Gateway Gulf’s second edition concludes on a high note with over USD 12 billion of announcements and deals. Held on 3-4 November, the Forum brought together 250 global leaders to explore Bahrain’s expanding role as a hub for trade & investment in the GCC.

With the successful conclusion of #GG24, we reflect on a transformative event that facilitated open dialogue, sustained economic growth, knowledge progression & international economic integration, emphasizing the growing collaborative ties that unites the region with the world.

As part of #GG24, @Oracle has signed an MoU with @TamkeenBahrain to open a dedicated Oracle Engineering Center in Bahrain offering technical training & certification with the aim of strengthening Bahrain’s ICT talent pool & positioning the Kingdom as a hub for digital innovation.

An insightful session on "A New Generation of Private Wealth," as industry leaders examined the crucial role of family businesses in the GCC economy, where over 25% of wealth comes from ultra-high-net-worth individuals. #GG24

Delving into the legacy of Bahrain's Formula 1 journey, this one-on-one session with H.E. Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, CEO of @BAH_Int_Circuit, explored the transformative impact of hosting the first F1 Grand Prix in the GCC. #GG24

A panel on 'Industrial Evolution: Shaping the GCC’s Manufacturing Future' brought the Chairman of Alba, H.E. Khalid Al Rumaihi, to the stage, to talk about the region’s shift beyond hydrocarbons toward a diversified industrial landscape. #GG24

#GG24 day 2 kickstarted with a panel on tourism growth, with H.E. Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism & Chairman of @tourismbh, Osama Al Othman, CEO of @Aseerinvco, Hisham Al-Rayes, CEO of @GFH_BSC, and Ed Dolman, Executive Chairman & CEO of Phillips Auctioneers.

Hosted by @bahrainedb, Day 1 of #GG24 successfully concludes on the growing collaborative ties unifying the region, with Bahrain playing a vital role in driving regional collaboration & co-investments and emphasizing how these partnerships can unlock sustainable economic growth.

During #GG24, @Alba4World and Daiki Aluminium Industry Company reaffirmed their strategic partnership to form a joint venture ‘Alba-Daiki Sustainable Solutions (ADSS)’ which will establish a cutting-edge, sustainable aluminium dross processing facility in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Formalised during the 2nd edition of #GG24, @Alba4World proudly announced a strategic partnership with ARRAY Innovation to advance its Industry 4.0 digital transformation, paving the way for an innovative and efficient future of Bahrain's industrial sector. #GG24

During Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2024, Beyon unveiled its visionary Digital City project, a 380,000 square meter smart urban development in Hamala, in partnership with Edamah. #GG24

Exciting news from #GG24: The National Bank of Bahrain has partnered with ARRAY Innovation to bring AI-driven solutions to enhance customer service & operational efficiency - in turn advancing Bahrain’s digital landscape & positioning the Kingdom as a hub for financial innovation

Announced during #GG24 @TamkeenBahrain has partnered with ARRAY to enhance its services to enterprises through AI & cloud solutions to support career development & job matching - reflecting its commitment to leveraging technology for economic growth & private sector empowerment.

On the sidelines of #GG24, @TamkeenBahrain announced the launch of a national program in collaboration with @awscloud aimed at developing and upskilling Bahraini talent in Artificial Intelligence. #GG24

A focus session 'The GCC: Venture Capital Hub'. with industry experts Yitz Applebaum, Romain Assunção, and Michael Lints discussing how supportive government policies, private capital deployment, and talent development are key to nurturing innovation and overcoming challenges.

Joining us at #GG24 for the focus session on 'How Is E-commerce Reshaping Trade and Logistics?', H.E. Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, Mona Ataya, Founder of Mumzworld & Co-founder of Bayt and Faraz Khalid, CEO of Noon, discuss innovations in logistics.

Kickstarting the second half of the day at #GG24 wtih the first focus session on 'Shaping the GCC’s Economic Future Through Resource Development.'

In a session titled "Transforming Legacy: Where Luxury Meets Innovation​", Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio sheds light on how sectors like maritime and luxury travel are evolving to meet new market demands and changing consumer expectations.

As part of a panel titled "AI's Transformative Power", H.E. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of @DubaiFuture,​ Sir Jonathan Symonds, Chair of @GSK, and Caroline Yap, Managing Director, Global AI Business and Applied Engineering of Google Cloud, explore AI’s transformative impact. #GG24

H.E. Noor bin Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive, Bahrain​ Economic Development Board, joins the stage to discuss building a future-ready workforce in the GCC, focusing on essential skills for youth and strategies for inclusive regional growth.