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Opening session
Shaban Whiba•Baroness Symons Of Vernham Dean•Bandar Reda•Alaref Hassan
  • Shaban Whiba (CEO of Whiba Holding)

    Shaban Whiba

    CEO of Whiba Holding
  • Baroness Symons Of Vernham Dean (Chairman at Arab British Chamber of Commerce)

    Baroness Symons Of Vernham Dean

    Chairman at Arab British Chamber of Commerce
  • Bandar Reda (Secretary General & CEO of Arab British Chamber of Commerce)

    Bandar Reda

    Secretary General & CEO of Arab British Chamber of Commerce
  • Alaref Hassan (CEO of Libyan Businessmen Council)

    Alaref Hassan

    CEO of Libyan Businessmen Council
Energy & Renewables: Transitioning Libya’s Energy Sector: Opportunities in Renewable Resources
Peter Millett•Professor Kamal Bechkoum•Robert Bobroff•Ghassan Atiga

Libya, an oil-based economy, draws significant revenue from oil and gas. While attracting global oil corporations, Libya is advancing renewables as part of its transition towards clean, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. This session will examine how the country’s huge solar potential opens new opportunities for cooperation with experts in renewables and cutting-edge technology providers. By adopting international best practice in energy, Libya aims to enhance its long-term sustainability and economic prosperity. UK firms are well placed to assist.

  • Peter Millett (Chairman at Libyan British Business Council)

    Peter Millett

    Chairman at Libyan British Business Council
  • Professor Kamal Bechkoum (Programme Director of Right Brain Thinking International)

    Professor Kamal Bechkoum

    Programme Director of Right Brain Thinking International
  • Robert Bobroff (International Sales Manager at Symphony Environmental Ltd)

    Robert Bobroff

    International Sales Manager at Symphony Environmental Ltd
  • Ghassan Atiga (Vice President at Bank ABC)

    Ghassan Atiga

    Vice President at Bank ABC
Coffee break
Banking & Finance: Building a modern Financial sector
Daniel Kawczynski•Ahmed AlNajar•Adrian Pook•Assad Riyany

Libya’s financial landscape is evolving with new measures to enhance the banking and financial system giving cause for much optimism. Libya is seeking to ensure that the sector functions more proactively to support economic growth, attract investment and serve the requirements of business.

  • Daniel Kawczynski (Former Conservative MP)

    Daniel Kawczynski

    Former Conservative MP
  • Ahmed AlNajar (Financial Manager at Libyan Authority for Scientific Research)

    Ahmed AlNajar

    Financial Manager at Libyan Authority for Scientific Research
  • Adrian Pook (Solicitor at Albertson Solicitors)

    Adrian Pook

    Solicitor at Albertson Solicitors
  • Assad Riyany (Acting CEO of Bank ABC - Libya)

    Assad Riyany

    Acting CEO of Bank ABC - Libya
Networking Lunch
Infrastructure & Tourism: Infrastructure Development: Building Libya’s Future
Andrew Elia•Mohamed Karem•Alan Rides

Libya’s development sector presents substantial opportunities for investors, real estate developers. This session will help identify partnership areas to support Libya’s extensive plans for housing, schools, hospitals, transport and public infrastructure. Libya’s potential for tourism remains largely untapped but there are exceptional opportunities for the growth of a thriving tourism industry given the varied attractions and rich history.

  • Andrew Elia (Managing Director of Arishi)

    Andrew Elia

    Managing Director of Arishi
  • Mohamed Karem (Chairman at Al Karem holding Company)

    Mohamed Karem

    Chairman at Al Karem holding Company
  • Alan Rides (CEO of West London Chambers of Commerce Ltd)

    Alan Rides

    CEO of West London Chambers of Commerce Ltd
Healthcare & Education: Strengthening Bilateral Opportunities
Mohamed Kara•Dr. Hanaa Al Banna, PhD•Professor Howard Ware•Baroness Symons Of Vernham Dean

Libya’s growing demand for quality healthcare and education presents significant opportunities for UK-Libya collaboration. Libya seeks to enhance its healthcare facilities, medical infrastructure, and educational systems, creating numerous partnership possibilities for UK providers, developers, educators, and technology experts.

  • Mohamed Kara (Chairman of the board at Kia Libya)

    Mohamed Kara

    Chairman of the board at Kia Libya
  • Dr. Hanaa Al Banna, PhD (MENA Executive Director of CSR Accreditation)

    Dr. Hanaa Al Banna, PhD

    MENA Executive Director of CSR Accreditation
  • Professor Howard Ware (Medical Director, Strategic Partnership of Cleveland Clinic London)

    Professor Howard Ware

    Medical Director, Strategic Partnership of Cleveland Clinic London
  • Baroness Symons Of Vernham Dean (Chairman at Arab British Chamber of Commerce)

    Baroness Symons Of Vernham Dean

    Chairman at Arab British Chamber of Commerce
Closing Remarks
Abdeslam El-Idrissi
  • Abdeslam El-Idrissi (Deputy CEO & Secretary General of Arab British Chamber of Commerce)

    Abdeslam El-Idrissi

    Deputy CEO & Secretary General of Arab British Chamber of Commerce