Contents

MANAGING THE BOOM
Audience responses from the Private Equity International Middle East Forum in Dubai.

OPENING THE GATE
Exploring the prospects for private equity in Syria in light of the country's economic reforms.

NURTURING THE TALENT
The potential for private equity growth in the Middle East is undeniable. Opportunities to invest abound. Capital is plentiful. But people are in short supply.

THE CASE FOR PAKISTAN
Veronica John offers her take on the opportunities that exist fr the private equity industry in Pakistan today.

Q&A
Ammar Al-Khudairy, Amwal Alkhaleej

THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER
All the key data from the region

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW
Ahmed Heikal, Citadel Capital

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW
Sameer Al Ansari, Dubai International Capital

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW
Tarek Chouman, eFront

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW
Kaled Al Muhairy, Evolvence Capital

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW
Shailesh Dash, Global Investment House

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW
Zubair Mir, Herbert Smith

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW
Khaldoun Haj Hasan, Ithmar Capital

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW
Nabil Triki, Swicorp

PEI MIDDLE EAST FORUM
Pictures from Dubai's star-studded private equity conference