Zawya Forum 2026

The 2026 ZAWYA GCC Capital Markets Forum will take place on the morning of Thursday November 19, 2026 at the Fairmont SZR Dubai.

Sovereigns, financial institutions, and corporates in the Gulf states were more selective in accessing public debt markets, while IPO activity slowed amid uncertainty over valuations and investor appetite. But capital needs remained, prompting issuers to explore alternative funding routes. As markets look to 2027, will pent-up issuance and IPO pipelines revive public markets, and where will the next opportunities emerge?

Now in its second year, this content-rich event will bring together a panel of the most senior thought leaders to examine the bright spots in capital markets, the financing solutions that gained traction this year and what could drive the GCC’s next growth cycle.

Confirmed speakers:

Hitesh Asarpota – CEO, Emirates NBD Capital
Rudy Saadi – Managing Director, ECM, Citi
Karim Meleka – Co-Head, Investment Banking, EFG Hermes
Samer Deghaili – Co-Head, Capital Markets and Advisory, MENA and Türkiye, HSBC
Seban Scaria – Editor, ZAWYA (moderator)

The Forum is free to attend for registered delegates and you can secure your place by completing the short form on this page.

It follows on from our successful inaugural event in 2025 which saw 85 highly-engaged market participants from the region gather for unrivalled networking opportunities and actionable insights from our expert panel. You can see what our delegates and speakers thought of the event in this short video.

Don't miss out on what promises to be another stellar event. Secure your delegate place today.

Event Details

Date: Thursday November 19, 2026

Time: 09:00 - 12:30 GST

Venue: Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, 97555 DUBAI, UAE

Format: In-person event, complimentary attendance.

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