DUBAI, 2 June 2006 — The 4th GCC Stock Market Summit to be held from Sept. 16-17 at the Burj Al-Arab, Dubai, will examine the GCC stock market in depth and analyze recent trends and future forecasts for the regional capital markets. The conference addresses major issues, risks and opportunities for investors in the GCC stock markets.
It explains the need for more integrated markets and faster information linkages between regulatory authorities for developing a healthy business atmosphere and the success of GCC stock markets.
The conference will include discussions on issues such as impact of oil-price volatility, private sector role in developing GCC stock markets, improving the investment climate, effect of globalization, opportunities and risks for investors, sustaining economic growth, benefits of financial integration in the GCC and the future of GCC stock markets.
“Investing in the regional stock market comes with its own risks that the investor should be aware of. Recent trends have shown that investors need to be prudent in their choices. To analyze the reasons behind such trends and look at possible solutions for the future, we present this conference, which will bring together regional finance experts, business leaders and investors to discuss the future of the GCC stock markets,” Datamatix Group Managing Director Ali Al Kamali said.
The summit will be attended by senior economists, officials and decision makers from GCC stock markets and financial institutions, government and corporate officials, business leaders, analysts and researchers.