• The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced 10 new partnerships with global innovators and pioneering technology companies for the 5th Anniversary of FII on October 26 – 28, 2021.
• Technology partners represent the full innovation spectrum; including Fortune 100 Global Corporations like Siemens and Zoom to recently listed companies like Lilium (“LILM”) and venture-backed early-stage companies like Interstellar Labs
• FII technology partners support the Institute’s impact on AI, Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 14 October 2021: From flying cars to space technology, plus drones, satellites and video calls, the biggest names in technology and innovation are partnering with the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute. Some of the world’s best pioneering technology companies and startups have partnered with the Institute ahead of the 5th anniversary FII event on October 26-28, 2021, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation and technology partners support the work of the Institute across 5 impact areas: AI, Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability. The 5th anniversary edition of FII will take place under the theme “Invest in Humanity” and each of the technology partners share that common theme.
FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said “Each partner brings unique and pioneering technology that supports the FII Institute mission to make a positive impact on humanity. The investments, inventions, research and products from these top global companies all aim to create a better world for all.”
“As multiple sectors witness a renaissance in a post-COVID era, the 5th edition of FII will bring together world leaders, experts, innovators, and media in a global forum to explore solutions to society’s most pressing challenges and propel action towards their realization.”
FII Institute announced investments in Lilium and Interstellar Labs earlier this year. The Lilium investment was part of a strategy to develop and leverage sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional combustion engines in the air travel industry. Through the Interstellar Labs investment, FII Institute will fund the development of, and leverage, AI simulation-based designs to tackle Earth’s most pressing environmental issues.
New Technology Partners:
•Zoom, the global technology company that provides videotelephony and online chat services through a cloud-based peer-to-peer software platform
•Siemens AG, the global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare
•SenseTime, an AI company that focuses on innovative computer vision and deep learning technologies
•OriginAll, developer of the first marketplace focused exclusively on authentic and traceable products
•Natufia (KAUST), developer of the world’s first smart indoor kitchen garden
•Lilium, developer of sustainable, high-speed air mobility through its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, vertiports and digital service
•Interstellar Labs, a space technology company designing closed loop biodomes for sustaining life on Earth, the moon, and Mars
•HEPTA Airborne, a developer that automates the analysis of powerlines with drones, helicopters, satellites, and big data
•DroppTV, developer of the first video platform to seamlessly integrate product sales with 1-clicks into highly consumed video content
•Can Mobilities, pioneer of smart mobility devices for elderly care
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FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, we foster the brightest minds and transform ideas into real-world solutions in five focus areas: AI and Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability.
We are in the right place at the right time – when decision makers, investors and an engaged generation of youth come together in aspiration, energized and ready for change. We harness that energy into three pillars – THINK, XCHANGE, ACT – and invest in the innovations that make a difference globally.
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 12 October 2021: The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is proud to announce 16 partnerships with some of the world’s largest companies and entities ahead of the 5th Anniversary of FII on October 26-28, 2021, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
As a global nonprofit foundation, the partners will support the work of the FII Institute to make an impact in five areas: AI, Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
The 5th Anniversary FII will take place under the theme “Invest in Humanity”. Discussions will revolve around the investments that will create the greatest benefits for humanity, as multiple sectors witness a renaissance in the post-COVID era. The platform brings together world leaders, experts, innovators, and media in a global forum to explore pioneering solutions addressing society’s challenges and propel action towards their realization. The three-day conference will include interactive summits on Investing in Education; Investing in the Metaverse; and Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said, “We are delighted to welcome all of our partners to FII Institute. Each partner brings unique expertise, strategies and thought leadership, crucial to supporting our mission to positively impact on humanity.”
“At FII we believe in inclusivity as the prerequisite for effective cross-border collaboration to help resolve some of the most pressing issues faced by humanity. Our partners are leading companies and organizations from both the public and private sectors and have all expressed their eagerness to join hands with us to address the challenges and to help serve humanity.”
Founding Partner
Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia (PIF)
Vision Partner
Ministry of Investment, Saudi Arabia (MISA)
Strategic Partners
BNY Mellon, a global investments company
HSBC, one of the largest banking and financial services organizations
Ma’aden, the largest mining company in Saudi Arabia
NEOM, a region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea being built from the ground up as a living laboratory — a place where entrepreneurship will chart the course for this New Future
Reliance Industries, a multinational conglomerate company
Royal Commission for AlUla, the commission working to preserve and develop the 2,000-year-old archaeological AlUla site in northwest Saudi Arabia
SABIC, a global leader in chemicals
Saudi Aramco, a public petroleum and natural gas company, and one of the largest companies in the world by revenue
Saudi National Bank (SNB), one of the Kingdom’s biggest banks
SoftBank Vision Fund, one of the world’s largest technology-focused investment funds
Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the Saudi-based leading telecom and technology services provider
The Red Sea Development Company, the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, The Red Sea Project (TRSP)
Summit Partners
Ministry of Tourism, Saudi Arabia
Sanabil Investments, a financial investment company specialized in global private investments
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About FII Institute
FII Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, we foster the brightest minds and transform ideas into real-world solutions in five focus areas: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability.
We are in the right place at the right time – when decision makers, investors and an engaged generation of youth come together in aspiration, energized and ready for change. We harness that energy into three pillars – THINK, XCHANGE, ACT – and invest in the innovations that make a difference to lives globally.
NEW YORK, September 21, 2021 – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute launched the Global Infectious Diseases Index today; it uses a specially designed Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool designed to track pathogens around the world and provide key data to help prepare for, and fight, infectious diseases. Captured in near real time, it was developed in partnership with the global pioneer in infectious disease risk solutions Metabiota and leading technology consulting firm Accenture. It tracks up to 60 pathogens, including those behind COVID-19, Dengue and Measles and is designed to increase global awareness about infectious diseases including Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV, as well as reduce threats and provide valuable insights to drive decision making.
The FII Institute officially launched the Index at the Health Is Wealth roundtable, held on the sidelines of the 76th United Nations General Assembly in New York, with world leaders, and government and private sector representatives in attendance. The Index is available live online now at www.globalinfectiousdiseaseindex.org
FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said he is proud of the collaborative work done to harness the technology required to provide these valuable analytics. “The insights the Index will provide will prepare governments and health services to make informed decisions that will help humanity,” he said. “It removes the complexities of infectious diseases data and delivers a simple and intuitive global view.”
The Index is unique because it will provide endemic disease burden and epidemic disease threat data in one platform. It includes the top five deadliest global endemic diseases, across 204 countries and territories, and tracks up to 60 pathogens, including the Corona Virus. Integrated data also includes countries ranked by Highest Healthcare Expenditure (as a percentage of GDP), the number of people per country vaccinated for each disease and in-depth information on medical professionals and services
Leading the Index’s development was FII Institute’s THINK Director, and Nobel Laureate, Lameen Abdul-Malik, who said there is a need to address infectious diseases that burden countries, economies, and individuals. “The data from the index should provide insightful information to help countries plan ahead Leading the Index’s development was FII Institute’s THINK Director, and Nobel Laureate, Lameen Abdul-Malik, who said there is a need to address infectious diseases that burden countries, economies, and individuals. “The data from the index should provide insightful information to help countries plan ahead to mitigate the effects of future pandemics as well as address endemic diseases to help their populations live healthier and longer lives,” he said. “Solutions being developed to fight COVID-19 should be leveraged to address other infectious disease threats which have been a problem for many years.”
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Note to Editors: For more information and a fact sheet on the Global Infectious Diseases Index, contact the FII Institute. Representatives are also available for media interviews.
About FII Institute
FII Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, we foster the brightest minds and transform ideas into real-world solutions in five focus areas: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability.
We are in the right place at the right time – when decision makers, investors and an engaged generation of youth come together in aspiration, energized and ready for change. We harness that energy into three pillars – THINK, XCHANGE, ACT – and invest in the innovations that make a difference to lives globally.
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NEW YORK, 17 September 2021: COVID-19 has transformed the world and global leaders continue to pursue solutions to the complex issues presented by the pandemic. From disparate investment in health, to inequalities in access, the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute’s Health is Wealth roundtable will address these issues and drive tangible solutions.
Held as a hybrid event alongside the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Health is Wealth will bring together prominent government and corporate leaders to discuss how the world can better prepare and respond to future pandemics, and how we can work together for the benefit of all. Speakers have been drawn from across the globe including FII Institute Chairman His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan from Saudi Arabia, World Trade Organization Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria, UN Refugee Agency Goodwill Ambassador and actress Nomzamo Mbatha from South Africa, and United States TB Alliance President and CEO Dr. Mel Spigelman.
Health is Wealth is presented by FII Institute, a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. “The pandemic uncovered some harsh realities; the global economy shrunk by about 4%, mobility came to an abrupt standstill, millions of people were pushed into extreme poverty, and weaknesses in our global health systems were exposed,” FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said.
“For every $1 invested in health, the world could see an economic return between $2 and $4 with developing countries benefiting from the highest returns,” Mr. Attias continued. “Now is the moment to charter a path toward more equitable, sustainable, and resilient health systems.”
Health is Wealth forms part of FII Institute’s event series launched in April 2020 with year-round seminars and roundtables designed to pursue topics and actions from the Institute’s flagship platform.
“Health is Wealth will feed into FII’s 5th edition in October by kick-starting conversations and driving global leaders and experts to cultivate and support innovative solutions,” Mr. Attias said. “Our global series offers a unique platform to share knowledge and exchange ideas, debate the latest research and innovations to pursue tangible actions that will have an impact on humanity.”
Media Note: Interview opportunities are available for Health is Wealth speakers, moderators and attendees and media are invited to attend the event live in New York (capacity limited). Contact FII Institute for more details.
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About FII Institute
FII Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, we foster the brightest minds and transform ideas into real-world solutions in five focus areas: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability.
We are in the right place at the right time – when decision makers, investors and an engaged generation of youth come together in aspiration, energized and ready for change. We harness that energy into three pillars – THINK, XCHANGE, ACT – and invest in the innovations that make a difference to lives globally.
Media contact:
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media@fii-institute.org
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 07 October 2021: The 5th Anniversary of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), set to take place October 26 – 28 in the Saudi capital Riyadh, is expected to see the announcement of a fresh round of agreements and investments, atop a total of US$125 billion in agreements that have been announced since the debut of FII in 2017.
With the platform now led by FII Institute, the vision is to empower the world’s brightest minds to shape a brighter future for all. FII Institute has created a program that focuses action on the theme Invest in Humanity with deep dives into core areas that are driving business, government, and investment – AI, Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability
FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said, “The 5th Anniversary of FII has been specifically designed to leverage the transformations of the past year to ensure progress, prosperity, and opportunity for all. FII’s interactive program features conversations with global leaders, executive roundtables, and networking with CEOs and policymakers. What makes FII stand out is the commitment to turning conversations into actions, and that will continue this month as we create solutions to impact on humanity.”
The platform will include interactive summits on Investing in Education; Investing in the Metaverse; and Investing in ESG as well as key sessions on the evolving role of business and government, investing in equality, investing in medical innovation, the circular carbon economy, adapting to climate change, as well as investing in food security, green hydrogen, and the future of clean energy start-ups.
More than 250 top international speakers have been confirmed to speak at FII including Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and FII Institute Chairman H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan; Accor Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin; Banco Santander S.A. Group Executive Chairman Ana Patricia Botín; Thales Chairman and CEO Patrice Caine; Bridgewater Associates, LP, Co-Chairman & Co-CIO Ray Dalio; BlackRock, Inc. Chairman & CEO Larry Fink; Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi; BNY Mellon CEO Thomas P. (Todd) Gibbons; Global EDF Group Chairman and CEO Jean-Bernard Lévy; Milken Institute Chairman Michael Milken; and HSBC Holdings plc Group CEO Noel Quinn.
Other speakers at this month’s FII include:
• Emaar and FII Institute Board of Trustees Member Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar
• Mubadala Investment Company CEO & Managing Director H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak
• Atlas Merchant Capital LLC Founding Partner & CEO Robert Edward “Bob” Diamond
• Aragon Global Management Founder and CEO Anne Dias
• Banco BTG Pactual S.A Senior Partner André Esteves
• Softbank Investment Advisers CEO Rajeev Misra
• U.S. Department of the Treasury Former Secretary Steven Mnuchin
• Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin H. Nasser
• Société Générale CEO Frédéric Oudéa
• The Red Sea Development Company and Amaala CEO John Pagano
• FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura
• Thiel Capital Managing Director Jack Selby
• Starwood Capital Group, LLC Chairman & CEO Barry S. Sternlicht
• PIMCO – Pacific Investment Management Company LLC Managing Director and Vice Chairman John Studzinsk
• 500 Global CEO & Founding Partner Christine Tsai
• Standard Chartered Bank Group CEO William Winters
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About FII Institute
FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. We are in the right place at the right time – when decision makers, investors and youth come together in aspiration, energized and ready for change.
• FII Institute invests in revolutionary saltwater solution, Red Sea Farms Riyadh, June 06, 2021: Growing crops like organic tomatoes with saltwater – can it be done? The global FII Institute is a next-generation NGO bridging the worlds of expert-led Think Labs and real-world solutions. With a mandate to action, the Institute today announced an investment in Red Sea Farms, whose breakthrough technology is making it possible to grow food sustainably using a 50/50 mixture of fresh- and saltwater instead of only freshwater.
• The Agriculture Technology (AgTech) project represents globally relevant innovation that FII Institute is championing by investing in four critical areas: Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Healthcare. Helping farmers become less reliant on freshwater in water-scarce areas of the world, Red Sea Farms – based at King Abdullah University for Science & Technology (KAUST) – works today to help ensure water security in the future.
• Remarking on the decision of the independent FII Institute board of trustees, CEO Richard Attias said, “There is no doubt that water is the next big issue facing humanity. What we need today are actionable solutions that allow us to take sure steps towards reversing the cycle and reclaiming that future. By partnering with innovators like Red Sea Farms and KAUST, we take the world’s best ideas out of the labs and make them accessible to a market looking for answers. We invest in a future for all.”
• Ryan Lefers, CEO, Red Sea Farms, “Our Red Sea Farms’ partnership with the FII Institute will help us grow our business responsibly while maintaining a deep focus on mission – to feed the planet sustainably by delivering innovative, saltwater-based agricultural systems. Our unique approach to growing produce in harsh climates is founded on principles that raise the bar for environmental, social and governance standards. Working with the FII Institute will allow us to be an example of best practice to the agriculture technology industry here and across the globe”
• Red Sea Farms marks the second FII Institute investment this year following an announcement in April to back Lilium, an electric-powered aircraft offering a more sustainable alternative to carbon-intensive regional travel. Working continuously to catalyse change where it is needed, the Institute brings together leaders and great minds in an inclusive agenda built on three pillars – THINK, XCHANGE, ACT – and calls for a united effort in service of humanity
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About FII Institute
FII Institute is a next-generation NGO. Global, objective and independent, we foster great minds from around the world and turn ideas into real-world solutions for a better future. To meet that future head on, we pour our efforts into four critical areas: Healthcare, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.
We are positioned at the centre of it all – where decision makers, financial resources and an engaged generation of youths come together, energised and ready for change. We harness that energy into three pillars: THINK, XCHANGE, ACT. Overseen by thought-leaders and academia, we are transparent and committed to investing in the revolutionary ideas that make a tangible difference to lives globally. Join us to own, co-create and actualise positive impact for humanity
About Red Sea Farms
Red Sea Farms is committed to solving one of today’s greatest problems – how to feed the world in the face of diminishing resources. Red Sea Farms cares about the planet just as much as people. Combining impact with innovation through saltwater-based agriculture products, systems and services Red Sea Farms promotes environmental and economic sustainability by meeting the nutritional needs of water-scarce populations. The approach is a world-leading blend of plant science, sustainable cooling, light and energy management and systems that use Artificial Intelligence.
Riyadh, June 28, 2021: “As multiple sectors witness a renaissance, what are the investments that will create the greatest benefits for humanity?” This will be the core discussion of the 5th anniversary edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), which will take place in Riyadh on 26-28 October 2021 under the theme “Invest in Humanity”. The annual event by the FII Institute brings together world leaders, experts, innovators, and media in a global forum to explore pioneering solutions addressing society’s challenges and propel action towards their realisation.
• With an inclusive agenda, FII has quickly proved its effectiveness as a global platform for cross-border collaboration in service of humanity.
• “The success of FII to date is testament to the eagerness of the private and public sectors to play an active role in addressing the issues we face as a global community. By leveraging the enormous economic opportunities that will lie ahead in the post-Covid era, we will also catalyse the changes needed to achieve an equitable, prosperous future for all,” said H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of the FII Institute board of trustees and Governor of the Public Investment Fund.
• FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said, “As the world acknowledges the need for sustainable change, investors and leaders are looking for the right avenues to contribute in a way that creates both value and impact. The Neo-Renaissance of the global economy, which we explored in January during the fourth edition of FII, is now emerging, and the FII fifth anniversary edition will be a unique call to action.”
• The most recent edition of FII, which took place in a hybrid format in January 2021, across global hubs, assembled over 200 speakers, 15,000 attendees from 130 nations, and the on-ground participation of leaders of government and industry.
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About the Future Investment Initiative
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) is an international platform for expert-led debate between global leaders, investors, innovators, young entrepreneurs and media with the power to shape the future of global investment. It is focused on utilizing investment to drive growth opportunities, enable innovation and disruptive technologies, and address global challenges.
FII is the flagship event of the FII Institute, a nonprofit foundation calling on global collaboration for a better future through its year-round work in research, ideas exchange and investment in sustainable solutions.
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FII Institute is a next-generation non-profit foundation. Global, objective and independent, we foster great minds from around the world and turn ideas into real-world solutions for a better future. To meet that future head on, we pour our efforts into four critical areas: Healthcare, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.
We are positioned at the centre of it all – where decision makers, financial resources and an engaged generation of youths come together, energised and ready for change. We harness that energy into three pillars: THINK, XCHANGE, ACT. Overseen by thought-leaders and academia, we are transparent and committed to investing in the revolutionary ideas that make a tangible difference to lives globally. Join us to own, co-create and actualise positive impact for humanity.
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• FII is investing in Interstellar Lab’s closed loop biospheres for sustaining life on Earth, the moon and Mars.
• This $500,000 USD investment advances FII’s mission to Impact Humanity by reducing the environmental burden on the planet while preparing humanity for the future with AI simulation-based designs.
Riyadh, 07 September 2021 – Population projections stress the need for sustainable living on our planet and on others. FII Institute announces today an investment in Interstellar Lab, a space technology company designing closed loop biodomes for sustaining life on Earth, the moon, and Mars.
FII Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. The $500,000 USD equity investment is a part of Interstellar Lab’s latest $3M USD Seed Round and builds on FII Institute’s commitment to catalyze globally relevant, real-world solutions in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability. Through the investment, the Institute will fund the development of, and leverage, AI simulation-based designs to tackle Earth’s most pressing environmental issues, paving the way to solutions in waste management, zero-impact living and resource-conscious agriculture.
“Climate change is a real emergency for Earth, and we only have a small window to bring about positive change. We are developing a new framework for sustainable living on Earth and a testbed for future space missions,” Barbara Belvisi, Founder and CEO, Interstellar Lab said. “Working with investors like FII Institute advances Interstellar Lab’s mission to support human life sustainably on Earth, the moon and Mars by generating and recycling food, water and air.”
FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said, “Space sector growth is creating new opportunities for advanced research and solutions in sustainability. Inspired by the design challenge of human settlement on Mars, Interstellar Lab has forged an innovative approach to sustaining life in the absence of the abundance taken for granted here on Earth. We are very pleased to support the technologies that will help reduce the burden on our planet and prepare us for the future.”
This marks the third FII Institute investment this year following announcements to back Lilium, an electric-powered aircraft reducing the carbon impact of regional travel, and Red Sea Farms, AgTech making it possible to grow food using saltwater. With an inclusive agenda built on three pillars – THINK, XCHANGE, ACT – FII Institute empowers the brightest minds to leverage scientific innovation for positive change, brings leading solutions to reality through investment, and calls for global collaboration in the service of humanity.
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About FII Institute (Future Investment Initiative Institute)
FII Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, we foster the brightest minds and transform ideas into real-world solutions.
When decision makers, investors and an engaged generation of youth come together, energized and ready for change. We harness that energy into three pillars – THINK, XCHANGE, ACT – and invest in the innovations that make a difference to lives globally.
Contact:
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About Interstellar Lab
Interstellar Lab is developing and building closed-loop sustainable living systems on Earth and in space. The company focuses on creating space-grade food production systems and habitat modules. The aim is double: to provide solutions regarding the current climate crisis and the need of new food production systems on Earth, and to develop closed-loop life support systems for lunar missions in the context of NASA’s Artemis Program and in the future for Mars exploration.
Contact: Marie-Charlotte Le Morvan marie-charlotte@interstellarlab.earth
Riyadh and Seoul, May 19th, 2021 – The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and the Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII-I) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to increase awareness and muster support to tackle infectious diseases. IVI and FII-I will endeavor to pursue strategic collaborations with each other, working together on topics that create value for both organizations within Healthcare, more specifically within the field of Infectious Diseases.
• Dr. Jerome Kim, Director General of IVI, and Rakan Tarabzoni, Chief Operating Officer of the FII Institute, signed the agreement on March 24th from Seoul, South Korea and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This MOU will create further opportunities for IVI and FII Institute to continue developing and publishing content about vaccines and their role in strengthening global health.
• “IVI welcomes this new partnership with the FII Institute to mobilize support and advocacy for vaccines against highly problematic infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, exchange information and global health networks, and co-create research on the value of vaccines,’’ said Dr. Jerome Kim.
• “The agreement reflects the FII Institute’s eagerness to contribute at large scale to the global dialogue on healthcare. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration on tackling global health issues and raising awareness about potential solutions for them’’, said Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute.
IVI is a non-profit international organization dedicated to making available safe, effective, and affordable vaccines for the world’s “neglected” diseases. The FII Institute is an international non-profit organization, mandated to transform innovative research/projects into actionable solutions that tackle major societal issues.
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• About the International Vaccine Institute
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is a nonprofit inter-governmental organization established in 1997 at the initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, IVI was the first international organization hosted by Korea. The IVI Establishment Agreement has been signed by 36 signatory countries and the World Health Organization (WHO). Korea, Sweden, India, and Finland are IVI’s state funders.The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is a nonprofit inter-governmental organization established in 1997 at the initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, IVI was the first international organization hosted by Korea. The IVI Establishment Agreement has been signed by 36 signatory countries and the World Health Organization (WHO). Korea, Sweden, India, and Finland are IVI’s state funders.
Our mandate is to make vaccines available and accessible for the world’s most vulnerable people. We focus on infectious diseases of global health importance such as cholera, typhoid, shigella, salmonella, schistosomiasis, chikungunya, group A strep, Hepatitis A, HPV, TB, HIV, MERS, COVID-19, as well as antimicrobial resistance. For more information, please visit https://www.ivi.int
Riyadh: Arab News — the Middle East’s leading English language daily — is partnering with the Future Investment Initiative Institute to shed light on the future of the regional media industry.
• The year-long cooperation — marking the newspaper’s 46th anniversary — will see the co-production of a series of expert panel discussions, surveys, white papers and recommendations of how the industry can survive the digital disruption and create sustainable models for the future.
• “The past two decades saw traditional media dramatically impacted by rapidly developing technology. The rise of tech giants, social media platforms has created an uneven competitive environment and curtailed many traditional media outlets ability to have a sustainable growth model, be it through advertising or subscription models,” said Faisal J. Abbas, Editor-in-Chief of Arab News.
• “While technology has had a positive impact on many new businesses and individual content creators/influencers; it has meant that established, credible media organizations are left with no means to sustain the costly process of producing, editing and disseminating credible news. It has also made it easier for other entities to illegally benefit from, infringe on these organizations copy rights.” He added.
• The partnership between Arab News and FII Institute will see the larger impact of technology on economic models of media businesses discussed. It will also cover topics such as the negative impact of social media platforms on matters such as the rise of fake news, increase in hate speech and loss of personal privacy.
• “As part of the FII institute commitment to empowering the world’s brightest ideas to materialize and scale sustainability, we are delighted to partner with Arab News on this deep dive into the media industry, and find solutions to help the industry evolve and resolve its digital transformation issues,” said Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute.
• The first deliverable of this cooperation, will be a white paper produced by the Arab News Research and Studies Unit (RSU) based in London. The paper, to be released in May, will be published under the title of “The Myth of Digital Transformation” and will seek to explain in detail the technical problems that face the media industry from a commercial perspective and what impact do they have on various levels.
• The paper will be available for distribution via Arab News and the FII Institute websites, and a panel discussion will be held following its release to shed light on its findings.
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