Regional resilience: How investors are
leaning into economic diversification- FII 4th
Edition- Day 1
27 Oct 2021
The discussion focuses on the economic diversification efforts in the GCC countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. It highlights the importance of communication, technology, and policy transparency in fostering economic growth and resilience. The panelists emphasize the significance of investment in non-oil sectors, the reform of capital markets, and the need for transparency and consistency in policies. They also discuss the potential of the young, technology-savvy population in driving economic growth and the importance of building infrastructure and digital transformation. The conversation underscores the opportunities for global investors in the region and the efforts to complement each other as a bloc. Overall, the discussion showcases the progress and challenges in economic diversification and the potential for growth in the GCC countries.
Speakers: Fatima Daoui,H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa,H.E. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan,Thomas J. Barrack Jr.,Jason Greenblatt