The Abu Dhabi Investment Forum

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2 October 28, Dorchester, London Forum Partner: The Department of Planning and Economy Abu Dhabi Lead Sponsors: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ALDAR Properties PJSC National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) Sorouh Real Estate PJSC Co-Sponsors: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Al Maabar International Investments Prime Holding Noor Capital The National Investor. Airline Partner: Etihad Airways Tuesday, October :00-9:00am Registration Crush Room Forum Moderator Ernest McCrary Executive Director Institutional Investor Conferences 9:00-9:10am Welcome Address Padraic Fallon Chairman Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC 9:10-9:30am Keynote Address H.E. Nasser Ahmed Alsowaidi Chairman Department of Planning and Economy Abu Dhabi 9:30-9:50am Keynote Address: Investing In Abu Dhabi: Assessing Risk and Reward Michael Tomalin Chief Executive National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) Page 2

3 9:50-10:10am Keynote Address Eirvin Knox Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank 10:10-11:10am Panel Session: Abu Dhabi in the Year Ahead: Economic Outlook Oliver Cornock Group Editor Gulf Oxford Business Group H.E. Eng. Salah Salem Al Shamsi Chairman Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry H.E. Hareb Al-Darmaki Executive Director, Private Equity Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Dr. Georges Makhoul President for the Middle East and North Africa Morgan Stanley H.E. Falah Mohammed Al Ahbabi General Manager Urban Planning Council H.E. Eng. Jaber Hareb Al Khaili Zonescorp The panel will debate the economic outlook for the emirate of Abu Dhabi and bring to light the investment opportunities being created through economic diversification. What will be the key drivers of future economic growth? To what extent will the crisis in the global financial markets affect Abu Dhabi? How will oil prices impact the economy in the near future? How is the government supporting the development of the economy? What will be the projects to look out for in the year ahead? How much of a concern is inflation? Is Abu Dhabi s regulatory environment enabling international investors to make the most of opportunities? How reliant is Abu Dhabi on overseas workers? 11:10-11:40am 11:40-12:00pm Coffee Break Silver and Gold Rooms Keynote Address: Future Private Equity: Supply and Demand of Real Estate, Risks in Marketing, Progression and Planning H.E. Abubaker Seddiq Al Khouri, CFA Managing Director Sorouh Real Estate PJSC Page 3

4 12:00-12:20pm Keynote Address John Bullough ALDAR Properties PJSC 12:20-1:10pm Panel Session: Real Estate, Construction and Tourism: Driving Economic Growth Ernest McCrary Executive Director Institutional Investor Conferences Lawrence Franklin Director Strategy & Policy Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority John Bullough ALDAR Properties PJSC Yousef M Al Nowais Managing Director Al Maabar International Investments Suleiman Shahbal Noor Capital Firoze Kapadia Executive Director of Treasury and Investments Sorouh Real Estate PJSC The panel will bring to light the opportunities and expectations for the tourist industry and real estate sector. How is Abu Dhabi s real estate market expected to perform in the year ahead? Is the credit crisis going to have a negative impact on the property market? How is the government supporting the real estate sector? What is the outlook for Abu Dhabi s tourist industry? How is the tourist industry shaping the future of the real estate sector? What are the projects to look out for? How can investors capitalize on the impressive developments now taking place on Saadiyat Island? What effects are higher building material costs and worker salaries having on projects? 1:10-2:10pm 2:10-2:30pm Lunch Silver and Gold Rooms Keynote Address: Abu Dhabi 2030: Urban Master Planning is Creating Long Term Certainty H.E. Falah Mohammed Al Ahbabi General Manager Urban Planning Council Page 4

5 2:30-3:20pm Panel Session: Infrastructure, Transportation and Industry: Role of the Private Sector Ernest McCrary Executive Director Institutional Investor Conferences H.E. Khalifa Mohamed Al Mazrouei Chairman and Managing Director Abu Dhabi Airports Company Mohammed Al Hashemi Executive Director, Asset Management Abu Dhabi Investment Company Dr. Hassan El Rashid Executive Vice President, Strategy & Development Abu Dhabi Ports Company H.E. Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi Director of Privatization Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) Sanad Ahmed Project Manager Masdar Rapid growth through economic diversification and privatization has led to industrial developments, significant demand for infrastructure and opportunities for investors. How is Abu Dhabi meeting infrastructure demands? Can infrastructure developments keep pace with economic growth? What are the risks and rewards of Public Private Partnerships? Should investors expect larger numbers of privatization deals in the near future? How are Abu Dhabi based companies expected to use the private sector for their funding needs? What are the growth prospects for Abu Dhabi s small to medium size companies? 3:20-3:40pm 3:40-4:40pm Coffee Break Silver and Gold Rooms Panel Session: Abu Dhabi s Financial Sector and Equity Capital Markets Caroline Allen Editor Global Investor Mark Friedenthal Vice President Fund Manager Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Page 5

6 Tom Healy Chief Executive Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Kaveh Samie Managing Director, Regional Head of Equities Middle East and North Africa Citigroup Mark Yassin SGM-Corporate and Investment Banking National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) Orhan Osmansoy The National Investor The panel will provide an outlook for Abu Dhabi s financial sector and equity capital markets. How is volatility in the global capital markets affecting the banking sector in Abu Dhabi? Are Abu Dhabi s banks at risk from the global credit crisis? Speakers will bring to light recent financial sector developments and debate both the opportunities and challenges facing Abu Dhabi s banking sector. Speakers will also discuss how reforms to the financial markets are enabling investors to better access opportunities. What will be the key factors to drive growth in the equity markets in 2009? Are we going to see increasing numbers of IPOs in the year ahead? Are corporate governance standards improving? 4:40-5:00pm Keynote Address: The Leadership Vision of Transforming Abu Dhabi to the Sustainable Arab Capital Holley Chant Planning Manager Estidama 5:00-7:00pm Cocktail Reception Hosted by: The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council Crystal Room Page 6