Eager Industry Leaders Converge in Paris for Vision Golfe 2024
In a bustling two-day event in the heart of Paris, industry leaders and experts delved into the realm of supply chain and transportation opportunities, brainstorming ways to bolster collaboration and achieve common goals at Vision Golfe 2024.
The dynamic business platform served as a melting pot for knowledge exchange across various sectors, aiming to foster business cooperation in burgeoning markets within the private and public realms. Participants delved into topics spanning trade, transport, energy, retail, sports, culture, and the environment.
During a riveting panel discussion on the future of infrastructure and transport corridors, moderated by Arab News, Abdullah Al-Munif, VP of commercial business at the Saudi Ports Authority, emphasized the launch of the National Transport Strategy in Saudi Arabia in 2021, with the goal of establishing the country as a global logistics hub across rail, air, and logistics.
Al-Munif stressed the critical role of collaboration at both national and international levels to realize ambitious goals.
The panel discussion culminated in the signing of a landmark memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Ports Authority and the Marseille Port Authority, signaling a new era of collaboration between the two entities.
Gerard Mestrallet, the special envoy of the French president for the India-Middle East-Europe Logistics Corridor, underscored the objective of creating corridors to enhance trade and connectivity between India, the Middle East, and Europe.
The panelists highlighted the vital role of the private sector in driving key infrastructure projects forward, emphasizing the necessity of partnerships for sustainable global growth amidst ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Patrice Bergamini, diplomatic adviser to the chairman & CEO of CMA CGM Group, emphasized the complexity and strategic nature of the supply chain industry, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach between risks and opportunities.
Zahi Sabeh, product director at ALSTOM, highlighted ongoing giga-projects in the Middle East within the transport sector, focusing on high-speed and sustainable train proposals to align with various country visions.
Charles-Emmanuel de Beauregard, head of corporate and institutional banking at Qatar National Bank, shed light on the diverse financial standings of Gulf Cooperation Council countries, emphasizing the importance of securing financing for long-term infrastructure projects.
Vision Golfe is poised to catalyze commercial partnerships between France and key players in the region, particularly Saudi Arabia, as global leaders strive to navigate the complex landscape of supply chain and transportation.