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FII9 Concludes in Riyadh with $50 Billion in Agreements and Record Global Participation
📷SPA RIYADH, November 10, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) , organized by the Future Investment Initiative Institute , concluded in Riyadh after four days of high-level discussions and global investment commitments under the theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.” The conference, held from October 27 to 30, 2025, brought together over 9,000 delegates , including 20 heads of state , 600
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FII Institute Launches SAGE, a New AI Platform for Policy Design and Governance Innovation
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has launched SAGE , an agentic AI platform designed to help policymakers design, test, and refine public policies before implementation, improving efficiency, equity, and citizen outcomes. Developed in collaboration with leading global AI experts , SAGE combines AI-driven policy simulation , sovereign computing infrastructure , and multilingual co-pilots customized fo
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PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan Highlights Fund’s Growth and Global Expansion at FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), outlined the fund’s remarkable transformation and growth during his participation in the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh under the theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.” Al-Rumayyan, who also chairs Saudi Aramco’s Board of Directors and
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with President Gustavo Petro of the Republic of Colombia and his accompanying delegation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations between Saud
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Syrian President Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Regional Role and Vision 2030 Impact at FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa emphasized Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in the region and its emergence as an economic compass for investors under the leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Speaking during a session at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference in Riyadh, President al-Sharaa said that the Kingdom
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Riyadh Positioned as Global Hub Ahead of Expo 2030, Says CEO Talal Al-Marri
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Talal Al-Marri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, highlighted the Saudi capital’s strategic position as the ideal host city for Expo 2030, noting that 50 percent of the world’s population can reach Riyadh within six hours. Speaking during a session at the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference, held under the theme “The Key to Prosperity,” Al-Marri said that Expo 2030 is expected to attract more than 42 mill
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Almarai Chairman Prince Naif bin Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer Al Saud Meets Syrian President at FII9 in Riyadh
📷SANA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Naif bin Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Almarai Company, met on Wednesday with President Ahmad al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic on the sidelines of the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) conference in Riyadh. The meeting was attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Head of the Investment Authority Talal a
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World Leaders Discuss Investment, Development, and Human Progress at FII9 in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) continued its sessions in Riyadh on Tuesday, addressing themes related to humanity, sustainable development, tax reform, spending efficiency, and strategies to attract long-term foreign investment. A session titled “Is Humanity Heading in the Right Direction?” brought together high-level participants, including the Prime Ministers of Pakistan and Albania and th
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PIF and UK Export Finance Sign MoU to Strengthen Financial Cooperation and Investment Opportunities
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the UK Export Finance (UKEF), the United Kingdom’s export credit agency, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance financial collaboration and expand trade and investment opportunities between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, both sides will work to identify joint financing opportunities and explore new avenues for cooperation between PIF, its
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Jordan’s Crown Prince Arrives in Riyadh to Attend FII9 Conference
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrived in Riyadh on Monday to participate in the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) conference. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Riyadh Region, along with several officials.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Meets Palestinian Prime Minister in Riyadh on Sidelines of FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prime Minister of the State of Palestine Dr. Mohammad Mustafa received His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at his residence in Riyadh today. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9) Conference. The two sides discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, underscoring the importance of c
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WTO Chief: Global Trade System Under Pressure but Still Effective
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said that the international trade system is currently facing significant pressures and challenges, yet remains active and effective in ensuring global trade stability. Speaking during a panel titled “Will the World Shift from Free Trade to Strategic Trade?” at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh, Dr. Okonjo-I
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Investment Minister: Saudi Arabia’s FDI Quadruples, Vision 2030 Is a Reality, Not a Dream
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih announced that foreign direct investment (FDI) in Saudi Arabia has quadrupled, surpassing initial targets and demonstrating that Vision 2030 is a reality, not a dream. Speaking during a panel titled “Leaders of Public-Private Alliances” at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), Al-Falih said that the Kingdom’s economy is no longer dependent
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Syrian President Arrives in Riyadh to Attend FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in Riyadh today, along with his accompanying delegation, to participate in the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9). At King Khalid International Airport, he was received by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region; Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh; Khalid bin F
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FII9 Opens in Riyadh Under the Theme “The Key to Prosperity”
📷SPA Riyadh, October 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) officially opened today at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh under the theme “The Key to Prosperity.” The event drew global attention, welcoming heads of state, ministers, officials from sovereign wealth funds, senior executives, and leading innovators from around the world. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (P
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets President of Guyana on Sidelines of FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, on the sidelines of the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, as the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During the meeting, the two sides d
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets President of Bulgaria on Sidelines of FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with H.E. Rumen Radev, President of the Republic of Bulgaria, on the sidelines of the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, as the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of b
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets President of Rwanda on Sidelines of FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, on the sidelines of the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, as the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relat
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets President of Mauritania on Sidelines of FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with H.E. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on the sidelines of the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, as the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During the meeting, the t
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meets Prime Minister of Albania on Sidelines of FII9
📷SPA Riyadh, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with H.E. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, on the sidelines of the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9), held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, as the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The meeting reviewed the prospects of bilateral relati
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