The UAE Global Investment Forum 3-4 March 2008, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces

Institutional Investor Conferences announces The UAE Global Investment Forum. It will take place on 3-4 March 2008 at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. The Forum is supported by the Department of Planning and Economy - Abu Dhabi and Co-Hosted by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Sorouh Real Estate. Lead Sponsors include: Abu Dhabi Investment Company (ADIC) and Peachtree Capital Markets. Co-Sponsors include: Abu Dhabi Securities Market, Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP, Injaz Mena Investment Company PSC and The National Investor (TNI). Airline Partner: Etihad Airways.

(Issues Wire / PRWEB) February 29, 2008 -- Institutional Investor Conferences announces The UAE Global Investment Forum. It will take place on 3-4 March 2008 at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. The Forum is supported by the Department of Planning and Economy - Abu Dhabi and Co-Hosted by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Sorouh Real Estate. Lead Sponsors include: Abu Dhabi Investment Company (ADIC) and Peachtree Capital Markets. Co-Sponsors include: Abu Dhabi Securities Market, Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP, Injaz Mena Investment Company PSC and The National Investor (TNI). Airline Partner: Etihad Airways.

The UAE is playing an increasingly important role in the global economy, both as a provider of capital and as a highly attractive destination for investment. New opportunities for investors and financial intermediaries are being created through the UAE's strategy to diversify its economy and implement progressive reforms. The Forum will provide a setting for Abu Dhabi to showcase investment opportunities in finance, real estate, tourism, infrastructure and industry.

The event will bring together international, regional and domestic investors with industry leaders, financial intermediaries and high-profile government officials. Interactive panel discussions, workshops, keynote speeches and networking sessions will enable attendees to gain a unique insight into the outlook for UAE's economy. Participants will also hear how they can make the most of investment opportunities in the region and global capital markets.

It is expected to be the most high-profile investment focused event to be held in Abu Dhabi this year. Delegates from 26 countries are registered to take part in the Forum. Attendance is by invitation only. The Forum's proceedings will be in English.

Confirmed speakers include:

Rt. Hon. Mike Moore, Former Director General of the World Trade Organization and Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
H.E. Nasser Al-Sowaidi, Chairman, Department of Planning and Economy - Abu Dhabi
H.E. Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority
Eirvin Knox, Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, Director General, Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development
Dr. Nasser Saidi, Chief Economist, DIFC Authority
Ian Johnston, Managing Director, Policy and Legal Services, DFSA
Abubaker Seddiq Al Khouri, CFA, Managing Director, Sorouh Real Estate
Mohammed Salih Al Hashemi, Executive Director, Asset Management, ADIC
Tom Healy, Director General, Abu Dhabi Securities Market
Orhan Osmansoy, Chief Executive Officer, The National Investor
Shariq Azhar, Director-General, Injaz Mena Investment Company PSC
Patrick Daniels, Partner, Director of Business Development, Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP
For further information please visit www.iiconferences.com/uae.html

Press contact for further information:
Ms. Maggie Stagg
Media & Conference Coordinator
Tel: +1 212 224-3908
Fax: +1 212 224-3802
Address: 225 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003.

Attendees contact for further information:
Mr. Bryan Fox
Marketing Director
Tel: +1 212 224-3926
Fax: +1 212 224-3802
Address: 225 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003.

For general enquiries please contact:
Mr. Charlie Floyd
Forum Director
Tel: +1 212 224-3975
Fax: +1 212 224-3802
Address: 225 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003.

Note for editors: Institutional Investor Conferences is a leading provider of highly interactive investment strategy conferences for senior money managers and financial executives seeking new insights into important strategic issues. Participants and speakers are able to develop new contacts, exchange views and compare experiences in informal, focused discussion and debate as well as during social activities. Our purpose is to equip participants with information that can be utilized for both immediate decision-making as well as forward planning of strategies, administrative policies and operating procedures.

Institutional Investor has been involved in managing conferences for over 30 years. The company currently conducts more than 50 major meetings around the world each year for chief executive officers, financial executives and investment professionals in the securities and money management industries.

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