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Saudi Arabia to host Arab Exchanges Federation Conference next week: Tadawul

Saudi Arabia to host Arab Exchanges Federation Conference next week: Tadawul
AFE Saudi Arabia 2021 will be held on 29-30 March

Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul), in partnership with the Arab Federation of Exchanges (AFE), is hosting the AFE Annual Conference Saudi Arabia 2021 from 29 to 30 March.

The conference aims at creating a platform for exchanging ideas and best practices in capital markets, especially as it coincides with an important time for the Saudi capital market after recent developments.

The two-day conference will tackle critical issues and global trends shaping capital markets through several workshops and sessions, Tadawul announced in a press release on Thursday.

AFE Annual Conference Saudi Arabia 2021 will be the largest gathering of regional financial institutions this year, with the participation of prominent thought leaders from across the industry both regionally and internationally

It is the first time for the event to be held in Saudi Arabia.

Khalid Al-Hussan, CEO of Tadawul, who assumed the role of Chairman of AFE for 2021, said: “Our aim is to utilize this platform to successfully deliver on AFE and its members’ ambitions of developing the region’s capital markets and creating an advanced and transparent investment environment to ensure operational efficiency in regional capital markets.”

Meanwhile, Rami El Dokany, Secretary-General of the Arab Federation of Exchanges, commented, “Being the region's largest exchange, and one of the top 10 exchanges globally, Tadawul is in a strong position to advance AFE's agenda.

“I am confident that in 2021, under the Saudi presidency, we will achieve new heights and expand our reach into new areas,” he added.

The first day of the conference will focus on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) for economic growth and capital markets, financial technology (FinTech) and Innovation.

In addition, the first day will see a fireside chat with Mubasher that will discuss Arab markets virtual exchange, integrated retail financial services, as well as Mubasher global expansion.

Meanwhile, the second day will highlight the capital market driver for growth and post-trade functions.

The conference will be held virtually and with a list of more than 100 speakers, and that registration is available through the AFE Saudi Arabia official website.

It is worth noting that Mubasher is the platinum sponsor of the AFE Annual Conference Saudi Arabia 2021.