Manama: GFH Bank B.S.C. (“GFH” or “the Bank”) and Forbes Middle East have announced that they will join forces under one roof during Davos week in 2027 through Forbes hub at GFH’s pavilion. The shared platform will bring together business leaders, investors, government representatives and decisionmakers from across the region and around the world for high-level dialogue and engagement.
GFH House will run alongside the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2027, taking place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 18 to 22, 2027. It will host an integrated programme of executive meetings, panel discussions and interviews, strengthening GFH’s presence during one of the world’s most influential economic gatherings while creating new opportunities for dialogue, knowledge exchange and relationship-building.
The collaboration was announced following the signing of an agreement at the Bank’s headquarters in Manama, where Ms Sahar Qanati, Head of Corporate Communications, signed on behalf of the Bank, while Ms Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, signed on behalf of Forbes Middle East.
Under the agreement, Forbes Middle East will develop and curate the content and programme hosted at GFH House throughout Davos week. This will include high-level meetings and panel discussions, speaker curation and moderation, as well as interviews and conversations featuring GFH’s leadership and guests. The two organisations will also collaborate on executive, digital and video content to be amplified across Forbes Middle East’s platforms, extending the reach of the conversations and ideas emerging from the House to wider regional and international audiences.
“Bringing GFH and Forbes Middle East together under one roof in Davos reflects our shared ambition to create an influential platform connecting leading voices and expertise, while enriching conversations around the future of business, investment and the global economy,” Sahar Qanati, Head of Corporate Communications at GFH Bank, said.
“We look forward to positioning GFH House as a prominent destination for engagement and the exchange of ideas during Davos week. It will provide the Bank’s leadership, partners and guests with a high-quality environment in which to build relationships and explore opportunities for collaboration, supported by Forbes Middle East’s extensive network and content expertise.”
“Davos is where some of the world’s most important conversations about business, investment and the global economy take place. Our collaboration with GFH gives us the opportunity to create a platform that connects influential leaders from the Middle East with the global business community and brings the region’s perspectives into these conversations,” Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, said.
“Through Forbes Middle East’s editorial expertise, regional network and convening power, we aim to create meaningful discussions that go beyond the event itself and reach audiences across the region and internationally.”
GFH House will welcome a distinguished group of business leaders, investors, government representatives and industry experts. Its programme of meetings and discussions will explore investment and financial services, economic transformation, real estate and alternative investments, innovation and future growth opportunities.
