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Middle East and Africa Summit 2025

Opening Plenary | Global Overview: Innovation, Partnerships, and Growth

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As we look ahead to 2026, the global landscape is entering a decisive phase of transformation. Shifting geoeconomic dynamics are creating new pathways for innovation, partnership, and growth. The realignment of international relationships, expansion of emerging trade corridors, and rapid advances in technology are reshaping global capital flows and markets. Join us as we examine the key forces driving the world economy in 2026 and discuss how private and public sector leaders can collaborate to capitalize on these shifts and shape a more agile future. 

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    Opening Remarks

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    Laura Deal Lacey

    Executive Vice President, Milken Institute International

    Moderator

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    Hadley Gamble

    Chief International Anchor, IMI

    Speakers

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    His Excellency Jasem Al Budaiwi

    Secretary-General, Gulf Cooperation Council
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    Yasseen Mansour

    Chairman, Palm Hills Developments
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    Michael Milken

    Chairman, Milken Institute