VIDEO FII A look inside the Future Investment Initiative By Shruthi Nair October 27, 2023, 1:13 PM Energy transition, artificial intelligence and the burgeoning role of the Global South were just some of the key themes covered at the seventh edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Held under the theme “The New Compass”, the three-day conference concluded with total investments worth $17.9 billion made. World Bank to Wall Street, FII attracts financial elite FII flexes its convening power in tumultuous times FII 2023 served as Saudi Arabia’s big pitch to world leaders and the global business community in navigating the future and exploring new frontiers. Watch the video for key highlights from the event.
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