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Presidents Mubarak and Bush to open World Economic Forum on the Middle East

The Middle East and North Africa is rapidly becoming a high-growth region, opening up many new opportunities for investment and partnerships. This strong business drive, backed by an extraordinary oil boom, is weighing up against shifting security and political realities.

The annual World Economic Forum on the Middle East is the foremost global gathering of political, business and cultural leaders. This year’s meeting will use scenarios to explore the region’s future.

Participants will have a unique opportunity to meet the region’s key leaders, contribute to indepth debates and gain a rare insight into the complexities of the Middle East.

Co-Chairs
Khalid Abdulla-Janahi, Chairman, Ithmaar Bank, Bahrain
Mohammed Alshaya, Chairman, Alshaya Group, Kuwait
H.R.H. The Duke of York, UK Special Representative for International Trade and Investment
Paul Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer, TransFair, USA
Jimmy Wales, Founder and Chair Emeritus, Wikia, USA
Yuriko Koike, Member of the House of Representatives, National Diet of Japan

Contact
For more information, please contact: MiddleEast@weforum.org