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Rabia Ahmed - Finance Division, Government of Pakistan

Director, External Debt
Current Responsibilities Currently, she is serving as Director External Debt at the Debt Management Office, Ministry of Finance, where she leads Pakistan’s external debt management and sovereign financing strategy. Her responsibilities include identifying and structuring diverse external financing avenues to meet the country’s financing requirements. She also oversees financing gap analysis and medium-term external borrowing strategy to ensure timely and cost-effective mobilization of external resources. Work Experience She has over 14 years of professional experience across sovereign debt management, central banking, capital markets regulation, treasury management, investment banking, and credit risk analysis. Her career includes senior roles at the State Bank of Pakistan, SECP, JS Bank, Bank AL Habib, AWT Investments, Security Papers Limited, and PACRA, where she worked extensively on debt markets, financial sector regulation, treasury operations, policy development, and investment strategy. She is currently serving as Director External Debt at the Debt Management Office, Ministry of Finance, where she leads Pakistan’s external debt management and sovereign financing strategy. Her work focuses on mobilizing external financing through diverse instruments including Panda Bonds, GMTN programme issuances, sovereign private placements, syndicated financing, and sustainable financing solutions. She also leads financing gap analysis and medium-term external borrowing strategy to ensure efficient and timely access to international capital markets in support of Pakistan’s fiscal and external financing needs. Given her strong credentials and expertise in treasury and financial markets, she has also served as Co-opted Member of the Investment Committee of the Sindh Revenue Board Employees Provident Fund and Gratuity Fund, and as Independent Director on the Board of AssetPlex Limited (formerly Bank Islami Modaraba Investments Limited

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Where Saudi Arabia’s leading issuers and investors set the agenda for 2026 and beyond

With Saudi Arabia’s next major GBM Festival scheduled for September 2026, this January Riyadh Boardroom serves as a high-level touchpoint for senior market participants to stay connected, share perspectives, and shape the agenda for the year ahead.

Against the backdrop of regulatory reforms, shifting growth dynamics, and evolving funding needs, it provides a timely opportunity to take stock of where the Kingdom’s capital markets are heading. 

Participants will gain a clearer picture of Saudi Arabia’s 2026 market outlook, hear directly from issuers, regulators, and investors on priorities and challenges, and take part in focused roundtable discussions addressing financing strategies, project cycles, and capital market development.

Attendees will also benefit from structured 1-2-1 meetings and intimate networking, ensuring conversations translate into actionable connections. 

How do we Deliver a High ROI for Attendees?

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Meetings & Networking

Meetings & Networking

WE ARE THE NO. 1 BUSINESS MEETINGS FACILITATOR FOR SAUDI ARABIA'S CAPITAL MARKETS

Be part of the growth in Saudi Arabia's capital markets by networking with more than 800 senior decision-makers essential for advancing your business.

Be where capital formation is happening. In just two days, gain unmatched high-quality connections with regulators, issuers, banks, and investors in candid, structured discussions around market-making, product innovation, and financing strategies.

As part of the two-day GBM: Saudi Arabia festival, your pass allows you access to:

- Capital Markets & Financing Strategies Saudi Arabia
- Digital Infrastructure & Investment Saudi Arabia

- Private Credit Saudi Arabia
- Global Markets Saudi Arabia

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Expert Market Insights

Expert Market Insights

The only forum fully focused on advancing debt, equity, and structured finance in Saudi Arabia.

Complemented by an agenda of expert market insights provided by seasoned professionals and industry leaders.

Listen in on how the Kingdom is shaping its capital market evolution and financing innovation.

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We are the only Event to

We are the only Event to...

Fully focus on advancing debt, equity, and structured finance in Saudi Arabia.

Provide a forum for shaping capital market evolution and financing innovation in Saudi Arabia.

Bring together senior decision-makers to explore how Saudi Arabian corporates can deepen their capital markets and unlock new financing channels.

Connect Saudi borrowers and local & global capital while providing a bird's eye view on deploying capital in a fast-evolving market.

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Drive ROI with 1-2-1 meetings

Pre-select prospects, and then our concierge team schedules targeted meetings in an exclusive branded space.

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Save time & travel costs

Meet with hundreds of senior decision-makers from more than 22 countries in one location (87% director-level or above).

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Showcase your expertise

By speaking & presenting to a targeted audience of industry professionals: a room full of existing & potential clients.

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Boost awareness

Amongst 800+ key stakeholders by taking an exhibition space & demonstrating your products & services.

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Accelerate deals

Meet senior decision-makers ready to move deals forward.

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Win more business

Your prospects proactively seek out new business partners at the event & can request meetings with contacts they want to do business with.

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Looking to stay onsite?

We have a limited number of discounted rooms available to stay onsite at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences.

Available Rooms - Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences 

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