Future Investment Initiative Invests in Humanity

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) logo
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) logo
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Future Investment Initiative Invests in Humanity

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) logo
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) logo

The Future Investment Initiative (FII), the largest global forum of its kind in the Middle East, organized by Saudi Arabia, announced its fifth edition in Riyadh on October 26-28 under the theme "Invest in Humanity."

According to a statement issued by the organizers, the event brings together world leaders, experts, innovators, and media in a global forum to explore pioneering solutions addressing society's challenges and propel action towards their realization.

Yasir al-Rumayyan, chairman of the FII Institute board of trustees, indicated that the success of FII to date is a testament to the eagerness of the private and public sectors to play an active role in addressing the issues we face as a global community.

“By leveraging the enormous economic opportunities that will lie ahead in the post-Covid era, we will also catalyze the changes needed to achieve an equitable, prosperous future for all," said Rumayyan, who is also the Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF).

FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said: "As the world acknowledges the need for sustainable change, investors and leaders are looking for the right avenues to contribute in a way that creates both value and impact.”

The “Neo-Renaissance” of the global economy exploring in January during the fourth edition of FII, is now emerging, and the FII fifth anniversary edition will be a unique call to action, asserted Attias.

The most recent edition of FII, which took place in a hybrid format in January 2021, across global hubs, assembled over 200 speakers, 15,000 attendees from 130 nations, and the on-ground participation of a group of government and industry leaders, at the headquarters in Riyadh.



Malaysia Prime Minister Confident on Resolving Petronas-Petros Dispute

This handout photo taken and released by Malaysia's Department of Information on May 2, 2025 shows Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani (L) speaking as Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (R) listens during a joint press conference in Putrajaya. (Photo by NIZAM ZANIL / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION / AFP)
This handout photo taken and released by Malaysia's Department of Information on May 2, 2025 shows Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani (L) speaking as Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (R) listens during a joint press conference in Putrajaya. (Photo by NIZAM ZANIL / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION / AFP)
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Malaysia Prime Minister Confident on Resolving Petronas-Petros Dispute

This handout photo taken and released by Malaysia's Department of Information on May 2, 2025 shows Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani (L) speaking as Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (R) listens during a joint press conference in Putrajaya. (Photo by NIZAM ZANIL / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION / AFP)
This handout photo taken and released by Malaysia's Department of Information on May 2, 2025 shows Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani (L) speaking as Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (R) listens during a joint press conference in Putrajaya. (Photo by NIZAM ZANIL / MALAYSIA'S DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION / AFP)

Malaysia's Prime Minister said on Sunday he was confident that a dispute between energy company Petronas, owned by the federal government, and Petros, owned by the state of Sarawak, will be resolved through discussions with the Sarawak premier.
The two companies' long-running dispute over gas distribution rights escalated last week, with Petronas saying on Friday its Petronas Carigali subsidiary had received notices from the Sarawak state government about its activities there.
Petronas gave no further details but local media said Sarawak authorities told the company's Miri Crude Oil Terminal that it lacked a proper operating license, Reuters reported.
Sarawak has given Petronas Carigali 21 days to obtain the required license or face financial penalties under local state law, according to the reports.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he spoke to Sarawak state premier Abang Johari Openg regarding Petronas and Petros issues, based on principles that were previously agreed upon.
"When the premier returns from his official visit to London, we will immediately conduct further discussions to finalize it.
"I am highly confident that this issue will be resolved prudently by standing on the path of healthy and meaningful discourse," he said on his Facebook page.
Anwar also urged all parties to refrain from taking any actions or issuing any statements in the meantime.
Negotiations between Petronas and Petros stalled last year, heightening uncertainty over operations and investments in Sarawak's oil sector.
The impasse has raised concerns about the potential impact on Petronas revenues, which are a major source of income for the federal government. Sarawak holds more than 60% of Malaysia's gas reserves.