Qatar is in the process of a major, national transformation from a hydro-carbon based economy to a 'self sustaining' knowledge based economy.
To achieve this end the State is investing in major projects across multiple sectors such as such as Rail, Roads, Ports, Power and Water. These projects are at various stages of development and a mixture of financing and procurement approaches are being employed.
This session will provide an opportunity to collate the 'lessons learned' in financing and developing projects of this nature, both in Qatar and across the GCC.
Please find the agenda below.
Registration: 5.30pm
6.00pm Welcome & Introduction
Laura Warren, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
6.05pm Opening Remarks: Qatar Rail - Project Update & CFO Perspective
Richard Urquhart, Finance Director, Qatar Rail
6.15pm Presentation 1: Lessons learned from PPPs in Qatar & the Gulf Region
Maarten Wolfs, Partner, PwC
6.25pm Presentation 2: Issues Arising in PPP in Qatar
David Moore, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
6.35pm Panel Discussion: Broader Opportunities for PPPs in Qatar
Moderated by: Laura Warren, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
Maarten Wolfs, Partner, PwC
David Moore, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
Yousuf Jenahi, Advisor to the President, Kahraama
Mark Rudman, Regional Director - Qatar, Faithful+Gould
Jesus Sancho, Regional Managing Director, Acciona
Question & Answer Session
7.15pm Closing Remarks
Maarten Wolfs, Partner, PwC
7.20pm IPFA Update
Neil Brimson, IPFA Middle East Branch Council Member
7.20pm Networking drinks reception kindly hosted by PwC & Clyde & Co
For further information on this event, please contact Jessica Jenkins e: jjenkins@ipfa.org