• The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has partnered with world-class universities UM6P, HEC-Paris and leading science journal Nature
• Projects will look at ways to achieve zero net carbon goals to harnessing the power of AI and new research into the concepts behind the circular economy.
• The FII Institute is also supporting clean energy research at Precourt Institute for Energy – Stanford
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 27 October 2021: The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, a global non-profit foundation with one agenda: Impact on Humanity, has today announced projects with world-class universities and the world’s leading multidisciplinary science journal to make an impact on humanity.
The FII Institute has partnered with world-class universities Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, HEC-Paris and leading science journal Nature It has also pledged significant support to clean energy research being undertaken at Stanford’s Precourt Institute for Energy.
The announcements came during the second day of the FII 5th Anniversary taking place in the Riyadh this week. As a global nonprofit foundation, these relationships will support the work of the FII Institute to make an impact in five areas: AI, Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said the institute is delighted to welcome the latest group of academics to the THINK pillar.
“These leading global institutions will help support the role of the FII Institute as a player within international thought leadership in support of our one agenda goal: Impact on Humanity. These relationships underscore the fact that these globally recognized organizations see the value of the FII Institute and believe in our mission to have a positive impact on humanity.”
“The academic quality of these institutions reinforces the FII Institute’s mandate to be a truly global catalyst for change. We are proud to have secured such high-profile educational agreements that will cover a hugely diverse range of research from ways to achieve zero net carbon goals to harnessing the power of AI and new research into the concepts behind the circular economy.”
Discussions, debates and presentations at the current FII revolve around 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.
President of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Hicham El Habti said he is “looking forward to seeing UM6P and FII continuing to join efforts towards making an impact through daring, experimenting and disrupting. I am confident that this collaboration will allow us to achieve the mutual goals of being impact generators through innovative research, capability building, education and investing in and for the future.”
Dean of HEC-Paris in Qatar, Pablo Martin de Holan said “We are delighted to work with FII to advance understanding of how to reconcile business models with the circular economy. HEC Paris is committed to creating actionable knowledge that will contribute to the solution of the global challenges of our time and help train the women and men who will lead the massive transformations that are required for a better, more sustainable, and more just world for us and future.”
Director of Stanford’s Precourt Institute for Energy and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Yi Cui, said he was grateful for the generous support from the FII Institute and the contribution to the clean energy research at Stanford.
Chief Publishing and Solutions Officer of Springer Nature, Steven Inchoombe, said: “through this partnership we aim to provide the research community and key decision makers with information they can use to accelerate solutions to key societal challenges.”
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About FII Institute
FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to 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.
Join us to own, co-create and actualize a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity.
PROJECTS
• Stanford University, one of the world’s leading teaching and research institutions, based in Stanford, California. Recognizing that new breakthrough technologies are needed in many areas to enable the transformation of the world economy to net zero carbon by 2050, the goal of the FII Institute’s planned funding is to broadly explore novel ideas. There are two initial high impact areas to be examined – CO2 capture and building energy saving materials for clean and green living. However, the research scope will extend to other areas in the future.
• Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Moroccan non-profit private higher Education and Research institution that is impact and innovation driven, relies on multidisciplinary, experimental approaches in education and research to address local regional and Global challenges.
• HEC-Paris, leading business school in Europe. The school has been committed to developing and disseminating thought leadership around Climate & Sustainability issues for over 20 years. The partnership agreement calls for a long-term relationship where the FII Institute will create a research chair at HEC-Paris on the theme ‘Business Models for Circular Economy’.
• Nature, the world’s leading multidisciplinary science journal, which publishes the finest peer- reviewed research. A first of its kind unique collaboration with Nature where both entities will collaborate on creating thought leadership and driving the conversation for novel research. As a unique first partner of FII in the African continent, the aims of this master agreement are for FII to join efforts with UM6P as a knowledge partner in addressing a number of areas including but not limited to Food Security, Sustainability, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence among many others.
• Current and former heads of state from Africa, Europe and North America attend the 5th Anniversary of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh this week.
• FII opened on Tuesday, October 26 with leading global CEOs, investors, and policymakers discussing how best to invest in humanity.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 26 October 2021: Current and former world leaders join the debates and discussions at the 5th Anniversary of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) this week in Riyadh. Showing the reach of the FII community across the world, current and former Heads of State from Africa, Europe and North America join discussions on sustainability, technology and innovation, and AI.
World Leaders attending FII include:
• His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President, Nigeria;
• His Excellency Stephen Harper, former Prime Minister, Canada;
• Her Excellency Kersti Kaljulaid, former President, Estonia;
• His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister, Greece;
• His Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba, President, Gabon;
• His Excellency Mario Renzi, former Prime Minister, Italy and FII Institute Board of Trustees member;
• His Excellency Armen Sarkissian, President, Armenia
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) opened today with leading global CEOs,investors, and policymakers discussing how best to invest in humanity.
The 5th Anniversary FII is taking place under the theme “Invest in Humanity”. Discussions 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 full program is available at www.fii-institute.org. Registration to attend virtually is now open.
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About FII Institute
FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to 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.
Join us to own, co-create and actualize a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity.
• The opening session of FII’s 5th Anniversary event was a live 90-minute ‘board meeting’ featuring high profile business leaders from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the United States
• FII attendees include Presidents, Prime Ministers, corporate executives, experts, innovators, and media who gather to explore solutions for society’s challenges and commit to their realization.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 26 October 2021: The 5th Anniversary of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) opened with a live board meeting featuring leading global CEOs, investors, and policymakers discussing how best to invest in humanity.
The opening session on day one of FII was entitled ‘The Board of Changemakers: Investing for Impact’. The meeting was moderated by CNN anchor Richard Quest, who was joined by high profile business leaders from Africa, Europe, and the United States including H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO & Managing Director, Mubadala Investment Company, Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO & Co- Founder, Blackstone, and Ray Dalio, Founder, Co-Chairman & Co-CIO, Bridgewater Associates, LP. They debated ways the global financial community can come together to invest in humanity.
FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said the live board meeting was an extra special event for FII. “It was a highly unique live board meeting. FII hosted this special live ‘meeting’ on practical and actionable ways to invest in humanity. This set the scene for three days of vibrant debate and decision-making designed to help transform the future of humanity.”
The board meeting included:
• H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO & Managing Director, Mubadala Investment Company (UAE) • Ana Patricia Botin, Group Executive Chairman, Banco Santander S.A. (Spain)
• Ray Dalio, Founder, Co-Chairman & Co-CIO, Bridgewater Associates, LP (United States)
• Larry Fink, Chairman & CEO, BlackRock, Inc. (United States)
• Dr. Patrice Motsepe, Founder, African Rainbow Capital (South Africa)
• Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, Blackstone (United States) • David M. Solomon, Chairman & CEO, The Goldman Sachs Group (United States)
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About FII Institute
FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to 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.
Join us to own, co-create and actualize a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity.
• The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute for Humanity Award was launched today at the 5th Anniversary of FII
• International advocate for women’s and children’s rights, Dame Graça Machel, and award- wining singer and humanitarian Gloria Gaynor are the first two recipients of the inaugural award in recognition of their distinguished careers and exemplary commitment to progressing positive impacts on humanity.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 26 October 2021: The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has awarded the inaugural FII Institute for Humanity award to Dame Graça Machel, international women’s and children’s rights advocate, and Gloria Gaynor, award-winning singer and humanitarian, today. The FII Institute welcomed both to the opening session of FII where Ms. Gaynor performed her hit “I Will Survive” and Ms. Machel gave the opening remarks and a live interview with HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia Ambassador to the United States on the importance of investing in humanity.
Dame Graça Machel is the former First Lady of Mozambique and South Africa; Chair, The Graça Machel Trust; humanitarian, and women and children’s rights advocate. Dame Machel is the co-founder and Deputy Chair of The Elders, an independent group of global leaders working together for peace, justice and human rights.
Ms. Gaynor works tirelessly for several charities, with a special emphasis on helping individuals triumph over illness and grief, as well as those who are piecing their lives together after bearing witness to a national tragedy. “I Will Survive,” has become an emotional anthem embraced by survivors and fans around the world.
The FII Institute for Humanity Award reflects the Institute’s ‘Impact on Humanity’ agenda and how to make a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity. The FII Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm that helps turn good ideas into actions, enabling the brightest minds and transforming ideas into real-world solutions across five focus areas: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said the award recognizes outstanding individuals who have made a positive impact on humanity.
“We want to celebrate their lifelong contributions and efforts in areas such as promoting women’s and children’s’ rights, education, development, as well as art and culture. The FII Institute for Humanity Award is setting new standards for serving people around the world.”
The first recipients were announced during the 5th Anniversary FII that is taking place under the theme “Invest in Humanity”. Discussions and debates at the event are revolving 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 platform to explore pioneering solutions addressing society’s challenges to have a substantial impact on humanity.
About FII Institute
FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to 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.
Join us to own, co-create and actualize a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 27 October 2021: The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced a 1 million EUR investment in AZmed, developers of Artificial Intelligence-enabled diagnostic applications which can help address the shortage of radiologists around the world.
The investment, which is part of AZmed’s latest 3.5 million EUR round, builds on the Institute’s commitment to catalyze globally relevant, real-world solutions in five focus areas: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability. AZmed is a medical technology company that develops AI-enabled diagnostic applications for medical images.
AZmed CEO Julien Vidal said the company is addressing the recognised global shortage of radiologists. “Our goal is to be the trusted tech partner for every doctor analysing a medical image anywhere in the world,” he said. “We are excited to work with the FII Institute which will bring strategic value to AZmed through connections with healthcare and AI specialists in its network, as well as go-to-market partners in the United States and MENA region.”
The AZmed investment announcement comes during the 5 th Anniversary of FII, the Institute’s marquee platform taking place this week in Riyadh. The platform is centered around the theme “Invest in Humanity” and discussions that can create the greatest benefits for humanity especially in the post-COVID era.
FII Institute CEO Richard Attias welcomed the investment and said that AZmed fits the Institute’s mission to make an impact on healthcare, AI and education. “We are very excited to support a company that is focused on life-saving technologies. Improving products and services for radiologists is an important issue for this specialty and we need to relieve the pressure on healthcare systems around the world that are already stretched by limited resources.”
The company’s first product, Rayvolve, is a market leading, AI-powered Fracture and chest abnormalities detection tool that was the first in its field to receive CE-certification, ensuring the product is compliant with all applicable European health, safety, performance and environmental requirements.
This marks the fourth FII Institute investment announced with Interstellar Lab, a space technology company designing closed-loop biodomes for sustaining life on Earth, the moon, and Mars; Lilium, an electric-powered aircraft reducing the carbon impact of regional travel; and Red Sea Farms agtech making it possible to grow food using sun and saltwater in challenging desert climates.
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About FII Institute
FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to 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.
Join us to own, co-create and actualize a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity.
About AZmed
AZmed facilitates X-ray diagnostics thanks to artificial intelligence. It helps doctors save time and dedicate resources to life-threatening exams. AZmed has been the first French company to commercialize an AI-powered radiology software.
Deep learning technologies as developed by AZmed are fully integrated into doctors’ workflow, making it easy to use, without requiring any change in their work habits.
AZmed solutions are already used in more than 250 centers. More than 2500 doctors are using their solutions on a daily basis, in 12 different countries.
• The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute announced 14 partnerships with research universities and strategic consulting companies for the 5 th Anniversary of FII to be held next week on October 26 – 28, 2021
• Global partners include Stanford University, KAUST, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and the ‘Big Four’: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC/ Strategy&
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 19 October 2021: The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is proud to announce 14 partnerships with some of the world’s leading research universities and strategic consulting companies ahead of the 5 th Anniversary of FII to be held next week on October 26-28, 2021, in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.
As a global nonprofit foundation, Knowledge Partners will support the work of the FII Institute to make an impact across the Institute’s five pillars: AI and Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
Each of the Knowledge Partners will join sessions at next week’s FII leading discussions on topics within their research sphere including climate change, sustainable growth, AI, responsible data, intelligent technologies and more.
FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said they will share insights and solutions for the critical issues impacting the world today. “Our Knowledge Partners bring unique expertise in higher education and learning, as well as management, strategies and thought leadership.
“All of this can help support our mission at FII Institute to make a positive impact on humanity, through our focus on education, as well as AI, robotics, sustainability, and healthcare.”
Knowledge Partners and FII Sessions:
•Accenture – ‘Responsible data and AI: Balancing regulation and innovation’
•AIQ – Work 3.0: ‘When intelligent technologies enable us to work better from anywhere’.
•Bain & Company – ‘Who is the new MENA consumer?’
•BCG – ‘Gaming & eSports: From arcades to multiverses’
•Deloitte – ‘Business and leisure travel for a sustainable world’
•EY – ‘Strategies for addressing global supply chain disruption’
•King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) – ‘Preparing cities for a warmer climate’
•KPMG – ‘Hacking the future: Cybersecurity for a fully digital world’
•McKinsey & Company – ‘Enabling sustainable and inclusive growth for the next generation of entrepreneurs’
•Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) – ‘Exploiting existing biodiversity: A look at innovations making food more sustainable’
•Oliver Wyman – ‘A new age of investment for growth, profit and impact’
•PwC/ Strategy& – ‘Converged policies and regulations for advanced digital economies’
•Roland Berger – ‘Adaptation to climate change: The impact on our communities’
•Stanford University – ‘The future of clean energy startups’
For full program details and further information visit www.fii-institute.org
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About FII Institute
FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to 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.
Join us to own, co-create and actualize a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity.
• 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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About FII Institute
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.
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