• Review the stock market performance of major GCC countries during 2015.
  • Explore the major themes that are expected to shape up the GCC countries for 2016.
  • Find out about the stock outlook of major GCC countries for 2016.
  • Understand the liquidity situation in GCC economies
  • Assess the impact on banking systems, equity and bond markets
  • Explore possible policy options to tackle the situation.
  • Understand the unfolding of the Iranian nuclear deal and its facets.
  • The Iranian economy: before and after the deal.
  • Understand the broader macroeconomic and geopolitical implications for the GCC.
  • Get an account of the recent innovations in Islamic Finance
  • Learn where the potential areas for innovations in Islamic Finance are, Understand challenges hindering innovation in Islamic Finance.