Bringing markets together to drive innovation and growth between South America and the Gulf Region
Bringing markets together to drive innovation and growth between South America and the Gulf Region
Casa del Golfo is a strategic platform dedicated to strengthening ties between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South America – two regions whose complementary strengths position them as natural partners in shaping the future of the global economy.
We operate at the intersection of communication, business development and investment advisory, supporting governments, institutions and companies in identifying opportunities, building meaningful alliances and expanding their global reach. Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of both regions – their cultures, markets and decision-making environments.
At Casa del Golfo, we believe that the relationship between the Gulf Region and South America is entering a new phase – one defined not only by trade, but by long-term collaboration, shared ambitions and mutual trust. Both regions bring significant assets to the table: abundant natural resources, dynamic human capital, rich cultural heritage and a growing commitment to transformation, innovation and sustainable development.
By connecting key sectors such as energy, food security, technology, education, tourism and culture, we help unlock new flows of investment, knowledge and exchange. Our work goes beyond facilitating transactions, we aim to build enduring partnerships that generate long-term value and contribute to a more balanced, interconnected and forward-looking global landscape.
Our Services
Casa del Golfo delivers tailored advisory solutions to support clients in entering, expanding and operating across the Gulf and South American markets. Our services are designed to address the practical and strategic challenges of cross-border growth, combining rigorous market intelligence, commercial strategy and access to high-level networks.
We work alongside a diverse range of clients – from high-calibre organisations and captains of industry to dynamic growth-stage companies – helping them identify opportunities, design effective go-to-market strategies, structure investments and build the right partnerships on the ground.
From market intelligence and expansion strategy to investment advisory, brand positioning and institutional engagement, our focus is on execution. supporting clients from both regions in entering and positioning themselves in each other’s markets, and unlocking opportunities across regions of exceptional potential that remain relatively underexplored.
Strategic Sectors Driving Growth in South America
1. Mining & Energy
Global supply hubs
South America sits at the core of the global energy transition, with some of the world’s largest reserves of lithium, copper and critical minerals essential to clean technologies and the green energy shift. Argentina, together with Chile and Bolivia, forms part of the “Lithium Triangle,” which holds over half of the world’s lithium resources, attracting multi-billion-dollar investments across mining and energy. As demand accelerates, the region is consolidating its position as a strategic partner for long-term resource security and sustainable energy supply.
2. Agribusiness
World-leading exporters
A cornerstone of global food systems, Latin America is among the world’s leading exporters of agricultural commodities, including soybeans, corn and beef, with Brazil and Argentina consistently ranking among the top global suppliers. With increasing focus on food security and supply chain resilience, the region continues to attract investment across production, agri-tech and logistics, while Argentina offers significant opportunities in value-added processing, innovation and export expansion.
3. Tech / Fintech
Fastest-growing ecosystems
South America is emerging as a high-growth digital market, driven by rapid adoption, financial inclusion and a young, tech-savvy population. The region has produced globally recognised companies such as MercadoLibre, Nubank, Rappi, dLocal and Globant. Several are now expanding into the GCC, reflecting growing alignment between Latin America and the Middle East, while key cities continue to attract capital and scale innovation with global reach.
4. Tourism
Strong positioning + investment
With unparalleled natural diversity and cultural richness, Latin America offers a compelling value proposition for global tourism. The region’s culinary and hospitality sectors continue to gain international recognition, with leading destinations featured in rankings such as The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and highlighted by Condé Nast Traveller and National Geographic. This growing global visibility is attracting discerning travelers and creating strong opportunities for investment in premium and experiential tourism.
5. Art & Fashion
Growing cultural influence
South America’s creative industries are gaining international recognition, combining ancestral techniques with exceptional raw materials to craft distinctive, high-value design collections. Designers from the region are increasingly present at global fashion capitals such as London, New York and Paris Fashion Weeks, positioning their work within the international luxury and sustainable landscape. This growing visibility is also extending to key platforms in the Middle East, including fashion events in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, opening new avenues for cross-regional collaboration, investment and cultural exchange.
6. Academic & Knowledge
Research and talent development
The region is strengthening its role as a center for talent and knowledge creation, supported by leading universities, research institutions and international partnerships. With a large, highly educated population and growing investment in science, technology and innovation, this ecosystem provides a strong foundation for long-term competitiveness and cross-border collaboration, with institutions such as Universidad de San Andrés and Universidad Austral in Argentina reflecting this potential and highlighting opportunities for expanded academic exchange with the Middle East.
7. Polo
The global benchmark
Latin America, particularly Argentina, remains the undisputed global benchmark in polo, producing the world’s leading players, horses and tournaments. Deeply rooted in heritage and synonymous with exclusivity, polo also serves as a natural point of convergence with the Middle East, where the sport holds significant cultural and social relevance. This shared ecosystem creates a unique platform for high-level engagement, investment and cross-regional connection.
8. South America
A Region of Peace and Opportunity
South America stands out as one of the world’s most peaceful and culturally connected regions, offering political stability across much of the continent and a longstanding tradition of regional coexistence. Free from major international conflicts, the region provides an environment that encourages tourism, investment, creativity and quality of life. Combined with its natural beauty, diversity and warmth of its people, South America continues to emerge as an increasingly attractive global destination.
Our Mission
Our mission is to act as a catalyst for strategic collaboration between the GCC and South America, fostering partnerships that drive sustainable growth, innovation and shared prosperity.
We are committed to enabling governments, institutions and businesses to engage with purpose, identifying opportunities that extend beyond immediate returns and contribute to long-term impact. Through a combination of strategic insight, communication and network-building, we facilitate connections that are both commercially relevant and globally meaningful.
Casa del Golfo seeks to support a new model of engagement between regions -one that prioritises diversification, knowledge exchange and inclusive development. As both the Gulf Region and South America advance their agendas around economic transformation and sustainability, we aim to bridge ecosystems, align interests and accelerate opportunities.
Ultimately, our mission is to contribute to a future where growth is not only measured in economic terms, but also in its capacity to create opportunity, strengthen communities and build a more prosperous and resilient world for future generations.
The Team
Olivia Kimble is a global communications and commercial strategist with more than fifteen years of experience across corporate affairs, luxury brand development, entrepreneurship and business growth in the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Her career spans the private, public and non-profit sectors, where she has led strategic communications, operations and commercial initiatives in highly competitive international markets. From roles in corporate communications within the UK banking sector and Kuwait’s oil industry to establishing a children’s foundation in Mongolia focused on developing a new orphanage, Olivia has consistently combined commercial vision with socially driven leadership.
Over the years, she has founded and co-founded ventures across Dubai and Saudi Arabia, including a premium concierge company serving the luxury market. Today, Olivia serves as Managing Director of The Ferdinand Group, overseeing commercial growth, talent representation and strategic partnerships across the GCC region, with a focus on sport, media, entertainment and culture.
Passionate about the Middle East’s global transformation, she actively supports initiatives connecting international investors, entrepreneurs and emerging regional businesses across global markets.
Claudia Morales is an international communications and brand strategist with more than fifteen years of experience leading global expansion initiatives, high-impact marketing campaigns and strategic positioning projects across Latin America, the Gulf Region, Europe and Asia.
Throughout her career, she has worked closely with governments, corporations and international institutions, designing and executing communication and brand strategies focused on investment promotion, tourism, trade and international relations.
Claudia held Executive Director roles at Bilateral Chambers of Commerce in London, Santiago de Chile and New York, where she played a key role in strengthening commercial and institutional relationships between Latin America and other markets.
Driven by a strong interest in diplomacy, international development and sustainable global growth, Claudia has built long-standing relationships across the Gulf Region and actively supports initiatives that foster stronger ties and opportunities between the region and Latin America.
In addition to her professional career, Claudia actively participates in executive boards and leadership committees of prominent non-profit organizations. She holds a Law degree from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Jana Novakova is an international legal expert and business executive with extensive experience in international law, judicial cooperation and cross-border legal affairs across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. With more than nine years of experience across international institutions, legal practice and multinational business environments, she specialises in corporate structuring, M&A, tax optimization and strategic legal advisory for international clients, investors and HNWIs.
Throughout her career, Jana has worked closely with international organizations, government institutions, embassies and private sector entities on international legal cooperation, regulatory matters and multinational business operations. She began her legal career as Legal Assistant to the President of the Supreme Court of the Czech Republic before moving to France, where she served as Senior Lawyer for the Council of Europe and collaborated with the European Court of Human Rights.
Following her relocation to the GCC as part of the Czech Republic delegation to the World Expo exhibition, Jana became actively involved within the international Expo and diplomatic community in the UAE.
Today, she is the founder of MAREI Group, a legal and corporate advisory firm operating across the GCC and MENA region. Jana also lectures legal courses at universities in the UAE and holds a PhD in International Law.
Contact
info@casadelgolfolatam.com
Dubai | Buenos Aires