Grosvenor House, Dubai | January 10, 2013
| 8:00 am | Registration & Breakfast |
| 8:45 am | Welcome Remarks by Financial Times and Oliver Wyman David Gardner, International Affairs Editor, Financial Times Scott McDonald, President, Oliver Wyman |
| 9:00 am | Understanding Uncertainty and Managing Risk - Findings from the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report and Oliver Wyman / Zogby Research Services Research Alex Wittenberg, Partner and Head of the Global Risk Center, Oliver Wyman |
| 9:20 am | Keynote Interview / Audience Q&A H.E. Sheihkha Lubna Bint Kalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade, United Arab Emirates |
| 9:50 am | Panel Discussion: Riding the Waves - Lessons from the Past Year Uncertainty is the new normal for conditions in the Middle East. The continued impact of the Arab Spring is only one of the many challenges confronting businesses looking for growth in the region. What are the effects of continued crisis on business in the Middle East? What have been the most daunting expected -- and unexpected -- challenges over the past year? What strategies have proven to be successful in managing uncertainty? Where were the bright spots in the partnership between business and government, and what more can the public and private sectors do together to boost growth in a climate of industry? Adel Ali, CEO, Air Arabia Yasir Al-Rumayyan, CEO, Saudi Fransi Capital Craig Hewett, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Development,
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Osman Sultan, CEO, Du |
| 10:50 am | Networking Break |
| 11:20 am | Panel Discussion: Managing the Unexpected - Opportunities and Challenges in an Uncertain Future The social and economic imperatives facing Gulf policy-makers -- such as youth education and employment, promotion of SMEs and the ease of doing business -- have been strengthened by the Arab Spring. While these policies may generate opportunities for business, any plans for the future must also factor in existing and potential risks from within and outside the region. What are the less obvious emerging risks for businesses in the Middle East? How can the private sector and government manage the reform agenda in uncertain times? What trends should leaders follow? Which industries or sectors face the greatest challenges, and which are the best placed to seize available opportunities? Introduction Mark Robson, Partner, Oliver Wyman Panelists Abdulrahman Al Zamil, Chairman, Zamil Industrial Investment Company Stuart Anderson, Managing Director, Regional Head Middle East, Standard & Poor's Chirag Shah, Head of Strategy and Corporate Planning, Dubai International Financial Center Authority Dr. James Zogby, President, Arab American Institute, and Director, Zogby Research Services |
| 12:20 pm | Closing remarks & Lunch David Gardner, International Affairs Editor, Financial Times Javier Baigorri, Managing Partner, International, Oliver Wyman |
