"MEFX 2008 has provided an invaluable platform for the region's decision makers to discuss the latest innovations and developments that will drive the industry successfully into the future."
Nasser Alshaali, CEO, Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, UAE

“Through our partnership with MEFX we have been successful in promoting the Dubai Outsource Zone to the banking and financial services sector, and have been able to establish new relationships with the major players in the industry.”
Ismail Al Naqi, Director, Dubai Outsource Zone, UAE

“Visibility, brand exposure & networking were the three main business objectives, which were achieved starting from day one. The exhibition has given us the chance to meet bankers from around the GCC, and the perfect opportunity to talk about our new offices in Bahrain and Qatar.”
Vivek Raghavan, General Manager, Rashed Al Makhawi Enterprises LLC., UAE

“We are very impressed with the organization of this event and definitely look forward to taking part in the exhibition next year. The media attention, coverage and general quality of visitors have been some of the things we really appreciated about MEFX 2008.”
Makram Salloum, Business Manager, CNS, UAE

“MEFX started in 2008 with a great overall impression. It will become an important future event in Dubai in the coming years.”
Heinz Reschke, Managing Director/CEO, SOFTPRO GmbH, Germany

“We have participated in several events and forums in Europe, but after experience, MEFX is really the best in terms of preparation.”
Anis Rahal, Chief Executive Officer, B.A.S, France

“MEFX clearly attracts senior executives and decision makers in the banking vertical and is the appropriate forum to launch new products.”
Joe O’Carroll, Vice-President, IrisGuard Inc., Switzerland

“A truly focused and mature attendance for which, the credit certainly goes to you and your team.”
Maryam Ayaz, Manager Business Development, Apvision Private Limited, Pakistan

“MEFX attracted a highly select group of qualified banking executives and buyers.”
Nigel Grace, Managing Director EMEA, Human Factors International, UK

“MEFX - A fantastic opportunity to get real insight into the Middle East banking industries challenges and opportunities.”
Julian Ashall, Chief Operating Officer Middle East, Lloyds TSB, UAE

“MEFX Summit brought the banking experts from different sectors under one roof to maximize opportunities.”
Ghanem Alshahj, Head of IT, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, UAE

“Being the first bank to adopt the Iris recognition technology in the world, I was invited to present a speech and talk about this unique experience to my colleagues in the banking industry. I am very happy with the reception we got here and in our ability to meet vendors and other bankers. The excellent accommodation and overall organization exceeded my expectations.”
Omar A. Yacoub, Head of IT, Cairo Amman Bank, Jordan

“MEFX is a great platform for peers and providers. As it is the first of its kind, it was very successful.”
Hashem Al Alawi, Virtual Banking Division Manager, Banque Saudi Fransi, Saudi Arabia

“Dubai has emerged as the regional hub for finance and banking and it was our aim to meet the major vendors and network with other banks in the region at MEFX 2008. We are very happy to have established contact with vendors of IT solutions designed specially for Islamic institutions such as ours. I was very impressed with the match making concept that is not very common in our region, and was a very productive and beneficial process.”
Dr. Nabeil I. Al Madani, Director of IT, Islamic Development Bank, Saudi Arabia

“We have been shaking hands with people since the door was opened and we are very pleased with the crowd turnout. Being a trade-only event, MEFX has been successful in attracting very high-quality visitors to the exhibition and summit. We are also very about meeting very good business prospects through the MEFX Match programme.”
Tim Connelly, VP – Global Client Services & FIX Connectivity Group, MIXIT Inc., USA

“Through your efforts I had the pleasure of meeting several top executives in the banking industry and other related and affiliated businesses. My visit and meetings with all these executives was a real experience for me.”
Badr Al Mobayiedh, CEO / President, Saudi Arabia Holding, Saudi Arabia

“The meetings organized under the MEFX Match programme have been very successful. I have been highly inspired by the range of IT solutions that I saw and by the people I met during the meetings organized by MEFX.”
Hilal Saud Al Barwani, Senior Manager – Finance, Payments and Settlements, Central Bank of Oman, Oman

“The way the show was conceptualized, planned and executed was truly professional! Look forward to next year's show, which am sure would be even bigger.”
Arjun Bhadran, Marketing Manager, Rashed Al Makhawi Enterprises LLC., UAE

“I’d like to congratulate you at putting up a wonderful event – it was very beneficial for Mixit and our clients from USA – Meridian Partners.”
M. Yusuf Jan, EVP, Head of Global Development, Mixit, Inc., Pakistan