Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, is set to host the Global Investors Forum (GIF 2025) this December, a major economic summit designed to connect investors from GCC countries with opportunities across Eurasia. The event aims to accelerate growth and deepen economic ties through a unified investment ecosystem, bringing together leaders from over 40 nations.
A Hub for Global Investment
Organised in partnership with EurAsia Gulf and AGI Holding, GIF 2025 is a premier platform connecting global capital with promising investment projects. The two-day forum, running from 4 to 5 December, will feature panel discussions, investment showcases, and high-level business matchmaking sessions. More than 1,500 participants are expected, including 70 institutional investors and 50 international speakers. The forum is also supported by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Embassy of Georgia to the UAE, and the Hong Kong–Middle East Business Chamber.
Key Sectors and Strategic Partnerships
Discussions will centre on five key sectors: sustainability and technology, tourism, digital assets, real estate and infrastructure, and agricultural technology (agri-tech). The event is expected to mark a significant economic turning point for the region, with the launch of strategic partnerships and the signing of major international Memoranda of Understanding. These agreements will focus on creating cross-border financing channels in vital areas such as clean energy, smart infrastructure, and digital agriculture.
High-Profile Speakers and Delegates
The forum will feature a distinguished lineup of international economic figures. Attendees include Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council; Dr Sadeddine Mneimne, chairman of AGI Holding and founder of the forum; and John W.H. Denton, secretary-general of the ICC. They will be joined by senior investors, ministers, and heads of major economic institutions and sovereign wealth funds, including delegations from multinational corporations. The gathering of these financial leaders comes as JPMorgan expands in Dubai as Middle East competition heats up, highlighting the region’s growing importance.
Expert Commentary on Global Finance
Dr Al Nuaimi highlighted the increasing link between investment and sustainability. “By integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, investors are seeking to reduce their exposure to volatile assets and strengthen long-term resilience,” he stated, adding that sustainability is now a financial strategy for navigating environmental uncertainty.
Dr Mneimne described the forum as “a strategic economic platform reshaping the map of global cooperation.” He noted that the Tbilisi edition will catalyse a new wave of cross-border investments and open unprecedented opportunities for global capital.
Arif Anis, a leadership expert and keynote speaker, commented on the forum’s timing amid global economic turbulence. “Foreign direct investment is slowing and funding for vital projects is declining,” he said. “The GIF will explore the future of global finance, as 130 countries move towards digital currencies, alongside the accelerating artificial intelligence revolution.”
Strengthening UAE-Georgia Economic Ties
By hosting GIF 2025, Georgia aims to reinforce economic collaboration connecting the Middle East with Europe and Central Asia. Relations between the UAE and Georgia have grown rapidly, with investment agreements exceeding $6 billion in development and infrastructure projects. Recent data shows the UAE accounts for over 63 per cent of Georgia’s total trade with Arab countries and is its sixth-largest global investor. This partnership reflects a broader trend where small nations, big trade are shaping new patterns of global commerce.
The forum is anticipated to result in investment agreements valued at hundreds of millions of dollars, with a strong focus on green projects, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure. These outcomes are set to solidify the UAE’s position as a key economic hub connecting GCC markets with Europe and Asia.
