Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference kicked off in Riyadh this week, blending high-stakes finance with visionary tech talk. Dubbed ‘Davos in the Desert,’ this year’s theme—Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow—aims to unlock the power of long-term investments to tackle global challenges. 🌱💡
Saudi’s Big Play for Innovation
Yasir Al-Rumayyan, head of Saudi’s Public Investment Fund and FII Institute, spotlighted sustainability and innovation as key drivers for progress. ‘We’re not just talking profits—this is about creating real-world impact,’ he said during the opening ceremony. With projects like NEOM and green energy ventures, Saudi Arabia is pitching itself as the ultimate playground for forward-thinking investors. 🚀🌐
The event has become a magnet for CEOs, policymakers, and tech disruptors, blending oil money with AI dreams. From hydrogen hubs to smart cities, Riyadh’s ambition to diversify its economy is center stage. Could this be the new blueprint for 21st-century investing? 🤔💼
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