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Event Overview

Top Five Reasons For You To Attend IIR’s Private Equity Forum

Better understand the current state of the Middle East private equity and venture capital market
Debate the role of private equity and venture capital as a catalyst in the development of new sectors
Learn the importance of regulation in encouraging a profitable private equity and venture capital market
Examine the current trends of investment in particular key sectors and gain insight on the private equity industry in other markets
Have plenty of time to meet and network with many local and international leaders

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PLUS Highly Informative Forum Workshop

Post-Forum Workshop B:
Shari'ah Compliant Private Equity Investments

About the event

IIR’s upcoming Private Equity Forum taking place from 22 – 26 June 2008 in Dubai is the most important gathering for private equity professionals in the region. Now in its second year the event promises to be bigger than ever.

The Forum will be a key platform for regional and international private equity and venture capital professionals, industry players and prominent advisory firms to discuss the current state of the private equity market in the Middle East.

Traditionally the Middle East region has been reliant on existing sectors such as oil and gas, and real estate to drive economic growth and create wealth. It is widely recognised by regional market players and experts that for the region to sustain good economic growth and drive markets forward globally, better economic diversification must be realised.

The 2008 Private Equity Forum will focus on the significant role private equity can play acting as a catalyst towards a diversified economy. The theme for this year’s Forum has been meticulously researched ensuring a practical and benefit driven event that is essential to the development of the Middle East economies.

The Forum will focus on emerging sectors such as alternative energy, lifesciences, infrastructure and communications, and will only feature high profile speakers including world renowned private equity specialists, investment professionals, regulators, and high net worth family companies.

Leading private equity professionals from around the world will engage each other in debate and discussion centering on investment trends, sector analysis, regulatory issues, exit strategies and macroeconomic factors, with a specific focus on regional issues that affect your business.

Hear What Past Delegates Said About IIR’s Private Equity Events:

“Excellent overview touching many key regional issues.”
Jennifer Adams, Chief Operating Officer
Dunya Capital Advisors Ltd, UAE

“Focused and well integrated approach. Well done.”
Nauman S. Sehgal, Chief Operating Officer
Al Mowasat Holding, Kuwait


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