2nd annual 18 april 2012, dusit thani dubai, united arab

MEIFIC is a MEGA Brand. MEGA Brands. MEGA Clients. Market Leaders. Shaping the Future of the Global Islamic Finance Industry Since 1993t:+971 4 343 1200 | f:+971 4 343 6003 | P.O. Box 72045, Dubaiwww.megaevents.net/middleeast_finance

2nd Annual

18 April 2012, Dusit Thani Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MEIFIC: Shaping the Future of the Regional Islamic Finance Industry

Platinum Strategic Partners

Knowledge PartnerAsset Management Partner Gold Strategic Partners

Silver Strategic Partners Associate Partner Official Arabic Broadcaster

Hussain AlQemziChief Executive Officer, Noor Islamic Bank

Group Chief Executive Officer, Noor Investment Group

Dr. Saleh MalaikahChairman

Rusd International Holding Group Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Salama Group

Inaugural Address

Room to Grow: New Directions in the Next Growth Phase for Islamic Banking in the Middle East

KEYNOTE PLENARY SESSIONSThe high-profile platform where international leaders tackle the big picture issues, the Keynote Plenary Sessions are highly valued by delegates and play a significant role in generating new strategic insights into industry trends.

FACILITATED INTERACTIVE DEBATESBy utilising the investigative talents of the cream of professional interviewers as our session Moderators, we really probe the issues from all angles and ensure that it’s not just another “talk shop”. Interactive debate between panelists and delegates is expertly facilitated by the Moderator often resulting in groundbreaking new insights.

POWER DEBATESThis is an innovative session format designed to generate lively debate as industry leaders tackle the burning issues in the industry. MEIFIC 2012 will feature an interactive Power Debate sessions on building a sustainable high growth trajectory for Islamic banking in the Middle East and strengthening regional and international connectivity of Islamic finance.

EXHIBITIONThe exhibition running alongside the conference showcases the latest developments in the industry, new financial services product launches and innovative solutions, with an emphasis on improving efficiency and performance.

Unique Features of MEIFIC 2012

2nd Annual

Geographical Representation @ MEIFIC 2011

Designation Representation @ MEIFIC 2011

MEIFIC: Bringing Together Key Industry Players and Thought Leaders to Chart the

Future of the Regional Islamic Banking, Finance and Investments Industry

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

Special Delegate Packages

The 2nd Annual Middle East Islamic Finance & Investment Conference will provide unrivalled high-impact brand visibility and ensure that you are at the forefront of shaping the future of the regional islamic finance & investment industry. MEIFIC 2012 also presents a unique opportunity to nurture key client relationships in a substantive and issues-driven programme.

To discuss your specific business needs please contact Sophie Shah at [email protected]

Take advantage of the special Group Delegate packages to send your executive team to participate in the 2nd Annual Middle East Islamic Finance & Investment Conference.

To receive further details on attending MEIFIC 2012 please email Clint Winston [email protected]

MEGA BRANDS. MEGA CLIENTS. MARKET LEADERS.MEGA is the market leading business information firm focused on achieving business results for the global Islamic banking & finance industry since 1993. The portfolio of MEGA brands represents the landmark industry conferences and our clients are the leading players in the international financial markets.

Corporate Finance

Strengthening the Collaboration Between Conventional & Islamic Financial Institutions to Meet the Needs of Corporate Borrowers

International Summit on Islamic


2nd Annual

Hussain AlQemziChief Executive Officer, Noor Islamic Bank

Group Chief Executive Officer, Noor Investment Group

Saadaat Yaqub BajwaHead of Debt Capital Markets

Noor Islamic Bank

Sheikh Ahmad Abdul Aziz Al Haddad

Shari’ah Board MemberMawarid Finance

Dr. Jarmo KotilaineChief Economist

National Commercial Bank

Mohamed Zakariya OthmanHead, Islamic Ratings,

RAM Rating Services Berhad

Shaikh Muddassir SiddiquiShari’ah Scholar, Research Fellow

International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA),

Malaysia

Oscar SilvaChief Executive Officer

Global Banking Corporation B.S.C. (c) (GBCORP)

Robin AmlotManaging Editor

CPI Financial

Dr. Muhammad Al-Bashir Muhammad Al-Amine

Group Head - Shari’ah Assurance DeptBank AlKhair

Dr. Saleh MalaikahChairman

Rusd International Holding Group Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Salama Group

Geert BossuytChief Executive Officer

Dar Al Istithmar

Rizwan KanjiPartner

King and Spalding

Mufti Muhammed Hassan Kaleem Shari’ah Advisor

Takaful Emarat – Insurance

Dr. Azeemuddin SubhaniAssistant Professor, Islamic Finance &

Head, Finance DepartmentAjman University of Science and

Technology (AUST)

Furqan AhmedIslamic Banking Product Development

and Segmentation Advisor

Shaykh Yusuf Talal DeLorenzoChairman, Shari’ah Board

Dow Jones Islamic Indexes

Aladin Al KhatibEVP, Treasury Group

Al Hilal Bank

Dr. Sayd FarookGlobal Head of Islamic Capital Markets

Thomson Reuters

Ijlal Ahmed AlviChief Executive Officer

International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM)

Dr. Idriss GhodbaneCEO and Board Member

Quantum Investment Bank

Moinuddin MalimChief Executive OfficerMashreq Al Islami

Engage the Industry Leaders: Fresh Insights to Burning Issues @ MEIFIC 2012

Inaugural Address

Confirmed Speakers @ MEIFIC 2012

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08.00 to 09.00 Registration & Refreshments

09.00 Opening of the 2nd Annual Middle East Islamic Finance and Investment Conference (MEIFIC 2012)

09.00 to 09.05 Moderator’s Opening Remarks Moderator: Robin Amlot Managing Editor CPI Financial

09.05 to 09.35 Inaugural Address: A New Growth Map for Islamic Banking in the Middle East

Opening Speakers: Hussain AlQemzi Chief Executive Officer, Noor Islamic Bank Group Chief Executive Officer, Noor Investment Group

Dr. Saleh Malaikah Chairman, Rusd International Holding Group Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Salama Group

09.35 to 10.20 Session 1: Keynote Power Debate: Taking the Next Steps Towards a Sustainable High Growth Trajectory for Islamic Banking in the Middle East: Strengthening Regional and International Connectivity

Keynote Debaters: Moinuddin Malim Chief Executive Officer Mashreq Al Islami

Geert Bossuyt Chief Executive Officer Dar Al Istithmar

Oscar Silva Chief Executive Officer Global Banking Corporation B.S.C. (c) (GBCORP)

Key Discussion Points:• Stepping up the pace: How can Islamic banking build on the 20% CAGR over the past 5 years in the Middle East?

• Room to grow: Assessing new opportunities for Islamic finance in the aftermath of the Arab Spring

• International synergies: Cross-border collaborations and partnerships to drive the next phase of growth for industry players in the Middle East

• A question of size: How can Islamic finance institutions scale-up to better meet the opportunities for cross-border deals?

10.20 to 11.00 Session 2: Strengthening the Islamic Finance Industry: Standardisation, Governance and Risk Management Priorities to Provide a Robust and Transparent Architecture

Speakers: Ijlal Ahmed Alvi Chief Executive Officer International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM)

Mohamed Zakariya Othman Head, Islamic Ratings RAM Rating Services Berhad

Key Discussion Points:• Broadening the reach and impact of industry guidelines• Meeting the increasingly important need for sound corporate governance in the Islamic finance industry

• Addressing the question of risk management for Islamic financial institutions

11.00 to 11.30 Opening of the Middle East Islamic Finance & Investment Exhibition & Refreshment Break

11.30 to 12.10 Session 3: Assessing the Role of the Newly Launched Islamic Interbank Benchmark Rate in Developing the Islamic Finance Industry to the Next Level

Session Chair: Dr. Sayd Farook Global Head of Islamic Capital Markets Thomson Reuters

Panelists: Shaykh Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo Chairman, Shari’ah Board Dow Jones Islamic Indexes

Aladin Al Khatib EVP, Treasury Group Al Hilal Bank

Rizwan Kanji Partner King and Spalding

Key Discussion Points:• Moving beyond LIBOR: Is this a sign that the Islamic finance industry is coming of age?

• To what extent does the benchmark provide a more realistic measure of the cost of funding for Islamic financial institutions?

• How has the benchmark been applied since it was launched?

12.10 to 12.50 Session 4: What will be the Key Growth Drivers of Islamic Finance in the Middle East? A Comparative Assessment of Opportunities for Wholesale and Retail Banking

Speakers: Dr. Idriss Ghodbane CEO and Board Member Quantum Investment Bank

Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine Chief Economist National Commercial Bank

Furqan Ahmad Islamic Banking Product Development and

Segmentation Advisor

Key Discussion Points:• How are industry leaders reinventing their business models for wholesale banking to address new market realities?

• Capturing the consumer banking opportunity• Cross-border deals: New opportunities for multi-jurisdictional transactions

• SMEs: Prospects for Islamic financial institutions in supporting and developing small and medium enterprises

12.50 to 13.25 Session 5: Re-Evaluating Shari’ah Harmonisation Initiatives: What Needs to be Done to Drive Linkages Across Key Jurisdictions?

Session Chair: Shaikh Muddassir Siddiqui Shari’ah Scholar, Research Fellow International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic

Finance (ISRA), Malaysia

Conference Agenda: Wednesday 18th April 2012

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Panelists: Dr. Muhammad Al-Bashir Muhammad Al-Amine Group Head - Shari’ah Assurance Dept Bank AlKhair

Mufti Muhammed Hassan Kaleem Shari’ah Advisor Takaful Emarat – Insurance

Sheikh Ahmad Abdul Aziz Al Haddad Shari’ah Board Member Mawarid Finance

Dr. Azeemuddin Subhani Assistant Professor, Islamic Finance & Head, Finance

Department Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST)

Key Discussion Points:• As Islamic finance matures and becomes increasingly international in nature, how can the harmonization of Shari’ah rulings be achieved to provide the basis for a truly global industry?

• What key challenges need to be overcome?• How can the industry play a supportive role in achieving Shari’ah standardisation?

13.25 to 13.30 Moderator’s Summation Remarks

13.30 to 14.55 Conference Luncheon

15.00 to 15.45 Session 6: Interactive Roundtable Discussion on Islamic Capital Markets: Tapping into the Next Growth Phase of Sukuk in the Middle East

Panelists: Aladin Al Khatib EVP, Treasury Group Al Hilal Bank

Saadaat Yaqub Bajwa Head of Debt Capital Markets Noor Islamic Bank

Dr. Muhammad Al-Bashir Muhammad Al-Amine Group Head - Shari’ah Assurance Dept Bank AlKhair

Rizwan Kanji Partner King and Spalding

Key Discussion Points:• Getting the Middle East Sukuk market back on track• What will be the key drivers of growth in the Middle East Sukuk market?

• The outlook for corporate and sovereign sukuk issues in the Middle East

15.45 Close of the 2nd Annual Middle East Islamic Finance and Investment Conference (MEIFIC 2012)

Conference Agenda: Wednesday 18th April 2012 (Continued...)

What the Industry Leaders are Saying About MEIFIC 2012

“The Middle East has played a pioneering role in the development of the Islamic finance industry. With the increasing interest in Shari’ah-compliant finance solutions in key countries across the world, the Middle East is well positioned to continue its role as a central driver of the development of the industry. Currently, there is tremendous international interest in Middle Eastern economies and abundant capital circulating in the region. Tapping into this opportunity requires a strategic approach both at the macro and micro level. Industry gatherings such as the Middle East Islamic Finance and Investment Conference (MEIFIC) play a vital role in facilitating dialogues that focus on tapping the emerging opportunities for Islamic finance in the region and I am once again delighted to be a part of it.”

Dr. Saleh Malaikah, Chairman, Rusd International Holding Group; Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Salama Group

“The global Islamic banking and finance industry has been on a steady and consistent growth path with the Middle East being its nerve centre. Though the industry has built a wealth of opportunities and options for investors over the last decade, a lot more still has to be done in order for the industry to successfully compete with their conventional counterparts. The Islamic finance industry in the Middle East is at a crucial evolutionary phase. Regardless of the current socio-political concerns facing some markets in the Middle East, there is large untapped liquidity available at the disposal of investors in the region and it is critical that the Islamic finance industry realizes this potential and utilizes the opportunity to ensure stronger growth for the industry in the region. The theme for this year’s Middle East Islamic Finance and Investment Conference “Room to Grow”, points at this tremendous opportunity and we hope that the discussions at this important event will seek to build a new growth path for Islamic banking and finance in the Middle East.”

Moinuddin Malim, Chief Executive Officer, Mashreq Al Islami

“It is heartening to see a significant increase in the market share of Islamic financial institutions not only in the Middle East region but internationally. The global financial crisis has given the Islamic banking and finance industry a great opportunity - an opportunity to tap into the growing interest in the Shari’ah compliant finance model resulting from the obvious flaws in the conventional model. This will provide a solid foundation for the future growth of the Islamic finance industry. The growth opportunities are especially strong in the Middle East as the region has been the least affected by the financial crisis. Given the strong growth in the Middle Eastern economies combined with better regulatory reforms and secure foundations that the industry has laid in the region, Islamic finance in the Middle East is poised to enter its next growth phase. We are delighted to be supporting the 2nd Annual Middle East Islamic Finance and Investment Conference and we see this event as a unique platform for industry leaders to discuss the way forward for the regional Islamic banking and finance industry.”

Hussain AlQemzi, Chief Executive Officer - Noor Islamic Bank, Group Chief Executive Officer - Noor Investment Group


























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2nd Annual

18 April 2012, Dusit Thani Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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