Agenda Revealed for 3rd Dubai Conference focusing on Middle East and North African Capital Markets
The financial landscape of Dubai is set to shine once more as the city hosts the 3rd MENA Capital Market Summit on 6-7 May 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah. This prestigious event, attracting over 1,500 participants and 200 industry partners, will delve into trends shaping global and regional capital markets, with a focus on fintech, IPO momentum, cross-border investments, and the evolving role of retail investors.
The summit, platinum sponsored by Bank of America, Citi, Emirates NBD, and HSBC, will feature keynote addresses, sector-driven panels, and in-depth discussions on these topics. Notable speakers include Ken Robins of Citi, Richard Cormack of Goldman Sachs, Simon Williams of HSBC, and Lord Stephen A. Carter of Informa, along with over 100 senior leaders, including Helal Saeed Almarri, Director-General of Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of DFM.
The summit's significance is underscored by the recent surge in IPO activity in Dubai. In 2024 alone, Dubai raised AED10.48 billion via IPOs, attracting 1.2 million investors from over 200 nationalities. This activity has reinforced Dubai's position as a capital markets hub in the MENA region and underscores its growing financial prominence.
HSBC, in particular, was involved in 65 percent of the $26.2 billion raised in UAE IPOs from 2022 to 2025, demonstrating the increasing interest in the Dubai market from a diverse range of international investors.
A new feature of this year's summit is The Hub, an interactive space showcasing platform demos and insights from DFM and its partners on tools fueling market growth. This addition aims to further enhance the summit's value and appeal to attendees.
The IPO activity in Dubai in 2024 is a significant step in the development of the Dubai capital markets and a testament to the city's dynamic and vibrant financial hub status. The 3rd MENA Capital Market Summit promises to be an exciting event that will shed light on the future of capital markets in the MENA region and beyond.
For detailed speaker lists or thematic agendas, it is recommended to check the official summit website or contact the organisers directly closer to the event date.
- The financial transformation of Dubai's economy, driven by innovation and investment, is evident in the booming capital markets, as demonstrated by the city's recent surge in IPO activity.
- Collaboration between businesses and financial institutions like Bank of America, Citi, Emirates NBD, HSBC, and DFM plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Dubai's capital market landscape.
- The evolving role of tourism, coupled with the growing financial prominence of Dubai, is attracting a diverse range of international investors, as evident in HSBC's involvement in 65 percent of UAE IPOs from 2022 to 2025.
- The 3rd MENA Capital Market Summit will delve into various topics, including fintech, IPO momentum, cross-border investments, and the role of retail investors, offering insights into the future of global and regional capital markets.
- The summit's new feature, The Hub, will showcase platform demos and market growth tools, aiming to further attract and engage attendees, reinforcing Dubai's position as a hub for capital markets in the MENA region.
