Middle East & North Africa Economic Outlook

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | Venue: ADGM Academy, 21st Floor | Time: 3:00 to 4:00 PM

The ADGM Academy is thrilled to invite you to an insightful session on the Middle East and North Africa Economic Outlook, featuring the World Bank's biannual report that sheds light on the pressing economic challenges facing MENA countries.

Join us for an insightful session led by Roberta Gatti, Chief Economist for the Middle East and North Africa region at the World Bank. The session will provide insights into the region's economic trajectory, opportunities, and key challenges, with a particular focus on the UAE.

Your presence will play a crucial role in shaping the dialogue on the future of our region, with a particular focus on Abu Dhabi.

INTRODUCTION

The session will highlight action to drive inclusive growth in MENA countries: optimizing talent, leveraging location, fostering innovation, closing the gender gap, balancing public-private roles, and boosting technology transfers.   

EVENT AGENDA

Time Agenda
3:00 PM

Opening Remarks

Yasin Bhatti
Senior Director Outreach & Partnership, ADGM Academy

Iva Hamel 
Resident Representative for UAE, World Bank

3:05 PM

Introduction and summary of the Global Economic Outlook

MENA and GCC overview. Zoom-in: United Arab Emirates, outlook and emerging themes, related to the private sector–financial, tech, diversification, and climate

PRESENTER:
Roberta Gatti
Chief Economist, Middle East, and North Africa, World Bank, World Bank

3:35 PM

Q&A session

Roberta Gatti
Chief Economist, Middle East, and North Africa, World Bank, World Bank

Iva Hamel 
Resident Representative for UAE, World Bank

4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Yasin Bhatti
Senior Director Outreach & Partnership, ADGM Academy

Iva Hamel 
Resident Representative for UAE, World Bank

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key policymakers and stakeholders as we chart a path forward together!

To download the report MENA Economic Update: Growth in the Middle East and North Africa, please CLICK HERE