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GCC-France Business Forum | Moving Forward Together, Shaping the Future
Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre/Auditorium,
Block # 2B King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St - Al Sufouh - Al SufouhDubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, Emirats Arabes Unis
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Date limite d'inscription : mardi 3 novembre 2026 - 12h00 (UTC+4)
Tarif :
CCI France UAE, and Partners'*
Members: AED 950 (VAT. incl.)
Non-Members: AED 1,600 (VAT. incl.)
*Partners: CCI France Qatar, CCI France Bahrein, French Business Council Kuwait, Centre d’Affaires franco-saoudien, Oman-France Amitié
Available on https://www.ccifranceuae.com/en/faq.html
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd edition of the GCC-France Business Forum.
Strengthen the links between our French and Francophile business communities in the region.
At the initiative of the CCI France International network and its partners in the Gulf region, in collaboration with our partners, we launch the second edition of our forum dedicated to the French, French-speaking and Francophile business communities established in our region.
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.
Be part and sponsor the event? Discover our various opportunities - check out our brochure, and/or contact our team.
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
- CULTURE: Culture as Our Compass: Rising Stronger Together
- 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
Intervenant(s)
Programme
| 08:15 - 08:45 | Welcome coffee & Registration |
| 09:00 - 09:15 |
Opening Ceremony • Frederic SANCHEZ - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer - Fives | Chairman of the Board of Directors - Orange | President - MEDEF International | President - CCI France International • Thierry DEZENCLOS - Senior Vice President Near & Middle East, Head of Municipal Business Development - Veolia | President - CCI France UAE • Master of Ceremony - Sarah SADDOUK - Director of Innovation, Entrepreneur Middle East | Lead, Entrepreneur IMPACT - BNC Media Group |
| 09:15 - 09:35 |
GCC Macroeconomic Overview • Simon BALLARD - Managing Director & Chief Economist, Head of GM Client Outreach & Market Insights - First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) |
| 09:35 - 09:50 |
Navigating Uncertainty: Building Business Resilience in the Gulf (Fireside Chat) • Sebastien BEDU - General Manager, Middle East, India & Africa - International SOS • Moderator: Sarah SADDOUK - Director of Innovation, Entrepreneur Middle East | Lead, Entrepreneur IMPACT - BNC Media Group |
| 09:50 - 10:30 |
Business Leaders Panel - Redrawing Trade Routes: Building Resilient and Future-Ready Logistics Corridors in the GCC • Sophie MARICHAL - Executive Director - Logistics, Warehousing & Storage, Wholesale Banking Group - First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) • Jesper STENBAK - Senior Vice President - Abu Dhabi Regional Office - CMA CGM • Moderator: Sarah SADDOUK - Director of Innovation, Entrepreneur Middle East | Lead, Entrepreneur IMPACT - BNC Media Group |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 - 11:50 |
Panel Discussion | WHAT'S NEXT IN TECH IN THE GCC Powered by La French Tech UAE • Rauda Al DHAHERI - Head of Business Development - CyberE71 • Osama GHOUL - Executive Vice President and Managing Partner - Devoteam • Herve MARCHET DE MEURIVAL - Head of Education Strategy, EMEA - Amazon Web Services • Simon REINICHE - Founder & CEO - Innixus Group • Moderator: Paul DARMAS - Founder & CEO - Digitality Agency | Co-President French Tech UAE |
| 11:00 - 11:50 |
Panel Discussion | HOSPITALITY, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT: Beyond the Shock: Reimagining Hospitality & Leisure in the GCC • Omar SAOUB - Head of Operations - Emaar Hospitality Group • Moderator: Walid DAOUD - Partner at KPMG Middle East - KPMG Lower Gulf Limited |
| 11:00 - 11:50 |
Panel Discussion | CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE: Building Through Uncertainty: The Future of Construction & Infrastructure in the GCC • Elie N. HANI - CEO - Ahmadiah Contracting & Trading Co • Joe Labaky - Chief Operating Officer - Group AMANA • François RIQUET - Vice-president Business Development SOCOTEC Middle East - SOCOTEC Arabia • Schneider Electric - Speaker TBC • Moderator: Vibha MEHTA - Editor-in-Chief, Construction Business News ME & Logistics News ME - BNC Media Group |
| 12:00 - 12:45 |
Country Conference - Iraq • Bassam AL ATEIA - Chairman - Al-Mamoura for Real Estate Development | Board Member - IFBC, Iraq • Adham AL FAKHAR - Co-Chairman - Iraqi French Business Council (IFBC) • Jean-Baptiste CHAUVEL - Head of the Regional Economic Department, Near & Middle East - French Treasury • Rasha NADEEM - General Counsel & Partner - BHC Law Firm | Board member - IFBC, Iraq • Dr. Ihsan AL NAQEEB - Owner & President - Al Bejaa Scientific Office | Member - IFBC, Iraq • Ahmed SALMAN - Founder & Senior Partner - BHC Law Firm | Legal Advisor - IFBC, Iraq • Moderator: Maythem AL ASADI - President & Founder - Kufan Group | Board Member - IFBC, Iraq |
| 12:45 - 13:45 | Networking Lunch |
| 14:00 - 14:50 |
Panel Discussion | ENERGY: Energy at a Turning Point: Navigating Disruption, Security & New Opportunities in the GCC • Frederic SANCHEZ - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer - Fives | Chairman of the Board of Directors - Orange | President - MEDEF International | President - CCI France International • Philippe BOURDEAUX - Executive Senior Vice President Africa and Middle East - VEOLIA • Aurelien DELAHAYE - Director, Strategy & Resources | Middle East, EDF Group Board Member, Emerge (Masdar & EDF Group JV) - EDF • Schneider Electric - Speaker TBC |
| 14:00 - 14:50 | Panel Discussion | F&B AND FOOD SECURITY: Feeding the Future: Building a More Resilient Food System in the GCC |
| 14:00 - 14:50 |
Panel Discussion | EDUCATION, TALENTS & ACQUISITION: Talent in a Changing Region: Attracting, Retaining & Developing the Workforce of Tomorrow • Moderator: Frederique BONNET - Founder & HR Consultant - People Puzzle |
| 14:00 - 14:50 |
Panel Discussion | CULTURE: Culture as Our Compass: Rising Stronger Together • Sebastien LAFRAGETTE - Director - French Omani Center |
| 14:50 - 15:00 | Coffee Break |
| 15:00 - 15:45 |
Country Panel Discussions - UAE • Thierry DEZENCLOS - Senior Vice President Near & Middle East, Head of Municipal Business Development - Veolia | President - CCI France UAE • Frank LADEGAILLERIE - CEO - MPH Global Services & President Comité CCEF UAE • Julien VELUD - Deputy Regional Economic Counsellor - French Ambassy in the UAE • Moderator: Olivier MORIN - Business Advisory & Institutional Affairs Director - CCI France UAE |
| 15:00 - 15:45 |
Country Panel Discussions - Bahrain • Jean-Christophe DURAND - President FCCIB • Jacques MICHEL - President Comité CCEF Bahrain |
| 15:00 - 15:45 |
Country Panel Discussions - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • Jean-Philippe BONNET - General Manager - ODAS Branch in Saudi Arabia | President - French Foreign Trade Advisors in the Kingdom of Saudi • Julien DEFRANCE - Head of the Economic Department - French Embassy in Saudi Arabia • First Abu Dhabi Bank - Speaker TBC • Moderator: Guillaume REBIERE - Chief of Staff - Saudi-French Business Council |
| 16:00 - 16:45 |
Country Panel Discussions - Oman • Sulaiman AL HARTHI - Chief Executive Officer - Oman Arab Bank • Erwan ROUXEL - Country Director, Oman - VEOLIA • Gulnaz UKASSOVA - Security Director, Information & Analysis | Middle East and South Africa - INTERNATIONAL SOS • Moderator: Myriam ELIAS - Manager and Coordinator - Omani French Friendship Association (OFA) |
| 16:00 - 16:45 |
Country Panel Discussions - Kuwait • Sheikha Sarah AL-SABAH - Founder and Chief Foresight Advisor - FuturesMaker • Mona ALSHAWA - Acting Regional Head of GCC and Country CEO - Kuwait - First Abu Dhabi Bank • Jana MULLA ALI - Senior Legal Advisor - Al Hamad Legal Group • Moderator: Olivier K. ESCLAUZE - Board Chair - FBCK |
| 16:00 - 16:45 |
Country Panel Discussions - Qatar • Mohamed BRIBI - Qatar Country Manager and BDM Middle East, Asia, Africa - Vulcain Engineering Group • Aminn TAMSOUH - Founder & CEO - Fransea Line Tech • Ronan TREGOUET - Country Manager, Qatar | International Operations - Schneider Electric • Moderator: Sandrine LESCAROUX - Managing Director - CCI France Qatar |
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