Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) flagship conference, FII9, concluded with record-breaking numbers and impact, welcoming over 9,000 delegates, 650 speakers, and 20 heads of state.

FII9 saw over $50 billion in signed agreements and investment pledges spanning artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure, the FII Institute revealed in a press release today.

The deals included renewable energy partnerships between ACWA Power, Aramco, and global utilities to expand low-carbon generation capacity. Additionally, multiple AI and data infrastructure projects were announced during FII9, including partnerships between HUMAIN, Qualcomm, Blackstone, and Saudi technology entities to support the creation of sovereign compute and AI-training facilities.  

Furthermore, the FII platform has enabled over $250 million in cumulative deals since its inception, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a global investment hub.

Held from 27 to 30 October under the theme ‘The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth,’ FII9 convened participants from around 90 countries, encompassing government ministers, global CEOs, investors, and tech entrepreneurs.

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