PARIS: Strategic resilience emerged as a defining theme on the opening day of Vision Golfe 2026, as French and Gulf policymakers, business leaders, investors and innovators gathered in Paris to explore new avenues for cooperation in an increasingly complex global environment. Held under the theme “From Cooperation to Transformation,” the forum highlighted a shared ambition to move beyond traditional economic ties and build deeper partnerships capable of supporting long-term competitiveness, sustainable growth, and economic sovereignty.