Riyadh, October 29, 2025 – The second day of the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII) zeroed in on the age of intelligence, in which data, compute, and ambition are reshaping industries, economies, and the human experience. From AI sovereignty and energy resilience to the rise of patriotic capitalism and the rebirth of tourism, world leaders and CEOs converged on Riyadh to chart the next phase of prosperity. 

“Global conversations need calm to decouple prosperity from politics,” said Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of FII Institute, opening the day’s plenary. “This week, we are seeing Saudi Arabia at the center of new global partnerships that redefine what progress means in an age of intelligence.” 

The morning sessions ‘Will Compute Become a Global Resource?’ and ‘What Does It Take to Create Intelligence?’ explored AI as the foundation of the next industrial era. 

“AI is built on compute, the fourth civilization-level resource, after stone, iron, and oil,” said Jonathan Ross, CEO of Groq, while Aidan Gomez of Cohere highlighted onshoring and data sovereignty as strategic imperatives. 

Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI, pointed out Saudi Arabia’s growing role: “The Kingdom is an exciting environment for data centers… building, regulating, and powering them faster and better.” 

Philip Guido of AMD added that democratizing AI means “everyone’s going to have an opportunity to participate,” as governments and tech leaders invest to make compute capacity globally accessible. 

Donald Trump Jr. and Omeed Malik of 1789 Capital declared the return of values-based economics.  “We created 1789 Capital to invest in companies strengthening America’s security and prosperity,” Malik said, while Trump Jr. told the audience “Anyone with some intelligence would invest in the Middle East. The opportunities in this region are spectacular.” 

The Board of Changemakers: ‘The Energy Trilemma’ brought together leaders from ACWA Power, ENGIE, Octopus Energy, and the U.S. Department of Energy to debate how to meet AI’s surging power needs while maintaining affordability and sustainability. 

“There should be no trade-off between cost, sustainability, and resilience, these are interdependent,” said Khalid Al-Ghamdi, CEO of Saudi Electricity Company. 

H.E. Mohammad Al-Tuwaijri, Vice Chairman of the National Development Fund, said Saudi funds are becoming more agile than traditional multilaterals: “In a world of disruption, partnerships between national funds and multilaterals are more essential than ever. The MENA region is evolving rapidly, and Saudi Arabia continues to support its neighbors every day.” 

In ‘Resilience as the New Corporate Currency’ executives from PIF, EFG Holding, Baker McKenzie, and Moelis & Co. discussed the new definition of corporate resilience. 

“Companies have optimized for efficiency, not endurance,” said Rania Nashar of PIF, adding that PIF’s resilience dashboard helps identify early warning signals across its portfolio. 

Dr. Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, unveiled the next frontier: “There will be a robot for every person — but first they must become truly functional and manufactured at scale.”  He added that AI in robotics will accrue value to people everywhere, without requiring an advanced degree to use one. 

Tourism Minister H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb reaffirmed the sector’s role as a pillar of Vision 2030: “Tourism represents 5% of our GDP; we must double that within five years.” Following which, leaders from Hilton, IHG, Accor, and Riyadh Air agreed that AI is transforming travel but cannot replace the human touch. 

Belkasem Khalifa Hifter of Libya’s Reconstruction Fund talked about Libya’s rebuilding and resilience. “Reconstruction is not just engineering, it’s a national commitment to hope.”  

H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of Saudi Aramco and FII Institute, reflected on PIF’s extraordinary transformation. “Back in 2015, PIF’s assets under management were worth around $150 billion. Today, they are almost triple that number, and we aim to reach $1 trillion by the end of this year — we are very close.”   

He outlined the fund’s evolution from a nation builder to a nationally aligned investor and asset optimizer: “Our proposal for 2026–2030 focuses on six main ecosystems – travel and tourism, urban development and liveability, advanced manufacturing and innovation, industrial and logistics, clean energy and renewables, and NEOM as its own ecosystem. This will guide our capital priorities and timelines.” 

The finale of the day was a special conversation with Syrian President His Excellency Ahmed Al Sharaa who explained how his country had chosen the path of investment over dependency on aid.     

In a moving speech (delivered on his birthday) to a packed audience which included His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman he explained how “war entered every home in Syria, I bet on my people, but the people remained steadfast and held onto their principles” before concluding “today is a historic opportunity for investors to start investing in Syria.” 

Across technology, energy, and human development, FII9 Day 2 showed a world shifting toward a new equilibrium, where intelligence, ambition, collaboration, and hope become the currencies of progress. 

FII9 launched three new reports: 

Rebalancing Intelligence: How The Next Wave of AI Investment Is Set To Flow South (AI Inclusive Initiative’s Report with Accenture) 

Global Cities Resilience Index Report  (With Kearney) 

AI & Healthcare In The MENA Region Report (With Columbia University) 

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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, October 28, 2025 — The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute today launched SAGE, a new agentic AI platform that empowers policymakers to design, test, and refine government policies before implementation, making public services more efficient, equitable, and citizen-focused.  

Developed in collaboration with global AI experts, SAGE integrates AI-powered policy simulation, sovereign compute, and multilingual co-pilots tailored to national contexts. The platform will allow governments to model the social and economic impact of proposed policies, ensuring that innovation serves citizens first. 

The initiative also features an open Governance App Store, enabling local developers to create modular policy solutions for sectors such as education, healthcare, energy, and transport. This will help drive digital collaboration within and between nations.  

“SAGE reflects a vision of AI strengthening, not replacing, human decision-making. Technology must serve humanity by enabling governments and public servants to design better, fairer, and faster policies. This initiative matters because as we enter the AI era this technology has potential to massively serve the public good.”  Said Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute. 

The SAGE Alpha version will debut during the G20 in in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 22-23 November 2025, followed by global training sessions and a full public launch at FII10 in 2026. 

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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, Saudi Arabia, October 29, 2025 – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute and Expo 2030 Riyadh today announced a long-term strategic partnership that unites two of the Kingdom’s most visionary platforms under one shared mission: to advance global prosperity and create lasting impact for humanity. 

As Expo 2030 Riyadh prepares to welcome the world, this collaboration will harness FII Institute’s unparalleled convening power, thought leadership, and investment network to translate visionary ideas into tangible outcomes. Together, the two organizations will design and implement initiatives that place people at the heart of policy, innovation, and investment, ensuring that progress serves citizens, businesses, and governments alike. 

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

“This partnership brings together FII Institute, the world’s foremost convener of investors and changemakers, with one of the century’s most transformative global gatherings. Between now and 2030, our shared mission is to turn bold ideas into real, investable solutions that improve lives. When the gates of Expo Riyadh open, we won’t just be showcasing the future, we’ll have helped build it.” 

Talal AlMarri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), said:  

“This partnership with FII Institute marks an important milestone in our journey to position Expo 2030 Riyadh as a global hub for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development. Together, we will create meaningful opportunities that connect visionary minds, foster groundbreaking ideas, and shape a better future for generations to come.” 

This alliance reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a global hub for dialogue, innovation, and action, and reinforces both institutions’ commitment to delivering measurable impact for humanity. 

About the 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/  

RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — 28 October 2025. As part of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9)—the 9th edition of the flagship conference that convenes leaders from government, investment, and technology in Riyadh to shape the next decade of growth—FII Institute will present What is Prosperity?, a volume that reimagines prosperity beyond GDP and translates it into a practical agenda focused on execution, metrics, and meaningful cooperation.

With a clear, evidence based narrative, the book frames prosperity as an inclusive, intergenerational objective: it links education, health, and quality jobs with responsible innovation (including AI), finance in service of development, and environmental sustainability. Its proposition is to move from declaration to discipline: measure better to decide better, coordinate policy and capital around verifiable goals, and build alliances that turn ideas into results for more people, in more places.

Contributors include H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of FII Institute; Amin H. Nasser, President & CEO of Saudi Aramco; Michael Dell, Chairman & CEO of Dell Technologies; and David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder & Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group. Their perspectives converge on a notion of prosperity that demands long-term vision, institutional trust, and rigorous execution mobilizing both the public and private sectors.

True to FII Institute’s mission—Think, Xchange, Act—What is Prosperity? connects purpose and action: it identifies the major challenges, creates effective spaces for exchange, and accelerates initiatives that scale impact.

Among the book’s key findings, it emphasizes that the prosperity worth striving for is measurable, inclusive, and sustainable, and is achieved when evidence-based policies, purpose-driven innovation, and cross-sector collaboration convert growth into shared and lasting well-being.

 Riyadh, 28 October 2025.- Under the powerful theme “Key to Prosperity,” the first day of the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) unfolded in Riyadh as a call to unity, courage, and shared destiny. World leaders, CEOs, and investors came together to confront the great paradoxes of our age — innovation and inequality, progress and fragmentation, power and purpose. 

Opening the conference, H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund and Chairman of the FII Institute, set an ambitious tone: “Two hundred and fifty billion dollars of deals have been made through this platform in less than a decade. But this year, we must take our impact to the next level. Governments and the private sector must act as true partners. We need a new model — a new era of collaboration for global prosperity. And FII is the place to make it happen.” 

In his welcoming remarks, Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of FII Institute, reminded the audience of the human spirit behind this movement: “When FII was born, our dream was simple — to bring together the world’s decision-makers not to compete, but to collaborate. FII belongs to all of us. Its power comes from our collective action.”

The Board of Changemakers on Geoeconomics and the Balance of Power gathered financial titans — Jamie Dimon, Larry Fink, Lubna Olayan, and Stephen Schwarzman — to decode a shifting world order. “The GCC is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic destinations for global capital,” said Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO at BlackRock noting unprecedented investor appetite for Saudi infrastructure and innovation. 

In a second Board of Changemakers, H.E. Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, declared with confidence: “Our GDP has doubled, driven by the non-oil economy. Ninety percent of foreign investment now comes into non-oil sectors. While the world faces uncertainty, in Saudi Arabia there is certainty.”

Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation of Egypt, underscored the value of alignment between governments and investors, while Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, called Saudi Arabia “a beacon of public–private partnership for the world.”

Financial leaders, including Rachel Reeves, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Ali Al Kuwari, Qatar’s Minister of Finance, debated how to safeguard national sovereignty while embracing global integration. “Britain remains open — open for trade, investment, and innovation,” affirmed Reeves.

Technology then took the stage. Ruth Porat of Google, Mike Sicilia of Oracle, and Tareq Amin of HUMAIN explored the global race for AI supremacy.“True leadership,” Porat said, “will belong to those who set the ethical and regulatory standards.”

Dr. Fei-Fei Li and Dr. Eric Schmidt cautioned that digital superintelligence could either elevate humanity or destabilize it entirely, while Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap Inc., urged a return to authenticity: “The next generation of social technology must restore trust, empathy, and real human connection.”

In a profound roundtable moderated by Richard Attias, presidents and prime ministers from Rwanda, Guyana, Colombia, Albania, and Pakistan joined global investors such as Ray Dalio and Gianni Infantino to confront a defining question: Is humanity heading in the right direction?

H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Minister of Energy, reaffirmed the Kingdom’s leadership in shaping an inclusive, secure energy transition, while H.E. Han Zheng, Vice President of China, closed the day with a message of shared responsibility: “Prosperity can only be sustainable if we pursue it together.”

 A New Chapter Begins

Day 1 of FII9 set a powerful tone, a world in transformation, united by purpose. From AI ethics to financial innovation, from green energy to economic diplomacy, the message was clear: The key to prosperity lies in collaboration.

FII PRIORITY Compass 2025 revealed global sentiment:

• Cost of living remains the world’s #1 concern (up 10 points YoY)
• 77% want national AI strategies
• 73% value healthy longevity
• 75% prioritize affordable energy
• In Saudi Arabia: 89% believe the nation is heading in the right direction; 87% report life satisfaction; 74% view AI as a positive force.
• Full: https://fii-institute.org/publication/fii-priority-compass-2025-full-report

SAGE AI Platform: Policy simulation tool for efficient, equitable, citizen-focused governance.

Supporting Publications & Initiatives

• What Is Prosperity? Book: https://fii-institute.org/publication/what-is-prosperity
• Balancing the Megawatts: Energy Trilemma Solutions: https://fii-institute.org/publication/can-we-solve-the-energy-trilemma-impact-report
• Healthy Humanity Blueprint Report: https://fii-institute.org/publication/healthy-humanity-blueprint-report
• Economic Case for Healthy Longevity (with McKinsey) Study: https://fii-institute.org/publication/the-economic-case-for-investing-in-healthy-longevity
• Global Future of Work Series 4 – Africa Youth & AI Report: https://fii-institute.org/publication/global-future-of-work-series-4
• Re-Balancing Intelligence (with Accenture) Report: https://fii-institute.org/publication/re-balancing-intelligence-how-the-next-wave-of-ai-investment-is-set-to-flow-south

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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.

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute unveils the findings of the 2025 FII PRIORITY Compass global survey Riyadh, October 29, 2025 — The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, in partnership with Ipsos, unveiled the results of the 2025 FII PRIORITY Compass, a landmark global survey capturing the priorities, hopes, and anxieties of citizens across the world.

The findings reveal that cost of living has become the undisputed number one concern for citizens worldwide, cited by 50% of respondents, a dramatic 10-point rise in just twelve months.

The data shows a world gripped by financial insecurity, social unease, and growing demands for technological sovereignty as artificial intelligence reshapes economies and societies. The FII PRIORITY Compass surveyed more than 60,000 people across 32 countries, representing 66% of the global population.

The study provides a data-driven window into how people feel about their personal lives, their countries, and the world. And it helps shape the agenda of the FII9 conference, which convenes this week in Riyadh.

The survey reveals universal anxiety about living costs, with inflation, job security, and access to affordable goods dominating concerns in every region:

• 50% of respondents name cost of living as their top concern, up ten points year-on-year.
• Unemployment and poverty rank joint second, followed by crime, education, and healthcare.
• 61% of people globally fear they will not have enough money to live decently when they retire.

As governments and industries grapple with the AI revolution, the survey highlights a strong global call for AI sovereignty, the ability for nations to build and control their own artificial intelligence systems.

77% of global citizens believe their country should develop its own AI capabilities, rather than depend on foreign systems.

This year’s results align closely with FII9’s focus on AI infrastructure, technology sovereignty, and the future of compute, reflecting the intersection between global citizen sentiment and policymaker priorities.

Health and wellbeing continue to rank among the world’s top priorities with 73% of respondents say advancing longevity, living longer, healthier lives, is a global priority.

Mental health and access to affordable medical care remain major personal concerns, particularly among younger and lower-income groups.

The data highlights a world divided between optimism in the Global South and pessimism in the Global North. Citizens in developing economies express confidence in technology’s ability to improve lives, while those in advanced economies worry about inequality, governance, and trust in institutions.

Yet despite these divides, the majority of people (76%) believe their personal lives are heading in the right direction, suggesting a fragile but growing sense of optimism if global leaders respond to the issues that matter most Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute, said: “The data from this year’s PRIORITY Compass offers a clear signal to world leaders: citizens are crying out for economic, digital, and human security.

They want leaders to address cost-of-living pressures, invest in longevity, and ensure that AI serves humanity, not the other way around. These findings will help guide the conversations at FII9, where ideas meet capital to tackle real-world problems.” The release of the 2025 FII PRIORITY Compass coincides with the opening of FII9, where over 9,000 global leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators are gathering in Riyadh to discuss how to unlock prosperity for all in a rapidly changing world.

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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.

A Global Movement for Prevention and Wellbeing 

Riyadh, October 27, 2025 —  As part of the Healthy Humanity Initiative, FII Institute’s program designed to make prevention accessible to all, the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute today launched the Blueprint for Healthy Humanity, a global movement to embed prevention and wellbeing at the core of health systems worldwide. 

The Institute is mobilizing a broad coalition across government, business, insurers, civil society, and NGOs to translate commitment into policy and investment. The Blueprint calls on countries and corporations to deliver free preventive check-ups every two years for all citizens, enabled by shared public–private funding and evidence-based policy that improves outcomes while reducing long-term costs. 

By 2040, 1.5 billion people will be over 65, yet the average person spends nine years in poor health. With an estimated 75% of healthcare costs driven by preventable conditions, prevention is both a moral duty and an economic imperative. Every USD 1 invested in prevention can generate up to USD 6 in economic benefit, strengthening productivity, resilience, and inclusive prosperity.  

What the Blueprint Delivers 

A practical, measurable roadmap anchored in four pillars: 

•Prevention — tackling the 70–80% of chronic disease linked to lifestyle rather than genetics. 

•Screening & Diagnostics — scaling early detection through AI, digital health, and equitable access to tests. 

•Health Management — lifelong support for physical and mental wellbeing, from primary care to healthy aging. 

•Education & Upskilling — empowering citizens and training health workforces to put prevention first. 

“Prevention and wellbeing are issues very close to my heart. Health lies at the heart of prosperity, and we want to make preventive care a right, not a privilege. Together with our partners, we can close the nine-year poor-health gap and build a healthier, more productive world,” said Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee & Acting CEO of FII Institute. 

Policy First, Investment Ready 

Through the Healthy Humanity Initiative, FII Institute will convene ministers, regulators, payers, and innovators to enhance healthcare policy, from reimbursement and incentives to data standards and outcomes tracking, while positioning global leaders at the heart of change to accelerate pilots, scale what works, and attract capital into prevention-led models that deliver real-world impact. 

Join the Movement 

The Blueprint for Healthy Humanity is an open invitation to governments, employers, payers, philanthropies, and innovators to align behind shared metrics and actionable commitments. Join the movement to co-design policies, fund national prevention pathways, and pilot solutions that make healthy lifespans a universal reality. 

Link to Blueprint report: https://fii-institute.org/publication/healthy-humanity-blueprint-report 

 
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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, October 26, 2025 — HUMAIN, the global artificial intelligence company backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), signed a strategic partnership with the FII Institute focused on advancing human-centric AI innovation through thought leadership.  

The partnership comes ahead of the 9th edition of the FII Institute’s flagship conference (FII9) in Riyadh, where HUMAIN is set to unveil a series of major product and partnership announcements.   

Taking place from October 27–30, 2025, FII9 will convene global leaders from government, business, and academia will gather under this year’s theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.”  

Launched in May 2025, HUMAIN is building full-stack AI capabilities across four core areas: next-generation data centers, hyper-performance infrastructure and cloud platforms, advanced AI models – including ALLAM, one of the world’s most powerful multimodal Arabic large language models (LLMs) – and transformative AI solutions. Its mission is to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for AI innovation and accelerate the shift toward a knowledge-based economy.  

Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute, said:  
“AI leadership will undoubtedly define the next era of global competitiveness. By partnering with HUMAIN, we are combining Saudi Arabia’s ambition and capability with FII Institute’s global reach. Together, we will shape the future of AI in ways that drive innovation, strengthen economies, and ensure technology truly serves humanity.”  

Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN, furthered “At HUMAIN, we believe that AI must be human-centric. Partnering with FII Institute gives us a powerful global platform to accelerate innovation that’s not just advanced, but profoundly human. This collaboration is about gaining insights and creating opportunities for AI to enable both the Global North and the Global South. The upcoming announcements we are unveiling at FII are going to change the game and unlock new possibilities for how AI can serve humanity.”  

This partnership reinforces FII Institute’s commitment to advancing AI and Robotics, one of its four critical focus areas.  

By combining HUMAIN’s cutting-edge capabilities with FII Institute’s global thought leadership ecosystem, the collaboration will accelerate the development and deployment of AI solutions that create meaningful Impact on Humanity, strengthening innovation, competitiveness, and human-AI synergies across industries worldwide.  

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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   

About HUMAIN  

HUMAIN, a PIF company, is a global artificial intelligence company delivering full-stack AI capabilities across four core areas – next-generation data centers, hyper-performance infrastructure & cloud platforms, advanced AI Models, including one of the world’s most advanced Arabic multimodal LLMs, and transformative AI Solutions that combine deep sector insight with real-world execution.  

HUMAIN’s end-to-end model serves both public and private sector organizations, unlocking exponential value across all industries, driving transformation and strengthening capabilities through human-AI synergies. With a growing portfolio of sector-specific AI products and a core mission to drive IP leadership and talent supremacy worldwide, HUMAIN is engineered for global competitiveness and national distinction.  

www.humain.ai

Press contact: Hana Nemec, HUMAIN, PR@humain.com  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, October 24, 2025 – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute announced its roster of global partners for the 9th edition of its flagship conference, FII9, taking place in Riyadh from October 27–30, 2025. 

This year’s conference, held under the theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth,” will bring together the world’s most influential leaders, investors, policymakers, CEOs, and innovators. Delegates will address the paradoxes shaping today’s world to chart actionable strategies for inclusive and sustainable prosperity. 

FII Institute proudly recognizes the continued support of its Founding Partner, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, and its Vision Partners, the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) and Saudi Aramco, whose leadership and collaboration remain vital to advancing the Institute’s global mission. 

The Institute welcomes this year a distinguished group of new Strategic Partners:  

Arabian Dyar, Barclays, Brookfield, EFG Hermes, Guggenheim Investments, HUMAIN, MARA, Mizuho, MUFG, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), SMBC Group, Soudah Development, and VCM. 

They join an esteemed community of partners spanning investment, finance, technology, infrastructure, and energy, including ACWA Power, ALAT, Diriyah, Emaar, Franklin Templeton, GFH, HSBC SAB, KAFD, King Salman International Airport, Ma’aden, Minerva Foods, NEOM, New Murabba, Premium Residency, Red Sea Global, Riyad Bank, Riyadh Air, ROSHN Group, Royal Commission for AlUla, SABIC, Sanabil Investments, SNB, SoftBank Vision Fund, Standard Chartered, State Street, STC, Visa, and Vision Invest. 

Together, these partners strengthen the Institute’s mission to advance impact-driven initiatives and foster collaboration across industries and borders, accelerating sustainable progress for humanity. 

Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute, said: “Our partners are at the heart of everything we do at FII Institute. Their commitment and collaboration enable us to translate vision into action, action into measurable impact, and to be sustainable. With over 60 partners this year, we are proud to convene a global coalition driving sustainable growth, responsible innovation, and inclusive prosperity.” 

FII Institute’s Knowledge Partners, Accenture, Arthur D. Little, Bain & Company, Columbia Climate School Center for Sustainable Development, the Digital Cooperation Organization, EY, Kearney, McKinsey & Company, Oliver Wyman, and the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco — provide thought leadership and insights contributing to the Institute’s year-round research and the content of FII9. 

The FII Ventures Program welcomes a new partner, the Saudi National Technology Development Program (NTDP), to support an expanding ecosystem that connects visionary entrepreneurs with global investors to accelerate innovation and drive scalable impact. 

The Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group joins as Support Partner and Altanfeethi as Hospitality Partner, contributing to the seamless operations of the conference. 

About the 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. 

To Foster Sustainable Growth and Global Financial Innovation 

Riyadh, October 24, 2025 — The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is proud to welcome Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial institutions, as a new Strategic Partner ahead of FII9, as well as a Presenting Partner for the upcoming FII PRIORITY Asia Summit in Tokyo.  

With a history spanning more than 360 years, MUFG stands at the forefront of global finance, providing extensive services in banking, trust, securities, and asset management across a worldwide network. 

This partnership underlines FII Institute’s mission of Impact on Humanity, aligning with MUFG’s vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group. Through the collaboration, MUFG will contribute to FII Institute’s global platform by engaging in thought leadership, leveraging its position as a leader in transition finance and structured finance, and supporting the Institute’s commitment to inclusive prosperity and sustainable development. 

Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute, said: “Finance is the engine of sustainable prosperity, enabling solutions that address humanity’s greatest challenges. By joining forces with MUFG, we are expanding FII Institute’s capacity to connect capital with innovation and policy on a global scale.” 

Kanetsugu Mike, Chairman, MUFG, said: “We are honored to join the FII Institute as Strategic Partner for the FII 9th Edition in Riyadh and Presenting Partner for the FII PRIORITY Asia Summit in Tokyo. At MUFG, we believe finance plays a critical role in shaping a more sustainable future. This partnership reflects our commitment to driving positive impact through innovation, collaboration, and responsible growth. We look forward to contributing to the Institute’s global platform and advancing solutions that serve society and promote long-term 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/  

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About MUFG 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 150,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and to flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english. 

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