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CAIA Middle East - Riyadh: The Rise of Private Capital in the Middle East
Date(s):
January 29, 2025
Note: All times listed are in local time
Venue: Narcissus Hotel Riyadh
Olaya St, Al Olaya
Riyadh, 01 12212
Fee(s):Free Event
Description:
CAIA Middle East
The Rise of Private Capital in the Middle East
CAIA Middle East is organizing an enlighting panel event in collaboration with Preqin to explore how the alternatives market in the Middle East is evolving rapidly.
From Sovereign Wealth Funds to Family Offices, the Middle East is rapidly becoming a hub for Private Capital. During this exclusive event for senior leaders in the alternatives industry we will discuss the latest data and analysis and understand the key factors that are having an integral impact on alternative assets in the region, a look ahead to 2025 as well as a panel discussion with Senior Leaders in alternatives on ‘The Rise of Private Capital in the Middle East’.
AGENDA
18:30 - Registration and welcome drinks
19:00 - Welcome and keynote presentation 'The Outlook of Alternatives in the Middle East' by Rachel Dabora - Research Insights Analyst at Preqin
19:20 - Panel discussion on ‘The Rise of Private Capital in the Middle East’ in collaboration with:
- Fawad Ishaq - Chief Treasury and Investments Officer at Doha Bank
- Othman Alhokail - Founder and Vice Chairman at Merak Capital
- Marco Mauri CAIA, CFA - Chief Investment Officer at Aljazira Capital
- Amine Bentaleb - Managing Partner at Patrimium
Moderator: Rachel Dabora - Research Insights Analyst at Preqin 20:20 - Q&A
20:30 - Closing remarks followed by networking drinks and buffet reception
21:30 - Close
Important notes before the event: - This event is organized by dedicated CAIA members, who generously volunteer their personal time. Should you decide to register, we greatly appreciate your commitment to attending.
- If you find that you are unable to attend, please inform us at least 48 hours before the event. Your timely cancellations enable us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist and help minimize food and energy waste.
- Kindly note that registrations must be completed in advance, as walk-ins will not be permitted. Given the event's limited capacity, we encourage you to register as early as possible to secure your spot. If the attendance limit is expanded, we will promptly notify you.
- Registering a guest is possible but complete guest’s details must be filled in. In case of overbooking, priority will be given to CAIA Members.
If you have questions or concerns regarding registration for this event, please contact CAIA EMEA Chapter Relations This event is organized in collaboration with: 
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Othman Alhokail
Organization: Merak Capital
Othman Alhokail is a founding partner, a vice chairman, and a shareholder of Merak Capital which manages private funds in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Debt Financing, and other asset classes. He is the current chairman of Master Works and serves as a board member of ACES and BwaTech. Also, the founder of Knowledge Connect Group and APT. During many years of his career, Mr. Alhokail held several influential leadership roles; he was a business development director for Thomson Reuters and Ernst & Young.
Mr. Alhokail earned an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the United States and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Finance from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. He also holds the general securities qualification certificate (CME-1) and (CME-4).
Amine Bentaleb
Organization: Patrimium
Amine Bentaleb, Managing Partner at Patrimium Multi-Family Office since 2023, has a rich background
in multi-asset class investing, including roles as Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Kimera and Portfolio
Manager at the General Pension and Social Security Authority in Abu Dhabi. With over 19 years’
experience, he specialises in managing global multi-asset portfolios, focusing on generating alpha in
alternative asset classes, evidenced by his top quartile rankings by Bloomberg from 2013 to 2015.
A member of Young Arab Leaders and holding board memberships across various sectors, Amine
combines his extensive financial expertise with a commitment to leadership and mentorship.
He holds a BBA in Finance from Al Akhawayn University and an EMBA in Digital Transformation from
the University of Zurich.
Rachel Dabora
Organization: Preqin
Rachel Dabora leads Preqin’s Research Insights teams coverage of non-institutional fundraising and supports clients in understanding this emerging channel. She graduated with an MSc in Economic History from LSE and a degree in International Relations from USC in Los Angeles.
Fawad Ishaq
Organization: Doha Bank
Dr. Fawad Ishaq joined the Bank in December 2023. He
has over 25 years of global experience in Treasury and
investments, Capital and Financial Markets. He has
worked for JP Morgan Chase in New York and London,
BNP Paribas, Salomon Brothers New York, Citibank,
Bank ABC and his last assignment was with Khaleeji
Bank in Bahrain.
Dr. Ishaq holds a PhD in Economics from Georgetown
University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering from Washington University
Marco Mauri
Organization: AlJazira Capital
Mr. Mauri is Aljazira Capital’s Chief Investment Officer. He holds approximately 25 years of experience in European and GCC institutions, working in Asset Management and financial markets across a wide range of asset classes.
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