Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is hosting for the first time, the 6th World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF 2026). The event runs 10-11 February 2026, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the crown prince and prime minister.
WEIF 2026 has taken up 3,200sqm of event space at the venue.
Facilitated by the General Secretariat at the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain, WEIF 2026 is organised in partnership with the League of Arab States, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Bahrain, the Union of Arab Chambers, and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce, alongside a wide network of local, regional, and international partners.
The Forum has attracted around 800 participants from across the globe, including investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business leaders. Discussions centre on the theme, ‘Achieving the SDGs through Empowering Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Mobilising Capital for Resilient Communities’, with a strong focus on sustainable development, artificial intelligence, and green growth.
Commenting on the event, Ali Toorani, director of event operations at EWB, said: “Welcoming the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum for the first time at EWB is a milestone that reflects our growing role as a regional and international platform for impactful global dialogue. We fully commit to offering a comprehensive, end-to-end support service model, which ensures a seamless and successful event experience from initial planning to post-event breakdown.”
