Our engagement across the Gulf region continues with two exclusive international finance networking receptions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on 17 November and Jeddah 19 November.
The events, titled ‘The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Jersey Bridge: Building Global Links’ attracted senior finance professionals, institutional investors and private wealth experts from across Saudi Arabia’s financial community.
Hosted by Faizal Bhana, Director – Middle East, Africa and India at Jersey Finance, the receptions provide valuable opportunities for attendees to connect, exchange insights and focus on celebrating the ever-growing links between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Jersey.
He was joined by a delegation of senior representatives from Jersey-based firms, including experts in wealth management, fund administration and fiduciary services, who shared perspectives on Jersey’s role in enabling cross-border investment flows and supporting the Kingdom’s financial evolution.
Both events featured keynote addresses from Dominic Maddox, M&A Tax Specialist at KPMG and Enwright Desales, Partner, EY, and additional insights from:
• Bandar Binthwayni, Partner, Elaqat Law
• Felwa BinThwayni, Partner, Elaqat Law
• Ansam Abuljadayel, Sales Executive, Dell Technologies
• Hassan Zawawi, Partner, Alzawawi Law Firm
• Hattan Azzouni, Managing Partner, Azzouni & Associates Law Firm
• Saja Ibrahim, General Manager, Azzouni & Associates Law Firm
Their contributions provided valuable perspectives on the evolving Saudi legal and tax landscape, and how international financial centres like Jersey can complement Saudi Arabia’s dynamic investment environment.
These events build on Jersey Finance’s long-standing commitment to fostering cross-border collaboration and knowledge-sharing between Jersey and key Gulf markets. The networking receptions serve as platforms to discuss developments in areas such as sustainable finance, family offices, Islamic finance and cross-jurisdictional investment strategies, which are increasingly relevant to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.
