The presentation titled “MENA Economic Outlook Landscape in Transition & Transformation” was delivered as the opening keynote at the Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Corporate Summit held in Dubai during 18-19 March.
Understanding the changing economic landscape, with an in-depth look into the macroeconomic outlook of the region formed the content of the first section. Further, keeping in mind MAF’s Vision, the presentation highlights growth drivers in the region (& specifically in the UAE) including demographics, technological changes as well as policy-driven changes.
“MENA Economic Outlook Landscape in Transition & Transformation”, Opening keynote at Majid Al Futtaim Corporate Summit, 18 Mar 2017
19 March, 2017
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