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Uncertainties in the MENA Region: What It Means For Singapore Businesses?

Date : 30 Mar 2011, Wed
Time : 2.30pm - 5.00pm
Venue : SBF Seminar Room 1
(22nd level, Keppel Towers)
Fee per pax (incl GST) : SBF Members - $50.00
Non Members - $100.00

The political uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia have catalysed a phenomenal change in the political dynamics in Middle East & North Africa (MENA). As growing sentiments for political change sweep across countries such as Libya, Tunisia, Lebanon and Bahrain, what are the economic realities and implications of these developments for businesses? How will the current political upheaval affect the short and long term market outlook for the region and the greater global economy?

SBF’s Middle East Business Group (MEBG) is pleased to present this update seminar where invited business and thought leaders will give an update on the current economic and political situation in MENA. The seminar will relate the political impact on businesses and address key questions that businesses may have with respect to this market: Is economic growth going to slow down in MENA? What is the impact of the long term growth opportunities in this region? Are there any identifiable new opportunities in these times of turbulence? Key speakers and business leaders will discuss the challenges and implications related to the operating business environment in the region and give an assessment of the viability of doing businesses amid these concerns.

Who should attend?
Businesses with presence in MENA or those with interest in the region are welcome to attend the seminar and network with the business and thought leaders present.


Programme
Time Details
2.00pm Registration
2.30pm Opening Remark by Mr Shabbir Hassanbhai, Vice Chairman of Middle East Business Group (MEBG) and Council Member of Singapore Business Federation
2.35pm Panel Discussion: An Analysis of the Current Economic Environment and Financial Outlook in the MENA Region by Financial Institutions and Professional Services companies operating in the Middle East

Moderator:
Mr Shabbir Hassanbhai, Vice Chairman of Middle East Business Group and Council Member of Singapore Business Federation

Panelists :
Mr Eric Reinhart, General Manager of Union De Banques Arabes Et Francaises (UABF)
Mr. Eun - Young Kim, Executive Vice President & Area Executive of Arab Bank
3.05pm Panel Discussion: Perspectives of Singaporean Businesses Operating in the MENA Region – Overcoming Key Challenges and Managing Volatility in the Business Environment

Moderator:
Mr Shabbir Hassanbhai, Vice Chairman of Middle East Business Group and Council Member of Singapore Business Federation

Panelists :
Mr. Goh Teik Poh, President (South Asia) of NOL Group
Mr. Larry Lam, Chairman and Managing Director of Portek Int’l
Mr. Tan Cheng Guan, Executive Vice President (Group Business & Strategic Development of Sembcorp Industries Ltd)
Mr Lim Ban Hoe, Group Director (International Operations - Middle East and Africa)
International Enterprise Singapore
3.35pm Tea Break
3.50pm Presentation: Mitigating Risks and Managing Volatility in Middle East & North Africa by Nick Allan, Regional Director (Asia Pacific) of Control Risks
4.20pm Question and Answer Session
5.00pm End
Programme is correct at time of print


Administrative Details
  • Please mail this registration form together with a cheque to SBF (10 Hoe Chiang Road, #22-00, Keppel Towers, Singapore 089315). Cheque should be made payable to “Singapore Business Federation”. Please indicate the Ref No., company name and participant’s name at the back of the cheque.
  • Confirmation of your registration will be emailed to your company. Please present the email confirmation for admission to seminar room.
  • We regret that no refund will be made for cancellation or non-attendance once registered but a replacement is allowed. Full fees will be charged for cancellation or non-attendance.
  • For more information, please contact George Chan at email: george.chan@sbf.org.sg or DID at 6827 6842
Ref No: AMEA 058/300311/03W
REGISTRATION FORM - Attn: MR Dept
Fax: 6734 0610/ 6827 6801
Closing date: 28 Mar 2011
NOTE : As a precautionary measure, our advice is for members who are unwell not to attend the session.


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