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Kuwait - February 06, 2016

Under the Patronage of His Highness the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) is organizing Kuwait Investment Forum, 8-9 March 2016, Arraya Ballroom, Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Kuwait.

Kuwait Investment Forum, KDIPA’s first promotional event, convened against the background of several positive developments witnessed in the Kuwaiti economy that have caught the attention of investors.

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It distinctly demonstrated the Kuwaiti Government’s resolve to attract quality local and foreign investments, by creating the right investment environment, simplifying procedures, enabling a favorable legislative framework for the encouragement and protection of investment, and offering a host of incentives and exemptions, including allowing for a 100% foreign ownership.

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Kuwait’s new Five-Year Development Plan (2015/2016-2019/2020) embedded these favorable developments by focusing on enhancing economic diversification, fostering Kuwait’s competitiveness, and adopting an economic policy that allows the private sector to play a leading role in the economy.

As well as allocating investment expenditure around US$ 103 billion to develop the needed infrastructure in strategic sectors including oil, electric power & water, communications, transport, health, education, housing & urban development; and the development of the financial market.

Kuwait Investment Forum Speakers
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These favorable developments have placed Kuwait at the forefront as a lucrative investment destination for both local and foreign investments; leveraging their value as primary channels for the transfer and settlement of modern technology, building the pillars of knowledge economy, and facilitating local SMEs integration within global value chains.

These benefits exacerbated by the openness of the Kuwaiti economy, the strength of its macroeconomic performance, its strategic location as a link between the Gulf and the hinterland, and the predominance of Kuwait well-educated and talented youth, who exemplify the country’s real wealth.

Kuwait Investment Forum Speakers
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Kuwait Investment Forum avails a vivid domestic and international platform that will adequately shed light on these transformations.

This is manifested in themes tackling economic policy priorities, improving business environment, displaying potential investment opportunities, financing options, showing Kuwait leading role in supporting developmental and humanitarian assistance, and mapping the way forward for Kuwait to advance to innovation based economy underlined by sustainability, in view of its international commitments.

Kuwait Investment Forum Speaker
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Kuwait Investment Forum invites ministers and high-ranking government officials, as well as local, Arab an international leading dignitaries, businesspersons and investors in sectors pertaining to banking, finance, investment, and industry; in addition to academics and experts from renowned regional and international organizations, and representatives from the local, regional, and international media.

Main Topics of Kuwait Investment Forum Agenda:

• Foundations and Prospects of Economic & Developmental Policy.

• Why Invest in Kuwait Now?

• Modern Legislations for an Attractive Investment Environment.

• Potential & Lucrative Investment Opportunities.

• Kuwait- A Global Economic & Humanitarian Player.

• Financing Investment.

• “Future of Investment for a Sustainable Development”


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The Conference Agenda

DAY 1
08 Mar 2016

08:00 - 09:00
Arraya Ballroom
Registration Of Participants
09:00- 09:30
Exhibition Inauguration
09:30 - 10:00
Opening Speeches

10:00-11:00
SESSION 1:
FOUNDATION AND PROSPECTS OF ECONOMIC & DEVELOPMENTAL POLICY
• Harnessing a Pro Economic Development Fiscal Policy
• Investing in Development Projects
• Towards Streamlining a Favorable Business Environment
• Prospects of Oil Industry and Economic Development
• “Invest in Kuwait” actual Experience

11:00 - 12:00
SESSION 2:
WHY INVEST IN KUWAIT NOW?
• The Kuwaiti Economy from a Global Perspective
• Kuwait- A Niche Location for Accessibility & Connectedness
• Kuwait- A Society of Entrepreneurial Youth
• Kuwait- Rule of Law & Institutions
• “Invest in Kuwait” actual Experience

12:00 - 12:30
Networking Coffee Break
12:30 - 13:00
Keynote Speaker

13:00 - 14:00
SESSION 3:
MODERN LEGISLATION FOR AN ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT
• Advancing Modern Legislations
• Direct Investment in Kuwait- Incentives & Guarantees
• SMEs- Varied Opportunities & Integrating Schemes
• Privatization- A Doorway for Fostering Private Sector Role.
• “Invest in Kuwait” actual Experience

14:30
Lunch
19:00
Cultural Event Invitation

DAY 2
09 Mar 2016

08:30 - 09:00
Morning Refreshments

09:00 - 11:00
SESSION 4:
POTENTIAL & LUCRATIVE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PPP Projects
• Investment Opportunities in the Infrastructure projects
• Investment Opportunities in the oil Sector
• Lucrative Investment Opportunities in the Cultural & Tourism Sectors
• Potential Investment Opportunities in Renewable Energy

11:00 - 12:00
SESSION 5:
KUWAIT- A GLOBAL ECONOMIC & HUMANITARIAN PLAYER
• Kuwait A board- Friendship & Partnership
• Cross Boarder Oil Investments
• Kuwait Pioneering Role in Humanitarian & Developmental Arena

12:00 - 12:30
Networking Coffee Break
12:30 - 13:00
Keynote Speaker

13:00 - 14:00
SESSION 6:
FINANCING INVESTMENT
• Financial Solvency: A Major Support for Investment
• Strength of Banking Sector & its Impact on Economic Performance
• Effective Role of Banks in Financing Investment
• Role of Capital Markets in Enhancing a Competitive Environment

14:00 - 15:00
CLOSING SESSION:
OPEN DIALOGUE “FUTURE OF INVESTMENT FOR A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”

15:00
Lunch
19:00
Cultural Event

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about KIF please contact us:

Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)
Al - Hamra Tower, Kuwait City, Floor 44
phone: +965-55324613
E-mail: info@kuwait-investmentforum.com

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Source: Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)

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