Arab British Economic Forum Meeting the Challenges Together
The Arab British Chamber of Commerce announced on Thursday 16th April, that the first Arab British Economic Forum (ABEF) would be held from 2-3 November 2009 at the InterContinental Hotel Park Lane, London.
The ABEF will be the key Arab-British business event in London this year. It will be addressed by Ministers and leading business figures from the Arab world and the United Kingdom. Their presentations will stimulate discussion by participants of the key topics in six sector-focussed sessions over the two days, addressing Agriculture, Financial Services, Education & Training, IT & Telecoms, Renewable Energy and the role of Women in the Global Economy.
The ABEF is supported by the League of Arab States, UKTI, the British Chambers of Commerce and British Expertise. It will assess the implications of the global economic downturn and worldwide capital constraints for trade and economic relations between Britain and the Arab world. It will take stock of financial conditions in the last quarter of 2009; the prospects for revived confidence in a revitalised international financial system, the easing of capital constraints and restored lending; the implications for broader economic recovery; and the opportunities for Arab and British partners to secure their business objectives by Meeting the Challenges Together. Space will be available at the Forum for one to one meetings between participants.
ABCC Secretary General and Chief Executive Dr Afnan Al-Shuaiby said, “The ABEF will be held at a significant moment for the world economy. Although all countries around the world have been affected by the global economic downturn, many Arab countries have weathered the storm better than other regions due to conservative regulatory policies, sophisticated economic strategies and strong financial positions based on oil prices which remain above their governments’ budget assumptions. They continue to offer strong business opportunities for British companies and are looking for the skills and products the United Kingdom has to offer. These factors ensure that the business partnership between Britain and the Arab world remains strong and continues to deliver economic benefit to both sides”.
Further information on the event and registration is available on the Forum website at www.abef.org.uk. It will be updated regularly as additional speakers and sponsors agree to support the event and other new information becomes available.
Media enquiries should be directed to Mr Omar Al-Kurdi (Head of Public Relations at the ABCC) at 020 7659 4860 or omar@abcc.org.uk
