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Scholars, entrepreneurs and strategic thinkers from around the Arab world will be attending a three-day conference in Bahrain in December.
The participants will get a chance to exchange ideas and share experiences that are shaping the region today.Fikr6: Arab Strategies for the Global Era will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa from December 1-3; under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad.The event will assemble the 'smartest business leaders' in the region to discuss the major challenges facing businesses and societies worldwide and in specific the Arab world.It is being organised for the sixth year by the Arab Thought Foundation, a non-profit organisation, whose aim is to promote the unique cultures and values of the Arab people.'Leaders and scholars will be asked how they are raising global awareness of the values, the people and the policies driving Arab competitiveness in this era of globalisation,' says event executive director Hamad Al Ammari.'In keeping with the foundation's mission, which is to promote the unique culture and values of the Arab people, the conference will bring together the smartest thinkers and leaders from our region and beyond to discuss issues that are of challenge and discuss ways to tackle these challenges.'The event key speakers will include Saudi Aramco president and chief executive officer Abdullah Jumah, Opec fund for International Development (OFID) director general Suleiman Jasir Al Herbish, Central Bank of Bahrain governor Rasheed Al Maraj, Al Watan newspaper (Saudi Arabia) editor-in-chief Jamal Khashoggie and Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) chief executive officer Mohamed Al Mady to name a few.'We aim to foster information exchange between Arab leaders and thinkers and their non-Arab counterparts, to deepen understanding and strengthen mutual respect,' added Mr Ammari.'The event is being hosted in Bahrain for the first time and we aim to make it as successful as the last five conferences which received great accolades from those who spoke at it and the attendees.'
