• Future Investment Initiative is themed, “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth

• The summit, brings together world heads of state, global leaders, CEOs, and policymakers to explore the future of investment, innovation, and economic cooperation

• #FII9 hosts thought-provoking discussions on the key to global prosperity, unlocking new solutions and pathways forward

• #FII9 sessions dive into critical topics such as AI leadership, energy transformation, crypto finance, and human capital, geo-economics, sovereignty, globalization, and financial markets

• The conversations #FII9 help in shaping the pathway to global prosperity, facilitate the dynamic exchange of ideas and impact between world leaders, changemakers, and visionaries

By Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia

Riyadh: The 9th Edition of Future Investment Initiative themed, “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth,” set the stage on Tuesday in Riyadh for thought-provoking discussions on the key to global prosperity, unlocking new solutions and pathways forward.

The event aims to reconnect with business leaders, friends, and colleagues from around the world, and presents inspiring lineup of speakers and dialogues sessions, including China’s Vice President Han Zheng, setting a powerful tone for global collaboration and investment foresight.

The leaders who met the Crown Prince include Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev, President of Guyana Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister of Montenegro Milojko Spajić.

At the 9th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative in #Riyadh, leaders will address the paradox of fragmentation: how geopolitical shifts are challenging global systems and cooperation.

The forum inspires leaders to build new models of cross-border collaboration, ensuring that progress isn’t lost to division.

At the 9th Edition of FII9 leaders will address the paradox of fragmentation: how geopolitical shifts are challenging global systems and cooperation. The key takeaways could be inspiring for leaders to build new models of cross-border collaboration, ensuring that progress isn’t lost to division.

The dynamic deliberations will be held at various sessions as changemakers across key sectors of #AI, #finance, #tech, #business, and #innovation forge the path toward a future that ensures inclusive prosperity for all.

Participants attending #FII9 also discover how global decision-makers are reconnecting a fractured world to shape a more unified future.

The diverse array of panels with our distinguished Board of Changemakers, alongside visionary leaders and global heads of state, will set the stage for thought-provoking discussions at #FII9.

The 9th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) places Saudi Arabia at the center of global economic discourse as the forum convenes world leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to chart pathways for sustainable development.

Discussions on the role of #AI as it brings revolution in the world, will be hot topic of discussions at panels of #FII9 as #Gulf nations like #SaudiArabia and #Qatar lead with ambitious national visions and advanced #digital infrastructure.

With #FII9 on the horizon, Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee & Acting CEO of the FII Institute, highlighte the #Kingdom’s strategic pivot toward #AI to diversify #SaudiArabia’s oil-reliant economy in the latest feature on Bloomberg.

In an exclusive interview with CNBC on the sidelines of #FII9 in #Riyadh, Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee & Acting CEO of the FII Institute, discussed the agenda for FII 9th edition and how it is a powerful platform for mobilizing capital, stakeholders, and innovation to help realize Vision 2030’s goals of economic growth, private-sector expansion, and inclusive prosperity.

• Opportunities for Global Investors

The Pakistan–Saudi partnership, showcased at FII9, is not merely bilateral—it creates opportunities for global investors. Key takeaways for elite audiences include:

– Gateway to South Asia: Saudi-backed projects in Pakistan provide access to a 240 million-strong consumer market.

– Regional Connectivity: Pakistan’s geostrategic location links Gulf capital with Central Asian resources and Chinese markets.

– Policy Reforms: Pakistan’s government is offering incentives in SEZs, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure to attract FDI.

– Stability through Partnership: Saudi investment signals confidence in Pakistan’s economic trajectory, encouraging other investors to follow suit.

• Future Outlook: Unlocking New Frontiers

The 9th Future Investment Initiative has reaffirmed that the Pakistan–Saudi partnership is evolving into a strategic economic alliance. With Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Pakistan’s quest for sustainable growth converging, the partnership is poised to unlock new frontiers in:

– Energy diversification

– Digital transformation

– Infrastructure connectivity

– Climate resilience

For policymakers and investors, the message is clear: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are not just preserving historic ties—they are building a shared future of prosperity and innovation.

The Pakistan–Saudi Arabia partnership, highlighted at FII9, represents more than bilateral cooperation. It is a strategic alignment of two pivotal Muslim nations, leveraging their strengths to shape regional and global economic landscapes. For elite audiences, policymakers, and investors, this partnership offers a compelling narrative of stability, opportunity, and shared vision.

As Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif noted in Riyadh, the relationship is not only about brotherhood but about unlocking prosperity for future generations