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.



Albudaiwi: GCC Stance on Russia-Ukraine Crisis is Based on International Law, UN Charter

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
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Albudaiwi: GCC Stance on Russia-Ukraine Crisis is Based on International Law, UN Charter

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed that the council's position on the Russia-Ukraine crisis is based on international law and the United Nations Charter, which emphasizes the need to maintain an international order based on respect for the sovereignty of states, the integrity of their territories, and their political independence, as well as non-interference in their internal affairs and the prohibition of the use or threat of force, SPA reported.
According to a press release from the GCC's Secretariat General, Albudaiwi made this statement at his meeting on Monday with Ambassador of Ukraine to Saudi Arabia Anatolii Petrenko.
Albudaiwi also said that the GCC states are exerting mediation efforts and support all regional and global initiatives aimed at resolving the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, achieve a ceasefire, and find a political solution through dialogue and negotiations.
The meeting also discussed ways to boost Gulf-Ukrainian relations, and regional and international issues.