Accra:Global leaders from government and business sectors are set to converge in Bahrain for the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf, scheduled for November 1-2 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, this invitation-only investment forum will feature ministers, senior government officials, and chief executives from across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the forum is designed to explore investment opportunities and assess the factors shaping the global economy. It aims to highlight the Gulf as a prime investment destination with its dynamic, business-friendly economies that attract international companies, and to reaffirm Bahrain's strategic position as a gateway to the region.
Gateway Gulf 2026 will operate under the theme "Reimagining Global Partnerships, Powering Sustainable Growth." The event will address how geopolitical and economic changes, developments in the energy sector, and technological advancements are influencing global capital flows and establishing new models of international cooperation.
Prominent speakers from the finance, industry, tourism, technology, and energy sectors will include Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce; Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates; and Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, among others.
The forum will also feature private roundtable discussions, bilateral meetings, and showcases of investment opportunities. These tailored interactions aim to help participants address specific investment interests, identify potential partners, and explore opportunities to enter and expand into markets within Bahrain and the broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
Reflecting Bahrain's Team Bahrain approach, Gateway Gulf continues to promote investment, strengthen partnerships, and support sustainable economic growth by uniting public and private sectors. The 2025 edition of the forum resulted in over USD 17 billion in investments, partnerships, and agreements, underscoring its significance in connecting global investors with opportunities in Bahrain and the region.
Bahrain is actively working to diversify its economy and solidify its status as a hub for investment and business in the Gulf, with non-oil activities accounting for approximately 86% of its gross domestic product in 2025.