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

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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

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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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