FII Summit Still on Schedule Despite ‘Disappointing’ Withdrawals

FII Summit Still on Schedule Despite ‘Disappointing’ Withdrawals
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FII Summit Still on Schedule Despite ‘Disappointing’ Withdrawals

FII Summit Still on Schedule Despite ‘Disappointing’ Withdrawals

Saudi Future Investment Initiative (FII) spokesman confirmed that the summit will be held according to schedule, later this month, despite “disappointing” withdrawals of speakers and partners.

“Despite the disappointing withdrawal of some speakers and partners, we look forward to welcoming thousands of speakers, session managers and guests from around the world in Riyadh from October 23 to 25,” the FII spokesman said in a statement.

Still on, the conference will be held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.

FII seeks to further explore global trends and opportunities that contribute to sustainable development, build a network of key players in the global arena, and highlight emerging sectors that will shape future economies.

More than 100 global investors, CEOs and disruptive innovators will be featured speakers at the upcoming Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2018, take place in Riyadh from October 23rd – 25th.

Focusing on three core themes, investing in transformation, technology as opportunity and advancing human potential, FII speakers will explore a number of subjects.

How business and government leaders can develop a collective vision for the future, the ways in which venture capital is changing the future of innovation, and how immersive technology is changing modern life, are among the key topics for discussions to be tackled by the forum.

Speakers will also shed light on the most pertinent trends shaping the global investment landscape.

FII is a global platform focused on identifying future trends and opportunities, defining the future of industries and discussing how investment can contribute to overall global prosperity and development.



Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with French Armed Forces Minister

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
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Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with French Armed Forces Minister

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz meets with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Sunday with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

They discussed Saudi-French relations and explored ways to strengthen their defense cooperation.

They also tackled regional developments, efforts to promote peace in the region and the world, and issues of mutual interest.

Several high-ranking officials from both sides attended the meeting.

Earlier, Prince Khalid received China’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chang Hua for talks on bilateral ties between their countries and several issues of mutual interest.