Future Investment Initiative Forum Kicks off in Riyadh

Future Investment Initiative Forum Kicks off in Riyadh

The fifth edition of the Future Investment Initiative Forum (FII) kicked off in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, attended the proceedings alongside numerous global business leaders and investors. The Crown Prince attended a panel discussion held by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The three-day FII is held with the participation of more than 2,000 missions and 5,000 participants of decision makers, company leaders, policy makers, investors and innovators from across the world.

Member of FII Institute Board of Trustees Dr. Ghadah Al-Muteiri delivered a speech on behalf of Chairman of the Board of Trustees Yasir bin Othman Al-Rumayyan, during which she noted that the fifth edition brings together minds in one of the best areas of the world with the aim of making a positive impact on humanity.

She said the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic made it clear that what is happening in one corner of the world can change the life on the other corner, adding that the initiative will discuss places of weakness, policies and human health.

She also highlighted the importance of effecting a measurable sustainable growth for the future generations, noting that the initiative aims at encouraging the international community to make