The Arab Law Students Association of McGill (ALSA McGill) in participation with Ogilvy Renault, will be organizing a conference on March 3rd, 2008 focusing on the changing face of the economy in the Gulf. The speaker series will have two main emphases: The first will accent the different incentives Gulf countries are putting in place to attract foreign investments. These include, among other things, the establishment of trading platforms, the creation of themed economic cities, the implementation of tax benefits and the development of new laws, such as strict Intellectual Protection, all of which are inviting new investments. The second will examine the increasing investment by both private and public Gulf firms in the North American markets. Ultimately we aim to present a better picture of the long-term prospects of investment in the Gulf and in Gulf-based companies.
I - Speakers Confirmed ( UPDATED )
1) Mr. Rehan Huda,
Co-Founder and Director,
Amana Canada Holdings Inc.
(FOCUS: Islamic Economics and Finance)
Rehan Huda is a Co-Founder and Director of Amana Canada Holdings, which is in
the process of structuring Shariah compliant financial products for the
Canadian marketplace. Mr. Huda has been a guest speaker on Islamic Economics
and Finance in a variety of forums in Canada, UK and the Middle East. On
Februray 27, 2008 he along with two partners from Ogilvy Renault were the
featured speakers at the Law Society of Upper Canada's seminar on Islamic
Finance and the possiblities for Canadian law firms in this field. Over 160
lawyers and financial professionals from across Canada participated in this
groundbreaking seminar.
2) Rose Sager: Bahrain Trade Representative in New York (Will Focus on the Bahrain-US trade agreement.)
Read more about the first Gulf Free trade agreement with the US at:
http://www.bahraingateway.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=section.home&id=5&catid=6
3) Mohammad Nsour - Doctoral Candidate in the McGill Law Faculty. Will Address the feasibility of a free trade agreement in the Middle East
4) Prof. Armand de Mestral - Prof of International trade law at the McGill Law Faculty will also be participating in the event!
Prof. de Mestral Bio:
http://people.mcgill.ca/armand.de_mestral/
Location:
Moot Court (room 100)
Faculty of Law
Chancellor Day Hall, 3644 Peel Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 1W9
Time: Starting at 5pm (to be followed by a cocktail)
* Image Caption: BAHRAIN WORLD TRADE CENTER
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