2018 will see IFN Kuwait Forum returning to Kuwait City, building on the previous successes and with the support of both local regulators and international participants to explore and encourage Shariah compliant investment opportunities into the country.

In the last five years, Qatar's population and international tourist arrivals have witnessed compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) of 8.6% and 7.2% respectively. Experts anticipate the country's hospitality sector to witness an annual 10 percent growth, and revenues are expected to peak at $1.6 billion over the next 3 years.With a deep understanding of the Qatari market, and a keen eye on the hospitality and tourism industry developments locally and internationally, Hospitality Qatar introduces for the first time this year the Future Qatar Tourism Conference 2018. The three-day conference aims to explore the opportunities and challenges this sector is facing, and showcase new strategies, technologies, and innovations to keep up with the market's development.

IFN returns to Saudi Arabia for the seventh time to host one of the biggest events in its annual calendar. IFN Saudi Arabia Forum 2018 will be held in Riyadh to explore the opportunities in one of the most active and influential markets in the Islamic financial world, bringing the Kingdom onto the global stage and opening up the market for local, domestic and international players interested in entering this most vibrant of industries.

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Release The ALN Africa Investment Conference has been held annually since 2014 with the objective of spurring investment into Africa, connecting industry and policy leaders and promoting the continent. The conference serves as an effective platform for dialogue on critical commercial and policy topics, to encourage partnerships and to stimulate deal making.The fifth edition of the ALN Africa Investment Conference will cover discussions on the risks and rewards of opening Africa up for business, entry strategies, implications of the adoption of disruptive technology, the rise of African mega-cities, the appetite to finance deals, how to run family businesses, the impact of the push for renewable energy sources, hot markets and more. Attendance is on an invite-only basis, and ALN carefully vets the list of attendees to ensure calibre and relevance.

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Release Building on the success of our previous summits where more than 300 Islamic banking leaders from across Africa and internationally gather each year to discuss new strategies to boost trade & investment between Africa, OIC countries and the broader international markets through Islamic finance, Ethico Live in collaboration with the Central Bank of Djibouti are delighted to announce the 7th annual edition of The International Islamic Banking Summit Africa: Djibouti 2018 will again take place on the 7th & 8th of November 2018 at the Djibouti Palace Kempinski.Held under the patronage of H.E. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti and Head of Government, this year's the theme of Summit is “Accelerating the Economic Potential of Islamic Finance in Africa” and will tackle how to boost the potential of Islamic finance to deliver several key value propositions to Africa, particularly in the high-impact areas of Sukuk & Infrastructure Finance; Trade & Investment; and Financial Inclusion & Innovation. The Summit also features a Keynote Speech from H.E. Ahmed Osman, the Governor of the Central Bank of Djibouti.The high-profile audience who regularly attend IIBSA includes the leading Islamic bankers from across Africa, the Middle East and beyond; government regulators and policymakers; and the CEOs and decision-makers representing the leading organizations who are driving Islamic finance forward on the continent.Tap into the high‐growth Africa opportunity for Islamic finance by becoming media partner at IIBSA 2018

The ADIPEC conferences and technical sessions are the place to sharpen your knowledge and share best practice with your industry peers. Spanning upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas, the conference sessions have been created by a committee of industry experts.ADIPEC conference session provides insights into a wide variety of specialisms, including: Ministerial Sessions; Global Business Leader Sessions; Executive Dialogues, C-Suite Dialogues; CEO Finance Breakfasts; Inclusion & Diversity in Energy and Offshore and Marine Global Business Leader Sessions plus a comprehensive technical programme.

Future Energy Nigeria (formerly known as the West African Power Industry Convention) is the largest and longest running regional power & energy conference and exhibition in West Africa. The event boasts an opening keynote address from leaders from the region, strategic conference sessions and a large trade exhibition.

Launched in April 2015, IFN Investor Forum has been widely embraced by the industry to great success as the platform to discuss and debate all things related to Islamic investments. Welcoming a broad range of investors from all corners of the world, IFN Investor Forum will stage a comeback in 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, one of the most advanced Shariah finance capitals of the world.

El Encuentro Internacional de Energía México (EIEM) 2018, tiene como objetivo integrar en un solo espacio a los principales actores de sector energético nacional e internacional para fomentar el desarrollo de nuevos negocios en el sector.

The oil and gas sector has marked institutional and business milestones in the history of Colombia that have allowed the country to consolidate a leading and competitive industry that furthers the country's economic and social development, contributing significant resources that are evident in the development of regions and in the well-being of the communities.Crude was first discovered in 1918 in the La Cira-Infantas field (Barrancabermeja), which marked the course of oil in Colombia. In 2018, the oil industry celebrates 100 years of existence in the country. A fact that should be highlighted by the actors that have helped achieve national and international recognition.For this reason, the business and professional associations of engineering, oil and gas of Colombia have chosen to congregate their most important events at the Oil and Gas Summit to commemorate 100 years of this important industry.

Ghana Summit is the largest oil and gas Exhibition in Accra, and the most senior gathering of oil and gas decision makers at the strategic Conference. Now in its ninth year, it continues to attract key stakeholders across the Ghanaian energy remit and has full Government support whilst attracting the major players in the industry.

Mining Investment London is a strategic mining conference and exhibition for the leaders of the mining, quarrying and construction materials industries, bringing together 200 attendees from 15 countries. Ministers, mining companies, investors and service providers travel from all over Europe, Americas, Asia, Middle East and Africa for two days of partnering, networking and business matching.

The Big Five Board Awards have played a major role in presenting and highlighting personal and corporate achievements in the petroleum sector.Join us for an unrivaled evening of networking for Africa's leading oil and gas companies and senior executives in a reception-style event for these long-respected and annual awards, awarded since 1997 and with over 100 recipients to date as we see these Awards enter an incredible 22nd year. The event also supports the plight of African wildlife and aims to raise funds for various conservation projects on the African Continent with a Charity Auction, held at the evening reception which was a resounding success last year.

Held under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and convened by leading financial intelligence platform Middle East Global Advisors in strategic partnership with the Central Bank of Bahrain, the World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) will take place on November 26th, 27th & 28th at the ART Rotana Hotel in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.This year's conference will spearhead a host of discussions gravitating around the theme of “Islamic Finance & Sustainable Economic Growth in the Age of Disruption". Join H.E. Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj, Governor, Central Bank of Bahrain and over 1300 distinguished Islamic finance veterans from across 50 countries, deliberate on key issues critical to shaping the future discourse of the Islamic Finance industry!For 25 years, the World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) has solidified its reputation as the indisputable compass for the global Islamic finance and banking industry, building a robust platform that comprises of leading bankers, institutional investors, asset managers, policy makers, academics and other stakeholders from across the globe.WIBC 2017 registered participation from a staggering 1200 delegates, 87 partners, 90 high profile speakers from across 50 countries, further boosting the powerful WIBC brand and its legacy. The distinguished line-up of speakers over the years includes H.E. Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj, Governor, Central Bank of Bahrain; H.E. Dr. Kairat Kelimbetov, Governor, Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), H.E. Dr. Ahmed Abdulkarim Alkholifey, Governor, Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency & H.E. Hamood Sangour Al-Zadjali, Executive President, Central Bank of Oman, among others.For partnership and speaking opportunities, drop an email to: partnerships@meglobaladvisors.comRegister your interest for The 25th World Islamic Banking Conference by clicking hereFor more information, visit: www.wibc2018.com

The CWC World LNG Summit & Awards Evening is recognised as the premier end of year gathering for the global LNG industry. Now in its 19th year, the Summit returns to the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal on 27 – 30 November 2018.The CWC World LNG Summit will continue to give you access to premium networking opportunities as it brings together the who's who of the global LNG industry for 4 days of unparalleled networking and intensive discussion.

We are entering a new era of mobility driven by digitalisation. Traditional modes of transport are being redefined by autonomy and connectivity. Air taxis, hyperloops and driverless cars are all making the leap from science fiction to reality. The future is coming, but are we ready for it? The FT Future of Transport Summit will assess the true potential of emerging mobility solutions and consider their impact on different stakeholders. How is connectivity changing the way we travel in cities? What will the future of transport mean for jobs? What can regulators do to support progress? Join us in London on 29 November 2018 to find out. On the ground and in the air, things are changing, let's prepare!

Driving Operational Excellence in the Oil and Gas Industry through Digital Transformation. The must attend event where the Oil & Gas Industry meets the Digital Solutions Providers to reach the levels of optimisation, efficiency and productivity required to grow.

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Release “In the GCC, perhaps more than anywhere else world-wide, family businesses are all around us. From small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), to renowned multinational corporations – family owned and managed companies in all guises form the backbone of the region's economy”

Mining Investment Middle East is a strategic mining conference and exhibition for the leaders of the mining, quarrying and construction materials industries, bringing together 170 attendees from 18 countries. Ministers, mining companies, investors and service providers travel from all over Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe and North America for two days of partnering, networking and business matching. Join us at an invaluable platform to seek new partnerships, new business and new opportunities.

Mining Investment Asia is a strategic mining conference and exhibition for the leaders of the mineral resources, quarrying and construction materials industries, bringing together 350 attendees from 24 countries. Ministers, mining companies, investors and service providers travel from all over Asia, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa for three days of partnering, networking and business matching. Join us at an invaluable platform to seek new partnerships, new business and new opportunities.

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Release Oman Downstream Exhibition & Conference is a dedicated platform for showcasing products, services and capabilities in the downstream petroleum sector. It is designed to deliver key buyers to Oman's growing refining and petrochemical industries supporting Oman's sales and marketing base and create a forum aligned with the government's growth plans.