Vision Golfe Business Event Showcases Opportunities for France-Gulf Partnerships
The vibrant city of Paris is set to host the second edition of the two-day Vision Golfe business event, kicking off on Tuesday. This event serves as a platform to highlight and promote commercial partnerships between France and the Gulf states, creating a space for collaboration and growth in various sectors.
Building Bridges Through Business Cooperation
Vision Golfe focuses on fostering business cooperation in high-growth markets across both private and public sectors. From trade and transport to energy, retail, sports, culture, and the environment, this event brings together key economic players, government ministers, small business managers, startups, and senior executives to exchange views and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Strengthening the France-GCC Relationship
In recent years, the relationship between France and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has seen significant developments in political, economic, and cultural spheres. According to Axel Baroux, the trade and invest commissioner of Business France Middle East, the bond between France and the GCC is built on mutual comprehension, respect, and ambition, fostering a strong bilateral relation.
Spotlight on French Expertise and Innovation
The event will feature prominent guests and speakers, including Jean-Yves Le Drian, Suliman Almazroua, Jamal Saif Al-Jarwan, and representatives from various organizations and groups from the Gulf region. Discussions will cover topics like national strategies, sustainable energy, infrastructure, healthcare challenges, AI applications, and opportunities for French brands in the GCC.
Day Two: Focus on Energy Transition and Investment
The second day of Vision Golfe will delve into the importance of partnerships in reaching energy transition targets, investing in the Gulf region, and navigating mega-events from a sports perspective. B2B meetings and discussions will further enhance collaboration and partnership opportunities between France and the GCC.
France: A Leading Destination for Foreign Direct Investment
With France being recognized as the most attractive destination in Europe for foreign direct investment for the fifth consecutive year, the country’s exports to the GCC have reached $16 billion in 2023. Vision Golfe aims to accelerate commercial partnerships and strengthen ties between France and key players in the Gulf region, such as Saudi Arabia.