9 December 2006 Pre-Forum Welcome Reception

Under the Patronage of

Mr. Mohamed Hosni Mubarak

President of the Arab Republic of Egypt

Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel – Cleopatra Ballroom

17:00-19:00Registration of participants at Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel

20:00-21:30 Welcome Reception at Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel – Teeba Ballroom.

08:00-09:00 Registration of participants at Semiramis Intercontinental Cairo Hotel

Mr. Raouf Abou Zaki, General Manager, Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group, Lebanon
H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Minister of Investment, Egypt
Dr. Michael Spence, Professor- Stanford University, USA, & Nobel Laureate in Economics 2001
Keynote Speech: H.E. Dr. Ahmed Nazif, Prime Minister, Egypt

10:15-11:00 Inauguration of the conference exhibition and coffee break

- Role of institutional, fiscal and tax reforms in attracting FDI.

- Recent amendments to customs regulations and the income tax regime.

- Main reform measures to improve the investment climate for foreign investors.

Moderator: H.E. Dr. Youssef Boutros Ghali, Minister of Finance, Egypt

Panelists:

Dr. Jassim Al Mannai, Chairman of the Board, Arab Monetary Fund, Emirates
Mr. Richard Hecklinger, Deputy Secretary General, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Dr. Mustapha Nabli, Chief Economist, World Bank
Mr. Fahed Ibrahim, General Manager, The Inter-Arab Investment GuaranteeCorporation, Kuwait
Dr. Abdul Rahman A. Al Zamel, Chairman, Zamel Group, Saudi Arabia

Discussion

- Assessing the investment environment, and investment regulations and opportunities in the light of international developments and internal economic trends.

- The important role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in economic development.

- An overview of recent regulatory reforms to encourage FDI.

Moderator: H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Minister of Investment, Egypt

Panelists:

Dr. Ziad Bahaa-El Din, Chairman, General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, Egypt
Mr. Micheal Essex, Director-Middle East and North Africa, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Mr. Salah Al Shamsi, President, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, Emirates
Dr. Abdulrahman Taha, General Manager, Islamic Corporation For the Insurance of Investment-Export Credit, Saudi Arabia
Mr. Hassan Heikal,Chief Executive Officer, EFG-Hermes Holding, Egypt
Mr. Ahmed Tantash,Chief Executive Officer, Jordinvest, Jordan
Mr. Ashok Madhukar, Principal Advisor, FICCI Indo-Arab Economic Forum

Discussion

- Outlook and prospects of the banking sector in the Arab region.

- Requirements for developing the financial services sector.

- Reforming the banking sector through mergers and restructuring.

-Potential of developing the capital market in Egypt.

Moderator: Mr. Tarek Amer, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Egypt

Panelists:

Dr. Hani Sarie-El Din, Chairman, Capital Market Authority, Egypt
Mr. Mahmoud Abdel Latif, Chairman, Bank of Alexandria, Egypt
Mrs. Shaikha Al Bahar, Group General Manager of Corporate Banking, National Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait
Mr. Saad Azhari, Chairman, BLOM Bank, Egypt
Mrs. Samar El Molla, Egypt's Country Manager, Arab Bank, Egypt
Ms. May Nasrallah, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking for MENA Region, Morgan Stanley-Dubai, Emirates
Mr. Hamed Hasouna, Head of Finance and Banking Committee, Egyptian Junior Business Association

Discussion

- Success stories of foreign companies in real estate development projects.

- Role of the private sector in developing real estate.

- The developing of mortgage finance sector in Egypt: future vision and general strategies.

Moderator: H.E. Eng. Ahmad Al Maghrabi, Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Development, Egypt

Panelists:

Mr. Osama Saleh, Chairman, Mortgage Finance Authority, Egypt
Mr. Hisham Talaat Mustafa, Chairman, Talaat Mustafa Group, Egypt
Mr. Sulyman A. Al Majed, President, Tanmiyat Group, Emirates
Dr. Ali Soliman, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Islamic Corporation for Development of the Private Sector, Saudi Arabia
Mr. Elie Gebrayel, Chairman & General Manager, General Manager, Erga Group, Lebanon

Discussion

- Government strategies for developing the transportation sector and investment opportunities for the private sector.

- Investment opportunities in sea transport and requirements of upgrading the sector to international standards.

- Overview of projects to develop ports and trade, including specialized ports.

- Egypt’s strategic geographic location and its potential as a commercial center and a hub for air, sea and overland transportation.

Moderator: H.E. Eng. Mohamed Mansour, Minister of Transport, Egypt

Panelists:

Dr. Ali Al Zumae, Chairman and Managing Director, AREF Investment Group, Kuwait
Mr. Essam Al Janahi, Chairman, Gulf Finance House, Bahrain
Mr. Philip Littlejohn, Managing Director, Suez Canal Container Terminal, Egypt
Mr. Marwan Al Sammak, Head of Logistics Committee, Egyptian Junior Business Association

Discussion

H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Minister of Investment, Egypt
Mr. Naguib Sawiris, Chairman and CEO, Orascom Telecom Holding, Egypt
Mr. Marzouk Nasser Al Kharafi, Chairman and Managing Director, Kuwait Food Co. (Americana), Kuwait
Mr. Yasser El-Mallawany, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EFG Hermes Holding, Egypt
Mr. Munir Fakhry Abdelnour, Secretary General, Al Wafd Party, Egypt

- Countries’ strategies in encouraging and developing industries.

- The importance of small and medium-sized institutions as a main pillar for economic development.

- New orientation to Petrochemical Industry.

Moderator: H.E. Eng. Sameh Fahmy, Minister of Petroleum, Egypt

Panelists:

Mr. Galal El Zorba, Chairman, Federation of Egyptian Industries
Mr. Mohamed Farid Khamis, Chairman, Oriental Petrochemicals Company, Egypt
Dr. Ahmad Al Khayat, Chief Executive Officer, EMAAR Industrial, Emirates
Mr. Fouad Hodroj, Board Member, Egyptian-Lebanese Businessmen Association
Mr. Ahmed Fekry Abdel Wahab, Member of Industry Committee, Egyptian Junior Business Association
Mr. Hossam El Mestekawy, Chief Financial Officer, Olympic Group, Egypt

Discussion

- International trends and policies in the CIT sector.

- Investment prospects and opportunities in the telecommunications and IT sector.

Moderator: H.E. Dr. Tarek Kamel, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Egypt

Panelists:

Mr. Mohammed Omran, Chairman and Managing Director, Emirates Telecommunication Establishment (ETISALAT), Emirates
Mr. Alex Chalaby, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mobinil, Egypt
Dr. Mazen Hamadallah, General Manager, Alcatel Lucent, Emirates
Mr. Amr Gohar, Head of Communication & Information Technology Committee, Egyptian Junior Business Association

Discussion

11:00-11:30 Coffee Break

- Plans to upgrade the tourism sector through developing new destinations and facilities, and increasing hotel capacity.

- Means of enhancing investment flows in the region.

- Egyptian Government 6 years plan.

Moderator: H.E. Mr. Zoheir Garranah, Minister of Tourism, Egypt

Panelists:

Mr. Nasser Al Nowais, Chairman, Rotana Hotels, Emirates
Dr. Ghassan Aidi, President of the International Hotels and Restaurants Association, France
Mr. Tawfik Al Jarrah, Chairman, Kuwait Commercial Market Complexes, Kuwait
Mr. Aly Abdel Aziz, Chairman, Holding Company for Tourism & Cinema, Egypt
Mr. Hesham Shoukri, Head of Tourism Committee, Egyptian Junior Businessmen Association

Discussion

- Investment prospects and opportunities in the agricultural sector.

- Mega Agricultural projects (Toshka & East Oweinat).

Moderator: H.E. Mr. Ahmed Gowaily, Secretary General, The Council of Arab Economic Unity, Egypt

Panelists:

H.E. Mr. Amin Abaza, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Egypt
Mr. Tarek Tawfik, Managing Director, Farm Frites, Egypt
Mr. Sherif El Maghrabi, Chairman, Agriculture Export Council, Egypt
Mr. Helmy Abouleish, Member of the Agriculture Committee & Food Industries, Egyptian Junior Businessmen Association

Discussion