The prestigious Global Investors Forum (GIF) 2025 has commenced in Tbilisi, Georgia, drawing participation from top officials, decision-makers, and business leaders from over 40 nations. This event aims to reshape the investment landscape between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Eurasia by fostering a unified approach to cross-border collaboration and partnerships. Among the notable attendees is Dr. Abdullah Belhif Al Naimi, who represents the UAE’s commitment to enhancing international investment relations through this significant forum.
The first day of the Global Investors Forum (GIF 2025) kicked off in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, with wide participation from senior officials, decision-makers, and business leaders from more than 40 countries. This international economic event seeks to redefine the investment map between the GCC countries and Eurasia through a unified system of cross-border cooperation and partnerships.
This year’s forum is held in strategic partnership with the Eurasia Gulf Organization, with major support from AGI Holding, and is backed by the Embassy of Georgia in the UAE, the Hong Kong – Middle East Business Chamber, and sponsored by Petra Group, Evolutions, D&B Properties, and Royal B.
The first day serves as a pivotal moment within this economic gathering, bringing together governments, investors, international financial institutions, and multinational companies under one roof to explore collaboration opportunities in key sectors, including sustainability, technology, tourism, digital finance, infrastructure, food security, and real estate. It featured a series of discussions addressing major global economic transformations in vital sectors representing the future of investment.
The qualitative participation of speakers added momentum to the event, with several prominent figures, including His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Obaid Belhif Al Naimi, Chairman of the Advisory Council for the Emirate of Sharjah; Engineer Salah Al Shamsi, Chairman of Liwa Investments; and Dr. Taysir Al-Khanizi, Partner and Deputy CEO of Georgia Saudi Investment Corporation. Also participating were Aref Al-Ibar, President of the Hobby Club – UAE, and Ahmed Al-Dakhil, Chairman of the Saudi Business Council – Central Asia and President of the Saudi Business Council.
The sessions featured Dr. Maya Melikidze, Executive Director of the Georgian Renewable Energy Development Association (GREDA), along with Aref Anis, an international leadership expert and Member of the British Empire (MBE). Also present were Shamas Awad, President of Euro Gulf Consulting and advisor to the Belgian royal family, and Hani Idris, a board member of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB).
Speakers emphasized the importance of the forum in shaping a new phase of economic cooperation between the Middle East and Eurasia. In this context, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Belhif Al Naimi highlighted the need to distinguish between the green economy and sustainability. The green economy focuses on environmentally friendly practices, while sustainability requires a broader vision that combines environmental responsibility, social equity, and long-term resilience.
He added, “The recent findings indicating that African forests, which once served as carbon sinks, have now become sources of emissions, confirm that environmental actions alone are insufficient. True sustainability necessitates robust systems, sound governance, and global cooperation. This forum, with its outstanding organization and forward-looking vision, is the ideal platform to connect investment with strategies that protect our future.”
Dr. Saad Al-Din Mneimneh, Chairman of AGI Holding and President of the Global Investors Forum, provided a comprehensive vision of the forum’s growing role in cementing economic cooperation between GCC nations and Eurasia, enhancing cross-border investment pathways. The day included several interactive panel discussions addressing pivotal economic issues, including “Sustainability Supported by Technology,” which showcased the contributions of smart solutions and advanced technologies in driving sustainable growth and building economic systems capable of adapting to climatic and environmental changes.
The session on “Investment in Medical and Cultural Tourism and Travel Experiences” discussed the dynamic opportunities available in the specialized tourism sector, recognized as one of the most promising sectors capable of diversifying national economies and enhancing their competitiveness in regional and international markets.
The expanded networking session, “Network Luncheon,” brought together senior investors and decision-makers in an open interactive platform to strengthen relationships, share ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities, while also discussing the future of the digital economy and digital assets within a framework that balances innovation requirements with regulatory governance.
The day’s discussions also addressed the latest trends in smart city development and major developmental projects, along with the growing role of institutional investment in this vital sector. The sessions concluded with “Feeding the Future: Agricultural Technologies and Food Security,” which examined modern agricultural innovations and their role in enhancing global food production and improving supply chain resilience, contributing to building more sustainable food systems capable of facing escalating challenges.
At the end of the first day, participants emphasized that the launch of the Global Investors Forum GIF 2025 in Georgia is the result of a strategic initiative led by AGI Holding, as part of its vision to connect the Gulf with Eurasia through a unified and cross-border investment platform.