Saudi Arabia’s FII Institute to host summit in Tokyo

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Updated 11 September 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s FII Institute to host summit in Tokyo

  • Focus on pacts, investment at FII PRIORITY Asia Summit from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative Institute announced on Thursday that its FII PRIORITY Asia Summit will take place in Tokyo from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1.

The Saudi Press Agency reported that the Tokyo summit will highlight partnerships and investment opportunities between Asia and the world, with a special focus on the GCC.

“We are honored to bring the FII PRIORITY Summit to Tokyo. Japan’s respected standing in the global economy, coupled with its commitment to innovation and sustainable development, makes it the ideal host,” Richard Attias, acting CEO and chairman of the executive committee at the FII Institute, stated.

“Together, we will highlight how collaboration with Asia can generate solutions that strengthen resilience and prosperity worldwide,” he added.

The presenting partner for the Tokyo summit is Japanese financial institution Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Group.

The SPA added that the full program will be released in the new few weeks.

The FII Institute was founded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and hosts the FII PRIORITY series to spotlight global leaders.


Eritrean president tours Saudi port operations in Jeddah

Updated 13 December 2025
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Eritrean president tours Saudi port operations in Jeddah

  • Afwerki received a presentation on the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a national company specializing in maritime transport and logistics

JEDDAH: Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki visited Jeddah Islamic Port on Saturday, where he was welcomed by Saudi Ports Authority President Suliman Al-Mazroua.

During the visit, Afwerki received a presentation on the Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a national company specializing in maritime transport and logistics, highlighting its key operations and advanced technological systems.

He toured the company’s facilities and was briefed on the latest technologies and efficiency measures that enhance capacity and competitiveness of Saudi ports, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The visit reinforces the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in maritime transport and logistics, supporting its ports as strategic hubs for global trade in line with Vision 2030.

Later on Saturday, the Eritrean president departed Jeddah. He was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Mishaal and other senior officials.

On Wednesday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Afwerki in Riyadh. They reviewed bilateral relations, prospects for cooperation across various fields, and other issues of mutual interest.