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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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Morning Program | Opportunity in the Middle East: A Road Less Traveled
Member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) want to transition from a commodity-based
to a more market-based economy. In other words, they are focusing on developing their private sector.
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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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Reclaiming the Narrative: Redefining Womanhood in MEA (Invite only)
Despite popular narratives of repressive and exploitative attitudes toward women in the Middle E
ast and Africa, the region has experienced an unprecedented transformation in the last decade.
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Unlocking Trillions: The Potential of an African Continental Trade Area
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) are perceived as a source of natural resources, rather than cen
ters for manufacturing, distribution, and technology.
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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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CNBC Reception (Invite only)
Please join leaders from CNBC and the Milken Institute to celebrate a successful Middle East and
Africa Summit with a private dinner at Cafe Milano Abu Dhabi, the celebrated outpost of the acclaimed Washington, DC, restaurant, offering handmade pastas,
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Wellness, Performance, and Longevity | Diet and Exercise: Choices Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
A healthy diet and regular exercise may often help control or delay health issues associated wit
h aging, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Adult obesity rates currently exceed 30 percent throughout most of the Middle East and North Africa.
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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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