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Business leaders highlight GCC’s potential for global investments
The GCC and wider Middle East region is poised to attract the next wave of investments in AI and technology-driven sectors, supported by business-friendly and innovation-led government policies, industry leaders said at the 9th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurial Festival 2026
During a panel discussion on the opening day titled “What Does the Next Year of Venture Capital Look Like?”, speakers highlighted the region’s growing appeal for global investors and startups alike. The session was moderated by Jamie Lane, Co-founder of Fwdstart, at the Founders Stage in the Startup Town zone, powered by du Business.
Tala Al Jabri, Founder and Managing Partner of Wyld VC, said the region benefits from low energy costs, progressive regulatory frameworks, strong data privacy policies, and a robust education ecosystem producing AI-focused technical talent. She noted that investing in human capital remains the key driver in the race to position the GCC as a global AI powerhouse.
Christos Mastoras, Founder and Managing Partner of Iliad Partners, pointed to increasing European interest, citing the onboarding of Greece’s three largest banks as limited partners investing in the region.