European investment in Gulf expected to reach $50bn by 2030
European investment in the Gulf is projected to hit $50 billion by 2030, with a growing focus on emerging technologies and sustainability, a summit reveals.
Key Takeaways
AIData from the Global Investment Summit, scheduled to take place in Paris from September 1 to 2, 2026, projects that European investment in the Gulf region will rise from $28.59 billion in 2026 to $50 billion by 2030.
The summit figures indicate steady annual growth, with investments expected to reach $32.88 billion in 2027, $37.81 billion in 2028, and $43.48 billion in 2029, before stabilizing at $50 billion in 2030.
Rising share for emerging tech and sustainability
Summit data shows the share of investment directed toward emerging technologies is set to increase from 25% in 2026 to 30% by 2030, while sustainability (ESG) indicators will rise from 55% to 70% over the same period.
The data also notes that the number of partnerships will grow from eight in 2026 to eleven in both 2029 and 2030, with the number of projects rising from fifteen in 2026 to twenty-five in 2030.
Turning opportunities into real partnerships and projects
The Global Investment Summit agenda highlights that these trends reflect a clear shift toward channeling capital into innovative sectors and more efficient, sustainable projects, with a stronger presence for emerging technologies and sustainable investment through 2030.
In this context, the summit aims to bring together investors, decision-makers, and executives in Paris to turn investment opportunities into real-world partnerships and projects.