A shared platform for global business leaders during World Economic Forum week:
GFH and Forbes Middle East Partner to Create a Global Business Hub at Davos 2027
11 October 2026 (Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain): 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 decision-makers from across the region and around the world for high-level dialogue and engagement.
GFH’s pavilion 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.
Commenting on the occasion, Ms Sahar Qanati, Head of Corporate Communications at GFH Bank, said: “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.”
She added: “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.”
On her part, Ms Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, said: “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.”
She added: “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’s pavilion 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.
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About GFH Bank B.S.C.
GFH Bank, licensed as an Islamic wholesale bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain and headquartered at GFH House, P.O. Box 10006, Manama Sea Front, Kingdom of Bahrain, is one of the most recognised banks in the GCC region. The Bank’s businesses include Wealth and Investment Management, Credit and Financing, and Treasury and Proprietary Investments, with assets and funds under management of approximately US$25 billion. Its investments are principally focused on the GCC, the United States and Europe. GFH Bank is listed on Bahrain Bourse, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Boursa Kuwait and the Dubai Financial Market. For more information, please visit www.gfh.com.
About Forbes Middle East
Forbes Middle East is published under license from the global Forbes brand as a dedicated edition for the Arab world, with a mission to advance business journalism across the region. Through its digital platforms and social media channels, Forbes Middle East delivers breaking news and in-depth coverage on wealth, business, investment, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and luxury lifestyle.
Its monthly magazine, published in both English and Arabic, features exclusive interviews with some of the Middle East’s most influential and innovative leaders. Digital editions are also available to readers across the region and around the world through its website.
Forbes Middle East has established the Forbes editorial presence across the Arab world through its independent research and proprietary methodologies, which underpin its widely recognised rankings and lists. Its content reaches business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, executives, and a broad audience of ambitious professionals and changemakers.
Media Contacts:
GFH Bank
Nawal Al-Naji
Senior Manager- Corporate Communications
Tel: +973 17538538
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gfh.com