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Moroccan-Gulf Investment Forum 2025

- Fifth Edition -

Casablanca
Kingdom of Morocco

Early 2026

Important Notice

The organizing committee of GulfInvest is honored to inform you that the date for the organization of the event has been postponed to early 2026.

Prospects for Moroccan-Gulf partnership in Africa

The 5th edition of the Moroccan-Gulf Investment Forum 2025 is scheduled to take place in Casablanca, Morocco, on November 3-4, 2025. This event is a key component of the economic partnership plan between Morocco and the GCC for 2025-2030. Its primary objective is to enhance strategic partnerships between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Morocco, while showcasing investment opportunities across diverse sectors.

10
countries
+600
participants
20
Esteemed Speakers
Moroccan-Gulf Investment Forum

Enhancing Morocco's Strategic Position

Utilizing Morocco's strategic location as an investment gateway to Europe and Africa as a starting point for numerous projects by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at both government and private levels.

Starting Point for Youth and Entrepreneurs

Informing youth from both sides about the numerous opportunities provided by the partnership, along with showcasing success stories of Gulf and Moroccan entrepreneurs.

Facilitations and Enablers

Showcasing the resources and support offered by both parties to investors and entrepreneurs, aimed at encouraging them to pursue and leverage the abundant opportunities available.

Cultural Proximity

Highlighting the historical journey and the civilizational and cultural ties that underpin the relationship between both sides, creating a solid foundation for the durability of these connections.

Media Center

Agreement to Convene the Moroccan-Gulf Investment Forum and Enhance Relations

The Fourth Gulf-Moroccan Investment Forum: Aspirations and Perspectives

Qatari Minister of Economy at the Gulf-Moroccan Investment Forum

Opening of the Fourth Gulf-Moroccan Investment Forum in Casablanca.

His Excellency Bourita: The Morocco-Gulf partnership is solid, and economic cooperation is a key driver.

In the Press

Forum program

The Moroccan-Gulf Investment Forum 2025 program highlights partnership and cooperation opportunities between Morocco and the Gulf countries through a variety of sessions and the high-level presence of government and private sector representatives. We invite you to explore the full program details.

Invitees to attend the conference and exhibition

Honorable Ministers Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, Industry, Commerce, and Investment

Distinguished Representatives Leaders from major Gulf and Moroccan corporations

Members of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry From the GCC countries and the Kingdom of Morocco

Prominent Entrepreneurs From both Gulf and Morocco

Representatives from Traditional and Digital Media

Noteworthy University Students

Speakers from GCC countries

His Excellency Jassim Al-Budaiwi

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council

His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Rawas

President of the Federation of Gulf Cooperation Council Chambers

His Excellency Saleh Al-Sharqi

Secretary General of the Federation of Gulf Cooperation Council Chambers

HE. Khalifa Abdullah Al-Ajil

Minister of Commerce of Kuwait

HE. Dr. Kamel Al-Hamad

Secretary General of the Commercial Arbitration Centre of The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

HE. Dr. Khaled Kalfikh Al-Hajri

Member of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Chamber, former Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of Qatar Solar Technologies

HE. Dr. Jamal Al-Saeedi

Economist and member of the Emirati-Moroccan Business Council

HE. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al-Zaabi

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Authority for Investment and Agricultural Development

HE. Engineer Moteb Almezani,

Director General of the Gulf Accreditation Center.

HE. Engineer Abdullah ALHADLAQ

Director of the Standards and Measurements Department at the Gulf Standards and Measurements Authority.

Mr. Ibrahim Ali Al-Tamimi,

Director General of Communications of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce.

Mrs. Ibtihaj Mohamed Al Ahmadani

Businesswoman and member of the board of directors of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce, and president of the Qatari Women Entrepreneurs Forum.

His Excellency Jassim Al-Budaiwi

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council

His Excellency Saleh Al-Sharqi

Secretary General of the Federation of Gulf Cooperation Council Chambers

His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Rawas

President of the Federation of Gulf Cooperation Council Chambers

Sultan bin Sulayem

Chairman and CEO of DP World

His Excellency Badr Al-‘Ulama

Acting Director General at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office

His Excellency Abdulwahab Al-Rashid

Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment of Kuwait

His Excellency Yasir bin Othman Al-Rumayyan

Governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund

His Excellency Mohammed Abdul Rahman Nasser Al-Oqail

Saudi businessman, founding member and Chairman of Jarir Marketing Company, owner of Jarir Bookstores

His Excellency Ahmed Mohammed Al-Hati

Saudi businessman, owner and Chairman of Kayan Group, which has developed many investment projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

His Excellency Mansour bin Ibrahim Al-Mahmoud

CEO of Qatar Investment Authority

Speakers from the Kingdom of Morocco

Mr. Tarik Hamane

Group CEO of the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE)

Mr. El Mahdi Arrifi

General Director of the Agency for Agricultural Development (ADA)

Mr. Khalid Benjelloun

Vice President of the General Confederation of Enterprises of Morocco (CGEM), and President of the Morocco-GCC Relations Committee

Mr.Chakir Bouatia

Director of the Development and Partnership Division at MEDZ, a subsidiary of the Territorial Branch of the CDG Group.

Mr. Hassan Sakhi

Vice President of the Moroccan Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Services

Mr.Seddiq SEBBAHI

Head of Technology and Scientific Intelligence Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies - IRESEN

Mr. Zoubir Bouhout

Tourism Expert, Moroccan National Confederation of Tourism

His Excellency Aziz Akhannouch

Prime Minister of Morocco

His Excellency Nasser Bourita

Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates

His Excellency Riyad Mezzour

Minister of Industry and Trade

His Excellency Karim Zidane

Minister Delegate to the Head of Government for Investment, Policy Coordination, and Evaluation

Mr. Chakib Laâlaj

President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises

Mr. Al-Hussein Aliwa

President of the University of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa

Minister Delegate in Charge of Budget

Mr. Said Elbrahim

Director General of the Casablanca Financial Center Authority

Mr. Said Moulin

Director of the Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security.

Ms. Amal Saghrouchni

Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform

Ms. Amina Benkhadra

Director General of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines

Mr. Ali Sadiki

Director General of the Investment Development Agency

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You can mix and match all the demos and templates. Every demo can be turned into one or multi-page with the shopping features.

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Held in Casablanca under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.