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The MENA region’s finance elite converged on Abu Dhabi to discuss the region’s role in the global economy and international factors shaping the region’s investment landscape. With the UK’s vote to leave the European Union just starting to set in and a new republican administration in the White House, two of the world’s largest economies have shocked the world with upset votes, both of which could see a radical effect on regional economic policy.
The Middle East Investment Conference, held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, is taking place at the ADGM Auditorium on Al Maryah Island.
Amer Abdul Aziz Khansaheb, President of CFA Society Emirates, said, “CFA members from across the GCC indicated in our recently published Middle East Societies Market Sentiment Survey, that geo-political developments, global energy policies and regional fiscal developments will dominate investor concerns. This annual Middle East Investment Conference creates a platform for senior investment professionals to gather together and address the many issues and opportunities current market conditions present. As CFA Society Emirates, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics in investment practices for the development of the UAE’s investment industry. Leading global and regional economic and financial minds, will be presenting their views on a broad range of issues affecting the Middle East.â€
Todd Buccholz, former director of economic policy at the White House during the first Bush Administration, headlined the event and delivered an opening address.
Buccholz drew on his first-hand experiences during his time in the White House and delivered an opening address that outlined his views on how the recent events in the West could impact regional policy.