CAIRO, April 28 ( MENA) - The Arab Banking Conference 2025 kicked off Monday in Cairo under the theme "Public-Private Partnerships for Financing the Economy."

The two-day event is organized by the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) in cooperation with the Central Bank of Egypt and the Federation of Egyptian Banks.

The conference brings together prominent Arab economic and banking leaders, including Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan el Khatib, UAE Minister of State Maitha Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Union of Arab Banks and the Federation of Egyptian Banks Mohamed el-Etreby, Secretary-General of the UAB Wissam Fattouh, and Joseph Torbey, the Chairman of the World Union of Arab Bankers (WUAB).

Over two days, the conference will explore how partnerships between the public and private sectors can drive economic growth in the Arab world. Discussions will focus on current trends, challenges to successful implementation, and the exchange of expertise among governments, financial institutions and the private sector.

Key topics include improving regional cooperation, encouraging cross-border investments, and building resilience through innovative financing strategies. Participants are also to review risk-sharing mechanisms, conflict resolution strategies and new financing methods that align with green and sustainable economic goals.

The sessions of the conference aim to strengthen regional collaboration on joint projects and build institutional capacity within public entities to manage partnerships effectively and transparently. Areas of focus include transport, energy, urban planning, healthcare, education, housing, digital transformation, and IT infrastructure development.

The conference is to highlight the role of international and regional financial institutions in fostering investment and providing essential financial and technical support to ensure the success of partnership projects and boost regional development efforts.
(MENA)
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