Riyadh -- The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) and the Institute of International Research–Middle East (IIRME) will jointly hold the “Outlook Saudi Arabia — Investment and Private Equity Forum 2010” in the Saudi capital Riyadh from April 10^th to April -12^th.“

The attractiveness of the Saudi market to private equity investors has grown sharply in recent years. Analysts see this as a result of the new private-sector opportunities created by the broad economic diversification and liberalization beyond oil and gas.

Some 40 authoritative private-equity industry players will address the forum and will hold round-table discussions, give interviews and have Q&A sessions with the participants. More than 250 participants will attend the event.

On the first day, Fahad Al-Sultan, secretary general of the Saudi Council of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, will talk on "Inflation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Present Opportunities and Future Challenges."

Arabnews reported that “Al-Sultan will discuss the elements that affect the local economy, impact on the Saudi economic activities, future expectation for inflation and economic mechanism and policies to focus on keeping inflate rate within safe boundaries.”