Almas Tower, JLT
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Seminar: 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Almas Conference Centre
Networking: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Not Only Fish
Market developments across crude oil, refined products, polymers and fertilisers
Changing trade flows and their impact on supply chains, pricing and shipping
Shipping and marine risks arising from disrupted cargo movements and incidents
Legal considerations around claims, force majeure and contractual obligations
Practical considerations for businesses navigating evolving market conditions
Who should attend
Yaman Al Hawamdeh
UAE Managing Partner,
HFW
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Yaman Al Hawamdeh
UAE Managing Partner,HFW
David Jorbenaze
Global Crude Subject Matter Expert,
ICIS
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David Jorbenaze
Global Crude Subject Matter Expert,ICIS
Stefano Zehnder
VP Consulting for Refined Products, Feedstocks and Basics,
ICIS
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Stefano Zehnder
VP Consulting for Refined Products, Feedstocks and Basics,ICIS
Nadim Salamoun
Middle East Polymers Expert,
ICIS
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Nadim Salamoun
Middle East Polymers Expert,ICIS
Hussein Nabil
VP Commercial
Fertiglobe
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Hussein Nabil
VP CommercialFertiglobe
Patrick Ghata
Associate Director - Financial Services,
DMCC
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Patrick Ghata
Associate Director - Financial Services,DMCC
Patrick Ghata is the Associate Director - Financial Services at DMCC, overseeing the development of DMCC’s financial products and online trade solutions. A trade finance specialist, he drives strategic campaigns to promote Dubai as a leading international Islamic finance hub.
In addition to managing conventional financial products, much of his work is focused on enhancing DMCC’s Islamic finance solutions, including Commodity Murabaha and Salam.
Previously, Patrick led DMCC Tradeflow, where he played a pivotal role in expanding its financial capabilities and strengthening its position in commodity trade finance. He was part of the team that launched the successful DMCC Warehouse Inspection and Ratings Programme in 2013, an assessment procedure that certifies the authenticity and safety of storage operators registered in the DMCC Tradeflow network.
With more than 16 years of experience in international finance and trade, Patrick has held a range of senior positions at DMCC since joining the organisation in 2013. He also oversees the energy sector at DMCC and has been instrumental in the growth of the Energy Club.
Patrick holds a BFA degree from the American University in Dubai.