B&S Investments has launched the Global Investment Summit 2026 in Paris, aiming to mobilize an initial pipeline of USD 28.59 billion in European investment into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The two-day event, scheduled for September 1–2 at the Palais des Congrès, marks the start of a five-year series designed to connect Gulf and international capital, with a stated goal of USD 50 billion by 2030. The summit is structured to facilitate direct capital deployment rather than dialogue, pairing keynote sessions with bilateral meetings between investors and company principals.

The Paris edition targets an initial pipeline of approximately USD 28.59 billion, focusing on converting identified opportunities into funded projects across priority sectors. These sectors include energy, technology and artificial intelligence, financial services, real estate, and tourism. The program is designed to shorten the distance between an introduction and a signed commitment, providing a specific coordination mechanism for principals to make allocation-grade decisions.

After the Paris event, the series will travel to Spain, London, and Geneva before concluding in Riyadh in 2030. Each edition is intended to serve as a corridor for capital, connecting European allocators with Gulf projects seeking outside investment. The initiative aligns with Gulf governments' economic plans to widen the role of private and foreign capital as the region diversifies beyond oil revenue.

More than 2,000 participants are expected in Paris, including institutional investors, corporate executives, and public-sector officials. The event will feature over 80 speakers and a dedicated exhibition where organizations can present projects and meet potential partners. Participating delegations include representatives from Saudi Arabia, France, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.

"Our mission in Paris is to ensure that the region's ambitious national visions are met with high-trust execution pathways that deliver measurable results within a 12 to 24 month horizon," said Bader Al-Nofai, Chief Executive Officer of B&S Investments. The company plans to use the Paris edition to set the template for subsequent editions in the series.

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