IMF Regional Economic Outlook: The Middle East and North Africa
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), in partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), invites you to its upcoming event titled 'IMF Regional Economic Outlook: The Middle East and North Africa'.
Location: The Atrium, DIFC
Thursday 31 October 2024 | 11.15am - 12.15pm
The in-person event is centred around a panel discussion featuring distinguished speakers who will explore growth challenges and opportunities amid high uncertainty in MENA, against the backdrop of the IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook.
Agenda
11.15am – 11.20am: Introductions and opening remarks
11.20am – 12pm: Panel discussion starting with key highlights from the Regional Economic Outlook
12pm – 12.15pm: Q&A session with the audience
Opening remarks
• Alya AlZarouni, Chief Operating Officer, DIFC Authority
Panellists
• Jihad Azour, Director, Middle East and Central Asia Department, IMF
• Paul Salem, Vice President for International Engagement at Middle East Institute, previously MEI’s President and CEO
• Monica Malik, Chief Economist, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
• Nasser Saidi, Founder & President of Nasser Saidi & Associates
Moderator
• Eleni Giokos, Anchor and Correspondent, CNN
