$50 billion deals at the conclusion of the Future Investment Initiative conference
The Future Investment Initiative Foundation (FII Institute) concluded the activities of the ninth edition of its main conference (FII9), which was held in Riyadh during the period from 27 to 30 October 2025 under the slogan "The key to prosperity"achieving record numbers and significant impact.
This prominent conference on capital, innovation and global diplomacy presented major commitments and unprecedented participation, sending a clear signal for the beginning of a new era in global partnership.
250 discussion sessions
The conference witnessed the participation of more than 9,000 representatives, 600 media professionals and 2,000 member participants; This represented the largest attendance at the event to date, and 650 speakers and 20 heads of state participated in 250 discussion sessions. Which reflects the breadth of its geopolitical scope.
The event brought together participants from 90 countries, including ministers, global CEOs, investors and entrepreneurs in the field of technology.
Investment agreements and pledges
The ninth edition of the conference witnessed the signing of investment agreements and pledges worth exceeding 50 billion US dollars.
The deals included the fields of artificial intelligence, advanced technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
The edition included major announcements: partnerships in the field of renewable energy between ACWA Power, Aramco, and global utility companies to expand low-carbon power generation capabilities, as well as projects in the field of artificial intelligence and data infrastructure, including Humane, Qualcomm, Blackstone, and Saudi technical entities, to support the establishment of sovereign facilities for computing and training in artificial intelligence. Investment Yasser Al-Rumayyan explained during his participation in the conference sessions that the Future Investment Initiative platform has so far provided cumulative deals worth more than 250 billion US dollars since its launch. Which enhances the ambition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to become a global investment center.
During her attendance, British Treasury Secretary Rachel Reeves announced a new trade and investment package between the United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, with a total value amounting to 6.4 billion pounds sterling (8.4 billion US dollars). Which enhances advanced commercial and technological cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The conference confirmed the strong multilateral participation, and the presence of senior leaders from the People’s Republic of China (Vice President Han Zheng), the Russian Federation (Russian Direct Investment Fund Chairman Kirill Dmitriev), and the United States strengthened the event’s position as a global geoeconomic link.
Technology at the forefront
Technology and innovation topped the scene; This edition included 52% of speakers from the technology sector, emphasizing that artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced technology, and sovereign infrastructure are now an integral part of the investment narrative.
The role of the ninth edition this year went beyond being just a conference, to become a platform for discussing the future of global investment, which is characterized by the following: – Partnership between the public and private sectors on a large scale, as governments and the private sector are committed as partners in ownership of transformation agendas. – Geoeconomic diversification, as investment flows are less restricted by traditional Western-centric channels, and more distributed across the Global South, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. – An infrastructure based on technology first, as artificial intelligence systems, sovereign computing, advanced manufacturing, and green energy are positioned as national economic necessities, not just private projects. – Driving the narrative, as investors and global delegations from countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, China and Russia point out that the Future Investment Initiative plays a pivotal role in shaping the investment diplomacy of our time.
With the curtain on (FII9) coming down, the focus now turns to application and implementation, as announced deals turn into measurable impacts represented in job creation, GDP growth, developing the innovation ecosystem, and building resilient infrastructure.
Unlocking Prosperity
The President said Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the Future Investment Initiative Foundation, Richard Attias: "The veracity of a narrative must be verified "Launch prosperity" Now through achievement, value building, collaboration, and inclusive growth, aligned with the Foundation’s mission of impacting humanity"
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the platforms of its Vision 2030, will continue to benefit from the Future Investment Initiative conference as a strategic mechanism for convening sovereign investment gatherings, innovation diplomacy, and regional leadership.
Global participants will turn dialogue into action, by pursuing bilateral commitments, expanding the scope of joint projects, and building ecosystems beyond Riyadh.
The ninth edition of the conference brought together global investors, policymakers, founders, and innovators to chart the course of international investment, technology, and prosperity.
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