Events, Functions & Conferences 2003

JOINT ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER Guest of Honour, H.M. Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan. on Saturday 18th January 2003, 7.30pm at the Dorchester, Park Lane, London W1.

and The Arab Women's Association

The social committees of Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Arab Women's Association are organising this event. Proceeds from the evening will help the two charities to continue with their humanitarian work which is urgently needed. To support this event you may either ¤ Attend the dinner with family and friends - tickets are £175.00 each ¤ Sponsor part of the event - contributions of over £3,000 or over will be acknowledged in the Dinner Programme ¤ Make a donation. Please make your cheque payable to either MAP or AWA and send to the relevant address below: MAP, 33a Islington Park Street, London N1 1QB. AWA, 205 Langham House, 302-308 Regent Street, London W1B 3AT. For further information please call MAP on 020 7226 4114, AWA on 020 7631 4880 or visit MAP Annual Dinner

2nd Annual Islamic Finance Summit Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd January 2003 at the Langham Hilton, London
The ABA is pleased to support and co-chair this event, now in it's second year, which provides an excellent opportunity to explore the enormous potential for growth in Islamic finance and investment. Keynote speeches from somes of the leading industry figures will provide a cutting-edge assessment of the achievements of Islamic banking and the challenges it faces today. A 'questions and answers' forum will also be provided. ABA members are entitled to a 10% discount together with an early registration rebate of £100 (valid until Friday 10th January 2003) bringing the fee to £895 + VAT (down from £1095 + VAT). To register and avail yourself of this discount please email your details to jcoles@euromoneyplc.com and identify yourself as an ABA Member. For further information, visit Euromoney Seminars.
Please note: ABA members attending on only one of the days are entitled to a reduced rate of one-half of the price indicated above. Euromoney seminars need to be advised at time of booking.

The Financial War on Terrorism: the Contribution of Islamic Banking Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th April 2003 Royal United Services Institute, Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET

Over the last 18 months, there has been considerable debate over the best way to curb terrorist activity and the field of preventing terrorist financing is an important front on which the war is being waged. There has been a groundswell of interest in Islamic financial organisations. Fears that Islamic banks and finance houses have been used to channel funds to terrorist organisations have led to an unprecedented level of attention being paid to the business dealings of individuals, companies and governments alike. Much of the media attention, in particular, has been of a sensationalist nature. The problem of terrorist funding is not one faced by the Islamic Banking sector and Middle Eastern states alone. Wider issues of compliance and regulation affect the West as much as they do other regions. The Royal United Services Institute’s Middle East & North Africa programme in partnership with the Institute of Islamic Banking & Insurance is organising this conference which aims to bring together representatives from the often isolated communities of banking, the financial services, government and counter-terrorism specialists to facilitate a balanced discussion of this issue. As media partners to this event, ABA members are entitled to the corporate member rate of £399 + VAT, a saving of 20% off the full fee. Click Here to obtain a list of speakers, the conference programme and for booking details.

The Egyptian-British Chamber of Commerce

Egypt: Investment Conference PRIORITIES FOR BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT Thursday 3rd July, 9am to 4pm Churchill Inter-Continental Hotel, 30 Portman Square, London W1 followed by a reception from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Coutts Bank, 440 Strand, London WC2

This conference, held under the auspices of the Egyptian Government's investment promotion office in London and in conjunction with the Egyptian-British Chamber of Commerce, will focus on UK and Egyptian trade & economic relations and investment opportunities. It will also look at the relevance of the EU's Industrial Modernisation Programme. Streamed workshops on the Banking & Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Agri-Business and Textiles industries will follow after lunch. Delegates will be invited to attend a reception on Wednesday 2nd July from 7pm to 8.30pm hosted by HE Ambassador Adel El Gazzar, Egyptian Ambassador to the UK at his residence, 75 South Audley Street, London W1. Early booking is advised to ensure that there is enough time for the invitation to the reception to be mailed to you. ABA members and subscribers are entitled a reduced fee of £60 + VAT, a saving of £15 off the full fee. Click Here to obtain a conference brochure and booking form. Please contact the Egyptian-British Chamber of Commerce at 020 7499 3100 in the event of any queries.

Al-Madad presents A Concert for Peace 4th July 2003 Commonwealth Institute, High Street Kensington, London W8 Doors Open 7.00pm

Al Kindi Ensemble

Part I The renowned musicologist and performer Ali Jihad Racy will present a Lecture – Demonstration on Classical and Folk Music of the Arab Near East accompanied by Sohail Kaspar. Part II Al-Madad is delighted to announce that the Al Kindi Ensemble will be performing their inspiring and internationally renowned brand of Sufi music led by the renowned Julien Jalal Eddine Weiss. Tickets are £50 per person. For further information & to book tickets - click here to visit the Al-Madad Foundation website.

The Hope Foundation presents The Royal Hope Charity Gala At The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP on Friday, 26th September 2003 Doors open at 7pm, Show commences at 8pm Dress: Black Tie Royal Albert Hall Box Office: 020 7589 8212 Prices: £30, £50, £75, £100, £200 and £350 For hospitality packages, please call The Hope Foundation Office: 020 7431 4469 To buy tickets online, visit: www.royalalberthall.com THE GALA EVENING INCLUDES SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCES OF SONG, DANCE AND POETRY. VIRTUAL DUET BY PLACIDO DOMINGO & VASKO SARAH BRIGHTMAN • THE ROYAL BALLET ZUCCHERO • JOAQUIN CORTES MAFALDA ARNAUTH & CUSTODIO CASTELO SERTAB ERENER • NAWAL AL-ZOUGHBI & JIHAD AKL OMAR FARUKTEKBILEK & THE WHIRLING DERWISHES ANDY SERKIS • TRUDIE STYLER • KRISTANNA LOKEN AND MANY OTHERS THE HOPE FOUNDATION ORGANISATION (HOPE) aims to support and raise funds for children suffering from Leukaemia as a result of countries devastated by war. The focus of the organisation is to aid reputable charities that can provide the essential life-saving medical equipment and supplies for children in hospitals diagnosed with Leukaemia. HOPE is a non-profitable, non-governmental organisation. Due to the current crisis, this year’s fundraising will be focused on Iraqi children. “Over 10,000 new cases of children with Leukaemia has been reported in Iraq since 1991 Gulf War” W.H.O. HOPE Information Line: 08705 12 22 12

The Welfare Association Annual Dinner for the Children of Palestine on Saturday 4th October 2003 at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London W1 Tickets - £150 This prestigious event is planned to raise urgently needed funds for a number of children's projects in Lebanon and the West Bank and Gaza. Keynote Speaker: H.E. Dr. Saleem Fayyad, Minister of Finance Palestine Musicians: Mr. Salim Abboud (Pianist), Mr. Nabil Abboud (Violinist) Salim is the first and only Palestinian Concert Pianist to have played a solo at the Royal Albert Hall in London and has played in high profile venues all over the world. His concert with Daniel Barenboim in Ramallah was recognised as a first for both Palestine and for music. Comedienne: Ms. Maysoon Zayid Tickets available by calling the Welfare Association's London Office on 020 7589 8035. Download the booking and advertising forms or visit the website by clicking on the following links: • Booking Form • Advertising Form • www.welfareassociation.org.uk •

islamic fundsworld 2003

6 - 8 October 2003, Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London W8 4PT Hosted by Islamic Funds World, this conference offers an excellent learning experience and networking opportunity where you will be able to meet Islamic fund pioneers and experts from Europe, the Middle East, North America and South East Asia. Click Here to obtain the conference programme (together with booking details) and see how the knowledge on offer will enable you to learn how your organisation can take full advantage of this tremendous opportunity. The ABA is pleased to endorse this event and, as media partners, members and subscribers are entitled to a rate of £836.50 + VAT, a saving of 30% off the full fee of £1,195.00.

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The ABA is pleased to announce A Classic Evening with Ramzi Yassa on Saturday, 15th November 03 at 7.30pm. at Jerwood Hall, LSO ~ St. Luke's, Old Street, London EC1V 9NG. This event is presented by The Coptic Orthodox Church for the benefit of The Cornerstone Building Project and features Ramzi Yassa playing works by Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Chopin and Liszt. Ticket prices are £50 for the concert and reception, £20 for the concert only and £10 for student admission. Reservations may be made by calling 01438 745 232 between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday. For further information, please contact RamziYassaRecital@CopticCentre.com or visit www.copticcentre.com/ramziyassa.pdf.

The ABA is pleased to announce our forthcoming SOHOUR DINNER to celebrate the Holy month of Ramadan Tuesday, November 18th, 03 at 9:00 pm. Noura Restaurant (Lebanese Cuisine) 16 Hobart Place, Belgravia London SW1 £45.00 per person If you would like to join us, please complete and return the reply slip (which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below) by Friday 14th November, 2003 together with your credit card details or remittance made payable to Arab Bankers Association, 27 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EL. For further information, please contact us on aba@arab-bankers.co.uk. Click here to download an invitation and reply slip.

7th - 8th December 2003 Gulf International Conference & Exhibition Centre, Manama, Bahrain Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, this conference promises to build on its decade of success with an excellent line up of speakers and exciting & provocative panel topics. There is a special focus on Islamic Banking and Infrastructure Development, this year's theme. Presentations will be brief & focused, followed by interactive discussion sessions. An internationally recognised celebrity moderator will lead each session to make sure the discussion is exciting and involves maximum audience participation. Session 1: Four decades of Islamic Banking & Finance: The Governors Table Session 2: Emerging Trends and Opportunities in the Islamic Financial Industry Session 3a: Islamic Investment in Infrastructure Finance: Examining the issues Session 3b: The Role of the Islamic Development Banks Infrastructure Fund: case studies Session 4: Globalisation Effects on Islamic Banking & Finance Session 5: Securitisation in Islamic Banking & Finance Session 6: Innovations and Financial Instruments for the Islamic Banking Industry Concluding Session: The 10th Anniversary WIBC Power Table As Media Associates to this event, members of the Arab Bankers Association can register at a special rate of US$975 only (The regular rate is US$1495). For a conference programme and further details, please visit http://www.megaevents.net/wibc or to register, please e-mail your contact details (with a note of your affiliation to the ABA) to sonia@megaevents.net or fax your details marked for the attention of Ms. Sonia Satham to +971 4 3436003.