Abu Dhabi to Host Inaugural Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit in October 2025
- SAUDI ARABIA BREAKING NEWS
- Sep 1
- 2 min read
Abu Dhabi, Sept 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The inaugural Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit will take place in Abu Dhabi from October 22, 2025, at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).
The summit will bring together more than 500 global leaders, innovators, and CEOs to discuss pressing global challenges and opportunities across six themes: geopolitics, economy and markets, banking and finance, technology and AI, climate and sustainability, and business leadership. The program will feature insights from more than 40 speakers.
Among the first confirmed speakers are Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President; Giorgos Gerapetritis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece; Yusuf Maitama Tuggar OON, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria; Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs and Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mohamed Alabbar, Founder and Chairman of Emaar; Deng Chao, CEO of HashKey Capital; and Abdulrahman Tarabzouni, Founder and CEO of Saudi Technology Ventures (STV).
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, said: “We are pleased to welcome global leaders, decision-makers, innovators, senior executives, and media to the first edition of Reuters NEXT Gulf in Abu Dhabi. In a world characterised by rapid and giga changes, this event provides a unique opportunity for the global economy’s shapers and movers to lead constructive conversations, devise innovative solutions, and build partnerships.”
Paul Bascobert, President of Reuters, said: “Since 1851, Reuters has been steadfast in its commitment to delivering the truth. Bringing Reuters NEXT to the Gulf will provide professionals across the Middle East with a vital forum to access the insights they need to make informed decisions, ignite meaningful change, and help build a better tomorrow.”
Reuters NEXT has established itself since 2019 as a premier invite-only forum convening Heads of State, ministers, and C-suite executives. Sessions from the Abu Dhabi edition will be broadcast to global audiences.
