We proudly announce the launching of the 20th Arab Economic Forum, Under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Lebanon, H.E. Najib Mikati, and in collaboration with the Central Bank and the Association of Banks in Lebanon.

Convening on 10 & 11 May 2012 at the Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut, this year’s Forum takes place against the background of ongoing historic political change in the Arab world, with some “Arab Spring” countries moving steadily ahead in establishing free democratic systems and revitalizing their economies while others continue to face troubling and in some cases violent conditions as they seek to emerge from the process of transition successfully and with the least possible cost.

As has always been the case throughout its long history, The 2012 Arab Economic

Forum is expected to attract wide and high level attendance by prime ministers, ministers and top government officials from many Arab countries; business, finance and investment leaders from the Arab world and the wider region; regional and international development and finance institutions; experts in various fields; the Arab and international media and other interested parties. As such, the forum will provide an effective platform for dialogue and discussion on many issues of the hour at the Arab and international levels.