Haifa, Israel | The International Gulf Conference 2024, which focused on a unified vision for the future of Haifa Bay, was recently held at the Congress Center in Haifa. The event led by Aharon Azulay – Founder and CEO of Haifa Bay Cluster- brought together 700 participants – experts, policymakers, and stakeholders – to discuss sustainable development, environmental preservation, and economic growth in the region:

► Representatives of the State of Israel:

• Minister of Economy and Industry – Nir Barkat
• Minister of Energy and Infrastructure – Eli Cohen
• Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology – Gila Gamliel
• Minister of Construction and Housing – Yitzhak Goldknopf
• Minister of Agriculture and Food Security – Avi Dichter
• Minister of Labor – Ya’akov Margi
• Minister of Environmental Protection – Idit Silman
• Minister of Interior – Moshe Arbel

► Mayors of Haifa, Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Motzkin, Kiryat Yam, Kiryat Tivon, Daliat Al Carmel, Tirat Carmel, Tamra, Yokneam, Nazareth, Asfiya, and Shfaram

► International representatives from Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, India, Turkey, Cyprus, Kosovo, and Poland.

► Representatives of the State of Israel:

• Minister of Economy and Industry – Nir Barkat
• Minister of Energy and Infrastructure – Eli Cohen
• Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology – Gila Gamliel
• Minister of Construction and Housing – Yitzhak Goldknopf
• Minister of Agriculture and Food Security – Avi Dichter
• Minister of Labor – Ya’akov Margi
• Minister of Environmental Protection – Idit Silman
• Minister of Interior – Moshe Arbel

► Mayors of Haifa, Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Motzkin, Kiryat Yam, Kiryat Tivon, Daliat Al Carmel, Tirat Carmel, Tamra, Yokneam, Nazareth, Asfiya, and Shfaram

► International representatives from Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, India, Turkey, Cyprus, Kosovo, and Poland.

Key topics included strategies for reducing pollution, promoting green energy, and enhancing residents’ quality of life. The conference emphasized the importance of collaboration between government agencies, the private sector, and the community to achieve these goals.

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The cluster of Gulf authorities, which unites 18 authorities with a combined population of approximately 800,000 residents, continues to promote groundbreaking regional projects in the fields of the economy, society, and the environment. The heads of the authorities, together with the Haifa Municipality, are working to turn the area into a cultural and economic bridge connecting East and West.

The Gulf Conference 2024 is more than an event – it is a platform for creating opportunities. Conference participants will be exposed to five-year plans for regional development, promote public-business collaborations, and discuss strategic directions of action for the Haifa Bay area and the entire State of Israel.