Tbilisi is hosting the Global Investors Forum (GIF 2025), a major economic platform aimed at strengthening cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Eurasia. The event began on December 4 and will conclude on December 5.
The organizers aim to create a unified investment ecosystem that will accelerate growth, deepen economic ties, and expand opportunities for foreign direct investments.
The two-day forum features panel discussions, investment presentations, and high-level business sessions, bringing together more than 1,500 delegates, over 70 investors, and more than 50 international speakers.
The event places special emphasis on five key sectors: sustainability and technology, tourism, digital assets and cyber protection, real estate and infrastructure, as well as agrotechnology and food security.
Within GIF 2025, a series of major investment agreements will be signed, with a total value exceeding several hundred million dollars. The main focus will be placed on developing green projects and financing innovations in renewable energy and digital infrastructure.
The forum, considered a significant economic turning point for Georgia and the region, lays the foundation for strategic partnerships and large-scale international memorandums of understanding between project owners and private investment institutions from various Arab and foreign countries, including GCC member states. These agreements aim to establish cross-border financing and cooperation channels in key sectors such as clean energy, sustainable technologies, medical tourism, smart infrastructure, and digital agriculture.
The event features prominent leaders of the global economy and distinguished representatives of international policy.
“The goal of the forum is to direct investments toward countries that deserve it. For our first event, we chose Georgia as the host country because it currently plays a pilot role in creating an investment corridor between the world and the Caucasus region. We all know that Georgia has enormous potential, from solar and green energy to tourism, artificial intelligence, agricultural hubs, and excellent climate conditions for tourism. This forum will move to other countries as well, establishing a new style and trend for implementing events and investments in partner countries,” - Sadeddin Mneimne, Chairman of AGI Holding and founder of the Global Investors Forum, said in an interview with BMG.
Rock-Antoine Mehanna, a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, highlighted the importance of strengthening ties and seeking new avenues for cooperation in a world full of challenges and uncertainty:
“This is an excellent global investment forum connecting Europe and Asia and attracting investors across sectors, be it generative AI, real estate, intelligence, and more. This platform connects investors, which is especially important amidst global challenges.
Given the current geopolitical and economic environment, there is significant volatility and uncertainty. Ensuring macro stability in the region is a challenge. However, these connections play a crucial role in reducing volatility and strengthening cooperation for peace, investment, and prosperity,” said Rock-Antoine Mehanna.
The Chairman of the Georgia-Saudi Arabia Business Council emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Gulf countries and Georgia.
“We established the Saudi Arabia-Georgia Business Council two years ago during the Silk Road Forum, and since then we have made very fast progress in developing investment relations. Next year, we plan to hold another business forum between Georgia and Saudi Arabia. We are also exploring additional projects in infrastructure, technology, renewable energy, and mining. It is important to note that Georgia has an excellent strategic location - it connects Asia and Europe and serves as a strong corridor for business growth due to its logistics and strategic position. At the same time, Georgia has many resources that can be considered for investment, which is why we are interested in strengthening business ties with the local business community,” said Ahmed Al-Dahili, Chairman of the Georgia-Saudi Arabia Business Council.
The organizers note that economic relations between the United Arab Emirates and Georgia are rapidly expanding in recent years, trade and investment flows have been growing, supported by major infrastructure and development projects valued at more than $6 billion. According to recent data, more than 63% of Georgia’s total trade with Arab countries is accounted for by the UAE, while in terms of investments, the UAE represents 5% of Georgia’s total foreign direct investment (FDI), making it the country’s sixth-largest global investor.
GIF 2025 is organized in strategic partnership with EurAsia Gulf, while the event’s main partner is AGI Holding. The forum is also supported by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Hong Kong and Middle East Business Chamber.
