Pandemic exposes investment opportunities in technology: Al-Rumayyan

Pandemic exposes investment opportunities in technology: Al-Rumayyan

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), said that the coronavirus pandemic has exposed vast investment opportunities in the entire spectrum of technology.“The PIF closely monitors developments in the technology sector, whether in the primary or secondary market, and many international lawmakers have expressed their apprehension of the enormous role of technology companies,” he said.The Saudi sovereign wealth fund chief made the remarks while addressing the opening session of the 4th Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center here on Wednesday.The high-profile conference, with the theme of “The Neo Renaissance” is also being held virtually in four global cities of New York, Paris, Beijing and Mumbai simultaneously, and the speakers include a galaxy of global leaders, business tycoons and top company executives.As many as 140 international speakers from sectors such as finance, healthcare, energy and education have confirmed their presence at the physical and virtual sessions of the conference. They include around 60 speakers who are gathering in Riyadh to address