GCC-France Business Forum | Connecting Communities, Sharing Expertise

At the initiative of the French Chambers of Commerce in the Gulf (members of the CCIFI global network) and their partners across the region, we are pleased to launch the second edition of the GCC-France Business Forum, taking place on Thursday, 5 November 2026, at the Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre.

Dedicated to the French and Francophile business communities established in the region, this event will bring together institutional representatives and leading executives from key strategic sectors.

The Forum aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current regional landscape and its future perspectives, while offering valuable insights into the Gulf markets by highlighting their specific characteristics, key challenges and potential business opportunities.

Objectives

• Deepen knowledge of regional markets and foster synergies among business communities across the region.
• Provide a platform for dialogue and networking, showcasing the expertise of participating organizations and their members.
• Address topics of common interest through a sector-based approach.
• Explore new markets close to the GCC with our “guest countries”

Themes

• CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE​
  “Building Through Uncertainty: The Future of Construction & Infrastructure in the GCC”​
• EDUCATION, TALENTS & ACQUISITION​
  ​“Talent in a Changing Region: Attracting, Retaining & Developing the Workforce of Tomorrow”​
• ENERGY​
  “Energy at a Turning Point: Navigating Disruption, Security & New Opportunities in the GCC”​
• ​F&B AND FOOD SECURITY​
  “Feeding the Future: Building a More Resilient Food System in the GCC”​
• HOSPITALITY, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT​
  “Beyond the Shock: Reimagining Hospitality & Leisure in the GCC”​
• WHAT’S NEXT IN TECH ​IN THE GCC Powered by La French Tech ​

Program

• A plenary session focused on the region's macroeconomic outlook
• Panel discussions covering key sectors across Gulf markets
• Dedicated conferences about the GCC countries, and Iraq