TradeTech Middle East, 15th of June 2008, Dubai , UAE
SHUAA Securities was the principal sponsor of TradeTech ME which shed the light on successful trading strategies that maximises profits. The event exhibited an insight on the competitive advantage of privileged information on developments in regulation and technology. TradeTech also discussed the ways to boost trading margins by streamlining front, middle and back office processes. Mohamed Yasin, MD SHUAA Securities, was one of the event’s prominent speakers whereby he presented on the ‘Towards integrated trading in the GCC: Developing the regional brokerage’ topic. Mohamed elaborated on the need for an integrated trading in the gulf, and what are the foreign limitations and restrictions, and how a truly regional brokerage can benefit investors.
The EUROMONEY Saudi Arabia Conference, 6th of May 2008, Riyadh, KSA
SHUAA Capital Saudi Arabia was the lead sponsor of the Euromoney KSA conference. The conference focused on the internationalisation of the Saudi financial sector and financing opportunities in the Kingdom. It also discussed how the desert nation is integrating into the global financial system and how the world is looking at Saudi Arabia as both an opportunity and a partner. Diab Chidiac, Director Real Estate, SHUAA Capital KSA, joined the real estate panel and discussed this booming sector in Saudi Arabia and the GCC, and how developers can gain access to long-term loans, stimulate the financial sector and continue to increase access to the wider population. Walid Shihabi, Director, Head of Research at SHUAA Capital, conducted a workshop on ‘Investment research: Role, requirement, challenges and pitfalls’. Mahdi Matar, Chief Economist & Strategist, SHUAA Capital, and James Passin, Co-Founder and Fund Manager, Firebird Global Fund I and Firebird Global Fund II, discussed the role of investment research in an investment bank, how does it fit in with the bank’s overall strategy and how does investment research add value to the clients.
Asian Pension and Investments Summit, 21st of April 2008, Hong Kong
SHUAA Asset management were sponsors of the Asian Pension and Investments which hosted the gate keepers of the Asian pensions funds. Among the topics reviewed were the optimal ways to manage pensions risks, fund management and portfolio construction and diversification.
The 3rd Annual Failaka Islamic Award, 24th of March 2008, Duabi, UAE
SHUAA Asset Management sponsored the Annual Failaka Award which hosted global fund managers and drew attention to the growth and broadening interest in the Shariah compliant investment funds. The 2008 award event featured two industry insights, one on exchange-traded funds and emerging markets funds and another on the Gulf Cooperation Council capital markets in this year. During this event, SHUAA Asset Management’s Arab Islamic Gateway Fund – the Islamic version of its flagship Arab Gateway Fund – was awarded Best MENA Fund 2007.
The 2008 Private Equity International Middle East Forum, 4th of March 2008, Dubai, UAE
SHUAA Partners sponsored the 2008 PEI Middle East Forum which was attended by over 550 regional and international delegates. Thought leaders discussed the forum theme on “The Region Taking its Place on the World Stage', and examined the development of the Middle Eastern private equity industry and the lessons that can be learned from what is happening in other regions around the world. Iyad Duwaji, Chairman of SHUAA Partners, paneled on the ‘Evolution not revolution: how Middle Eastern private equity is set to evolve’ topic and shared his views on how Private Equity in the Middle East differs from other regions. In more specific terms, as PE is becoming a mainstream, would the asset class be fully understood in the region by all the right people, and what would be the prominent issues that should be addressed when obstacles arise.
The Abu Dhabi Economic Forum, 3rd of Feb 2008, Abu Dhabi, UAE
SHUAA Capital was the platinum sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Economic forum which congressed prominent public and private figures. The forum discussed how Abu Dhabi presented a model development case in terms of its drive to build a competitive economy based on heavy investment in energy, basic industries, infrastructure, tourism, and real estate, combined with a restructuring of the public sector, economic liberalization, and full commitment to globalization. Presenters shed light on the core elements and objectives of the economic strategy, the role of the government & Policy Agenda 2007-2008 alongside the role of the private sector. Mohamed Ali Yasin, MD SHUAA Securities, paneled on the opportunities and challenges for the growth of banking in Abu Dhabi and UAE, in which Abu Dhabi evolved as a financial and banking hub, as well as the prospective abilities of banks in meeting financing needs of the economy
The 2007 EUROMONEY Saudi Arabia Conference, 8th of May 2007, Riyadh, KSA
SHUAA Capital was the lead sponsor of The 2007 EUROMONEY Saudi Arabia Conference. Walid Shihabi, Director, Head of Research presented a workshop on “The Saudi Arabian equity market in a global context’ . Walid was also joined by Anatoly Romanovsky, Hermitage Capital Management, and Khalid Ghayur, MSCI Barra who shared their views on the topic in an interactive session.
The 2007 Private Equity International Middle East Forum, 19th of March 2007, Dubai, UAE
SHUAA Partners, the private equity arm of SHUAA Capital was a lead sponsor of the of The 2007 Private Equity International Middle East Forum. Iyad Duwaji, Chairman of SHUAA Partners was a panelist on “Putting Funds to Work: Where are the attractive Investment Opportunities for Local Private Equity Firms”.
Global Pension Investment Forum, 7th of February 2007, Monte Carlo, Monaco, France
SHUAA capital was a Corporate Plenary Partner in the Global Pension Investment Forum, and Haissam Arabi, MD SHUAA Asset Management spoke on “The Arabian Opportunities, The Story continues”.
The 2006 Emerging Markets Private Equity Forum, 30th of November 2006, London, UK
SHUAA Partners, the private equity arm of SHUAA Capital was present at the conference as a Lead sponsor. Iyad Duwaji, Chairman of SHUAA Partners was a panelist on “The Mechanics of Emerging Markets Deals: Identifying the Target, Extra Due Diligence, Executing the Deal” .
EUROMONEY DIFC Annual Conference, 30th of November 2006, Dubai, UAE
SHUAA Capital has Lead Sponsored the EUROMONEY DIFC Annual Conference and had executive participation on many levels. Haissam Arabi, MD SHUAA Asset Management was a panel on “Roadmap for Investors” . SHUAA Capital also hosted a workshop on “Are Gulf Markets an Asset Class a Series of Investments Opportunities or Both?” in which Walid Shihabi, Director, Head of Research and Salam Saadeh, MD Capital Markets shared their views on the subject with Greg O’Mahoney from GLS Capital.
World Leadership Summit, 21st of November, 2006, Abu Dhabi, UAE
SHUAA Capital sponsored the World Leadership Summit where prominent figures from around the world expressed their views on the world’s pressing issues and discussed how to develop humanity values and emphasized leadership thinking and action.
The Middle East Capital Markets, 20th of November 2006, Dubai, UAE
SHUAA Capital was represented in the Middle East Capital Markets by Salam Saadeh, MD Capital Markets who addressed her views with a panel on “The Gulf Capital Markets: a Growing Global Force” .
IFR Capital Markets Conference, 30th of October 2006, London, UK
SHUAA Capital was a lead sponsor of the IFR Capital Markets Conference where Haissam Arabi, MD SHUAA Asset Management was a panelist on the “Following the Money”.
The Second Economic Syrian Emarati Forum, 10th of June 2006, Damascus, Syria
SHUAA Capital as the gold sponsor of the Second Economic Syrian Emarati Forum and was represented by Iyad Duwaji, CEO.
The Second Turkish Arab Economic Forum, 8th of June, 2006, Istanbul, Turkey
SHUAA Capital was the platinum sponsor of the 2nd Turkish Arab Economic Forum where Iyad Duwaji, CEO spoke on the ‘Prospects of Expanding Turkish Arab Investment Flows and Role of Capital Markets”. The forum attracted a high profile of social and political figures.
Funds World ME 2006, 5th of June, Dubai, UAE
SHUAA Capital was the platinum sponsor of the Funds World ME, and Haissam Arabi, MD SHUAA Asset Management spoke on the “Examining the Opportunities in the Arab Markets Moving Forward and Assessing the Various Investment Options Available.” Haissam also paneled on the “What is the Current outlook on Raising Capital through the Intermediaries in both the Middle east and internationally.”
European Pension & Investments Summit, 15th of May, 2006, Switzerland
SHUAA Capital was in main sponsorship of the European Pension & Investments Summit and was represented by Iyad Duwaji, CEO, Salam Saadeh, MD Capital Markets, and Haissam Arabi, MD Asset Management.
The 2006 Annual Conference ME Capital Markets, 25th of April 2006, New York, USA
SHUAA Capital was present in a gold sponsorship in the ABANA Annual Conference ME Capital Markets through the executive participation of Salam Saadeh, MD Capital Markets, and Walid Shihabi, Head of Research.
Qatar Economic Forum, 17th of April , 2006, Doha, Qatar
SHUAA Capital was present as a gold sponsor of the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha. The forum witnessed a high profile attendance of a number of market players and decision makers.
IPO and Asset Management ME conference, 27th of March 2006, Dubai, UAE
SHUAA Capital was a gold sponsor of the IPO and Asset Management ME and was represented on by Haissam Arabi, MD SHUAA Asset Management and Makram Kubeisy, MD Investment Banking.
Private Equity Middle East Forum, 20th of March 2006, Dubai, UAE
SHUAA Capital was present as a gold sponsor in the Private Equity Middle East Forum where Iyad Duwaji, CEO addressed the panel on the: ”Deal Flow in the Middle East: Future opportunities – which countries, what sectors” the conference was organized by Private Equity International and took please in Dubai, UAE.
WOEIBEX, the 8th Global Business Women Forum, 7th of March 2006, Dubai UAE
SHUAA Capital gold sponsored the WOEIBEX forum which took place in Burj Al Arab, Dubai UAE, and gathered under its roof a number of leading female business talents in the region. Salam Saadeh, MD of Capital Markets had an interactive contribution on the first day when she discussed the “Future of Business Women in the Middle East Economy”.
1st IPO Summit, 25th of February 2006, Dubai, UAE
SHUAA Capital was the Gold sponsor of the 1st IPO Summit which took place in Al Murooj Rotana, Dubai, UAE. SHUAA Capital had an executive participation on the first day of the conference in a panel discussion on the “Identifying the Gaps – Where the Letter of the Law and Actual Practice Fail to Connect”.