Tbilisi is hosting the Global Investors Forum 2025 (GIF 2025), a two-day event to deepen economic cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the wider Eurasian region. Held on December 4–5, the forum brings together more than 1,500 delegates, over 70 investors and more than 50 international speakers for discussions on investment trends, regional connectivity and sector-specific opportunities.
The program features panels, high-level business meetings and presentations focused on five core sectors: sustainability and technology, tourism, digital assets and cyber protection, real estate and infrastructure, and agrotechnology with an emphasis on food security. Organizers expect multiple investment agreements to be signed during the event, with values amounting to several hundred million dollars. Many of these planned deals center on renewable energy, digital infrastructure and other green initiatives.
Forum’s founder, Sadeddin Mneimne of AGI Holding, stated that Georgia was selected as the inaugural host due to its growing role as an investment corridor linking global markets to the Caucasus. He pointed to the country’s potential in sectors such as green energy, tourism, artificial intelligence and agriculture, noting that the forum aims to direct capital toward promising destinations.
Speakers also stressed the importance of regional cooperation at a time of geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Rock-Antoine Mehanna, representing the Gulf Cooperation Council, emphasized that stronger economic ties can help reduce volatility and support long-term stability. He described the forum as a platform connecting investors across industries, from generative AI to real estate, at a moment when such networks are needed.
Business relations between Georgia and Gulf countries have expanded significantly in recent years, particularly with the United Arab Emirates. The UAE accounts for more than 63% of Georgia’s total trade with Arab states and represents 5% of all foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country, making it Georgia’s sixth-largest global investor. These ties have been reinforced by major development and infrastructure projects valued at over USD 6 billion.
Industry representatives from the region say cooperation is set to deepen further. Ahmed Al-Dahili, Chairman of the Georgia-Saudi Arabia Business Council, noted ongoing work on new initiatives in infrastructure, technology, renewable energy and mining, emphasizing Georgia’s strategic location between Europe and Asia as a strong advantage for investment-led partnerships.
GIF 2025 is organized in partnership with EurAsia Gulf, with AGI Holding serving as the main partner. Additional support comes from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Hong Kong and Middle East Business Chamber.
