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Gatti, who attended virtually, Chief Economist for the

MENA region at the World Bank and Dr. Nasser Saidi,

President and Founder Nasser Saidi & Associates

Former DIFC Chief Economist, Economic Adviser &

Consultant, focused on how geopolitical shifts affect

regional economies, including Middle East conflicts, the

Red Sea's strategic importance and changes within

BRICS countries. They analysed economic policies'

impact on stability and growth, offering insights for

exploring this evolving landscape. The session was

moderated by Dr. Rawaa Harati, Founder and CEO, KINZ

consultancy.

The ‘Digital Frontiers in Finance: Exploring Tomorrow’s

Financial Services Landscape', panel examined

accelerating digital transformation, embracing fintech

innovations and navigating regulatory challenges.

Speakers included Emmanuel Givanakis, CEO of FSRA at

ADGM, Rola Abu Manneh, CEO of Standard Chartered

UAE, Middle East, and Pakistan, Damian Hitchen, CEO of

Saxo Bank MENA, and the moderator Jean Abou Assi,

Partner leading digital financial services at PwC Middle

East. They also discussed future market trade,

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