1st MENA Antitrust Policy Symposium 2025
Organized by The GW Competition & Innovation Lab, Prince Sultan University, and Baker Botts, with the valued support of Saudi Arabia’s الهيئة العامة للمنافسة | General Authority for Competition, this symposium will bring together top enforcers, scholars, and practitioners to discuss the future of competition law and policy in the MENA region.
Welcoming remarks by Dr. Ahmed Al-Yamani, President of Prince Sultan University.
Keynote by Dr. Fahad Al-Shathri, CEO of the الهيئة العامة للمنافسة | General Authority for Competition and Chair of the Arab Competition Network.
Panel 1: Exploring Competition Opportunities & Challenges in the MENA Region
Moderator: Hugh Hollman (Partner, Baker Botts LLP)
Panelists:
Dr. Hesham Alogeel, Ph.D Alogeel (Deputy CEO, GAC)
Shaima Bakhsh (General Counsel, Hassana Investment)
Aurelien Portuese (Research Professor, GWU & Director, GW Competition & Innovation Lab)
Ghassan Shawli J.D. (Chief Legal & Governance Officer, ACWA Power)
Dr. Saleem Sheikh (SVP Legal Counsel, SISCO Holding)
Panel 2: The Role of Sustainability in Competitiveness
Moderator: Professor Professor Mohammad Nurunnabi (Director, Center for Sustainability and Climate, Prince Sultan University)
Panelists:
HH Princess Abeer S. Al-Saud (Founder, Timenschen Fund)
Dr. NADER ALMUTAIRI (Corporate Sustainability Officer, @Academy of Learning)
Neil Atkinson (SVP, Riyad Bank)
Panel 3: Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Border Mergers
Moderator: Paul Lugard (Partner, Baker Botts LLP)
Panelists:
Talal Alhogail, M.A. (Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, GAC)
Chris Idermark-Boyd Boyd (Senior Counsel, Saudi Aramco)
Dr. Dr. Raed Al-Saadouni (General Counsel, ASMO)
Waleed Alghosoon (VP Legal Affairs, Stc)
Special Address:
Antonio Capobianco (Deputy Head, OECD - OCDE Competition Division)
This symposium promises a dynamic conversation on competition challenges, sustainability, and cross-border mergers, shaping the future of antitrust in the MENA region.
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