CAPITAL MARKET SUMMIT
2025 Agenda
Delegates joined us for two immersive days at the Capital Market Summit 2025, where we delved deep into the dynamic and evolving capital markets landscape.
Day 1 explored key market drivers, including sustainable investing, regulatory strategies, fintech innovations and global trends. On Day 2, discussions shifted to cutting-edge advancements and strategic opportunities, from digital transformation to market resilience.
Enjoy a recap of CMS 2025's key discussions to see what's in store for this year's agenda.
06 May, 202508:00 - 09:00
NETWORKING HUB
Registration & Welcome Refreshments
06 May, 202509:00 - 09:05
MAIN PLENARY
WELCOME ADDRESS
Shereen MitwalliInternational Moderator
06 May, 202509:10 - 09:15
KEYNOTEMAIN PLENARY
Positioning the UAE as a destination for Global Capital
H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign Trade, Minister in Charge of Talent Attraction and Retention, Chairman of the Emirates Drug Establishment
06 May, 202509:20 - 09:40
FIRESIDE CHATMAIN PLENARY
Conversation with H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri – The Dubai Story
Moderator
Dr. Saeeda JaffarSenior Vice President and Group Country Manager – GCCVisa
H.E. Helal Saeed Al MarriChairman of DFM, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism
06 May, 202509:45 - 10:05
FIRESIDE CHATMAIN PLENARY
The Big Picture: Talking Economic Trends and Trajectory
Moderator
Alex SimmonsHead of EMEAEdelman Smithfield
Simon WilliamsChief Economist CEEMEAHSBC BANK Middle East
Rajeev SibalSenior Global EconomistMorgan Stanley
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Sergei GurievDeanLondon Business School
06 May, 202510:10 - 11:10
PANELMAIN PLENARY
Capital Markets in Transition: A Year in Review and the Road Ahead
Moderator
Hadeel Al SayeghChief Financial CorrespondentReuters
Richard CormackHead of Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Convertibles in EMEA and Co-Head of UK Investment Banking,Goldman Sachs
Ken RobinsVice Chairman, Equity Capital Markets (UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa)Citi
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Ed SankeyGlobal Head Equity Capital MarketsHSBC
Aloke GupteManaging Director and Co-Head, Equity Capital Markets, International (EMEA and APAC)J.P. Morgan
Saeed Al AwarPartner, Head of Middle EastRothschild & Co
Luca ErpiciCo-Head of EMEA ECMJefferies
06 May, 202511:00 - 11:45
EMIRATES NBD PRESENTATIONTHE HUB
Emirates NBD Overview
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Patrick SullivanGroup Chief Financial OfficerEmirates NBD Bank PJSC
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Patrick ClerkinHead of Group Funding and Investor RelationsEmirates NBD Bank PJSC
06 May, 202511:15 - 11:40
NETWORKING HUB
MORNING BREAK
06 May, 202511:45 - 12:10
MAIN PLENARY
ANNOUNCEMENT BY DFM
06 May, 202511:50 - 12:20
HSBC PRESENTATIONTHE HUB
Unlocking Equity Structured Solutions
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Elie GeageaHead of Equity Derivatives Solutions | Markets and Securities Services, Middle EastHSBC
06 May, 202512:15 - 12:35
FIRESIDE CHATMAIN PLENARY
Six Months In: Talabat’s Journey and Growth on the Dubai Financial Market
Moderator
Hitesh AsarpotaChief Executive OfficerEmirates NBD Capital
Tomaso RodriguezChief Executive OfficerTalabat
Hamed AliChief Executive OfficerDubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai
06 May, 202512:25 - 13:25
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Navigating Market Volatility in 2025
Moderator
Marwan ShurrabChief Commercial OfficerxCube
Saad ChalabiChief Executive OfficerxCube
Jaap MeijerHead of ResearchArqaam Capital
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Mohammed Ali YasinFounderOracle Financial Consultancy and Investments
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Faisal HasanChief Investment Officer and Head of Asset ManagementAl Mal Capital
06 May, 202512:40 - 13:25
PANELMAIN PLENARY
Going Public: Unlocking Growth and Market Potential for Pioneering Companies
Moderator
Dan MurphyAnchor and CorrespondentCNBC International
Hosam ArabCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerTabby
Lord Stephen A. CarterGroup Chief ExecutiveInforma PLC
Mohamad BalloutChief Executive Officer and Co-FounderKitopi
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Shehab GargashFounder and Chairman of Daman Investments and the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Gargash Group
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Mahdi AmjadFounder and Executive ChairmanOMNIYAT
06 May, 202513:30 - 14:30
NETWORKING HUB
Lunch & Networking
06 May, 202514:35 - 15:15
PANELMAIN PLENARY
Bridging Borders: Cross-Border Capital Flows
Moderator
Tom HillEquity Capital Markets ReporterInternational Financing Review
Hamed AliChief Executive OfficerDubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai
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Sherman H.M. LinChairman and Chief Executive OfficerTaiwan Stock Exchange
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Edward KnightExecutive Vice ChairmanNasdaq
Sheikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-KhalifaChief Executive OfficerBahrain Bourse
06 May, 202515:05 - 15:25
HSBC WHITE PAPERTHE HUB
Strategy to Scale: Dubai’s Blueprint for Capital Market Growth
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Nick LordFounding PartnerResonate Global Advisors
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Nabeel AlBloushiHead of Markets and Securities Services MENATHSBC
06 May, 202515:20 - 16:00
PANELMAIN PLENARY
Transforming Private Markets: Democratizing Access and Unlocking Growth in MENA
Moderator
Sonia GokhaleCo-Founder and General PartnerVentureSouq
Fadi ArbidFounder Partner and CIOAmwal Capital Partners
Walid MansourCo-Founder & Co-CEOMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
Jad EllawnManaging Partner & Regional Head, Middle EastBrookfield
Faisal BelhoulCo-founder and Chairman, O&F Investments and Senior Advisor in Speedinvest
06 May, 202515:30 - 16:15
THE HUB
DFM ARENA PANEL
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Hamzah Abu‑HassanPartner Corporate CommercialAl Tamimi and Company
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Neil ColemanDirector, Investment BankingEmiratesNBD Capital
Ramzi BazzyHead of Business DevelopmentDFM and Nasdaq Dubai
Salmaan KhawajaPartner, Head of Advisory ServicesGrant Thornton
06 May, 202516:05 - 16:45
PANELMAIN PLENARY
Capital in Motion: Navigating Regional Demand, Global Volatility, and Strategic Financing
Moderator
Husam HouraniSenior PartnerAl Tamimi & Company
Hitesh AsarpotaChief Executive OfficerEmirates NBD Capital
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Mohamed EbeidCo-Chief Executive OfficerEFG Hermes, an EFG Holding Company
Rami ToumaManaging Director, Head of MENAMoelis & Company
Andrée ChakhtouraHead of Investment Banking MENABank of America
06 May, 202516:50 - 17:00
End of Summit Day One
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