Setting up in the GCC: What To Expect Next

UK In-person

A candid view from the ground for UK investment firms looking at the region. You are invited to join a breakfast briefing, co-hosted by j. awan & partners and DIFC, for firms considering establishing or expanding their presence in the GCC.

The Gulf has dominated headlines in recent months, but the picture presented in the news often differs from what is happening on the ground. This session is designed to give attendees direct access to current market perspectives from those working across the region.

The speakers will discuss the evolving Gulf investment landscape and examine how regional developments are shaping opportunities for asset managers and investors. Drawing on perspectives from across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC, the discussion will explore how businesses, investors and regulators are responding in practice to current market conditions, where capital is flowing, and how the relationship between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is influencing the region's development.

The panel will also consider how financial centres and regulatory frameworks are adapting to periods of regional uncertainty, where opportunities are emerging for international firms, and what organisations should consider when evaluating a regional presence or investment strategy.

Key Topics

How regulators are operating across Dubai, the wider UAE and Saudi Arabia, beyond the headline narrative
How DIFC is responding to regional uncertainty and where opportunities are emerging within the jurisdiction
Where the most significant risks and opportunities lie for UK firms considering establishment or expansion over the next 12 to 24 months

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