The Private Equity International Middle East Forum is the largest and most important gathering for private equity professionals in the region. The fourth annual forum was bigger and better than ever. 

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After the success of the 2007 forum where more than 600 delegates from 40 different countries attended, the premier private equity event in the Middle East returned to focus on the further development of private equity in the region and the Middle East’s positioning and influence in a global context. 

“The PEI Middle East Forum is the blue riband private equity event in the region. PEI is committed to the region, understands the development of the industry here and is able to put that in a global context. Every senior private equity professional in the region should attend this forum.” - Abe Saad, Partner & Head of Private Equity, Rasmala Investments

With this year's theme: 'the region taking its place on the world stage' -  the region's key thought leaders and influencers joined international heavyweights to examine the development of the Middle Eastern private equity industry and the lessons that can be learned from what is happening in other regions around the world.

The 2008 forum was hosted at a stunning new, larger venue to accommodate the larger turnout who attended this most prestigous event. Once again more than 50 speakers, 15 sponsors and 600+ delegates ensured that the forum provided valuable insight, contacts and opportunity across its two day interactive programme.

“The PEI Middle East Forum has substance: the best speakers, a clearly developed and editorially rich programme and outstanding networking opportunities. The most seasoned private equity practitioners from the region will attend.” - David Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Istithmar

Backed by the most influential leading local and international sponsors, the aim of the forum remained consistent with its founding principle: to provide senior private equity practitioners from across the Middle East with a well-crafted, substantive and relevant programme, featuring the best regional and global speakers in a professional setting. 

Those who attended include:

• General partners, managing directors and senior professional at regional private equity firms
• Institutional investors and family offices
• Banks and financial institutions
• Corporate management and family-owned businesses
• Law firms
• Accountants
• Advisors and consultants
• Capital markets representatives
• Government bodies

“PEI's Middle East Forum is the perfect event as it brings together the biggest international private equity names as well as the leading regional players. Their global reach and in depth knowledge of the industry come together to make this a successful event for private equity professionals.” - Sameer Al Ansari, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Dubai International Capital

Read Private Equity International's coverage of the 2007 event here View photos from the 2007 event here