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.



Saudi FM Leads High-Ranking Delegation to WEF Annual Meeting in Davos

The Saudi flag. Asharq A-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq A-Awsat
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Saudi FM Leads High-Ranking Delegation to WEF Annual Meeting in Davos

The Saudi flag. Asharq A-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq A-Awsat

A high-level Saudi delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos on January 20-24.

The Kingdom’s delegation includes Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Kassabi; Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb; Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir; Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih; Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan; Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha; Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, and Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim.

Taking place under the theme of “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age”, the 55th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting arrives at a time of growing geopolitical, economic and humanitarian challenges — from ongoing conflicts to a tepid global growth trajectory, and from the seismic impact of advanced technologies on labor markets and human capital to the increasingly urgent need for a practical and inclusive energy transition.

During its participation, the Saudi delegation will collaborate with leaders from government, the private sector, civil society and academia to address these pressing global challenges and shape a prosperous future. The delegation will also explore opportunities to drive disruptive innovation, unlock human potential, steer sustainable transitions and foster global dialogue.

The delegation will also share experiences and insights from its transformation journey and wide-ranging reform agenda under Saudi Vision 2030, which is building a more resilient, productive and integrated economy.

The Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP) leads the Kingdom’s long-standing partnership with the WEF and has delivered impactful initiatives that have addressed pressing global challenges.
The 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum brings together representatives from more than 100 governments, major international organizations, and more than 1,000 major private sector players, in addition to young changemakers and representatives of civil society and academic institutions.