GCC-France Business Forum | Connecting Communities, Sharing Expertise

At the initiative of the CCI France International network and its partners in the Gulf region, this very first forum is dedicated to the French, French-speaking and Francophile business communities established in our region.

Held under the honorary presence of:

• Mr. Ludovic Pouille, Director of Economic Diplomacy at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
• Mr. Patrick Chalhoub, President of Chalhoub Group;
• Mr. Frédéric Sanchez, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Fives and President of CCI France International & MEDEF International

The event will bring together institutional representatives and leading executives from the region's strategic sectors. Its objective is to provide a clear understanding of the region’s markets by identifying their distinctive characteristics, potential opportunities, and prevailing challenges.

Objectives

• Strengthen the market knowledge and create synergies at regional level between our business communities
• Provide a platform for our organizations and members to share their expertise
• Discuss subjects of common interest with a sector-based approach

Themes

It will offer expert-led discussions on strategic sectors including Energy, Healthcare, Construction & Infrastructure, Finance, Luxury & Retail, Cultural & Creative Industries, and Transport.

Program

• A plenary session devoted to a macroeconomic analysis of the region, 
• Panel discussions and country presentations on the key sectors of GCC markets, Iraq and Pakistan.