Autumn Panel & Mixer: Bridging KSA, MENA, UK & Europe – Tech, Innovation & Cross Border Investment Opportunities
Saudi Arabia is one of the world's fastest-changing economies, and Vision 2030 is opening new opportunities for UK businesses and investors.
On Wednesday 11 November, Saudi Global Network and Currencies Direct bring together investors, financial professionals and business leaders at 1 Canada Square to explore where these opportunities lie, which sectors are attracting investment, and how businesses and investors can navigate an age of economic volatility.
The panel will feature four distinguished speakers bringing perspectives across international trade, investment, private capital and financial services:
Abdeslam El-Idrissi, Founder and CEO of UKMENA, and former Acting CEO and Secretary General of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, with extensive experience in international trade, investment and business diplomacy.
Saeed Soheily, CFO and Finance Director, with experience in fintech, payments, scaling venture-backed businesses and emerging markets.
Adam Bouzelmat, Founder of Atlasstone Holding, bringing experience in private capital, credit and special situations across EMEA and MENA.
Jack Wiles, Head of Sales UK & France at Currencies Direct, sharing insights into international payments and cross-border financial services.
Moderated by Manal Adham.
Together, the speakers will explore the evolving Saudi market, investment opportunities under Vision 2030, and the growing economic relationship between Saudi Arabia and the UK.
Our partner, Currencies Direct, has helped more than 500,000 people and businesses move money internationally since 1996.
Following the discussion, the evening continues with networking over Saudi light bites prepared by a Saudi chef from The Saudi Pantry.
Places are limited to 80 guests. Dress code: Business attire.
Programme
18:00–18:50 | Registration and networking
18:50–19:00 | Opening remarks
19:00–19:45 | Panel discussion
19:45–20:00 | Questions and answers
20:00–20:05 | Closing remarks
20:05–22:00 | Networking and Saudi light bites by The Saudi Pantry
Speakers
Abdeslam El-Idrissi
Founder & CEO, UKMENA | International Trade and Investment Expert
Saeed Soheily
CFO / Finance Director | Fintech and Emerging Markets
Adam Bouzelmat
Founder, Atlasstone Holding | Private Capital and Special Situations
Jack Wiles
Head of Sales UK & France, Currencies Direct
Organised by Saudi Global Network, in partnership with Currencies Direct.
Saudi Global Network connects people, ideas, investment and opportunities between Saudi Arabia and the UK.
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