Day 1 – Morning (Wednesday, April 7, 2010) (2011 agenda to be published soon)
Time Topic

8:30 AM

Welcoming VIP and Participants

09:30 AM

Arrival of H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of Supreme Council, and Ruler of Ajman

09:35 AM

National Anthem Recitation

09:40 AM

Holy Quran Recitation

09:45 AM

Opening Speech by Conference Patron

09:50 AM

Welcome Message by Shk. Ahmed Bin Humid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Free zone Authority

10:00 AM

Presentation by Regional and Global Guest Keynote Speakers

Conference Sessions

Regional and Global Economic Opportunities and Challenges Facing the Business Sector

  • Facing the challenges of the financial crisis and implementing normal business operations.
  • Partnership strategies to achieve sustainable economic development and global competitiveness.
  • Meeting challenges and strengthening private sector partnerships to develop national economy.
  • Strategies for regional economic institutions to build investor confidence.
  • The opportunities and challenges of financing industrial, agricultural and other development projects.
  • The future of GCC stock markets' listed companies at a global level.
  • Analyzing the impact of the Free Trade Agreement and liaisons with the World Trade Organization on the future of GCC economy.
  • The future of industries in the GCC countries after the financial crisis.

Advancing Regional Economic Development to Achieve Global Economic Competitiveness

  • The opportunities and challenges of the Free Trade Agreement and the WTO on regional economic development.
  • Restructuring the role of regional financial and funding systems for economic advancement.
  • Implementing innovative and creative business strategies to achieve sustainable economic development and global competitiveness.
  • Addressing the challenges and prospects of building a digitally competent economy.
  • Restructuring of government and economic institutions to achieve sustainable economic development.
  • Strategies and road maps for leaders to cope with economic challenges.
  • The role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in achieving regional economic growth.

Strategies of Islamic Banks, Financial Institutions and Insurance Companies for Global Expansion.

  • The opportunities and challenges for local and Islamic banks and financial instaurations to expand internationally and diversify sources of income.
  • Building strategies for Islamic Banks, Financial Institutions and Insurance Companies for Global Expansion.
  • Building leadership development strategies to enhance the delivery of banking, financial and insurance services.

The Role of Ports, Customs and Free Zones in the Development of the GCC Economies.

  • The role of Ports, Customs and Free Zones in development of the import, export and re-export industry
  • The impact of import, export and re-export industry development on the GCC economic development.

11:00 AM

Conference Patron Departure

11:10 AM

Coffee Break and Networking

11:30 AM

Panel Discussion and Q & A

12:30 PM

Lunch and End of the Conference

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