Al Fahim to support 2nd Abu Dhabi World Leadership Summit

The day long leadership and knowledge sharing forum this year is scheduled for the 21st November 2006 at the exclusive Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.

Commenting on their association with the summit, Mr. Saeed Al Fahim, Chairman of Al Fahim, said: "We are indeed happy to be a part of a dialogue that aims at contributing to the efforts of nurturing young Arab leaders. As a group, we are committed to excellence and we believe that this emanates from strong leadership skills. Regional leadership initiatives like this are very much needed. This leadership summit is in sync with our core values hence we decided to wholeheartedly support the event that will bring together global luminaries providing a forum for learning from the experiences of distinguished personalities."

Incepted in 1958, the Al Fahim has diversified business interests ranging from automotives, property management, hospitality and travel. The group also provides the finest support to the oil and gas sector - be it highly specialized solutions or routine management.

Commenting on this partnership, Mohammed Shareef Abdul Raheem, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Global Events said, "We are happy to welcome Al Fahim to this platform of knowledge sharing that we at Global Events endeavour. Their wholehearted support indicates that a number of corporate houses believe in the need for such forums."

The Abu Dhabi World Leadership Summit brings together some of the world's most influential minds and global ambassadors, all live and in person on one platform. This year the list of distinguished speakers includes The Hon. George Bush Sr., the 41st President of the United States, H.E. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority, Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first-ever Prime Minister and current Minister Mentor, H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Economy and Gerhard Schröder, former Chancellor of Germany.

The main aim of the summit is to empower delegates with knowledge from the experiences of some of the world's most powerful leaders as well as enhancing leadership development skills, competitive business development, management tactics, networking and relationship building among others.