Arqaam Capital to Host 12th Annual MENA Investor Conference in Abu Dhabi

Arqaam Capital has announced the return of its flagship event, the 12th Annual MENA Investor Conference, to be held on May 19–20, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi. In collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the event will bring together over 500 top executives, institutional investors, economists, and policymakers from across the region and beyond.

Asset managers overseeing more than US$1 trillion are expected to attend, highlighting the growing global interest in investment opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The conference serves as a vital platform to connect regional capital markets with international investors and facilitate high-level engagement across sectors.

This year’s conference theme, From Vision to Value Creation: Navigating MENA’s Market Transformation, will explore key topics such as regional macroeconomic shifts, Abu Dhabi’s industrial diversification agenda, the role of artificial intelligence in finance, and the evolving landscape of capital markets across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and other GCC nations.

Distinguished Speakers and Thought Leaders

Among the high-profile speakers confirmed for the event are:

• Abdalla Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADX
• Klaus Froelich, CIO, ADNOC Group
• Youssef Salem, CFO, ADNOC Drilling
• Paul Gamble, Head of Sovereign Ratings, Fitch Ratings
• Fayez Ibbini, CEO, Alpha Data
• Mansoor Alfalasi, CEO, Dubai Taxi Company
• Saif Al Hamhami, CEO, Abraj Energy Services
• Haitham Al Salmi, CEO, Muscat Stock Exchange

Executives from MSCI and other major global financial institutions will also take part in various panels and networking sessions.

In addition to keynote speeches and panel discussions, the conference will feature private meetings, focused lunches, and issuer workshops to promote deeper engagement between investors and regional corporates. These sessions aim to facilitate deal-making, promote transparency, and align investment strategies with national economic visions.