JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative has announced that it will host two summits prior to its eighth edition, set to take place in Riyadh from Oct 29 to 31.
Both being held for the first time, one gathering will center on Africa, while the second, titled the “Horizon Summit,” occurring on Oct. 28, will focus on women empowerment and will be chaired by Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan, the Saudi ambassador to the US.
Richard Attias, CEO and board member of the FII, said that the future of jobs and health care will also be in the spotlight at the event, which will be hosted at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, as per the Saudi Press Agency.
Under the theme “Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow,” this edition of the forum will facilitate discussions on how investments can drive a thriving and sustainable future, pushing the boundaries of what is possible for humanity.
This aligns with FII’s mission to create a purposeful present and a promising future, as well as its vision to bring together the brightest minds and most promising solutions to serve humanity.
Attias highlighted the significance of these summits during a recent media briefing in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where he emphasized that the events are designed to foster dialogue and collaboration on critical issues affecting global investment and development.
In a statement to SPA, Attias said: “We invited all international media outlets to take a closer look and learn more about the prepared program, speakers, and initiatives. We also explained what FII will offer in its eighth edition in Riyadh, based on indicators collected through a global survey of people’s priorities around the world.”
He added that FII’s eighth conference, with about 450 registered international media outlets and more than 40 media networks as partners, is expected to witness engaging dialogues.
He also said that more than 520 speakers, including global CEOs, have confirmed attending the event.
Attias further said that, for the first time, the Future of Jobs Index and the Healthcare Index were introduced, all under the umbrella of the FII, aiming to support humanity in the fields of health, sustainable development, and education, as well as in artificial intelligence and robotics.
