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Tokyo, Japan – December 2, 2025 – The FII PRIORITY Asia Summit concluded in Tokyo after two days of high-level strategic dialogue, convening over 1,200 global leaders, policymakers, CEOs, investors, and innovators to examine how Japan and the broader Asian region are reshaping global economic, technological, and diplomatic systems.

The summit featured more than 40 sessions across plenaries, thematic labs, and closed-door conclaves. Under the banner “The New Asia,” the 1,200 participants explored the region’s growth trajectory, technological frontier, and new investment alliances.

Opening the summit, Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee & Acting CEO of the FII Institute, underscored Japan’s pivotal global role: “Asia is the gravitational center of the global economy, and Japan stands at its heart, guiding the region with resilience, creativity, and wisdom.”

H.E. Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, reaffirmed the city’s position as a gateway to global markets: “Tokyo is the perfect global investment hub,” highlighting its leadership in resilient finance, innovation, cultural vitality, and sustainable urban systems.

Japan’s newly formed government outlined a unified vision for an outward looking, innovation powered, investment driven economy. Prime Minister H.E. Sanae Takaichi, in her first FII address, articulated Japan’s diplomatic and fiscal direction: “The Takaichi Cabinet seeks to position Japanese diplomacy at the center of global dialogue by working closely with like-minded nations.” She emphasized plans to raise Japan’s economic growth potential and reinforce global confidence in its public finances.

H.E. Satsuki Katayama, Minister of Finance, detailed Japan’s shift toward innovation-led growth: “Japan has introduced a new investment framework for strategic sectors, including quantum technology and space.” This message was echoed by Japan’s leading financial institutions.

Akihiro Fukutome, President & CEO of SMBC Group, noted: “Japan has built a legacy of technological resilience and now stands at the frontier of demographic, climate, and digital transformation.”

Kanetsugu Mike, Chairman of MUFG, emphasized the scale of the opportunity ahead: “We need technology that delivers affordable power at scale, and we require financing to meet our net-zero ambition.”

In a wide-ranging conversation, H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of FII Institute, highlighted the depth of Saudi–Japan economic ties with Masahiro Kihara, President & Group CEO of Mizuho Financial Group, Al-Rumayyan assured: “Asia represents far more to us than energy and agriculture. It’s where most of the innovations in the world are initiated, and we want to have better ties with Asia and better procurement processes between us.”

Gaming, one of Japan’s most influential creative industries—took center stage in a fireside dialogue between H.R.H. Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, and Haruki Satomi, President & Group CEO, SEGA SAMMY Holdings. Prince Faisal described gaming’s cultural weight: “Gaming is a powerful cultural export. Films and books are passive, but games are experienced in first person.”

Over the two days, intimate labs explored health innovation, asset management, cross-border finance, and next-generation technologies. A dedicated AI, Deep Tech & Venture Vanguard Lab brought together frontier scientists, inventors, and investors to assess how Asia is becoming a global center for breakthrough innovation.

In the afternoon, H.E. Abdullah Fahad Bin Zarah, Deputy Minister for Economic and Development Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saudi Arabia, Senator and former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, and Richard Attias examined shifting global power dynamics, new capital flows, and evolving geopolitical alliances. As Bin Zarah noted: “Economic interdependence has reached heights unprecedented in modern history. The Kingdom has chosen to convert stability and investment into real global reach. What we have seen today is that Saudi Arabia offers both a source of stability and of capital at a time when the world needs both.”

The summit concluded with a much-anticipated conversation between Masayoshi Son, Chairman & CEO of SoftBank Group Corp., and Richard Attias on the future of the Asian century, AI-driven, globally interlinked, and rich with opportunity. Son expressed optimism about the future of artificial intelligence: “When AI becomes so smart, there’s no reason for that super intelligence to be harmful to humans.”

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About FII Institute 

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education. 

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Tokyo, December 1, 2025: The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute today launched the 5th series of its Global Future of Work Compass during FII Priority Asia 2025 in Tokyo. This edition focuses on Asia and aims to identify the key risks and opportunities of AI automation and youth skills through regional surveys and most recently across Asia.

The Global Future of Work is a research series that explores how employers and young people see the future of work across key regions.

For the Asia edition, FII Institute surveyed 200 companies and 100 young people in each of nine countries: China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.

FII Institute also unveiled the Global Future of Work Navigator, a digital platform that brings together all regional findings in a single comparative interface. The Navigator offers a clear side-by-side view of how jobs, skills, and technology are evolving around the world, with the aim of supporting better policy making, education strategies, and investment planning.

Key findings from the Asia edition of the Global Future of Work report will include:

  1. AI and innovation are highly concentrated: the region accounts for 25% of global R&D, 70% of patent filings, and 60% of high-tech manufacturing output. Within Asia, the so-called Shaper economies (China, Japan, Korea, Singapore) spend around 3% of GDP on R&D, file about 95% of regional patents, host most AI infrastructure, and include four of the world’s five most robotized manufacturing economies.
  2. Business culture and finance shape adoption, as Advanced Asia’s large firms have resources but low risk appetite. In Japan, only 64% of executives expect to use AI within five years, the lowest in the region. Meanwhile, in Emerging Asia 86% of executives intend to adopt AI within five years but face small firm size, limited access to finance, and shortages of digital management talent.
  3. Youth skills and education are decisive, with China’s graduates about 40% in STEM compared with 20% in Japan and 30% in South Korea. In Japan, 81% of employers report hiring difficulties, 69% say tech skills were underemphasized in the curriculum, and 52% see internships or part time jobs as the main way to close skills gaps.

The Asia edition builds on earlier MENA, Americas, Europe and Africa surveys and evidence-based reports. It focuses on major trends in technology and the risks and opportunities of automation for businesses worldwide, helping to create a unified global evidence base on the future of work. Together, the series tracks how leaders and young people see the impact of technology, which skills are most in demand, and where gaps in readiness remain.

The Global Future of Work Navigator and all currently available regional reports can be accessed at www.futureofworknavigator.com

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About FII Institute 

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education. 

For more information, please visit: https://fii-institute.org/  

For media inquiries, registration, and further details, please contact media@fii-institute.org. 

Tokyo, November 30, 2025: The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute extends its gratitude to the distinguished partners supporting FII PRIORITY Asia, a central gathering shaping conversations around innovation, investment, and the future of global growth.

As part of the Institute’s global platform of regional summits, FII PRIORITY Asia serves as an essential touchpoint for leaders across finance, technology, policy, and industry. This second Asian edition, held in Tokyo, builds on the momentum of the inaugural Asian Summit, hosted in Hong Kong, bringing together influential voices to explore Asia’s increasingly pivotal role in the world economy. The Institute is proud to host this second Asian edition in collaboration with Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC Group, who serve as Presenting Partners and help anchor the event in Japan’s vibrant financial and innovation ecosystem.

FII Institute also acknowledges the continued support of its Founding Partner, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, whose long-term commitment enables the Institute to advance its mission of driving impact on humanity. The Institute further recognizes its Vision Partners, the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia and Aramco, for their active leadership in shaping meaningful engagement across sectors and regions.

In addition, the Institute values the contributions of its Strategic Partners, whose expertise and collaboration enrich the Summit’s dialogue and outcomes: ACWA Power, ALAT, Arabian Dyar, Barclays, Brookfield, Diriyah, EFG Hermes, Emaar, Franklin Templeton, GFH, Guggenheim Investments, HSBC, HUMAIN, KAFD, King Salman International Airport, Maaden, MARA, Minerva Foods, NEOM, New Murabba, Premium Residency, Red Sea Global, Riyad Bank, Riyadh Air, ROSHN Group, Royal Commission for AlUla, SABIC, Sanabil Investments, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), SNB, SoftBank Vision Fund, Soudah Development, Standard Chartered, State Street, stc group, VCM, Visa, and Vision Invest. Their partnership reinforces the Institute’s efforts to catalyze investment, foster innovation, and promote sustainable solutions.

Together, these partners help advance impact-driven initiatives and cross-border collaboration, ensuring that FII Institute continues to illuminate pathways for sustainable growth and shared prosperity around the globe.

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About FII Institute 

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education. 

For more information, please visit: https://fii-institute.org/  

For media inquiries, registration, and further details, please contact media@fii-institute.org. 

Tokyo, Japan — November 29, 2025 — The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is honored to announce that Her Excellency Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan, will participate as the Special Guest at the FII PRIORITY Asia Summit 2025, taking place in Tokyo. Her Excellency will deliver an in-person keynote address on Monday, December 1st, at 11:15 am at the Fairmont Tokyo Hotel.

This high-level engagement represents a significant moment for international dialogue, offering delegates and global stakeholders the opportunity to hear directly from Japan’s national leader at a pivotal time for global economic cooperation, innovation, and regional development. The presence of the Prime Minister underscores the importance of Asia’s role in shaping the future of global prosperity.

Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee & Acting CEO of the FII Institute, stated: “We are deeply honored to welcome Prime Minister Takaichi to the FII PRIORITY Asia Summit. This will be one of her first major addresses to the international business community, and it comes at a defining moment for Japan’s global economic leadership. Her vision and message will resonate widely, setting the tone for a new era of partnership, innovation, and opportunity across Asia and the world.”

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*The Prime Minister’s attendance is currently scheduled, but changes may occur in the future.

About FII Institute The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education. For more information, please visit: https://fii-institute.org/

For media inquiries, registration, and further details, please contact media@fii-institute.org

Riyadh, November 2025 — The 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) concluded with more than USD 50 billion in strategic agreements and investments announced across sectors, including clean energy, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, finance, and education. The outcomes reaffirm FII’s position as a global platform connecting ideas, capital, and talent to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Among the largest announcements, in the energy sector, ACWA Power unveiled USD 10 billion in new clean-energy and financing agreements, expanding renewable capacity and green-hydrogen projects globally. Saudi Electricity Company followed with USD 4 billion in modernization and sustainable enhancement. Aramco announced the completion of a USD 11 billion lease and leaseback investment agreement for its Jafurah gas processing facilities with a consortium of international investors led by funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock. 

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) spearheaded multiple cross-border initiatives, including an agreement with UK Export Finance to mobilize up to USD 6.8 billion in trade and investment between the two economies, and a strategic agreement with Aramco for the acquisition of a significant minority stake in HUMAIN, an emerging AI pioneer, with PIF retaining majority ownership. Additional collaborations connected HUMAIN, Blackstone-backed AirTrunk, and Qualcomm to advance state-of-the-art data-center infrastructure serving global AI workloads. HUMAIN also launched HUMAIN One, a single interface for enterprise intelligence, and partnered with Replit to cultivate a new generation of coders across the GCC with its enterprise-ready agentic AI software creation platform.

Other signings reflected the emphasis on cybersecurity and telecommunications, with SITE and LCGPA agreeing to co-develop national cybersecurity products, while AlKhizanah Capital and Cipher Ventures launched the AlKhizanah Cipher Ventures Capital Fund, designed to back high-tech startups and international cybersecurity projects. Complementing these milestones, stc Group announced collaborations with PayPal and AST SpaceMobile to advance fintech innovation and space-based connectivity. stc Bank and PayPal also signed an agreement to enhance digital payment integration across the region.

In the capacity-building and education space, Alat and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, among other entities, announced the Human Capital Development in Advanced Manufacturing Initiative to accelerate advanced technical and industrial skills creation, while Oasis Capital and FAM Holding launched the USD 100 million Thurayya EdTech Fund to advance digital learning solutions.

Major industrial and logistics announcements reinforced global supply-chain connectivity. Red Sea Gateway Terminal and CMA CGM signed a term sheet for a joint venture to operate a container terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, while a new USD 100 million Saudi–China partnership between Mawani and ZTT Group will establish a submarine-cable manufacturing facility at Ras Al-Khair Port. 

Infrastructure and tourism collaborations included KAFD and Hilton partnering on a landmark hotel, GFH Capital announced a strategic partnership with Al Khozama to jointly develop a landmark mixed-use real estate project, and Nesma Partners and FCC Construcción joined forces for the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Sports City PPP project. New Murabba announced that a joint venture of AECOM and Jacobs will lead the design of The Mukaab landmark and its surrounding district, while KPF will serve as lead design consultant for its first residential community. In the tourism mobility sphere, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) signed with Alliance Aviation to enhance connectivity for global visitors.

Global investors also deepened their engagement in the Middle East region. Insight Partners announced an investment in 3Ventures Group to accelerate the technology ecosystem, and Franklin Templeton and The Arab Investment Company announced the launch of a USD 70 million Gulf Bond Fund to enhance regional capital-market access. Al-Futtaim Group committed approximately USD 2.72 billion toward long-term expansion in Saudi Arabia. A new joint venture between RedCloud and Kayanat Holding will deploy RedAI’s algorithmic infrastructure to digitize and transform fast-moving consumer goods trade across the country.

Other announcements include GFH Capital’s new USD 100 million regional investment platform and its inaugural transaction, the acquisition of Harris Pye Engineering Group. Echelon Digital partnered with US-based Elutions to deploy its Maestro AI platform across industrial and energy sectors, driving efficiency and digital transformation at scale. Tianjin Binhai New Area also launched an USD 80 million investment collaboration to bring China’s advanced industrial capabilities and innovation to Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. In addition, nammco and Yung Ventures announced a partnership to bring 20 innovative companies to the region, advancing cutting-edge science and next-generation energy technologies through strengthened global collaboration and sustainable growth.

Collectively, the more than USD 45 billion in announcements made during FII9 demonstrate how the initiative continues to bridge capital with purpose — uniting global leaders to translate innovation into real-world solutions that advance economic growth and human development.

Summit in Tokyo to welcome over 1,000 participants under the theme “The New Asia”

Tokyo – November 25, 2025 – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is proud to announce that H.E. Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, will attend and deliver a keynote address at the FII PRIORITY Asia Summit in Tokyo on 30 November – 1 December 2025, held under the unifying theme “The New Asia”. The summit will welcome more than 1,000 leaders from government, business, investment, technology, and civil society, marking a historic moment as the global center of gravity for strategic dialogue shifts decisively from West to East, with the shared goal of unlocking prosperity and making impact on humanity.

Governor Koike, fresh from her widely praised intervention at FII9 in Riyadh, will continue the conversation on Tokyo’s ambition to re-emerge as Asia’s premier international financial and innovation hub, attracting capital, talent, and groundbreaking ideas.

Confirmed high-level speakers include: H.E. Yasir O. Al Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of FII Institute, H.E. Matteo Renzi, Senator of the Italian Republic and former Prime Minister of Italy, Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO, SoftBank Group Corp., Masahiro Kihara, President and Group CEO, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Akihiro Fukutome, President and CEO, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC); Hiromi Yamaji, Group CEO, Japan Exchange Group, Inc., Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO, Nissan Motor, Haruki Satomi, President and Group CEO, SEGA SAMMY Holdings Inc., Kanetsugu Mike, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., Laura M. Cha, Trustee, Rockefeller Foundation; Director of the Board, Bretton Woods Committee;  Emilie Bodoin, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Pure Lithium Corporation, and other global officials and business leaders.

FII PRIORITY Asia is part of FII Institute’s global PRIORITY series of events and will focus on Asia’s role in reshaping growth, investment, and innovation. The program will cover topics such as future cities, capital markets, green transition, technology, and the future of work, with a focus on practical outcomes for people, planet, and prosperity.

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About FII Institute 

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education. 

For more information, please visit: https://fii-institute.org/  

For media inquiries, registration, and further details, please contact media@fii-institute.org. 

Unlocking Inclusive Prosperity Through Collaborative Leadership

Riyadh, November 23, 2025 – We, the global leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators gathered at the 9th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) under the banner “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth”, affirm our united commitment to shaping a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient world.

In a moment defined by technological acceleration, geopolitical fragmentation, and widening global inequalities, FII9 has stood as a beacon of clarity and collaboration.

We declare our resolve to harness innovation for humanity, bridge divides between the Global North and South, and ensure that prosperity becomes a shared reality, not a privilege.

CHAPTER 1:

Outcomes of FII9 Conclaves Forging Consensus on Security, Inclusion & Shared Progress.

Across dozens of high-level conclaves, participants forged unprecedented alignment on the urgent priorities required to secure global stability and unlock prosperity.

Our collective insights reveal the need to diversify supply chains, secure energy systems, and invest in data, technology, and AI capabilities to navigate the paradoxes of globalization.

Key Outcomes

CHAPTER 2:

Spotlight on FII Institute Initiatives Driving Global Impact in AI and Healthcare.

The FII Institute’s programs demonstrate our commitment to action over intention, grounded in the Institute’s four focus areas:

AI & Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.

Through partnerships; such as the MoU with the Digital Cooperation Organization, the initiative will fund ecosystem development, skills creation, and inclusive innovation projected to unlock trillions in value by 2038.

Together, these initiatives—powered by THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT—turn ideas into global action, shaping healthier, more innovative societies.

CHAPTER 3:

Public-Private Partnerships, The Engine of Global Prosperity.

The FII9 community recognizes Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as the most powerful mechanism to scale impact at speed. They are not merely financing tools; they are the architecture of the future economy.

We pledge to:

  1. Mobilize PPP-driven investments for AI ecosystems and future-ready health infrastructure.
  2. Create PPP Units in high-potential emerging markets to bridge gaps in skills, technology, and capital.
  3. Advance preventive healthcare through shared investment models that lower long-term costs and improve national well-being.

PPPs, when designed with purpose, are the key to unlocking prosperity for all.

CHAPTER 4:

Global Call to Action, From Dialogue to Implementation.

FII9 concludes with a set of bold, actionable commitments—designed to be adopted by G20 governments, international institutions, private sector leaders, and global media partners.

We call for urgent action to:

  1. Invest in Inclusive AI: Dedicate 20% of national AI budgets to emerging market initiatives by 2027, unlocking up to $10.3 trillion in economic value.
  2. Scale Preventive Health: Implement biennial free health screenings through PPPs, targeting a 50% reduction in preventable diseases by 2035.
  3. Bridge North–South Divides: Establish trade, tech-transfer, and energy-security agreements that drive equitable innovation.
  4. Empower Youth & Entrepreneurship: Expand access to skills, capital, and opportunity for young innovators in underserved regions.
  5. Ensure Accountability: Introduce annual FII-led progress audits to track implementation, drive transparency, and refine global strategies.

These actions can transform FII9’s momentum into lasting, measurable impact for generations.

Closing Statement

We stand together, united in purpose and conviction.

We commit to unlocking prosperity through collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, investing in people, planet, and shared potential.

The future is not predetermined. It is shaped by the choices we make together.

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About FII Institute 

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education. 

For more information, please visit: https://fii-institute.org/  

For media inquiries, registration, and further details, please contact media@fii-institute.org. 

Riyadh, November 17, 2025 – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute today unveiled the first wave of global leaders and the program focus for FII PRIORITY Asia 2025, taking place 30 November – 1 December in Tokyo. 

The summit will explore “The New Asia,” how the region’s capital, creativity, and technological leadership are reshaping global growth and redefining the world’s economic center of gravity. 

Held in collaboration with Mizuho Financial Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group as Presenting Partners, the two-day summit will convene global investors, policymakers, founders, and Fortune 500 CEOs for high-impact dialogues, curated roundtables, and strategic investment exchanges. 

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of PIF and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of FII Institute, will play a central role across the program. 

Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute, said: 

“Tokyo is the natural stage for ‘The New Asia.’ Together with our distinguished Presenting Partners,  Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC Group, FII PRIORITY Asia will transform West–East dialogue into actionable investment and breakthrough collaboration across AI, mobility, healthcare, finance, and the creative industries.” 

 Headline Speakers Already Confirmed 

The summit will feature high-level voices shaping the future of global innovation and investment, including: 

Program Themes: Where Asia’s Future Meets the World 

FII PRIORITY Asia 2025 will focus on the strategic engines accelerating global transformation: 

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About FII Institute  

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education.  

For more information, please visit: https://fii-institute.org/   

For media inquiries, registration, and further details, please contact media@fii-institute.org.

With over USD50 Bn of investments and deals 

Riyadh, November 10, 2025 – Organized by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative flagship conference, FII9, held 27–30 October 2025 in Riyadh under the theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth”, has concluded with record breaking numbers and impact. The landmark gathering of global capital, innovation, and diplomacy has delivered major commitments, record-breaking participation, and a clear signal of a new era in global partnership. 

Over 9,000 delegates attended the conference, including more than 600 media and 2,000 membership participants, marking the event’s largest turnout to date. More than 650 speakers, 250 sessions, and 20 heads of state joined the event, reflecting its pronounced geopolitical reach.   

The event convened participants from around 90 countries, encompassing government ministers, global CEOs, investors, and tech entrepreneurs. FII9 saw more than USD 50 billion in signed agreements and investment pledges. The deals spanned artificial intelligence, advanced technology, renewable energy and infrastructure. 

Among the major announcements: 

The Public Investment Fund (PIF), headed by its Governor H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, reaffirmed that the FII platform has now enabled over USD 250 billion in cumulative deals since inception, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s ambition as a global investment hub. 

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, used her keynote presence to announce a new UK–Gulf trade-and-investment package totaling GBP 6.4 billion (USD 8.4 billion), strengthening UK-Saudi trade and advanced-technology cooperation.   

The conference underscored strong multilateral engagement. The presence of senior leaders from China (including Vice-President Han Zheng), Russia (via Russian Direct Investment Fund’s Kirill Dmitriev), and the United States reinforced the event’s standing as a global geo-economic nexus.  

Tech and innovation took center stage with this edition featuring 52 % of speakers drawn from the technology sector, emphasizing that AI, robotics, deep-tech, and sovereign infrastructure are now fully embedded in the investment narrative.   

This year’s FII9 functioned as more than a conference: it served as a platform for the discussion of the future of global investment, characterized by: 

As FII9 closes its doors, the focus now shifts to implementation and execution. The deals announced must transition into impact measurable job creation, GDP growth, innovation ecosystem, and resilient infrastructure. 

“The narrative of ‘prosperity’ being unlocked must be validated now by delivery, value building, collaboration, inclusive growth, aligning with the FII Institute’s mission of Impact on Humanity.”  said Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of FII Institute. 

Saudi Arabia, through its Vision 2030 platforms, will continue to leverage FII as a strategic convening mechanism for sovereign investment, innovation diplomacy, and regional leadership.  Global participants will translate the dialogue into action, following through on bilateral, conclaves, scaling of joint ventures, and ecosystem building beyond Riyadh. 

FII9 brought together global investors, policymakers, founders, and innovators to shape the trajectory of international investment, technology, and prosperity.   

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About FII Institute 

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education. 

For more information, please visit: https://fii-institute.org 

For media inquiries, please contact media@fii-institute.org  

Riyadh, 30 October 2025 — The ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) concluded today with a resounding message of optimism and determination. On its official Investment Day, global leaders, investors, and innovators declared the dawn of a new economic era — one driven by artificial intelligence, human ingenuity, and a shared belief in progress. 

FII9 shattered records, welcoming over 9,000 delegates, 2,000 members, 60 strategic partners, and 600 media representatives from more than 60 countries. More than half of this year’s speakers — 52% — came from the technology sector, underscoring a historic shift toward an AI-powered global economy. 

Private Capital Becomes the New Engine of Growth 

At the 3rd day’s Board of Changemakers session, leading investors including Sir Martin Sorrell, Noor Sweid, John Lindfors, and Fenglei Fang agreed that private capital — valued today at over $13 trillion and projected to surpass $20 trillion within five years — has become the world’s new economic backbone. 

AI and Space: Redefining the Frontiers of Innovation 

Continuing the week’s deep focus on technology, Philip Johnston of Starcloud announced the launch of the world’s first AI data center in space, powered by SpaceX’s 100x reduction in launch costs. “We can now train AI off-planet — cooled by the cosmos,” he said. 

In Rise of the Automata, Eric Jang of 1X Technologies revealed plans to deploy 100,000 humanoid robots by 2027, marking what he called “the dawn of robots building robots.” 

Peter Diamandis, FII Institute Board of Trustees Member, introduced SAGE — the Sovereign AI Governance Engine developed in Saudi Arabia to help nations adapt policies at AI speed. “It’s Saudi Arabia’s gift to the world,” he declared. 

The Gulf: Capital of Capital  

In a session exploring “Is the GCC Becoming a New Strategic Anchor for Global VC?”, Prince Fahad bin Mansour Al Saud described Riyadh as “the capital of capital — where founders raise funds and global investors meet LPs.” The session confirmed the Gulf’s emergence as one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. 

Empowering Global Entrepreneurs 

At the FII Innovators Pitch 2025, startups in AI-designed medicine, diagnostic health, humanoid robotics, and sovereign computing captivated investors. Ibrahim Abdulaziz Neyaz, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s National Technology Development Program (NTDP), pledged continued support to “enable creative entrepreneurs from around the world to serve humanity.” 

Saudi Arabia: A Global Investment Hub 

Running in Plenary B, the PIF Global Asset Management Forum confirmed the Kingdom’s rise as a world-class investment hub. 

Yazeed Alhumied of PIF announced that Saudi Arabia’s asset management industry has exceeded SAR 1 trillion in AUM, propelled by product innovation, global partnerships, and talent development. 

H.E. Mohammed El-Kuwaiz, Chairman of the Capital Markets Authority of Saudi Arabia, revealed that private capital is now the fastest-growing segment of Saudi finance, expanding at nearly twice the industry rate, with private credit assets more than doubling in recent years. 

Executives from Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, State Street, and PIF discussed the rapid rise of private credit, ETFs, and quantitative investing — with Goldman’s Dennis Walsh calling the Kingdom “one of the most exciting emerging markets in the world for data-driven alpha.” 

Reframing the Global Narrative 

In “The Story Behind the Stories,” senior editors from Bloomberg, CNN, Al Arabiya, and Semafor reflected on Saudi Arabia’s transformation. 

“Riyadh has shifted from being a place to raise capital to a place to invest capital,” said Manus Cranny of Bloomberg. 

Caroline Faraj of CNN added, “AI is no longer a buzzword — it’s a national imperative.” 

Moderator Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of FII Institute, concluded, “FII9 is a lesson in optimism.” 

Hope, Peace, and Prosperity 

The closing session, “Hope: How Peace Unlocks Prosperity,” offered an emotional finale as Venezuelan Nobel laureate María Corina Machado and Cecilia Attias discussed moral courage and human dignity. “Peace requires freedom and justice,” said Machado. “It begins with inner coherence.” 

A Tribute to Vision and Leadership 

As FII9 drew to a close, Richard Attias dedicated the event to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, stating: 

“You are the driving force of this nation, and the inspiration behind this initiative. Thank you for your vision, your hospitality, and your belief in what FII represents.” 

He concluded by thanking the thousands of delegates who helped make FII9 the world’s premier investment conference — and a testament to Saudi Arabia’s role as a catalyst for global prosperity. 

– ENDS – 

About FII Institute 

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education. 

For more information, please visit: https://fii-institute.org/  

For media inquiries, registration, and further details, please contact media@fii-institute.org. 

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