Salmaan Jaffery, DIFC
Middle East Global Advisors, in strategic partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), will host the 11th annual World Takaful Conference (WTC).
Speaking ahead of WTC, Ehsan Abbas, Chairman of Middle East Global Advisors, said, “We are delighted to host the World Takaful Conference in strategic partnership with the DIFC Authority. For over a decade, WTC has generated powerful insights to spur industry growth in Dubai and indeed it is very fitting to have the DIFC as our partner, as well as to have the participation of luminaries from the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre and UAE Insurance Authority.”
The event which will be held on 11th April 2016 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai, will feature keynote presenters including Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre; H.E. Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Director General Insurance Authority; Salmaan Jaffrey, Chief Business Development Officer, Dubai International Financial Centre Authority; and Dave Matcham, Member of Executive Committee, Islamic Insurance Association of London.
Speaking on DIFC’s partnership with the World Takaful Conference (WTC), Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, said, “With the Islamic finance industry registering a sustained momentum, the demand for takaful products has witnessed a proportionate year-on-year surge, gaining increasing popularity among people seeking sharia-compliant insurance options.
“At the same time, it is crucial for policy makers and key stakeholders to address the challenges facing the industry in order to achieve the long-term sustainable growth of the Islamic economy. The WTC is the ideal thought leadership platform for engaging with decision-makers and delivering insights on the long-term development of the takaful industry.”
Jaffrey highlighted that the “DIFC is privileged to support the 11th World Takaful Conference as a strategic partner. We will continue to articulate the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in making Dubai a global hub for Islamic finance. We look forward to engaging in productive discussions with industry leaders on current takaful trends, expected challenges and opportunities, and to facilitating actionable recommendations.”
WTC 2016 will convene high profile guests and dignitaries from Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, Dubai International Financial Centre, Islamic Insurance Association of London, Insurance Authority UAE, PwC, Moody’s, EY, Swiss Re, Munich Re, Noor Takaful, Watania, Emirates RE and many more organisations.
