Turkish-Arab Economic Forum

A Look Back

Organized by

3000+ Participants

200+ Pre-arranged Meetings

100+ Speakers

30+ Ministers

TAF AT A GLANCE

In 2005, Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group took the initiative to

venture into Turkey; with an accurate insight into the Turkish-

Arab relations which were overdue for more than half a century,

the group took a ground-breaking step by organizing the first of

its kind Turkish-Arab Economic Forum (TAF), attracting the

highest level of Turkish and Arab participants onto one

platform.

Over the years, TAF achieved a significant impact on Turkish-

Arab relations and marked itself as the strategic event of the

region, bringing together a large number of government and

industry leaders from Turkey and the Arab world to network and

discuss issues of vital importance to Turkey and the Arab

world.

BankMed / T-Bank Bank Audi / OdeaBank IS Investment TAV Aktif Bank EgeYapı Group Al Handal International

Group Etisalat Aramex Kuveyt Turk Coca-Cola Sama Dubai Shuaa Capital

ENKA Dubai Bank Daruma Corporate

Finance DIFX TEFIROM Group Delta Rubis Islamic Development Bank Oger Telecom NCB / Türkiye Finans YUKSEL CCC Ata Invest Avea

Turk Telekom Al Baraka Banking Group The Savola Group Saudi Cable Company National Bank of Kuwait

(NBK) NBK Capital A&T Bank Yachtley Bayegan Abu-Alhaj Holding

TAF SPONSORS

Ministry of Finance

Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK)

Borsa Istanbul

The Republic of Turkey Prime Ministry Investment Support and Promotion Agency

League of Arab States

The Banks Association of Turkey

TAF PARTNERS

TAF speakers are high ranking leading figures including presidents, prime ministers, key Arab and Turkish ministers and prominent businessmen.

H.E Ali Babacan Deputy Prime Minister

Turkey

H.E Sheikh Hamad Al Thani Former Prime Minister

Qatar

H.E. Barham Saleh Former Deputy Prime

Minister Iraq

Mr. Saad Al-Hariri Former Prime Minister

Lebanon

H.E Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Prime Minister Turkey

H.E Mehmet Simsek Minister of Finance

Turkey

H.E Ahmet Davutoglu Minister of Foreign Affairs

Turkey

H.E Dr. Khalid Al Attiyah

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

Qatar

H.E Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Minister of Economy & Development Affairs

Mauritania

H.E Mehmet Mehdi Eker Minister of Agriculture &

Rural Affaires Turkey

H.E Mr. Amre Moussa

Former Secretary General League of Arab States

H.E Houcine Dimassi

Former Minister of Finance Tunisia

H.E Yousef Hussein

Kamal Former Minister of

Finance Qatar

M. Rifat Hisarciklioglu President of Turkey's

Chambers and Commodity Exchanges

Dr. M. Ibrahim Turhan

Chairman & CEO Borsa Istanbul

TAF SPEAKERS

TAF is attended by Arab prime ministers, Turkish and Arab ministers, senior officials, policy makers, business, investment and finance leaders, economists and specialists, as well as major media representatives.

TAF PARTICIPANTS

TAF has succeeded in playing a key role in relaying to its participants a most up-to-date agenda that carries amongst its folds pressing issues in the region, while providing ample insight into all sorts of business and economic opportunities.

Key Industry Topics: Potential Real Estate Investment in Turkey and Arab Countries Turkey and the Arab Spring: building new foundations for stability and prosperity Arab-Turkish Partnership: Moving into the Next Phase Turkey’s political positioning amidst the ongoing regional instability Turkey and key Arab countries: a powerful axis for stabilizing countries in transition Integration prospects of banking and financial markets Prospects for the transfer of industrial technology and knowhow Investment cooperation in the healthcare industry Prospects in Petrochemicals and Energy Islamic Banking and “Sukuk” : prospects for financing major projects in Turkey Modern Libya: a new emerging economy Arab economies post Arab spring Regional Food Security: Role of Turkish agriculture and opportunities for Arab investors

TAF AGENDA

TAF features a parallel exhibition, where sponsors and partners display and showcase their latest products, initiatives and plans. The exhibition is held in the same area as the networking breaks ensuring maximum exposure and networking opportunities for sponsors.

TAF EXHIBITION

TAF honors leading figures who are unique personalities and inspiring role models for the Arab and Turkish businessmen and businesswomen.

TAF AWARDS

TAF features lively cultural activities common to both Turkish and Arab cultures marked by participation of famous Turkish Celebrities.

TAF ACTIVITIES

As Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal group organizes more than 20 conferences per year in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe, the IktissadEvents Mobile App comes as a highly interactive app in its ability to connect event participants with the utmost ease through the matchmaking online platform. In short and for every event, registered participants will always be up-to-date with the latest activities, and have an easily accessible and interactive platform from which they can communicate with each other.

Iktissad Events App, a better networking experience While some events have a reputation for being cumbersome for participants to navigate, this app aims to make attending an event a joy and scheduling a breeze. Check in to the event and connect with other participants Connect with other participants and schedule your meetings before the event Engage in One-on-One Chats Search people and speakers to engage with Read the latest news and tweets about the events directly from the app Instantly provide feedback to the organizers and request assistance

TAF MATCHMAKING

TAF in its 9th edition, will continue the Turkish-Arab dialogue to highlight macroeconomic developments and policy issues, in addition to its essential discussions and analysis of key investment sectors and strategic opportunities for Arab investors.

May 28 - 29, 2014 Four Seasons-Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul, Turkey

Join the strategic event of the region

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TAF 2014