FII9 Concludes in Riyadh with $50 Billion in Agreements and Record Global Participation

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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 media representatives, and 2,000 membership participants, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history. The program featured 650 speakers, 250 sessions, and participants from around 90 countries, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a global center for investment and dialogue.

According to the FII Institute, the conference generated more than $50 billion in agreements and investment pledges, spanning artificial intelligence, advanced technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure.

Among the notable announcements were:

• Renewable energy partnerships between ACWA Power, Aramco, and global utilities to expand low-carbon generation capacity.

• AI and data-infrastructure collaborations involving HUMAIN, Qualcomm, Blackstone, and Saudi technology entities to develop sovereign compute and AI-training facilities.

Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor and Chairman of Aramco's Board of Directors Yasir Al-Rumayyan highlighted that FII’s cumulative impact has surpassed $250 billion in total deals since its inception, solidifying Saudi Arabia’s status as a leading global investment hub.

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced a new UK–Gulf trade and investment package worth GBP 6.4 billion ($8.4 billion), aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in advanced technologies and sustainable growth.

The conference also showcased broad multilateral engagement, with participation from senior leaders of China, including Vice-President Han Zheng, Russia’s Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev, and representatives from the United States, underscoring Riyadh’s role as a global geo-economic nexus.

Technology and innovation dominated this year’s edition, with 52% of speakers representing the tech sector. Discussions centered on AI, robotics, deep-tech, and sovereign infrastructure, emphasizing their integration into global investment frameworks.

FII9’s discussions were anchored in four core themes:

• Public-private partnership at scale, promoting co-ownership of transformation agendas.

• Geoeconomic diversification, expanding investment flows beyond traditional West-centric markets.

• Technology-first infrastructure, positioning AI, advanced manufacturing, and green energy as national economic priorities.

• Narrative leadership, with investors and policymakers recognizing FII as a central platform for global investment diplomacy.

Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute, stated:

“The narrative of prosperity being unlocked must now be validated by delivery — through measurable impact, collaboration, and inclusive growth, aligning with the FII Institute’s mission of Impact on Humanity.”

As the conference concluded, focus shifted toward translating the announced commitments into tangible outcomes — including job creation, GDP growth, innovation ecosystems, and resilient infrastructure.

Through the platforms established under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia will continue to leverage the Future Investment Initiative as a strategic mechanism for sovereign investment, innovation diplomacy, and regional leadership, transforming the outcomes of FII9 into sustained global partnerships and impact.