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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 Hicham Ayass,
Senior Financial Analyst CNBC Arabiya Since starting his career in TV in 2004, he has been responsible for daily live coverage of all major regional and international financial markets. He provides detailed analysis of stock markets, currencies, oil, relevant corporate and earnings news; based on in detailed and probing live interviews from major regional and international financial stock exchanges and centers; with key senior executives and strategists. Hisham also presents two weekly talk shows, one covering economic & financial developments in the region. The second is the first alternative investments programme in the Middle East that focuses mainly on private equity in the MENA region. Before joining TV full-time, he had often appeared on regional news programmes as an analyst and strategist. He previously worked as Head of International Brokerage for Shuaa Capital, Dubai where he set up the infrastructure of the International brokerage division. He also worked as Assistant Director, Barclays Private Banking in Dubai, building a client base for private banking; and as an Investment Relationship Manager Citibank in Dubai. Hisham lived and worked in Canada and the USA. He holds an MBA in banking & finance from University of N. Washinghton; & another graduate degree in International business from McGill University.
Appearing: Conference day one - Monday 23 November 2009 9.10am “Private Equity Leaders’ roundtable” – liquidity, divesting and the deal flow conundrum
- What is actually taking place in the region – can deals still be done?
- Local vs. global capital markets – is simply raising finance the key?
- What needs to be done?
- Where are the opportunities now in the MENA region and overseas – are assets available?
- Are MENA mega funds a thing of the past?
- MENA Infrastructure and Governmental development programmes – is this a solution?
- What influence does MENA private equity have on other global markets and international investors?
Senior Financial Analyst,
CNBC Arabiya Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Swicorp Executive Chairman,
Dubai International Capital (UAE) and Chief Executive Officer, SHUAA Capital (UAE) Member of the Board,
Ithmaar Bank Managing Partner,
Global Capital Management Ltd 9.50am “Exploring regional private equity funds” - why are these attractive for Middle East investors?
- Private equity funds and the growth potential of Middle East economies
- The type of funds available and investment strategies used
- Are international investors favourably allocating into local funds?
- The bottom line - are local funds preferable for Middle East investors?
Senior Financial Analyst,
CNBC Arabiya Chief Executive Officer,
EFG Hermes Partner,
Emerging Markets Partership Chief Executive Officer,
Arcapita Chief Executive Officer,
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The Awards ceremony brings together top executives from private equity institutions from across the region.
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