2009-10-27 07:05:45 - Alternative Approaches for Private Equity Investing in the Gulf will be one of the topics to be discussed at GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 on November 20th in New York City

Alternative Approaches for Private Equity Investing in the Gulf will be one the most commented panels at GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 (www.MiddleEastLeadersForum.com), November 20th, New York City, generously sponsored by Qatar Airways. As Middle East economies adapt to global economic trends, there will be unprecedented investment opportunities for the taking; questions panelists will address include:

• How can private

equity firms with capital and management know-how play in this transformation?
• Which sectors should they prioritize and why?
• Is a generalist approach best or do some sectors merit dedicated funds to target these opportunities?
• What exit strategies will be available?

Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 will also address the following topics, all of them top of mind among executives and businessmen with a stake in the Middle East

• Evolution of Capital Markets in the Middle East: The Middle East is still one of the world's fastest growing markets in the capital markets sector. What needs to be done to address investors' concerns and facilitate capital raising? What would be required to provide the region with deeper, more sophisticated stock exchanges and trading platforms? How exchanges and financial firms can ensure smooth exit from private to public markets?

• Tapping into the World’s Richest Sovereign Wealth Funds: Middle East sovereign wealth funds control assets worth more than $1 trillion, yet, as values of stock markets and other assets drop around the world, funds are concentrating on their domestic markets and helping their local economies affected by lower oil prices. Will there still be room for some opportunistic overseas deals? Which sectors or industries would stand the best chance? What strategies would work best to approach the most active funds?

• Retaining Talent and Focusing Teams in the Middle East: As the Middle East economy grows, attracting, developing and retaining talent becomes a priority for many multinationals. How can leaders ensure their top talent performs in challenging times? What steps are required to motivate teams to take maximum advantage of opportunities in the region? Which factors to consider structuring teams that include local and expatriate talent?

Sponsors are invited to contact GoldenNetworking.com by sending an email to info@goldennetworking.com to receive Middle East Leaders Forum 2009's Sponsorship Package. This forum is produced by GoldenNetworking.com, the premier networking community for businessmen, entrepreneurs, professionals and diplomats.