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The Promise of a New Generation
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt 20-22 May 2006
Leaders share their insight into issues that will be addressed at the
World Economic Forum on the Middle East.
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Reform Imperative: Sherif El Diwany, Director, Middle East and North Africa, World Economic Forum, says the time is ripe for change in the region.
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Stock Markets: Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, says the Middle East stock market correction was "inevitable".
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Working to fulfil the promise of a new generation: H.R.H. Princess Lolwah Al Faisal, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees & General Supervisor of Effat College, Saudi Arabia, and Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on the Middle East, says the meeting is an opportunity to promote collaboration in order to fulfil "the promise of a new generation".
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US-Middle East relations: H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al Thani, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, says improved US-Middle East relations are critical to Arab world development.
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Education vital for tolerance and harmony: Lord Carey of Clifton, a member of the Forum's Foundation Board and Co-Chair of the Forum's C-100 community, believes that education is key to removing prejudice against one another.
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Capital Markets: Ibrahim Dabdoub, CEO, National Bank of Kuwait, says the development of capital markets must keep pace with the growth needs of the region.
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Private sector action: Curt Ferguson, President, North and West Africa Division, The Coca-Cola Company, says that the private sector can help alleviate the youth skills and water shortage problems in the Middle East.
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Looking to the future: Shafik Gabr, Chairman and Managing Director, Artoc Group for Investment, and Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on the Middle East, says the meeting aims to generate measures to ensure a better future for the region's youth.
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Seizing the moment: Nemir Kirdar, Founder, President and CEO, Investcorp, and Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on the Middle East, believes the economic boom presents opportunities for reform that are not to be missed.
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Job Creation: Augusto Lopez-Claros, Chief Economist and Director, Global Competitiveness Network of the World Economic Forum, says job creation must be at the top of the reform agenda.
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Promoting dialogue: Chief Rabbi David Rosen, President, International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Relations, believes the World Economic Forum on the Middle East is a platform to further understanding between the Middle East and the rest of the world.
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The promise of a new generation: John Swainson, President and CEO, CA, says education and technology are key to unlocking the promise of a new generation.
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