“The Middle East legal structures aren't really in place yet. Should we copy western countries or tailor to the local market to form up a “sophisticated, flexible and accessible” regulatory system? How shall we drive force to direct economy, capital and financial market”

Jeffrey H. Singer, CEO, Dubai International Financial Exchange Ltd

The credit crunch has complicated the equation for successful return on investments. Middle East Private Equity players know the importance of exploring critical issues and trends in the industry, to minimize capital risks. Private Equity is a critical driver of economic growth in emerging markets while simultaneously generating strong returns for investors. Despite significant differences across emerging market regions, private equity firms face the same challenges and opportunities.

The rapid growth of the Gulf economy offers huge potential for private equity investors. Today there are over $22 billion dollars invested in PE funds across the region. The challenge is finding deals in which to invest money, and exits which will offer a good return.

At the Middle East Strategic Private Equity Investment 2009, gain critical knowledge from both local and global best PE players tackling challenges that come with the larger transactions.

Case studies, panel discussions and networking with experts and industry leaders will give the delegate an interactive, experience driven learning opportunity to grasp the growing and changing trends in the industry. Foster a catalyst of thinking about the pressing issues of legal systems and regulatory frameworks. The event will give strategic and revenue-enhancing insights into the  opportunities that the region has to offer with an update on an untapped potential.

A sector-focused plenary session featuring in-depth analysis into clean energy, knowledge based industries and operating industries including financial services, healthcare, logistics, education, media, telecom and retail and so on will look into the latest viable mechanisms for sourcing, negotiating, financing and closing transactions and outlook for the next wave of Mega-deals in these thriving sectors.

  Change & Sustainability Changes          Securities & Commodities Authority Exchange

  Private Equity & Investment Funds             

  International Finance Corporation

                   (World Bank)

Chief Economist & Head of  Managing Partner-               Managing Director,

Proprietary Investment       Life Science,                         SEDCO Financial Investments

Jadwa Investment             TVM Capital

Director Supervision,           Executive Director                Executive Director,

Dubai Financial                  Private Equity                       Intaj Capital

Services Authority             Gulf Capital

Managing Director,              Managing Director,               Executive Director

Dubai International            Dubai International            Riyada Ventures                         

Capital Emerging Markets  Capital                                                                        

Founder & CEO                    Executive Partner                Managing Partner, 

Leopard Capital                  Board Member GVCA            YPO Chairman of

                                            Malaz Group                        Malaz Group         

Chief Executive Officer,       Chairman Information &             Former Partner

Dubai International           Statistics Committee GVCA            3i Plc

Financial Exchange           Gulf Venture Capital Association

Chairman and Managing Partner

of the board 2006 - 07

Nazer Group

• The Global Context and GCC Economics Impact of Private Equity – enhance the flexibility to adapt to varying investment, economic and financing environments in the region
  
• Strategic Private Equity Investment- where opportunities lie in consolidation, corporatization, employment and technology transfer
  
• Corporate governance in private equity, can it add value?
  
• The dynamics of private equity regulation and risk management
  
• Mega-Fund Equity Trend- how to deploy money into big deal during investment
  
• Deal sourcing - what emerging markets are proving the most fruitful deal generation?
  
• Human Capital-Increase level of staffing and capability of management team
  
• Islamic Private Equity Investments in the Mid-Market
  
• Industry Breakout - Energy, TMT, Financial Services, Life Science & Healthcare, etc

Private equity investor, developer, financier and adviser, fund managers, Asset managers, Investment bankers, Institutional investors, Family offices, Business owners, Corporate finance professionals, Private equity lawyers, investment bankers, M & A groups, institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, accountants, consultants, lawyers, venture capitalists, buyout firms, Partner to Analyst (Head of Private Equity) - fund looking for investors, deals and exits, Top management (CEO, Managing Director) - business owner looking for Private Equity partners to help drive the growth of your business or an Investor.