Kuwait city: Kuwait is set to host the 9th European-Gulf Business Forum under the theme “Together for Shared Prosperity” on Wednesday, under the patronage of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The forum will see participation from senior officials and business leaders from both regions.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the two-day event, chaired by Kuwait, will be held at the Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center. It receives support from the European Commission, the GCC Secretariat, Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority. Notable attendees include EU Commissioner for Trade, Economic Security, and Institutional Cooperation, Maros Sefcovic, Vice President of the European Investment Bank, Ioannis Tsakiris, and EU Special Representative for the Gulf region, Luigi Di Maio.
The forum aims to act as a strategic platform to enhance Gulf-European economic cooperation. It seeks to promote trade, investment, and knowledge exchange, fostering partnerships that support diversification, sustainable growth, and cross-sector collaboration. Discussions will cover trade and investment opportunities, digital trade, regulatory reforms, creative industries, and SME market access. Additionally, cooperation in areas such as agri-tech, healthcare, tourism, education, food security, innovation, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence will be explored.
The event will also feature an exhibition and meetings between public and private sector representatives, focusing on cooperation and joint investment opportunities. The 9th European-Gulf Business Forum builds on the 1988 cooperation agreement and the 2022-2027 joint action program, aligning with GCC efforts to diversify their economies.