The Bank of New York Mellon hosts the Emirates Bankers' Forum

The meeting was held, at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. H.E. Sultan bin Nasser Al Suwaidi, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE graced the occasion with his presence and addressed the gathering about key issues facing the National and regional banking and finance industry.

More than 150 senior professionals representing various local, regional and international banking and finance institutions attended this event.

Mr. Sulaiman Al Mazroui, thanked H.E. Sultan bin Nasser Al Suwaidi for gracing the gathering with his presence and the Bank of New York Mellon for hosting this event in the Capital of the UAE and said, "This months' gathering is of major importance due to the exceptional line up of confirmed guests and speakers. I would like to take this opportunity to renew the Forum's commitment to further its efforts in supporting the banking and finance industry by promoting key initiatives and providing an ideal platform for knowledge and expertise exchange."

Mr Bob Kelly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Bank of New York Mellon said, "On behalf of The Bank of New York Mellon, I am very pleased to be hosting the Emirates Banker's Forum, and honoured to welcome H.E. Sultan bin Nasser Al Suwaidi. Our long-standing presence in this region gives us to have a deep understanding of the regional capital markets and we welcome the opportunity with members of the Forum to discuss and explore solutions to the issues and opportunities that we face today."

The Emirates Bankers' Forum has evolved over the years to become a forum which provides an excellent networking experience and an opportunity to exchange views and expertise between bankers in the UAE.