Will A New Mena Blueprint Unlock The next Trillion-Dollar Surge? - #FII7 Day 1
"Will A New Mena Blueprint Unlock The next Trillion-Dollar Surge?" took place at the Future Investment Initiative 7th Edition on October 24th, 2023.
The Gulf economies are among the richest and most vibrant globally, with $3.5 trillion in fossil fuel windfalls powering everything from AI to sovereign wealth funds pursuing deals worldwide. With 30% of global liquid natural gas exports, over $500 billion spent on new cities and projects, 30% of container trade, and 16% of air cargo flowing through the region, The Economist notes massive new investment flows supporting the Gulf's rising ambition. Which strategic visions will further catalyze growth across the Middle East and North Africa and solidify the region’s upward trajectory?
Moderator:
Esraa Albuti, Partner, EY
Speakers:
- Hussain Abdulla, Co-CEO, QInvest
- Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO, Aldar Properties
- Catherine Leung, Co-Founder & Partner, MizMaa Ventures Ltd
- May Nasrallah, Founder & Executive Chairwoman, deNovo Partners
- Noor Sweid, Founder & Managing Partner, Global Ventures