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Conference:
Day 1
23rd Nov 8.50am - 5:30pm
Day 2
24th Nov 8.50am - 5:30pm
Master Classes:
Sunday 22nd Nov
KMPG - Making your investments sweat - driving value from portfolio companies
Wednesday 24 Nov
BDO Corporate Finance & Lawrence Graham - The challenges of restructuring & re-financing in the current market
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Private Equity World Awards, MENA 2009
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Important dates
Submit all nominations: 30th September 2009
Shortlists announced:
October 2009
Gala awards evening:
23rd November 2009
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Nominations can be put forward for a series of categories depending on the meeting of category criteria.
Categories
- Deal of the year
- Professional services firm of the year
- Best fund raising of the year
- Best new private equity fund
- Best private equity house
- Best venture capital fund
- Special merit award
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The awards evening will be one of spectacular entertainment, food, networking and a whole lot of fun. You will not want to miss it!
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 Mr Frederic Sicre,
Executive Director Abraaj Capital Mr. Frederic Sicre has over 19 years of experience in global issues, regional development agendas and community building. In the early 90's, he established the activities of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Africa and the Middle East. He then managed the Forum's Centre for Regional Strategies and was promoted to WEF Managing Director in June 2000. As Managing Director at WEF, he was responsible for the move of the 2002 Annual Meeting in Davos to New York City as a sign of support to New Yorkers after 9/11. In June 2003, he was responsible for the Extraordinary Annual Meeting in Jordan following the Iraqi conflict. Mr. Sicre has initiated dialogue and reconciliation initiatives during South Africa's transition to democracy and between Palestinians and Israelis. He has also initiated the first Africa and Arab World Competitiveness reports. He oversaw the creation of the Arab Business Council and is editor of South Africa at Ten - a book celebrating the ten years of democracy in the country. Mr. Sicre brings a vast network of decision makers from around the world in all fields of activity such as government, private sector, media, and culture. Mr. Sicre holds an MBA from IMD, Switzerland, a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from Villanova University, Philadelphia and is a fellow of Stanford University, Palo Alto. From 2002 to 2005 he served as a member of the international advisory board of Scripps Medical Foundation, San Diego, USA. Currently serves on the advisory board of Dubai Cares, a 1 bn USD endowment dedicated to providing education to poor children around the world.Appearing: Conference day one - Monday 23 November 2009 11.30am The MENA investor discussion forum: a new paradigm in asset allocation for the region’s
leading investors?
- New world markets, the MENA markets and investor confidence
- How are investors reacting? – how are investor portfolios changing?
- Redefining asset allocation strategies, the role of an LP and taking direct investments
- Investing in the GCC and internationally - where to set and apply focus
- Diversification of asset classes by sector, region – are there mandates?
- Expectations on short/mid/long term returns and overall return objectives
- How will this affect the relationship with local and international GPs going forward
Chief Executive Officer ,
MAF Trust Executive Director,
Abraaj Capital Co-Head, Gulf Growth Capital,
Investcorp 12pm Panel session: private equity opportunities in partnership with Family Businesses
- What do Family Businesses really want?
- How and why is Private Equity important to family businesses?
- Is there an investment methodology model for Family Businesses?
- Strategic Mergers and Acquisition – what now for these in uncertain times and markets?
- Good deals at cheaper deal prices – is this the reality?
- Exit strategies – what are the end games now?
President,
Khalid Ali Alturki & Sons Founder & Managing Partner,
Ithmar Capital Managing Director, Private Equity ,
Gulf Capital Head of Private Equity, TNI, and Senior Executive Officer, TNI Dubai Ltd (UAE),
TNI Dubai Ltd Executive Director,
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The Awards ceremony brings together top executives from private equity institutions from across the region.
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