• EFG Hermes hosts the 11th London Investor Conference to connect global investors with MENA’s most dynamic sectors and companies.
• Saudi Arabia takes center stage, featuring 82 listed companies and sessions on growth, regulation, and real estate opportunities.
• The event strengthens investor confidence, promotes direct engagement, and supports long-term capital market growth in the region.

EFG Hermes

EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and MENA’s leading investment bank kicked off its 11th Annual London Investor Conference at Emirates Stadium on September 8. Running until September 11, the event is themed “Investing Right in MENA” and brings together investors, listed companies, and policymakers.

This year, the conference features 131 presenting companies and hosts 710 guests, including 285 investors from 146 investment institutions. The event highlights opportunities across financial services, real estate, consumer goods, telecommunications, technology, energy, and materials.

With a dedicated focus on Saudi Arabia, the conference hosts 82 Saudi-listed companies participating. EFG Hermes collaborated with the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) to showcase the Kingdom’s top-performing companies. Additionally, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Tadawul shared market perspectives to give investors actionable insights.

“MENA capital markets are entering a new growth phase, with investment opportunities diversifying beyond traditional industries. By bringing international investors closer to these opportunities, the conference fosters strategic dialogue that translates into tangible investment outcomes and supports the region’s long-term economic trajectory.”

Mohamed Ebeid, Co-CEO of EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company.

Conference 

The first day included a panel titled “Financing Saudi Arabia’s Growth,” featuring Mohammed Al-Rumaih, CEO of Tadawul, and Raed AlHumaid, CMA Deputy of Market Institution. The session was moderated by Alp Sarper, Editor-at-Large of Economy Middle East. A second-day fireside chat on Saudi Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities will feature Majeed Al Abduljabbar, CEO of the Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company, alongside Al Arabiya TV’s Carina Kamel.

“As the MENA region undergoes structural reforms, technological advancement, and strategic policy shifts, we are proud to facilitate direct engagement between institutional investors and high-impact businesses. Our role is to ensure that clients, partners, and stakeholders are positioned to capitalize on emerging trends and equipped with the insights and tools needed to thrive as the region’s global influence expands.”

Karim Awad, Group CEO of EFG Holding.

The conference follows EFG Hermes’ successful One-on-One Conference in Dubai. By connecting global institutional investors with regional companies, the event strengthens MENA’s position on the global investment stage.