The DIFC Week, (Dubai International Financial Centre), DIFC’s annual programme of conferences featuring some of the world’s foremost financial and economic leaders, will open on November 23.

Under the theme 'Sustaining our Oasis of Prosperity in a Turbulent World,' DIFC Week 2008, is devoted to discussing regional growth prospects in the light of the current global developments.

“DIFC Week provides a platform for thought leaders from the region and across the world to engage in a discussion on the critical issues determining our region’s future,' stated Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the DIFC and vice chairman of the UAE Central Bank.

'As developed markets go through a period of financial stress, DIFC Week gives us a chance to discuss strategies for sustaining regional growth. It also gives us a platform for sharing insights and ideas on how we can convert the challenges that the crisis brings into opportunities.'
 
DIFC Week opens with a one-day Summit on family businesses. Key decision makers from leading regional and global family businesses will gather to discuss the issues currently on their minds.

Also part of DIFC Week is the DIFC Forum, to be held from November 24 to 25.

Immediately following the Forum, DIFC Week will feature a conference on November 26 titled, ‘The Inside Track on Dubai’.-TradeArabia News Service