RIYADH: The Global Development Finance Conference Momentum 2025 opened in Riyadh on Tuesday, signaling the start of what senior officials described as a transformative new chapter in the Kingdom’s development financing landscape.
The three-day gathering, organized by the National Development Fund, comes under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who chairs the NDF’s board of directors.
Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri, vice chairman of the board, used his welcome address to underscore the conference’s global relevance and its role in shaping the future of sustainable development finance.
“From Riyadh, the NDF presents a forward looking vision across development sectors, bringing together distinguished speakers and experts from around the world, marking a renewed momentum for sustainable development,” he said.
Al-Tuwaijri added that the conference aligns with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030 as the Kingdom accelerates its efforts to transform development-focused ideas into impact-driven initiatives.
With more than 100 speakers representing over 120 local and international entities, the event positions itself as a global forum for building a dynamic financing ecosystem that supports key sectors, Al-Tuwaijri noted. Momentum 2025, he said, convenes leading voices in development to translate ideas into actionable solutions.
“Today, we enter a new phase of development financing, one centered on impact, diversity and sustainability, dedicated to empowering human capital while enhancing quality of life,” he underlined.
“We prove to the world that the ambition of this nation knows no limits. In our country, dreams do not remain dreams, they become realities,” the official added.
Al-Tuwaijri also highlighted the conference’s role in strengthening cooperation across Saudi Arabia’s network of development funds and banks, as well as enhancing partnerships with international development finance institutions and both public and private sector leaders. These collaborations, he said, are essential to ensuring optimal deployment of resources in support of Vision 2030.
Held under the theme “Leading Development Transformation,” Momentum 2025 aims to unify efforts, maximize developmental outcomes, and foster sustainable growth across vital sectors.
By hosting the event, the NDF reinforces its position as a central enabler of national development through its affiliated funds and banks.
Across its three days, the conference is set to serve as a hub for dialogue and knowledge exchange on the evolving landscape of development finance and its role in advancing the ambitions of Vision 2030.
