE
Rohit Maindwal Chief Executive Officer JBF RAK UAE
Ziad Makhzoumi Chief Financial Officer Arabtec UAE
Nour Malas Reporter Dow Jones Newswires UAE
Kuttan Malattiri Managing Director Al Saeedi Group UAE
Rami Malhas Chief Executive Officer Xtreme Visions UAE
Renu Malhotra Editor-in-Chief Afroasian Business Chronicle India
Murij Manghnani Group Chairman International Traders (Me) UAE
Panos Manolopoulos Global Practice Leade Stanton Chase UAE
Ashraf Mansoor Chief Executive Officer Azhan Studio UAE
Rawya Mansour Chairperson Ramsco Egypt
Lisa Marklund Executive Vice President Euroland Investors Sweden
Khater Massaad Chief Executive Officer RAK Investment Authority UAE
Dhrupad Mathur Director S.P. Jain Center of Management UAE
Sarah Mavrinac President Aidha Singapore
Harshad R Mehta Chairman Rosy Blue Fze UAE
Neetu Mehta President Pulse Nation India
Yogesh Mehta Managing Director Petrochem Middle East UAE
Jalil Mekouar Managing Director Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels UAE
Hayan Merchant Executive Chairman Malaika Group UAE
Ali Mirza Chief Executive Officer Venture Partners Singapore
Thanos Mitrelias Chief Executive Officer Cambridge BioMagnetics United Kingdom
Hamdan Mohamed Chairman and CEO Arab Business Club UAE
K. Mohammed Chairman K.M.T. Group UAE
Qasim Mohammed Managing Director Gulf & Safa Dairies UAE
Riyaz Mohammed Vice Chairman K.M.T. Group UAE
Yahya Mohammed Managing Partner Qadi UAE
Soroosh Mohammadi Executive Director Tibia UAE
Ziad T. Monla Chairman Lunasat Lebanon
Azad Moopen Chairman Dr Moopen’s Healthcare UAEManagement Services
Hussam Morad Director Islamic Development Bank Saudi Arabia
Hiro D Mulani Managing Director Kingsway Traders UAE
Shaukat Murad Chief Executive Officer Alpha Management UAE
K. Muraleedharan Managing Director Sfc Group UAE
Nicolas Nahas Minister of Economy & Trade Lebanon
Mazen Nahawi President News Group UAE
Gobind Nainani Managing Director Bin Fardan General UAEContracting Company
Babak Namazi Partner Atieh Group of Companies Iran
Siamak Namazi General Manager ACG UAE
Phillip Namundjebo Chief Executive Officer Offshore Development Company Namibia
Bharat Narayan Chairman Hunter Foods UAE
Mohab Nasr Ambassador of Egypt to the UAE Egypt
Simon Nestel Chief Executive Officer Carousel UAE
Hong Nguyen Chief Executive Officer Asia Capital Enterprises Hong Kong SAR
Mahesh Nihalani Director Compass Financial Solutions UAE
Juan María Nin Chief Executive Officer CaixaBank Spain
Tariq Ahmed Nizami Chief Executive Officer CEO Clubs UAE UAE
Peter O’Driscoll Advisor Hasanah Fund USA
Ashok L Odhrani Managing Director Super Technical Enterprises UAE
Mohammad Hassan Omran Chairman Etisalat UAE
Rajnish Oswal Managing Director Smart Planners UAE
Frans Otten Chairman Tendris Holding The Netherlands
L.K.Pagarani Chairman Al Maya Group UAE
David Pan Director Azure LED world UAE
Steven Pan Managing Diredor Changhong Electric Middle East UAE
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Maganlal J Pancholia Chairman Arabian Trading Agency UAE
Mansyur Pangeran Consul General of The Republic of Indonesia Indonesia
Kavitha Panicker Managing Director ACE Al Safar & Partners UAE
Angela Parau Director Hainan PO Shipping (HK) Co China
Rouzbeh Pirouz Managing Partner Pelican Partners United Kingdom
Alan Pollard Director RAK Maritime City UAE
Mohana Prabhakar Chief Executive Officer Apex Press and Publishing Oman
Deepak Premnarayen Chairman ICS Group India
Cahyo Purnomo Head Indonesia Investment Promotion Centre Indonesia
Waheed Qaiser President & Vice Chairman Maxim Corporate Finance United Kingdom
Khawar Qureshi QC Head McNair Chambers Qatar
Amer Qavi Chief Executive Officer Q Group UAE
Arif B Rahman Chief Financial Officer Eta Ascon Star Group UAE
Mueez Rahman Chief Operating Officer E City UAE
Abdul Aziz Rajab Founder Member CEO Clubs UAE UAE
Gautam Ram Chief Executive Officer Right Selection UAE
C.P. Ramachandran Managing Director Shalimar UAE
Ramesh S I Ramakrishnan Chairman Transworld Group of Companies UAE
S.M.Rao Managing Director Middle East Traders UAE
Shahid Raza Executive Member Lahore Chamber of Commerce Pakistan
Joachim Reidiess Chairman Dr.Wirth Group Germany
Frances Reynolds President and Founder Reynolds Ventures Brazil
Shezad Rokerya Chairman The Interlink Group USA
Joan Rosas Director CaixaBank Spain
Frank-Jürgen Richter Chairman Horasis Switzerland
Rony Saab General Director RAK Georgia Fiz Georgia
Mustafa Taherali Saasa Chairman Catchments System UAE
Jussi Saarinen Managing Director Ajanta Oy Finland
Vrej Sabounjian Minister of Industry Lebanon
Abdullah Jan Sabri Managing Director Tianjin Pipe Corp (ME) UAE
Shawez Sabri Director Tianjin Pipe Corp (ME) UAE
Mohammad Riaz Farooq Sahi President Pakistan Association Dubai UAE UAE
Salim Saifi Investment Chef Representative Embassy of France UAE
Rizwan Sajan Chairman Danube Group UAE
Konstantina Sakellariou Director Stanton Chase UAE
Ravin G Sakhrani Director Capital Eeal Estate UAE
Syed Salahuddin Managing Director Eta Ascon Star Group UAE
Nasser H. Saleh Chief Executive Officer Madfoo3atCom Co. Jordan
Sufyan S. Saleh Managing Director Fibrex Industrial & Construction Group UAE
Constantin Salameh Chief Executive Officer Abdulla Al Masaood & Sons UAE
Samir Saqr Director Government of RAK UAE
Jacques Sarraf Chairman Malia Holding Lebanon
Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah UAE
Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi Chairman Gulf Holdings UAE
Raed S. Sater Director EWK International UAE
Ashok Sawlani Partner Royal Traders UAE
Andreas Schweitzer Managing Director Investissements Mistral Switzerland
Danny E. Sebright President U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council USA
Adrian Sender Assistant General Manager Samba Financial Group Saudi Arabia
Rekha Sethi Director General All India Management Association India(AIMA)
Thomas Sevcik Chief Executive Officer Arthesia Switzerland
Bharat Bhai J. Shah Chairman Al Mustaneer Trading UAE
Chintan Shah Vice President Suzlon India
Vinod Shantilal Shah Managing Director Adani Global Fze UAE
Paras Shahdadpuri Chairman Nikai Group UAE
Mahesh Shahdadpuri Chief Executive Officer TASC UAE
Paras Shahdapuri Chairman Nikai Group UAE
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Zeeshan Shaikh Executive Director Shaikh Holdings UAE
Usama S. Shair Group Chief Financial Officer Amana UAE
Sitaraman Shankar Chief Equities and Thomson Reuters UAEInvestment Correspondent
Niraj Sharan Chairman Aura Inc. USA
Arun Sharma Chief Investment Officer IFC USA
Ashutosh Sharma Director Emirates Bank UAE
Sudhir Sharma Chairman Mitkat Services India
B.R. Shetty Chief Executive Officer NMC Group UAE
Y Sudhir Kumar Shetty Chief Operating Officer UAE Exchange UAE
Rohan Shetty Chairman and Managing Kellett & Singleton Group UAEDirector
Gopal D Shroff Chairman Dhalumal International Trading UAE
Vasudev Shroff Chairman Regal Traders UAE
Aman Aziz Siddiqui Executive Vice President Habib Bank UAE
Ashwin Singh General Manager Dhow Palace Hotel UAE
Gurjit Singh President Power of Youth United Kingdom
Kulwant Singh Managing Director Lama Desert Tours & Cruises UAE
Ganpat Singhvi Managing Director Al Nasser Holding UAE
Chandra Prakash D Siroya Managing Director Siroya Jewelleries UAE
Giorgio Starale Ambassador of Italy to the UAE Italy
Emanuil N. Stoimenos CEO Middle East & South Asia GeoPost Intercontinental UAE
Tariq Iqbal Soomro Consul General Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai Pakistan
Reed Stevenson Gulf Bureau Chief Thomson Reuters UAE
Urs Stirnimann Managing Partner International Legal Consultants UAE
M.Wahid Supriyadi Ambassador of Indonesia to the UAE Indonesia
Aisha Saeed Bin Swaid Director RAK Free Trade Zone UAE
Khaldoon Tabaza Founder and CEO Zad Capital Jordan
Gul Tabba Chief Executive Officer Lucky Tex Pakistan Pakistan
Ali Tabbara Managing Director UTC Nexia International Saudi Arabia
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Suhail Bin Tarraf General Manager Emirates NBD UAE
Tarek Tawfik Chief Executive Officer Fram Frites Egypt
Kamal Tayara Managing Partner KCP Capital UAE
Alex Thomas Director RAK Investment Authority UAE
Robert Timms Chairman & Managing Director Timms Consultancy Pvt Ltd India
Emad Tinawi Vice President Monitor Group UAE
Adil Toubia Partner Energy Capital Group UAE
Marina Tselepi Director Cavendish NanoTherapeutics United Kingdom
Tasawar Ulhaq Managing Director Basirah UAE
Shahid Umerani Chief Executive Office J.A.J.Consultants UAE
Iqbal Usman Executive Director IFFCO UAE
Kamal Vachani Director Maya Group UAE
Mohan Valrani Senior Vice Chairman Al Shirawi Group UAE
Sunny Varkey Chairman Varkey Group UAE
Rajiv Vastupal Chairman Rajiv Petrochemicals India
Efthimios Vidalis Chairman Greek Council for Sustainable GreeceDevelopment
Franco Vigliotti Dean EPFL Middle East UAE
Kunal Wadhwani Co-founder zawya.com UAE
Brian Walsh Chairman 1 East West World Private Equity Australia
Nicholas van der Walt Professor Hult International Business School UAE
Wan Jun President China Shipping Holding UAE
Wang Yukuan General Manager Gold East China
Wang Zhiyong General Manager Air China UAE
Jeffrey Wells President Khalakom Afghanistan
Gita Wirjawan Chairman Investment Coordinating Board Indonesia
Michael Wooff Consul and Senior Trade Consulate General of Canada UAEComissioner
Xu Cheng Vice-Chairman Chinese Union Society China
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Yang Wenjun Managing Director Tianyuan Steel Structure China
Khaled Abou Zahr Chief Executive Officer Eurabia Media UAE
Ahmad Zahran Chief Executive Officer Infinitec UAE
Naeem Zamindar Chief Executive Officer Wateen Telecom Pakistan
Andy Zhang Chairman Kingtell Corporation China
James Zhao Managing Director Caleeda Trading UAE
Zhu Qiming General Manager World of Chinese Doors Trading UAE
Jens Yahya Zimmermann Managing Partner New Silk Route Growth Capital UAE
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Founded in the year 1957, All India Management Association (AIMA)is an apex body of management with over 30,000 individual members, 3000institutional members and 60 Local Management Association across India andoverseas. AIMA undertakes a host of management related activities andinitiatives such as Distance Management Education, Management DevelopmentProgrammes, Special Conferences, Research & Publications,Testing Servicesand Competitions.
www.aima-ind.org
The Arab Business Club was founded to provide a platform for professionaland business leaders worldwide to do business with the Arab World.We have apassion for excellence which attracts quality people and creates quality events.The club strives to promote and strengthen business relationships built ontrust and transparency among various business professionals.The mission ofthe Arab Business Club is to take down the barriers between business peopleof different nationalities.
www.arabbusinessclub.com
The CEO Clubs UAE is a nonprofit organization which creates a nurturingenvironment for CEOs dedicated to improving the quality and profitability oftheir enterprises through shared experience and personal growth.The CEOClubs UAE is the UAE-chapter of the CEO CLUB - a 30-year-old business clubfrom the US.
www.ceoclubsuae.com
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global non-profit organization.EO is a dynamic, global network of more than 8,000 business owners in 40countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO is thecatalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leadingto greater business success and an enriched personal life.
www.eonetwork.org
The World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists is a global network ofaffluent individuals, foundations, and socially responsible corporationsestablished to advance efficient and accountable giving.
www.thewcmp.org
The Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) is an international chapter-driven non-profit organization made up of company presidents from aroundthe world.Connecting to the right people, information and ideas has alwaysbeen important. In today’s complex, competitive and interconnected world,it is absolutely essential. Great business leaders know their networks make thedifference.The network that matters most is YPO.
www.ypo.org
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Horasis:The Global Visions CommunityThurgauerstrasse 40CH-8050 ZurichSwitzerland
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www.horasis.org
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