The ECN is the executive briefing and advisory arm of The Economist Group – part of The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) – and we organise exclusive, invitation-only meetings for regional, c-suite business leaders.

At these meetings we explore the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape, socialise that data with our members, and discuss the implications for businesses operating in MENA. The goal is to provide actionable insights to help decision-makers with their strategic planning.

As we pass the half-way mark of the second year in which businesses have had to manage unprecedented levels of disruption caused by covid19 and government policy responses to the pandemic, we are turning our attention to recovery and growth.

And we have identified leading prominent businesses, with highly respected CEOs – yourself included – that we would like to ensure are involved in that conversation.

So we are extending an exclusive and personal invitation to you to join us for an exclusive lunch meeting on 1 September, 12.30pm in the private dining room of Royal China Restaurant at which we will discuss, under the Chatham House Rule: the opportunities and challenges you perceive in the regional market; developments in the business operating environment; and the regulatory and compliance landscape for listed companies.

This will be a great chance to meet and converse with your peers, and to learn more about the EIU's global and regional forecasts, and what they might mean for your organisation.