MENA companies seek global investor attention in London

London: Over four hundred investors from one hundred and eighty-one institutions convened at EFG Hermes’ 12th Annual London Investor Conference to engage with executives from one hundred and twenty-five listed companies across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This gathering, held at Emirates Stadium from Monday to September 24, aims to deepen the region's engagement with global capital.

The conference features one-on-one and group meetings between listed companies from seven MENA nations and international and regional investors, alongside discussions on the region’s economic and investment outlook.

The conference attracted more than eight hundred participants as investors evaluate geopolitical risks, shifting interest-rate expectations, evolving capital flows, and the robustness of corporate earnings. The discussions revolved around sectors and companies currently garnering investor interest, along with subjects such as capital allocation, liquidity, regulatory developments, environmental, social, and governance considerations, and the impact of geopolitical events on regional markets.

MENA markets have consistently drawn international investment due to ongoing economic reforms, plans to deepen capital markets, and increased private-sector involvement. EFG Holding’s Group CEO, Karim Awad, highlighted that MENA is now perceived as a structural investment opportunity rather than merely a cyclical growth source. Awad noted that the region's reform agendas, market liberalization, private-sector expansion, and improved corporate fundamentals are providing a compelling, long-term investment story for global capital.

Mohamed Ebeid, Co-CEO of EFG Hermes, emphasized that the conference facilitates direct interaction between investors and senior executives of leading MENA companies. Ebeid affirmed that EFG Hermes conferences have become a benchmark for corporate engagement, offering investors broad scale access to various businesses and sectors in the region.

The London conference is part of EFG Hermes' broader strategy to connect MENA companies with international investors, enhancing regional capital markets' visibility. As MENA markets strive to bolster their ties with global capital amid changing investment patterns and a growing emphasis on market depth, corporate performance, and sustainable growth, the conference serves as a crucial platform for this engagement.