Future Investment Initiative Institute announces global partners for FII9

The institute has welcomed a group of new strategic partners. SPA
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Updated 24 October 2025
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Future Investment Initiative Institute announces global partners for FII9

RIYADH: The Future Investment Initiative Institute has announced its roster of global partners for the 9th edition of its flagship conference taking place in Riyadh from Oct. 27 to 30.

This year’s conference, held under the theme “The Key to Prosperity” will bring together the world’s most influential leaders, investors, policymakers, CEOs, and innovators, according to the Saudi Press Agency. 

Delegates will address the paradoxes shaping today’s world to chart actionable strategies for inclusive and sustainable prosperity.

FII Institute recognized the continued support of its founding partner, the Public Investment Fund, and its Vision Partners, the Ministry of Investment and Saudi Aramco, whose leadership and collaboration remain vital to advancing the institute’s global mission, the SPA report said.

The institute welcomed this year a group of new strategic partners, including Arabian Dyar, Barclays, and Brookfield, as well as EFG Hermes, Guggenheim Investments, and HUMAIN.

MARA, Mizuho, and MUFG have also joined as partners, as have Saudi Electricity Company, SMBC Group, Soudah Development, and VCM.

FII Institute acting CEO and chairman of the executive committee Richard Attias said: “Our partners are at the heart of everything we do at FII Institute. 

“Their commitment and collaboration enable us to translate vision into action, action into measurable impact, and to be sustainable. 

“With over 60 partners this year, we are proud to convene a global coalition driving sustainable growth, responsible innovation, and inclusive prosperity.”

Partners already working with FII9 span investment, finance, and technology, as well as infrastructure, and energy.

These include ACWA Power, ALAT, and Diriyah, as well as Emaar, Franklin Templeton, and GFH.

Other partners include Neom, Red Sea Global, and Riyadh Air.

“Together, these partners strengthen the institute’s mission to advance impact-driven initiatives and foster collaboration across industries and borders, accelerating sustainable progress for humanity,” said the SPA report.

The FII Ventures Program welcomed a new partner, the Saudi National Technology Development Program, to support an expanding ecosystem that connects visionary entrepreneurs with global investors to accelerate innovation and drive scalable impact.


Closing Bell: Saudi main market sheds 85 points to finish at 11,098 

Updated 17 February 2026
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Closing Bell: Saudi main market sheds 85 points to finish at 11,098 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed lower in the latest session, falling 85.79 points, or 0.77 percent, to finish at 11,098.06. 

The MSCI Tadawul 30 Index declined 0.63 percent to close at 1,495.23, while the parallel market index Nomu dropped 0.91 percent to 23,548.56.  

Market breadth was firmly negative, with 42 gainers against 218 decliners on the main market. Trading activity saw 226 million shares exchanged, with total turnover reaching SR4.5 billion ($1.19 billion).  

Among the session’s gainers, Tourism Enterprise Co. rose 9.40 percent to SR15.02. SHL Finance Co. advanced 4.51 percent to SR16.00, while Almasar Alshamil for Education Co. gained 3.56 percent to SR23.88.  

Dar Alarkan Real Estate Development Co. added 3.03 percent to SR19.70, and Banque Saudi Fransi climbed 2.61 percent to SR19.30. 

On the losing side, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co. recorded the steepest decline, falling 6.61 percent to SR96.

Al Moammar Information Systems Co. dropped 5.14 percent to SR164.20, while National Company for Learning and Education declined 4.60 percent to SR124.30. Saudi Ceramic Co. slipped 4.14 percent to SR27.30, and Arabian Contracting Services Co. fell 4.12 percent to SR116.50. 

On the announcement front, Saudi Telecom Co. announced the distribution of interim cash dividends for the fourth quarter of 2025 in line with its approved dividend policy.  

The company will distribute SR2.74 billion, equivalent to SR0.55 per share, to shareholders for the quarter.  

The number of shares eligible for dividends stands at approximately 4.99 billion shares. The eligibility date has been set for Feb. 23, with distribution scheduled for March 12.  

The company noted that treasury shares are not entitled to dividends and that payments will be made through Riyad Bank via direct transfer to shareholders’ bank accounts. stc shares last traded at SR44.80, unchanged on the session. 

Separately, National Environmental Recycling Co., known as Tadweer, reported its annual financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, posting significant growth in revenue and profit.  

Revenue rose 53.5 percent year on year to SR1.24 billion, compared with SR806 million in the previous year. Net profit attributable to shareholders increased 68.4 percent to SR60.9 million, up from SR36.2 million a year earlier, driven by higher sales volumes and operational expansion.

Tadweer shares last traded at SR3.80, up 2.70 percent.