Conferences & Events 2006

Financial Times Business Banking on Bahrain London Stock Exchange Tuesday 28th March 2006 Bahrain is the leading financial services hub in the Middle East. Faced with numerous challenges in recent years, the long-established financial center has displayed an impressive ability to renew itself and to strengthen its leadership. This island of just 600,000 inhabitants with less oil reserves than its neighbours has one of the region’s most diversified economies. It is open, tax-free, provides a high-skilled labour force and offers a solid legal environment. While offshore banking is one of its traditional specialties, Bahrain has recently evolved into one of the world’s most pre-eminent centers for Islamic banking. Islamic insurance is also on the rise, with Bahrain on the cutting-edge of product innovation in a market characterized by increased demand. The Bahrain Monetary Agency has recently renewed and considerably improved its already solid legal environment for financial activities. The country’s banks are actively investing at regional level. Increased domestic needs in energy and water and further diversification strategies are bound to make project finance another key specialty of Bahrain. To read more please visit the conference homepage In association with:

Euromoney Conferences Egypt: A Commitment to Reform Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London 14th March, 2006 In March 2005 Euromoney were delighted to bring a delegation from the Government of Egypt for the ‘Egypt: Investing in Reform’ conference. The day was a great success and signaled the government’s commitment to change loud and clear. Attendees from the Government of Egypt included Minister of Finance, Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Minister of Tourism, Minister of Communications & Information Technology, Minister of Foreign Trade & Industry and the Minister of Investment. More about the 2005 event... In line with Euromoney’s continuning commitment to Egypt, we will be holding this event again in 2006. The purpose of the event is to show a range of British businesses and UK-based investors that President Mubarak’s Government are committed to refining and expanding the new, growth-oriented policies they have established. This year we will be honoured by the presence of H.E. Dr. Ahmed Nazif, Prime Minister of Egypt and the same six key ministers of the Egyptian goverment as participated in the 2005 event. Guests will have the chance to speak directly to the ministers and are encouraged to participate during the sessions by asking questions. Please click here to visit the conference homepage

EuroFinance Trade, Treasury, and Cash Management in the Middle East Dubai, UAE 14-15 March 2006 This year has been an extraordinary period for companies in the Middle East. Companies, both based in or operating in the region, have benefited from high oil revenues and low interest rates. The strong levels of cash looking for a home have created an unprecedented boom in infrastructure, property and investment. Combined with an increased liberalisation of trade and markets, there now exists a real a base for sustained economic growth for the region. The Middle East still remains a complex series of countries in which to do business despite moves towards harmonisation. This conference will look at opportunities and the fast-paced developments taking place. Sessions will also cover how to manage both regionally and internationally to achieve optimal management of cash, trade, liquidity and risk. To read more, please visit the conference homepage

AIWF 5th Anniversary Dinner Mansion House, London 20th April 2006 AIWF 5th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Building Bridges, Building Business Between the City of London, the Arab World and the International Community. For more information contact AIWF office by Fax: +44 207 409 7575 or Email: info@aiwfonline.com