Middle East 2007 - The Globalization of Private Equity

The Globalization of Private Equity
Private equity, now a major force in shaping global business, is taking off in the Middle East.
1) How will the rise of private equity shape the future business environment in the Middle East?
2) What can international private equity firms offer the region, and what are they expecting in return?
3) What are the prospects for the global private equity industry in the medium to long term?

Omar Kutayba Alghanim, Chief Executive Officer, Alghanim Industries, Kuwait
Henry T. Azzam, Chairman, Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX), United Arab Emirates
David Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Istithmar, United Arab Emirates
Arif M. Naqvi, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Abraaj Capital, United Arab Emirates
Abe Saad, Chief Executive Officer, AB Capital, United Arab Emirates
Opening Remarks by
David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Carlyle Group, USA
Moderated by
Michael J. Roux, Chairman, Roux International, Australia