LMA Middle East Loan Markets Conference, 8 October 2025

Join us in Dubai on Wednesday, 8 October 2025 for the LMA Middle East Loans Conference — the leading event for loan market professionals in the region.

As the Middle East loan market accelerates in scale and complexity, staying ahead of the curve has never been more critical. This year’s conference will tackle the region’s most pressing developments head-on — from deal flow and legal shifts to emerging structures and the outlook for regional credit. This event will introduce the new LMA shariah compliant loan documentation and the plans for 2026.

Our agenda brings together senior industry leaders with deep, practical insight into the opportunities — and the risks — shaping the market today. Expect direct analysis, candid debate, and the actionable intelligence needed to operate with confidence in this fast-evolving environment – with an expected attendance of over 300 people.

Key topics will include:

• Regional credit outlook: navigating growth, capital flows, and borrower optionality
• Private capital, direct lending, & alternative credit – debunking the myths and the potential for growth
• Digitisation, AI, and Technology and the GCC
• Regional strategy and forward looking risks: insights from the Heads of Region panel
• Role of sustainable finance in regional lending

The LMA is at the forefront of the Middle East loan markets and are working at pace on behalf of our members across a set of key initiatives. The event will facilitate excellent networking opportunities to support your business.

The event will be held at The Lana Dubai - Dorchester Collection, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai UAE.

Registration will open at 11:30AM alongside a networking lunch, and the conference will commence promptly at 12:30PM. The sessions will finish at 5:30PM, followed by a drinks reception open to all attendees and speakers.

How to Register:

This event is free of charge, and open to LMA members and selected non-members by invite only.

• LMA members will first need to have logged on using their individual username and password in order to register. If you do not have a username and password, click here to create one. If you have forgotten your password, click here.
• Invited non-members will need to contact registration.lmaevents@lma.eu.com to request a registration link. 

Registration is scheduled to close at 5PM (UK time) on 3 October 2025. However, please note that we may close registration earlier if the event fills up beforehand.

Please note: 

Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to member quotas, which vary by event depending on popularity and venue capacity. This is to ensure we give all member organisations the opportunity to be represented at the event.

Quotas for this event are as follows:

Full members: 8 places

Associate members: 5 places 

Press Policy:

Speakers and attendees should note that media representatives may be in attendance. However, no coverage will be published without prior consent and approval.

Media representatives should review the LMA press policy carefully. If you have any questions or specific press inquiries, please contact Leyla Ghaffar-Zadeh at leyla.ghaffar-zadeh@lma.eu.com.

Cancellation Policy:

This is an extremely popular event which attracts a long waiting list. You can cancel your attendance by 5:00PM (UK time) on 1 October 2025, emailing registration.lmaevents@lma.eu.com. Failure to notify us or cancelling after this date, will result in your place being forfeited at the conference next year.

Data Protection and Consent Notice:

By registering for this event, you consent to the collection and storage of your personal data by the Loan Market Association (LMA). Your data will be used for managing your registration and participation in this event, as well as for sending you relevant marketing communications and updates in the future. The LMA will handle your data in accordance with their respective privacy policies. 

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