As part of a panel titled "AI's Transformative Power", H.E. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation,​ Sir Jonathan Symonds, Chair of GSK, and Caroline Yap, Managing Director, Global AI Business and Applied Engineering of Google Cloud, explore AI’s transformative impact. #GG24

In a session titled "Transforming Legacy: Where Luxury Meets Innovation​", Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio sheds light on how sectors like maritime and luxury travel are evolving to meet new market demands and changing consumer expectations.

Kickstarting the second half of the day at #GG24 wtih the first focus session on 'Shaping the GCC’s Economic Future Through Resource Development.'

Joining us at #GG24 for the focus session on 'How Is E-commerce Reshaping Trade and Logistics?', H.E. Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, Mona Ataya, Founder of Mumzworld & Co-founder of Bayt and Faraz Khalid, CEO of Noon, discuss innovations in logistics.

A focus session 'The GCC: Venture Capital Hub'. with industry experts Yitz Applebaum, Romain Assunção, and Michael Lints discussing how supportive government policies, private capital deployment, and talent development are key to nurturing innovation and overcoming challenges.

On the sidelines of #GG24, Tamkeen announced the launch of a national program in collaboration with Amazon Web Services aimed at developing and upskilling Bahraini talent in Artificial Intelligence. #GG24

Announced during #GG24 Tamkeen has partnered with ARRAY to enhance its services to enterprises through AI & cloud solutions to support career development & job matching - reflecting its commitment to leveraging technology for economic growth & private sector empowerment.

Exciting news from #GG24: The National Bank of Bahrain has partnered with ARRAY Innovation to bring AI-driven solutions to enhance customer service & operational efficiency - in turn advancing Bahrain’s digital landscape & positioning the Kingdom as a hub for financial innovation

During Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2024, Beyon unveiled its visionary Digital City project, a 380,000 square meter smart urban development in Hamala, in partnership with Edamah. #GG24

Formalised during the 2nd edition of #GG24, Aluminium Bahrain proudly announced a strategic partnership with ARRAY Innovation to advance its Industry 4.0 digital transformation, paving the way for an innovative and efficient future of Bahrain's industrial sector. #GG24

During #GG24, Aluminium Bahrain and Daiki Aluminium Industry Company reaffirmed their strategic partnership to form a joint venture ‘Alba-Daiki Sustainable Solutions (ADSS)’ which will establish a cutting-edge, sustainable aluminium dross processing facility in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Hosted by Bahrain EDB, Day 1 of #GG24 successfully concludes on the growing collaborative ties unifying the region, with Bahrain playing a vital role in driving regional collaboration & co-investments and emphasizing how these partnerships can unlock sustainable economic growth.

#GG24 day 2 kickstarted with a panel on tourism growth, with H.E. Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism & Chairman of هيئة البحرين للسياحة والمعارض, Osama Al Othman, CEO of Aseer Investment Company, Hisham Al-Rayes, CEO of GFH Financial Group, and Ed Dolman, Executive Chairman & CEO of Phillips Auctioneers.

A panel on 'Industrial Evolution: Shaping the GCC’s Manufacturing Future' brought the Chairman of Alba, H.E. Khalid Al Rumaihi, to the stage, to talk about the region’s shift beyond hydrocarbons toward a diversified industrial landscape. #GG24

Delving into the legacy of Bahrain's Formula 1 journey, this one-on-one session with H.E. Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Int. Circuit, explored the transformative impact of hosting the first F1 Grand Prix in the GCC. #GG24

An insightful session on "A New Generation of Private Wealth," as industry leaders examined the crucial role of family businesses in the GCC economy, where over 25% of wealth comes from ultra-high-net-worth individuals. #GG24

As part of #GG24, Oracle has signed an MoU with Tamkeen to open a dedicated Oracle Engineering Center in Bahrain offering technical training & certification with the aim of strengthening Bahrain’s ICT talent pool & positioning the Kingdom as a hub for digital innovation.

With the successful conclusion of #GG24, we reflect on a transformative event that facilitated open dialogue, sustained economic growth, knowledge progression & international economic integration, emphasizing the growing collaborative ties that unites the region with the world.

Gateway Gulf’s second edition concludes on a high note with over USD 12 billion of announcements and deals. Held on 3-4 November, the Forum brought together 250 global leaders to explore Bahrain’s expanding role as a hub for trade & investment in the GCC. bahrainedb.com/latest-news/ga…

Gateway Gulf 2025 returns for its 3rd edition. The exclusive forum will gather over 200 key regional government officials, global businesses and investors for strategic discussions and high-level networking to drive the GCC's economic transformation agenda. #GatewayGulf #GG25