Mr. Khalid Almoayed, BBMA Chairman and Mr. Faisal Elwan, Chief Executive Officer of Shamil Bank paid a visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt to participate in the 12th Seminar for the Arab Business Community which was held in Cairo from 15th to 17th November 2008 at the Seminars Intercontinental under the patronage of H.E. President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr. Hosni Mubarak and with the participation of establishments, Arab economic figures and a large group of Arab Businessmen and women from all over the Arab State.

The Seminar discussed investment opportunities in the tourism sector, transportation, higher education, communications and information technology, pharmaceuticals and private hospitals, health services, industry and trade.