Manama:The Kingdom of Bahrain is preparing to host the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf on November 1-2, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. The event will bring together ministers, senior government officials, and chief executives from various regions to explore investment opportunities and discuss global economic factors.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the exclusive investment forum is organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and will feature participants from the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. The forum aims to connect international investors with investment opportunities in Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, highlighting Bahrain's role as a gateway to regional markets and promoting international investment.
Held under the theme "Reimagining Global Partnerships, Powering Sustainable Growth," Gateway Gulf 2026 will examine the impact of geopolitical and economic shifts, changes in the energy sector, and technological advances on global capital flows. It will also discuss the creation of new models for international cooperation and the Gulf's growing role in driving global growth.
The forum will feature a distinguished lineup of local and international speakers, including Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, and Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board. Other notable speakers include Sebastian Kurz, former Prime Minister of Austria, and Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and Co-Founder of AirAsia.
Gateway Gulf 2026 will also include private roundtables, bilateral meetings, and investment showcases, offering participants the chance to address specific investment interests and explore opportunities in Bahrain and other GCC countries. The forum continues to reflect Bahrain's Team Bahrain approach, which brings together the public and private sectors to promote investment and support sustainable economic growth. The 2025 edition of the forum resulted in investments, partnerships, and agreements worth over USD 17 billion.