May 16 2011 |
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Euromoney meeting to discuss Saudi Arabia's financial landscape
By SHAHID ALI KHAN RIYADH: Over 1000 delegates have already registered to attend the sixth Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference 2011 that will be opened in Riyadh Tuesday under the patronage of Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf, Minister of Finance.The two-day Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference will explore the new financial landscape and the role Saudi Arabia is playing on the global stage.
The conference will discuss the impact of international investors on the Kingdom's economy and how the Kingdom looks to open its markets to the world, and diversify sources of finance.
Euromoney is one of the most important financial conferences in the region, drawing participation from the most prominent governmental, financial, and industrial decision makers.
Some of the prominent figures from public and private sector that will speak as keynote speakers in the conference include Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf, Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser, Governor, Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, Khalid Al-Gosaibi, Minister for Economy and Planning, Mohamed Al-Kharashi, Governor, Public Pension Agency, Eng. Mr. Mubarak Al-Khafrah, Chairman, National Industrialization Company (Tasnee), Ali Al-Barrak, President and Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Electricity Company, Mark Garvin, Chairman, J.P. Morgan Europe Ltd, Michel Madelain, President and Chief Operating Officer, Moody's Investors Service, Frédéric Janbon, Global Head of Fixed Income, BNP Paribas, Blythe Masters, Head of Global Commodities, J.P. Morgan, David Smart, Global Head of Sovereign Funds and Supranationals, Franklin Templeton, Max King, Portfolio Manager, Investec Asset Management.
Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Managing Director and CEO of Jadwa Investment one of the sponsors of the event said Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference comes at a time when national economies and financial markets are facing big changes, challenges and opportunities.
"Jadwa recognizes that events of such magnitude help build bridges between providers and users of capital on both local and international levels," said Al-Khateeb.
He said event is crucial, considering the importance and impact it can have on the growth of the Saudi economy. The conference will explore and explain the new financial landscape and the place which Saudi Arabia is taking on the global stage.
Jadwa Investment will take an active part in discussions of conference's sessions. Brad Bourland, Chief Economist, Jadwa Investment will present a paper on "Diversifying sources of finance: How can the Kingdom create access to different sources of capital and what are the challenges?"
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