Senior executives in Bahrain met for a private roundtable to discuss global and US investment outlooks, underscoring the GCC’s central role in fostering sustainable growth.
The event, hosted by EMIC Training and Bentley University, focused on financial strategy amid geopolitical and technological shifts.
EMIC managing director Marwan Matar noted the region’s rising influence: “We’re helping GCC financial leaders translate global insights into practical, sustainable growth strategies.”
Professor Andrew Macintosh, Bentley University Global Executive Education fellow, provided the international view, explaining how geopolitical and digital forces shape global M&A. He stressed the GCC’s role in capital diversification, noting high-growth in Africa and Asia.
Bentley University Trustee Dan Farley offered the US perspective, detailing how American market innovations are reshaping global patterns. He emphasised the GCC’s significance as an investment powerhouse, citing leadership in sustainable asset allocation.
Dr Sean Ferguson, vice-president for strategy and innovation at Bentley University, moderated, adding, “The GCC is pivotal in shaping the future of global finance.”
The gathering affirmed Bahrain’s position as a key regional hub for financial dialogue.