Eurogroup Consulting Middle East & Asia is delighted to take part in the GCC Business Forum, scheduled for 23 October 2025 at the Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre, where the firm will participate as the Business Intelligence Sponsor.
Organized by the CCI France International network in collaboration with its partners across the Gulf, this first-of-its-kind event will bring together French, French-speaking, and Francophile business leaders from across the region. The forum aims to foster stronger connections, facilitate knowledge exchange, and highlight the dynamic opportunities emerging within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies.
Deepening Market Insights and Regional Collaboration
Deepening Market Insights and Regional CollaborationThe GCC Business Forum is designed to offer participants a comprehensive, insight-driven view of the region’s diverse markets—shedding light on their key characteristics, emerging opportunities, and ongoing challenges. The full-day event will include a plenary session, sector-focused panels, and country-specific workshops exploring major themes such as Energy, Healthcare, Construction & Infrastructure, Finance, Luxury & Retail, Cultural & Creative Industries, and Transport.
Bringing together institutional leaders and senior executives from across the Gulf, the forum will feature expert speakers representing Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, and Pakistan. Their contributions will encourage the exchange of perspectives and promote greater collaboration among regional business communities.
The event’s objectives are to:
- Enhance market understanding and foster cross-border synergies
- Create a forum for companies and organizations to share specialized expertise
- Address sector-specific opportunities and challenges shaping the GCC landscape
- Expand networking opportunities between French and local enterprises
Eurogroup Consulting’s Contribution to the Forum
As the Business Intelligence Sponsor, Eurogroup Consulting reinforces its dedication to empowering organizations, investors, and public entities across Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and the wider GCC with actionable insights and in-depth market research. The firm’s participation highlights its role in supporting transformation and growth through data-backed strategies tailored to the Gulf’s evolving business environment.
Damien Duhamel to Moderate Saudi Arabia Country Workshop
Damien Duhamel, Managing Partner of Eurogroup Consulting Middle East & Asia, will serve as Moderator of the Saudi Arabia Country Workshop. With more than 25 years of experience advising governments and Fortune 500 companies across the GCC and Asia, Damien is a recognized expert on Vision 2030, sustainability, and market expansion strategies.
In this session, he will guide discussions on Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification, investment climate, and the reforms transforming key sectors—from healthcare and energy to infrastructure and logistics. The workshop will gather business leaders and institutional representatives to share on-the-ground perspectives on how the Kingdom’s transformation is reshaping opportunities for global and regional investors.
Jack Fowler to Speak on Healthcare Transformation
Adding to the firm’s participation, Jack Fowler, Principal at Eurogroup Consulting Middle East & Asia, will appear as a panelist in the session “Healthcare Across the Gulf: Diverse Strategies, French Solutions.”
With extensive international experience leading healthcare projects across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Jack is actively engaged in supporting Saudi Arabia’s healthcare transformation under Vision 2030.
His contribution will focus on how policy reforms, digital innovation, and public-private partnerships are improving access, quality, and efficiency across the Kingdom’s healthcare system.
A Forum for Knowledge Exchange and Leadership
The GCC Business Forum 2026 will welcome over 40 distinguished speakers representing prominent organizations from across the region and around the world. This diverse lineup of experts will share strategic perspectives and best practices drawn from leading sectors that drive the Gulf’s economic growth, including:
- Frédéric Sanchez – Chairman & CEO, Fives; President, CCI France International & MEDEF International
- Simon Ballard – Chief Economist, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
- Patrick Chalhoub – President, Chalhoub Group
- Yaser Alsharifi – Group Executive, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait
- Renaud Capris – Enova
- Amine El Kadiri – GTT Middle East
- Sarya Kudsi – Crédit Agricole CIB
- Clement Legendre & Samir Oumer – TotalEnergies
- Jonathan Antoine – Vygon
- Alexandre Bustani, PharmD – Biomerieux
- Faysal AlMalki – AlMalki Group
- Michael Chalhoub – Chalhoub Group
- Noora Jamsheer – Danat
- Laurent D. – L’Oréal Middle East
- Gurminder Singh Sagoo – Egis
- Zulema Cerdá Sanchis – Accuracy
- Jean-Marc Le Peuvedic – Artelia Airports
- Morsi Berguiga – KPMG
- Pierre Dumond – Fives
- Frédéric de Prat – GEODIS
- Etienne Bonnet-Candé – France Museums
For Eurogroup Consulting, taking part in the GCC Business Forum represents more than just participation — it reflects the firm’s long-standing mission to help organizations navigate complex markets, anticipate emerging shifts, and craft strategies that drive sustainable growth and transformation.
With extensive experience in market research, economic intelligence, and strategic consulting across key industries such as healthcare, construction, energy, logistics, and consumer goods, Eurogroup Consulting continues to guide companies in unlocking opportunities within the GCC’s rapidly evolving economies.
As Gulf markets diversify and strengthen their regional integration, the firm remains a trusted advisor to leaders seeking reliable data, sharp insights, and pragmatic solutions.
Eurogroup Consulting looks forward to engaging with business peers, clients, and institutional partners at the GCC Business Forum 2026, contributing to conversations that shape the future of business across Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and the broader Gulf region.
