The world’s leading writers and decision makers will be taking part in an upcoming financial market summit being organised by the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), a major banking in the UAE.

The third Global Financial Market Forum (GFMF) will kick off with the Global Financial Markets Islamic Forum on February 27 and 28, while the Global Financial Markets Islamic Forum will be held on March 2 and 3 at Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Dr Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the author of “The Black Swan” which was described as one of the twelve most influential books since World War II, is the keynote speaker on February 27 and March 2.

NBAD has also arranged for author, academic and economic commentator Jim Rogers, Jamil Baz, chief investment strategist of Man- GLG, and Richard Perry, founder and partner of Perry Capital to speak at GFMF.

“We are very proud and excited with the notable people who will share their knowledge and expertise at NBAD’s Global Financial Markets Forum 2011,” said Mahmood Al Aradi, the senior executive vice president of NBAD’s Financial Market Division.

“NBAD’s Financial Market Division has worked hard for months to assure that our third GFMF will succeed in providing our esteemed clients and investors the essential information needed to succeed in today’s evolving environment.”

This year’s GFMF includes the first-ever Investor Presentation sessions, which target top investment managers globally and regionally.

The Global Financial Markets Islamic Forum, to be held on February 27 and 28 will discuss the most pressing issues facing the Islamic banking industry.

“We are confident these highly intellectual and influential thinkers and decision-makers will provide great insights into today’s and tomorrow’s market and economy,” Al Aradi said.

“We place much thoughts and effort each year to assure the annual Global Financial Markets Forum offers great information and utility to our esteemed investors and clients,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service