Bloomberg Convenes Private And Public Sector Leaders For First Capital Markets Forum Abu Dhabi

Michael R. Bloomberg to convene 200 leaders from finance and government in Abu Dhabi to discuss the Middle East’s influence on global markets

Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, will host the first Bloomberg Capital Markets Forum Abu Dhabi on October 2nd, 2019, bringing together leaders from finance and government from the United Arab Emirates and beyond. The forum will focus on the Middle East's critical role in the world economy and factors influencing the region's financial markets, as well as risks and opportunities facing investors today.

Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, said: "Global capital markets are facing complex challenges – from trade wars to geopolitical instability to the economic risks associated with climate change. Dialogue between the private and public sectors is essential to strong and stable financial markets. As an important player in the global economy, the Middle East has a key role in shaping these conversations."

Speakers will include:

• Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies
• His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Group
• His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State and the Executive Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market
• Mr. Mark Cutis, CFO, ADNOC
• Mr. Sjoerd Leenart, Global Head of Corporate Banking; Regional Head, Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, JP Morgan
• Ms. Carmen Haddad, CEO, Citi Saudi Arabia
• Mr. Martin Tricaud, Group General Manager, Chief Executive Officer MENAT, HSBC Group and Deputy Chairman HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd

A panel discussion moderated by Manus Cranny, Anchor, Bloomberg Television, will address the region's economic outlook in the wake of global headwinds. The half-day, invitation only event will also feature a number speeches from senior policy makers.

The Bloomberg Capital Markets Forum Abu Dhabi will be streamed live on the Bloomberg Terminal. For a full agenda please visit bloomberglp.com/CMFAbuDhabi; follow the event on social media at #BloombergEmergingMarkets

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