IMF Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East, the Gulf and North Africa

30 April 2017 - Dubai, UAE

Dear Media Partners,

You are invited to a press conference for the launch of the 2017 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East, the Gulf and North Africa, hosted by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

The press conference will be followed by a panel discussion and in-depth analysis of economic developments, growth projections, and the prospects for the region over the near and medium term.

Topics will include the impact of lower oil prices and conflicts on the economies of the MENA countries and implementation of reform measures.

Press Conference details:

• Speaker: Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, IMF
• Date: Tuesday, 2 May 2017
• Time: 9.00am - 9.45am
• Venue: DIFC Media Majlis, East Wing, The Gate Building

Report Launch Event details:

• Date: Tuesday, 2 May 2017
• Time: 10:15am - 12:00pm
• Venue: DIFC Conference Centre, Precinct Building 4

Report Launch Event Agenda:

• Welcome Address: Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Authority
• Report Presentation: Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, IMF
• Panel Discussion:
• Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, IMF
• Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer, DIFC Authority
• Tim Fox, Head of Research and Chief Economist, Emirates NBD
• Christian Esters, Senior Director, S&P Global Ratings
• Lara Habib, Senior Business News Presenter, Al Arabiya News (Moderator)

To RSVP, kindly click here or call 055 954 8682.

We look forward to hosting you at the media briefing.