Saudi FII Signs 16 Global Partnerships

A previous edition of the “Future Investment Initiative” forum (Asharq Al-Awsat)
A previous edition of the “Future Investment Initiative” forum (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi FII Signs 16 Global Partnerships

A previous edition of the “Future Investment Initiative” forum (Asharq Al-Awsat)
A previous edition of the “Future Investment Initiative” forum (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) announced signing 16 partnerships with international corporate companies to make an impact in five key areas: artificial intelligence, robotics, education, healthcare, and sustainability.

The partnership contracts come at a time when the Saudi capital, Riyadh, is preparing to hold the fifth session of the FII from October 26 to 28under the slogan “Investing in Humanity.”

Discussions will revolve around investments that would achieve the most significant benefit to humanity, especially as multiple sectors experience an economic renaissance in the post-pandemic era.

According to information released on Thursday, the platform will bring together state leaders, company leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators from all over the world.

The global forum will explore pioneering solutions that address challenges facing society and work to achieve those solutions.

Over three days, the FII forum will feature interactive summits on investment in education, metaverses, and ESG standards.

FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said: “Each partner brings unique and pioneering technology that supports the FII Institute mission to make a positive impact on humanity. The investments, inventions, research, and products from these top global companies all aim to create a better world for all.”

“As multiple sectors witness a renaissance in a post-COVID era, the 5th Anniversary of FII will bring together world leaders, experts, innovators, and media in a global forum to explore solutions to society’s most pressing challenges and propel action towards their realization,” he added.

The FII is working to present facts and figures as part of launching several indicators to help government policymakers and the private sector to support investment in the future of humanity.



Syria Meeting Focused on Need for Credible Economic Data, IMF Chief Says

International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva, speaks during a Press Briefing on "International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC)" during the IMF/World Bank Group Spring Meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2025. (AFP)
International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva, speaks during a Press Briefing on "International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC)" during the IMF/World Bank Group Spring Meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2025. (AFP)
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Syria Meeting Focused on Need for Credible Economic Data, IMF Chief Says

International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva, speaks during a Press Briefing on "International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC)" during the IMF/World Bank Group Spring Meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2025. (AFP)
International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva, speaks during a Press Briefing on "International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC)" during the IMF/World Bank Group Spring Meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2025. (AFP)

Officials from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and key countries met with Syrian authorities this week on efforts to rebuild the war-torn country, emphasizing the need for credible data, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday.

Georgieva said rebuilding Syria's central bank and expanding the country's capacity to generate revenue were other key issues addressed during the meeting that took place during the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank.

Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, who chairs the International Monetary and Financial Committee, said he was grateful to the IMF and World Bank for stepping up support for Syria, noting others including Yemen, Palestine and Lebanon would also need help.