Under the auspices of HE the President of the Republic of Lebanon General Michel Sleiman represented by the Minister of Economy Nicolas Nahas, the Union of Arab Banks organized the Annual Arab Banking Conference 2013 edition in Beirut, on November 14 and 15 in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Lebanon, entitled: “Economic Implications of Arab Transitions: Reforms and Role of Banks”.

This conference represents an international platform to explore the economic damages caused by political, security and social developments in the region, develop suggestions & recommendations that can mitigate the impact of these damages in the Arab societies, address emerging economic and social problems, draw a roadmap for implementing growth, stability and progress plans, and finally identify priorities of the banking and financial sector in facing these challenges. Dr. François Bassil, President of the Association of Banks in Lebanon delivered a speech during the opening ceremony.