Welcome to MENA 2023, brought to you by TXF, Proximo & Uxolo
Government is key for procurement and project development across the Middle East. Hear from the UAE government on:
Over the past years, we've seen local ECAs across MENA spearheading a sea change in the region's economy: moving from a predominantly importer market to a strong exporting community. Hear from ECA leaders here:
Diversification of regional exports to increase global competitiveness
Local content requirements, sustainable job creation, technological transfers and value-adding
Cooperation between local ECAs and international ECAs for greater regional productivity
Capex is returning to the market, and the project pipeline is burgeoning. We gather leading developers and export finance borrowers from across the Middle East to consider:
As the country sets its sights on Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is attracting the attention of developers, exporters, and lenders alike. This session considers:
MENA is a gateway between the growing economies of Africa, Southeast Asia and the West, providing bountiful opportunities for exporters both into and out of the region. This session considers:
Moderator
Water is a crucial sector for the GCC, both in terms of project finance volumes and infrastructure provision. Well-established technology means limited risk for lenders, and the projects deliver vital infrastructure to the public. This session gathers key dealmakers in MENA's water infrastructure space to discuss:
Middle Eastern countries are increasingly looking to Sub-Saharan Africa as an investment destination. Join this workshop to discuss:
Which funds are looking to Sub-Saharan Africa, and what projects are they interested in?
How can DFIs help to mobilise Middle Eastern capital into Sub-Saharan Africa?
How best do we categorise sustainable and social deals in Africa to ensure capital gets to where it's needed?
In the last year, we've seen commodities traders start to borrow on the ECA market. This new trend is taking the market by storm, but what do the deals actually look like? This session will consider:
In the face of considerable challenges, 2022 saw the closing of the landmark Amunet Wind Project Financing. Closing at $522 million with DFI direct lending and ECA wrapping, the transaction paves the way for wind projects across the Middle East & North Africa. This session gathers dealmakers to discuss:
Multilaterals play a key role in MENA’s development. Although it is important that all voices are represented, development does not only occur from the top-down but from the bottom-up. Hear the local DFI perspective:
What are MENA's DFIs prioritising?
What trends and opportunities are happening at the grassroots?
Which MENA countries are experiencing increased investment appetite?
How can the industry support local and bilateral DFIs?
The energy transition will have varying implications across the globe. So, what does this great shift mean for MENA? This panel will consider the practicalities for MENA countries in the energy transition and their diversification away from fossil fuels.
Drumroll please... it's time to recognise the leading transactions in the Middle East across export, project, and development finance in 2022!
Welcome to the second day of MENA 2023, brought to you by TXF, Proximo & Uxolo. Today's sessions will also spotlight the insurance market
There are risks to every venture! Evaluating risk in the current economic climate is key to understanding how best to risk mitigate your investments. So how will inflation and rising interest rates affect the credit risk of borrowing firms and countries? How will the Middle East be impacted by the trade war between the US and China given MENA’s geographic location? Get your answers right here!
What does empirical data tell us?
A regional country by country risk analysis
Which kind of cover is available?
In the contemporary macroeconomic environment countries have become increasingly selective about their financing options. This panel will look at what products and initiatives ECAs are introducing in MENA to help them remain competitive with other sources of finance.
How will ECAs remain competitive with commercial banks?
The growing demand for fixed interest rates amidst market volatility
Simplifying deals and reducing complexity
Working alongside the private sector to finance projects
In this interactive session, pick from one of 4 key markets making waves in MENA today. Sit with fellow dealmakers active in the countries to discuss opportunities, challenges, and project pipelines.
Choose from:
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
We assemble insurance buying bankers, corporates, ECAs, SEOs, underwriters and brokers active in the MENA community to discuss key trends across the region:
As the banking sector moves away from oil and gas, MENA will be under pressure to generate revenue from cleaner projects. The region still has some way to go yet, so how can banks encourage their clients to become more sustainable? This session will consider:
Moderator
International trade is essential for development. Countries open trade have developed faster, and technological innovation has increased. ECAs are interested in collaborating with DFIs, and this is one of the most important market developments we are witnessing. This panel will discuss how ECAs in partnership with DFIs can reduce investor risk, increase trade and boost development
ECA blended finance, insurance, equity, funding, loans and guarantees
Uncovering the challenges around local content requirements and technological transfer
The prospect of ECA and DFI cooperation for large scale development projects
Ahead of COP28, Middle Eastern banks have an important role to play in the green finance space. This session gathers local banks to consider:
Thank you for joining us at this year’s MENA event!
Welcome to MENA 2023, brought to you by TXF, Proximo & Uxolo
Government is key for procurement and project development across the Middle East. Hear from the UAE government on:
Over the past years, we've seen local ECAs across MENA spearheading a sea change in the region's economy: moving from a predominantly importer market to a strong exporting community. Hear from ECA leaders here:
Diversification of regional exports to increase global competitiveness
Local content requirements, sustainable job creation, technological transfers and value-adding
Cooperation between local ECAs and international ECAs for greater regional productivity
Capex is returning to the market, and the project pipeline is burgeoning. We gather leading developers and export finance borrowers from across the Middle East to consider:
As the country sets its sights on Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is attracting the attention of developers, exporters, and lenders alike. This session considers:
The energy transition will have varying implications across the globe. So, what does this great shift mean for MENA? This panel will consider the practicalities for MENA countries in the energy transition and their diversification away from fossil fuels.
Drumroll please... it's time to recognise the leading transactions in the Middle East across export, project, and development finance in 2022!
MENA is a gateway between the growing economies of Africa, Southeast Asia and the West, providing bountiful opportunities for exporters both into and out of the region. This session considers:
Moderator
In the last year, we've seen commodities traders start to borrow on the ECA market. This new trend is taking the market by storm, but what do the deals actually look like? This session will consider:
Water is a crucial sector for the GCC, both in terms of project finance volumes and infrastructure provision. Well-established technology means limited risk for lenders, and the projects deliver vital infrastructure to the public. This session gathers key dealmakers in MENA's water infrastructure space to discuss:
In the face of considerable challenges, 2022 saw the closing of the landmark Amunet Wind Project Financing. Closing at $522 million with DFI direct lending and ECA wrapping, the transaction paves the way for wind projects across the Middle East & North Africa. This session gathers dealmakers to discuss:
Middle Eastern countries are increasingly looking to Sub-Saharan Africa as an investment destination. Join this workshop to discuss:
Which funds are looking to Sub-Saharan Africa, and what projects are they interested in?
How can DFIs help to mobilise Middle Eastern capital into Sub-Saharan Africa?
How best do we categorise sustainable and social deals in Africa to ensure capital gets to where it's needed?
Multilaterals play a key role in MENA’s development. Although it is important that all voices are represented, development does not only occur from the top-down but from the bottom-up. Hear the local DFI perspective:
What are MENA's DFIs prioritising?
What trends and opportunities are happening at the grassroots?
Which MENA countries are experiencing increased investment appetite?
How can the industry support local and bilateral DFIs?
Welcome to the second day of MENA 2023, brought to you by TXF, Proximo & Uxolo. Today's sessions will also spotlight the insurance market
There are risks to every venture! Evaluating risk in the current economic climate is key to understanding how best to risk mitigate your investments. So how will inflation and rising interest rates affect the credit risk of borrowing firms and countries? How will the Middle East be impacted by the trade war between the US and China given MENA’s geographic location? Get your answers right here!
What does empirical data tell us?
A regional country by country risk analysis
Which kind of cover is available?
In the contemporary macroeconomic environment countries have become increasingly selective about their financing options. This panel will look at what products and initiatives ECAs are introducing in MENA to help them remain competitive with other sources of finance.
How will ECAs remain competitive with commercial banks?
The growing demand for fixed interest rates amidst market volatility
Simplifying deals and reducing complexity
Working alongside the private sector to finance projects
In this interactive session, pick from one of 4 key markets making waves in MENA today. Sit with fellow dealmakers active in the countries to discuss opportunities, challenges, and project pipelines.
Choose from:
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
As the banking sector moves away from oil and gas, MENA will be under pressure to generate revenue from cleaner projects. The region still has some way to go yet, so how can banks encourage their clients to become more sustainable? This session will consider:
Moderator
International trade is essential for development. Countries open trade have developed faster, and technological innovation has increased. ECAs are interested in collaborating with DFIs, and this is one of the most important market developments we are witnessing. This panel will discuss how ECAs in partnership with DFIs can reduce investor risk, increase trade and boost development
ECA blended finance, insurance, equity, funding, loans and guarantees
Uncovering the challenges around local content requirements and technological transfer
The prospect of ECA and DFI cooperation for large scale development projects
Ahead of COP28, Middle Eastern banks have an important role to play in the green finance space. This session gathers local banks to consider:
Thank you for joining us at this year’s MENA event!
We assemble insurance buying bankers, corporates, ECAs, SEOs, underwriters and brokers active in the MENA community to discuss key trends across the region:
