Eurogroup Consulting Middle East & Asia is proud to join the first-ever GCC Business Forum, taking place on 23 October 2025 at Dubai Knowledge Park Conference Centre, as the official Business Intelligence Sponsor.
Initiated by the CCI France International network and its partners across the Gulf, this landmark event will unite French, French-speaking, and Francophile business communities operating in the region to strengthen collaboration, share expertise, and explore the vast opportunities of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets.
Strengthening Knowledge and Partnerships Across the GCC
The GCC Business Forum aims to provide participants with a clear, data-driven understanding of the region’s markets by identifying their distinctive characteristics, opportunities, and challenges. The one-day program will feature a plenary session, sectoral panels, and country workshops covering strategic themes such as Energy, Healthcare, Construction & Infrastructure, Finance, Luxury & Retail, Cultural & Creative Industries, and Transport.
Institutional representatives and leading executives from across the Gulf will join expert speakers from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, and Pakistan to exchange insights and foster synergies between regional business communities. The forum’s objectives include:
- Strengthening market knowledge and cross-border cooperation
- Providing a platform for organizations and members to share expertise
- Discussing sector-specific challenges and opportunities
- Encouraging networking between French and local companies
Eurogroup Consulting’s Strategic Role
As Business Intelligence Sponsor, Eurogroup Consulting underscores its ongoing commitment to supporting companies, investors, and governments across Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and the wider GCC through data-driven insights and practical market research.
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 Thought Leadership and Collaboration
The GCC Business Forum 2026 will feature more than 40 expert speakers from leading regional and international organizations, 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, this participation reflects a broader mission: helping clients decode markets, anticipate trends, and design strategies for positive transformation.
With proven expertise in market research, economic analysis, and strategic consulting across healthcare, construction, energy, logistics, and consumer goods, the firm continues to support organizations looking to succeed in the GCC’s fast-evolving landscape.
As the region’s economies diversify and integrate, Eurogroup Consulting remains a trusted partner for decision-makers seeking clear, actionable insights.
The firm looks forward to engaging with peers, clients, and partners at the GCC Business Forum 2026—and contributing to discussions shaping the future of business in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and the Gulf region.
