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Private Equity Firm Hosts Columbia Business School's Faculty and Alumni and Other Prominent Business Leaders Dubai, May 3, 2009- Amwal AlKhaleejAmwal AlKhaleej
, a leading regional private equity firm, recently hosted a reception for visiting Columbia Business School Executive MBA students, faculty, alumni and other prominent business leaders at the Capital Club, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The reception was held as part of a new Executive MBA course at the Columbia Business School called "Investment Evolution and Opportunities in the MENA Region". The event was attended by Laura B. Resnikoff, Associate Professor, Director, Private Equity Program, Columbia Business School, resident and visiting Columbia Business School alumni, members of Amwal AlKhaleejAmwal AlKhaleej and prominent businesspeople from the Middle East.
The course is among the electives offered in Columbia Business School's Executive MBA program, and covers private equity and sovereign wealth fund investments issues in the MENA region. One of the highlights of the course is the opportunity for interaction between the Executive MBA students and Columbia Business School alumni based in North Africa and the Middle East.
Professor Resnikoff said, "We are pleased to introduce a course designed to understand the investment opportunities and challenges associated with the unprecedented wealth transfer and accumulation in the dynamic and resource-rich economies of the MENA region. Our visit to Dubai provided a fantastic opportunity for our students to gain insights into the Middle East marketplace".
She further noted, "In today's ever-changing economic environment practical knowledge and insight into real-world business conditions are keys to success. This reception allows Columbia Business School students to engage with some of the leading businesspeople in the region and we thank Amwal AlKhaleejAmwal AlKhaleej for their support and for hosting our event."
Samer Sarraf, Senior Vice President, Amwal AlKhaleejAmwal AlKhaleej and a Columbia Business School alumnus said, "Amwal AlKhaleejAmwal AlKhaleej is pleased to lend its support and to be associated with one of the world's leading business schools and to share our strategic insights into the private equity industry in the MENA region. Amwal AlKhaleejAmwal AlKhaleej strongly believes in the importance of working with such high calibre global institutions.
"For the private equity sector, 2009 will be a year to focus on portfolio management and careful execution of business plans, in addition to continuing to source new potential transactions in preparation for the rebound in the world economy. While the region has not been isolated from the challenges facing the global economy, Amwal AlKhaleejAmwal AlKhaleej is optimistic about the medium to long-term growth prospects of the region given its unique dynamics. These include a young and growing population, government capital surpluses and a strong commitment to reform the regulatory environment."
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About Amwal AlKhaleejAmwal AlKhaleej:
Amwal AlKhaleejAmwal AlKhaleej is a leading regional private equity firm managing approximately SAR 2.5 billion. The Firm started its operations in 2005 in Riyadh with offices in Dubai and Cairo and its team includes some of the most experienced investment professionals in the region. The Firm has investments in several high calibre companies including Damas Jewellery, Maritime Industrial Services, Arabia Cotton Ginning, Al-Tayyar Travel Group, Dubai Contracting Group, Contact Cars, and Right Angle Media.
About Columbia Business School
Led by Dean R. Glenn Hubbard, the Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics, Columbia Business School seeks to provide a truly global business education that lasts and evolves over a lifetime, preparing students for strong leadership in any industry. The School's cutting-edge curriculum bridges pioneering academic theory with industry practice, imparting not only functional skills but the entrepreneurial mindset required to recognize and capture opportunity in a competitive business environment. Beyond academic rigor and teaching excellence, the School offers programs that are designed to give students practical experience making decisions in real-world environments. The strength of its ideas, the breadth and accessibility of its alumni network, and the extent of its connections to New York City combine to make Columbia Business School one of the most innovative and dynamic business communities in the world. The School offers MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs, as well as non-degree executive education programs. For more information, visit www.gsb.columbia.edu.
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