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Reuters Announces First Speakers for Inaugural Reuters NEXT Gulf in Abu Dhabi

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Reuters has unveiled the first lineup of speakers for its flagship event, Reuters NEXT Gulf, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on October 22, 2025. The event will bring together over 350 global leaders, innovators, and CEOs to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the business, society, and world landscape. The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development is the host city partner of the event. Reuters NEXT Gulf will explore six key themes: geopolitics, economy and markets, banking and finance, technology and AI, climate and sustainability, and business leadership.

Key Takeaways:

  • The event will feature 40+ expert speakers, including the Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the UAE, HE Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Emaar Founder and Chairman Mohammed Alabbar, and HashKey Capital CEO Deng Chao.
  • The speakers will tackle critical issues such as the Gulf's role in a new world order, tariff wars, trade shifts, and adapting to shifting consumer behavior.
  • Topics will cover the region's economic and geopolitical relations, the impact of climate change, and the need for business leaders to steer a steady course in times of uncertainty.
  • The event highlights Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for innovation and business, with over 350 global leaders attending to examine the challenges defining the region.
  • The agenda covers six main themes: geopolitics, economy and markets, banking and finance, technology and AI, climate and sustainability, and business leadership.
  • Key speakers include Luigi Di Maio, Special Representative for the Gulf Region, European Union; Giorgos Gerapetritis, Foreign Minister, Greece; and Abdulrahman Tarabzouni, CEO, Saudi Technology Ventures.
  • The event is a collaboration between Reuters Events and Reuters global newsroom, with Reuters committed to providing professionals in the Middle East with crucial insights to navigate doing business in uncertain times.

Statistics:

  • The Gulf region is expected to experience a renaissance, with growth expected to surge to around 4.4% in 2025, more than doubling 2024 projections.
  • The Middle East public cloud market is expected to reach almost $10 billion by 2027, but challenges remain in the form of data security and privacy concerns.
  • The Gulf is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with rising temperatures, water scarcity, and environmental degradation posing significant challenges.

Sources:

  • Reuters NEXT Gulf news release, issued July 22, 2025, by Reuters over PR Newswire.
  • Alessandra Galloni, Reuters Editor-in-Chief, quoted in the news release.
  • Josh London, Head of Reuters Professional, quoted in the news release.
  • Heather Carpenter, Senior Director, Communications, Reuters, quoted in the news release.

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