Top global leaders, government officials and business executives will gather in the kingdom next month for the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf, a major international economic forum.
Taking place on November 1 and 2 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay under the theme ‘Reimagining Global Partnerships, Powering Sustainable Growth’, the event is hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB).
The invitation-only forum will bring together 200 senior decision-makers from across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America to take part in high-level dialogue, executive engagement, and dealmaking.
As geopolitical landscapes evolve, energy systems transition, and technological change accelerates, the forum will examine the strategic relationships, connectivity corridors, and emerging opportunities that will define the future of the world economy.
With a combined economy exceeding $2.38 trillion, the GCC has cemented its position as a nexus for capital, talent and innovation, demonstrating resilience through sustained investment in infrastructure, regional integration and economic diversification.
Serving as a gateway to the region, Bahrain offers a highly-connected, business-friendly ecosystem and a diversified economy in which non-oil sectors contribute 86 per cent of GDP, positioning the island nation as a compelling destination for businesses and investors seeking to scale, invest and capture long-term opportunities across one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions.
This year’s programme will feature curated networking opportunities, private meetings, and investment showcases designed to foster meaningful partnerships and tangible outcomes.
Discussions will explore the evolving landscape of global capital flows and economic connectivity, the Gulf’s expanding role in shaping global growth, the industries defining the next era of competitiveness, and the rise of the intelligence economy.
Collectively, these conversations will examine how governments, investors, and businesses can strengthen resilience and unlock new pathways for collaboration in an increasingly interconnected and complex global environment.
Building on its track record as a catalyst for investment and cross-border economic collaboration, the forum has consistently translated dialogue into action, facilitating landmark investment announcements and strategic agreements. The 2025 edition alone generated more than $17 billion in announced transactions and investment commitments, reinforcing its role in accelerating capital deployment and contributing to shaping the region’s economic future.
Previous editions have welcomed prominent speakers including Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Sustainable Development Minister and Bahrain EDB CEO Noor Al Khulaif, Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, The Olayan Group Corporate Board chair Lubna S Olayan, Invest industrial chairman of Industrial Advisory Board Andrea Bonomi, Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London Sir Alastair King, GSK chair Sir Jonathan Symonds, ACWA Power founder and chairman Mohammad Abunayyan, Capital A and AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes, Revolut chairman Martin Gilbert and Melia Hotels International chairman and CEO Gabriel Escarrer.
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