Private Equity World MENA bringing together the biggest players

This year, Terrapinn is proud to present some of the region's leading industry players. Top of the bill is Mr Sameer Al Ansari, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai International Capital, the international investment arm of the conglomerate Dubai Holding. Terrapinn are also delighted to welcome Mr Mustafa Abdel-Wadood, Managing Director, Abraaj Capital Ltd (Dubai) and Mr Helmut M. Schuehsler, Managing Partner, EVCA Chairman, TVM Capital (Germany) who add to the notable speaker line up at the region's most prestigious private equity conference.

"Private equity is literally big business throughout the GCC. Funds managed by regional companies are expected to exceed $25bn by the end of 2007," said Jonathan Greenhalgh, Conference Director for Private Equity MENA, Terrapinn. "Amongst the top sectors attracting the attention are real estate, infrastructure, transportation, energy and financial services. The Private Equity World conference brings together experts to provide deep insights into regional fundraising, deal sourcing and deal flows, capital markets, debt finance and exits and an exclusive view of some of the best international investment opportunities."

In 2006, over 300 industry leaders attended the event, which takes place this year at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai. Topics on the agenda will include how globalization is impacting the private equity market, insight into where the attractive investment opportunities are and the process of building a portfolio to access the global private equity opportunity.

Private Equity attendees will be provided with unrivalled face to face access to industry leaders, investors and private equity houses. The height of the networking calendar are the prestigious Private Equity Awards, the ultimate endorsement of excellence. The awards have attracted the best known names in the sector, and there is no greater accolade in the Private Equity industry. The awards will be presented in a glittering ceremony at the Shangri-La on Monday 19th November.

Private Equity Middle East 2007 is organised by Terrapinn, which organizes hundreds of conferences globally, including its series of Private Equity conferences in Europe and Latin America. The conference is sponsored by TVM Capital (Germany), Société Générale Asset Management, Bureau van Dijk EP WLL, Riyada Ventures (Jordan) , King & Spalding, Efront Financials, Guernsey Finance and Zawya.