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Part 2: From the Middle East to the World
The Middle East's relationship with developed economies in Asia and the West involves a complex
blend of diplomatic ties and economic opportunities.
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Business and Finance Cooperation between the Middle East and Asia (Invite only)
US-China tensions and geopolitical realignment due to the Russia-Ukraine war are requiring gover
nment leaders and businesses from MEA and Asia to look elsewhere for capital, talent, and business partners.
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Next-Gen Startups in the Middle East and Africa (Invite only)
MENA's startup ecosystem has become much more structured in recent years. The region now has ove
r 3,000 startups, with the UAE leading the pack as home to 42 percent of them, followed by Egypt with 12 percent.
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Sovereign Wealth Funds: Creating Sustainable Finance for Regional Integration and Growth between the Middle East and Africa
In a little over two decades, the number of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) has grown from 62 in 2
000 to 176 currently.
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CEO Roundtable (Invite only)
Join regional and global CEOs in an exclusive roundtable to explore the diverse global economic
dynamics shaping the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
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Feeding Change: A Discussion With Global Food and Agriculture Leaders (Invite only)
We are in the midst of a food revolution—one fueled by changing consumer preferences, emerging n
utrition science, geopolitical adjustments, and health and environmental crises.
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Tapping Capital Markets to Foster Entrepreneurship and Job Creation (Invite only)
In many economies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) contribute to about a third of GDP
and about 80 percent of employment.
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Luxury for Good: How Philanthropists and Changemakers Give Back
According to a Barclays analysis, the Middle East is expected to be one of the fastest-growing m
arkets for luxury retail in 2023, due to economic growth (and spending) and a boost from increasing tourism.
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The Future of Conflict in the Age of Rapid Technological Change (Invite only)
Whether it’s Russia’s war on Ukraine, the proliferation of space satellites by private actors, t
he war in the Middle East, or the geopolitical risks of AI-assisted warfare, the issue of defense preparedness has become a prominent concern for political l
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An Impactful Evolution: The Future of Collaborative Philanthropy in MENA (Invite only)
While philanthropy in the broadest sense has been deeply embedded in the Middle East and North A
frica (MENA) for centuries, the notion of "collaborative philanthropy" is relatively new.
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