GCC is key investment hub for regional, global investors: EFG Hermes

GCC is key investment hub for regional, global investors: EFG Hermes

EFG Hermes Holding inaugurated the 17th EFG Hermes One-on-One Conference at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai on March 6.

Themed “Outplaying Challenges,” the conference hosted one-on-one meetings between executives representing regional and global institutional investors, allowing them to glean insights into key trends influencing frontier and emerging markets (FEM) to explore value-accretive investment prospects.

This year’s conference, which will run until March 9, features 179 companies from key sectors across 29 countries.

These companies will hold direct meetings with over 561 institutional investors and fund managers representing 247 international institutions during the conference.

This year, the conference’s main session kicked off with EFG Hermes Holding’s Group CEO Karim Awad’s keynote speech. “We are delighted to be hosting the 17th iteration of our flagship EFG Hermes One-on-One Conference. The conference continues to act as a growth catalyst for capital market investment across FEM, opening direct communication channels between investors and the most promising listed companies.

“Leveraging decades of on-the-ground expertise in these markets, we provide investors with the tools, unique insights, and unfettered access they need to maximise returns — maintaining our position as a financial enabler of corporate success,” said Awad.

“This year, the UAE is also preparing to host COP 28, making it an optimal