Mohammed Shafik Gabr Chairman of the ARTOC Group for Investment and Development to Speak at the 3rd U.S.-Arab Economic Forum

DEARBORN, Michigan, April 20/PRNewswire/ --

Egyptian business leader Mr. Mohammed Shafik Gabr, Chairman and Managing
Director of the ARTOC Group for Investment and Development, will speak at the
3rd U.S.-Arab Economic Forum taking place in Washington, D.C., May 7-9, 2008.

Mr. Gabr, an internationally renowned business leader, will be among the
key attendees of the U.S.-Arab Economic Forum, and will address distinguished
guests from the U.S. and Arab world.

As one of the Middle East's largest and most diverse investment companies
in the region, Mr. Gabr's ARTOC Group has become a leader in real estate,
construction, industrial development, publishing, engineering and global
trade.

Mr. Ahmad Chebbani, Chairman and CEO of the U.S.-Arab Economic Forum,
stated that "Mr. Gabr's ARTOC Group has truly defined how interdependencies
within the Arab world enable business to flourish across the region. His
business has transcended boundaries and borders which were once thought not
possible."

Mr. Gabr's work however extends beyond that of the business arena. As a
philanthropist and believer in human development, Mr. Gabr is active in
building human capacity in the Arab world and has supported numerous programs
related to social development and education.

"Mr. Gabr's work in the realm of social and economic empowerment among
the poor is an exemplary model for world leaders to emulate. He has
championed the cause of poverty and has provided hope to the Arab world
through his efforts in education development," said Mr. Nasser Beydoun, Chief
Operating Officer of the U.S.-Arab Economic Forum.

The upcoming U.S.-Arab Economic Forum will provide an avenue where
business and political leaders from the U.S. and the Middle East will be able
to exchange thoughts and collaborate on projects and programs of both
commercial and humanitarian interests.

"It is an honor to have such a distinguished leader attend the Forum. I
commend and thank Mr. Gabr for his participation," said Mr. Ahmad Chebbani.

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Source: U.S.-Arab Economic Forum

Michelle Bonamy, Media Director of U.S.-Arab Economic Forum, +1-313-457-0291 office, +1-313-415-0500 mobile, +1-313-457-0292 fax, michelleb@usaef.ameeac.org

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