17 June 2025 marked the opening of Vision Golfe 2025, a high-level forum dedicated to strengthening dialogue and economic partnerships between France and the Gulf countries.

Qadran had the honour of participating in this strategic event alongside key public and private players from both regions.

The opening session was chaired by H.E. Ahmed Al Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of Qatar, who emphasised the importance of long-term partnerships, innovation and increased investment flows between France and the Gulf.

Qadran members contributed to the round table discussion ‘Innovating for sustainability: managing water, waste and energy in the Gulf’, with:

• Julien Pouget, President MENA, Exploration & Production, TotalEnergies
• Charles-Emmanuel de Beauregard, Director of Corporate and Institutional Banking Services, QNB
• Dr Fernando J. Díaz López, Director of the Climate & Earth Centre, HEC Paris

Their contributions highlighted Qadran's commitment to sustainable innovation and effective Franco-Gulf collaboration.