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.
07 May, 202508:00 - 09:00
NETWORKING HUB
Registration & Welcome Refreshments
07 May, 202509:00 - 09:05
MAIN PLENARY
WELCOME ADDRESS
Shereen MitwalliInternational Moderator
07 May, 202509:10 - 09:15
KEYNOTEMAIN PLENARY
By H.E Maryam Bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of The UAE Cabinet
H.E Maryam Bint Ahmed Al HammadiMinister of State and Secretary General of The UAE Cabinet
07 May, 202509:20 - 09:40
FIRESIDE CHATMAIN PLENARY
Inside DFM: Reflections, Growth, and the Road Ahead
Moderator
Shereen MitwalliInternational Moderator
Hamed AliChief Executive OfficerDubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai
07 May, 202509:45 - 10:00
KEYNOTE BY BLACKSTONEMAIN PLENARY
Capital Catalysts: Private Equity’s Role in MENA’s Economic Transformation
Amit DixitAsia Head Private EquityBlackstone
07 May, 202510:05 - 10:40
PANELMAIN PLENARY
The Next Frontier: Unlocking the Potential of Market Liquidity
Moderator
Laura Gardner CuestaBloomberg
Gokul ManiManaging Director, Head of CEEMEA ECMJ.P. Morgan
Rudy SaadiManaging Director, Head of MENA Equity Capital MarketsCiti
Prasad ChariSenior Managing Director, Equity Capital MarketEmirates NBD Capital
Nikita TurkinHead of CEEMEA Equity Capital MarketsBarclays
Alex ZaluskiSenior Head, Equity Capital MarketsAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank
07 May, 202510:45 - 11:00
NETWORKING HUB
MORNING BREAK
07 May, 202511:00 - 11:20
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE (DIFC) – FIRESIDE CHATTHE HUB
The Future of Financial Innovation: AI and Start-up Integration
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Habiba BasionyPresenter and Journalist
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Mohammad AlblooshiChief Executive OfficerDIFC Innovation Hub
07 May, 202511:05 - 11:10
KEYNOTEMAIN PLENARY
By H.E. Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship
H.E. Alia Bint Abdulla Al MazroueiMinister of State for Entrepreneurship
07 May, 202511:15 - 12:00
PANELMAIN PLENARY
US Tariffs Reloaded: Winners and Losers
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Simon HailesManaging DirectorEdelman Smithfield Middle East
George HarringtonManaging Director & Global Head of Listed DerivativesMSCI
Taimoor LabibFounding Partner, Head of MENA and Chairman of AfricaAffirma Capital
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Ralf Preusser, CFAManaging Director and Global Head of G10 Rates and FX StrategyBank of America Securities
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Stephen DulakeManaging Director and Co-Head of Fundamental ResearchJ.P. Morgan
07 May, 202511:25 - 11:45
EFG HERMES FIRESIDE CHATTHE HUB
The MENA Macro Story
Moderator
Alp SarperEditorEconomy Middle East
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Mohamed Abou BashaHead of Macroeconomic AnalysisEFG Hermes Research
07 May, 202512:05 - 12:50
PANELMAIN PLENARY
Evolution of Markets, Businesses, and Talent
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Mustafa AlrawiGroup Director of Editorial Partnerships at IMI and columnist for The National
Jayesh PatelChief Executive OfficerWIO Bank
Zubin KarkariaFounder and Chief Executive OfficerVFS Global
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Martina SloweyHead of EMEA EquitiesBank of America Securities
Hadi BadriChief Executive Officer (CEO)Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) at the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
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Murat Cagri SuzerGroup Chief Executive OfficerNetwork International
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Michael LahyaniFounder and Chief Executive OfficerProperty Finder
07 May, 202512:20 - 12:40
JEFFERIES FIRESIDE CHATTHE HUB
Local Capital Markets: Emerging Catalysts For a Vibrant Outlook
Moderator
Habiba BasionyPresenter and Journalist
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Majed Al MesmariHead of MENAJefferies
07 May, 202512:55 - 13:55
NETWORKING HUB
Lunch & Networking
07 May, 202513:50 - 14:10
DAMAN - FIRESIDE CHATTHE HUB
Current Wealth Management Landscape in the UAE and Wider GCC Region, Challenges and Opportunities
Moderator
Habiba BasionyPresenter and Journalist
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Safa Bouzidi LetermeManaging Director Wealth and Asset ManagementDaman Investments
07 May, 202514:00 - 14:45
PANELMAIN PLENARY
Regulation Meets Innovation: Adapting Frameworks for the Future
Moderator
Ibrahim SoumranyPartnerGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Dr. Marwan AlzarouniChief Executive Officer of AI for Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Blockchain Center
Matthew WhiteChief Executive OfficerVirtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)
Katy HubertyGlobal Director of ResearchMorgan Stanley
Justin BaldacchinoManaging Director, SupervisionDubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
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Khalid MahmoudDirector of Licensing DepartmentSecurities and Commodities Authority (SCA)
07 May, 202514:15 - 15:15
DFM PANELTHE HUB
DFM, FinTech and AI: The Road Ahead
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Dhanya IssacHead of Dubai and Capital MarketsEdelman Smithfield
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Mohammed Al HakimPresident, GCCCrypto.com
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Afra AlSuwaidiChief Executive OfficerDubai CSD
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Khalifa RabaaChief Operation OfficerDubai Financial Market
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Zein JawadHead of Digital TransformationBHM Capital
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Ahmet KayhanHead of International / Board MemberDGPAYS Group
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Muhammad Asif GalsulkarChief Technology OfficerDubai Financial Market and Nasdaq Dubai
07 May, 202514:50 - 15:10
FIRESIDE CHATMAIN PLENARY
Shaping the Future – AI, Innovation, and Markets
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May NasrallahExecutive Chairwoman of PJT deNovo and Partner at PJT Partners
H.E Omar bin Sultan Al OlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications at the Government of the UAE
07 May, 202515:15 - 16:00
PANELMAIN PLENARY
Harnessing the Region's Retail Powerhouse: Engaging a New Wave of Investors
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Megha MeraniSenior EditorAGBI
Saad ChalabiChief Executive OfficerxCube
Feras JalboutFounder and Chief Executive OfficerBaraka
James BradieSenior Executive OfficerInteractive Brokers (U.K.) Limited (DIFC Branch)
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Ahmed AlAulaqiHead - Banks and Capital MarketsDubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
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Nadine MezherCo-FounderSarwa
07 May, 202515:55 - 16:00
End of Summit Day Two
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