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“Europe is challenged with<br>regulation. We need smarter,<br>more flexible sy... | “Europe is challenged with<br>regulation. We need smarter,<br>more flexible systems that<br>support innovation rather than<br>slow it down.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What percentage of the world population did H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan state will live in extreme poverty in 2025? | Almost 10% | ooperation; CEO, Russian Direct Investment Fund
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Rwanda; **H.E. Gustavo Pedro** , President, The Republic of Colombia; **H.E. Edi Rama** , Prime Minister, The Republic o... | “In 2025, almost 10% of the world population will live in extreme poverty, yet each challenge offers an opportunity,” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
Who serves as the Minister of Economy & Planning for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? | H.E. Faisal bin Fadhil bin Mohsen Alibrahim | llenge offers an opportunity,” said H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan. That was more than 800 million people, he explained, and added: “With bold leadership, we can create solutions that serve all humankind.”
Government representation continued through many other esteemed representatives, including **H.E. Faisal bin Fadhil bin ... | **H.E. Faisal bin Fadhil bin Mohsen Alibrahim** , Minister of Economy & Planning, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
How many delegates attended FII9? | More than 10,200 | Economic Development & International Cooperation, Arab Republic of Egypt; **H.E. Sakari Puisto** , Minister of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland; and others.
Gathering the world’s foremost leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers, FII9 served as a global platform to ide... | More than 10,200 delegates and hundreds of speakers thronged the site of FII9. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
Who opened the in-person and livestreamed conference? | Richard Attias | rade Organization; **H.E. Yuriko Koike** , Governor of Tokyo, Japan; **The Rt. Hon. Rachel Reeves MP** , Chancellor of the Exchequer, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; **H.E. Paul Kagame** , President, The Republic of
The in-person and livestreamed conference was opened by **Richard Attias** , Cha... | The in-person and livestreamed conference was opened by **Richard Attias** , Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute, whose words follow on the next page. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
Who outlined the aims and importance of FII9 to the delegates assembled in the grand hall? | Richard Attias | Governor of PIF, Chairman, FII Institute
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“Over the next three days,<br>we will explore new<br>paths where AI meets<br>e... | Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO, FII Institute, outlined the aims and importance of FII9 to delegates assembled in the grand hall | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What is the overarching theme for this year's grand gathering as explained by Richard Attias? | The Key to Prosperity | tionally omitted <==**
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## **THE 9TH EDITION OF THE FUTURE INVESTMENT**
Initiative (FII9) was back and bigger than ever, said **Richard Attias** , Chairman of the Executive Committee and Actin... | And collaboration would be key to tackle the issues that can unlock the Key to Prosperity, the overarching theme for this year’s grand gathering. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What was the purpose of the Day 0 conclaves at FII9? | The Day 0 conclaves were designed to tackle critical issues in a confidential setting to forge the trust and consensus needed to establish a solutions-oriented agenda for the main conference. | ics, finance meets impact, and creativity meets courage,” Attias explained, laying out the schedule ahead over the three-day event. “That is what FII stands for: ideas that move the world forward.”
That was the founding principle of FII, and would long be going forward, he said. And it is from unity, connections and ... | By tackling critical issues in a confidential setting, these sessions helped forge the trust and consensus needed to set a solutions-oriented agenda for the main conference. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What was the theme of the first FII Board of Changemakers held at FII9? | Geoeconomics | ied through to the conference itself.
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Who advocated for the importance of the office in a world where markets can make movements and geopolitical change? | Jamie Dimon, Chairman & CEO, JPMorgan Chase | I T U T E
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## THROUGH FINANCE
Geoeconomics was the theme of the first FII Board of Changemakers held at FII9.
## **BUILDING CONNECTIONS**
## **ECONOMICS AND GEOPOLITICS GO HAND IN HAND,**
But the rise of tech comes at some costs, which is why **Jamie Dimon*... | “Being physically in-office, you learnt from the apprenticeship system, met with people, they told you how to handle a mistake,” he said. “It doesn’t happen when you’re based on online calls. In-person collaboration is important for life, society, creativity and cohesion.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What specific financial innovation beyond AI does Laurence Fink highlight as a rapidly emerging technology? | The tokenization of financial assets and the rapid development of digital wallets. | special Board of Changemakers focusing on geoeconomics to open up the landmark event, an enormous panel of business l eaders was convened to discuss how to put capital to work to change the world.
“My advocacy has been about everything from viewpoint and diversity to against discrimination and terrorism, and in favor... | “We spend so much time talking about AI, but not enough about the tokenization of financial assets, and how quickly that can happen, and how soon we’ll all have digital wallets,” said **Laurence Fink** , Chairman & CEO, BlackRock. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What areas of technology does Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan highlight as having tremendous opportunity? | AI, machine learning, agentic AI, and physical AI | about the tokenization of financial assets, and how quickly that can happen, and how soon we’ll all have digital wallets,” said **Laurence Fink** , Chairman & CEO, BlackRock.
## **ALL IN ON AI?**
Partnerships aplenty are being brokered in AI, as the key technology of the moment and a route to prosperity, according... | “Today, we see tremendous opportunity in AI, machine learning, agentic AI and physical AI, areas where companies like Intel can play a major global role,” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What investment tip did Scott Nuttall suggest for identifying where to put money in private investment? | He suggested looking at capital supply and demand and balances. | Intel, could get on board with. “Today, we see tremendous opportunity in AI, machine learning, agentic AI and physical AI, areas where companies like Intel can play a major global role,” he said.
In tech, AI and elsewhere, there is activity in markets that hints at a thriving, prosperous future, the board suggeste... | To identify where to put money in terms of private investment, look at capital supply and demand and balances. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to Stephen A. Schwarzman, what resource is expected to be in short supply? | Power | ps, **Scott Nuttall** , Co-CEO, KKR, had suggestions: “To identify where to put money in terms of private investment, look at capital supply and demand and balances.”
## **GLOBAL SOUTH RISING**
**David M. Rubenstein** , Cofounder & Cochairman, Carlyle, who was chairing the Board of Changemakers, posed a question ... | Power is what’s going to be in short supply. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What does the text suggest about the importance of understanding human intentions in the current AI space? | It is considered really important and valuable, as companies that are becoming connected to customers should be closely watched, even though the eventual winners are not yet known. | & CEO, The Blackstone Group. “Right now, the most interesting opportunities lie in data centers and AI, with a particular emphasis on power,” he said. “Power is what’s going to be in short supply.”
Yes, agreed **Dr. Patrice Motsepe** , Founder & Executive Chairman, African Rainbow Minerals. “Africa is the most exciti... | **“At this stage in AI, we don’t yet know the eventual winners. But this space is moving very fast. We should pay attention to companies that are becoming really connected to customers. Understanding human intentions is really important and valuable.”** | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What investment opportunities did Lubna S. Olayan mention alongside technology, data centers, and healthcare? | Selective real estate | tention to companies that are becoming really connected to customers. Understanding human intentions is really important and valuable.”**
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But the entire Global South was a boon market for investors eager to make meaningful change to our planet, the board arg... | “Selective real estate presents a strong investment opportunity, alongside technology, data centers and healthcare.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
Who is the President & CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated? | Cristiano R. Amon | Founder & CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management
**Cristiano R. Amon** President & CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated
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**Dr. Patrice Motsepe** Founder & Executive Chairman, African Rainbow Mine... | **Cristiano R. Amon** President & CEO, Qualcomm Incorporated | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What effect does conferencing software have on younger people according to the text? | It has an effect on their development and causes their socializing to deteriorate. | ip-Bu Tan**
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“Conferencing software is<br>a great tool for work, but it<br>“Africa is the m... | Conferencing software is a great tool for work, but it has an effect on younger people’s development. Their socializing is deteriorating. You don’t run into anyone accidentally over Zoom. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What did Georges Elhedery state regarding gender discrimination in private investment in Saudi Arabia? | There has been no discrimination between women and men in terms of private investment, with gender inclusion now being more apparent and visible. | ets. Code,<br>chips, cloud and data. There<br>is an ocean of opportunities<br>out there where connectivity,<br>supply chains, and consumer<br>and trade flows still happen;<br>this is where we need to focus<br>our attention.”<br>Jamie Dimon, Chairman & CEO, JPMorgan Chase Georges Elhedery, CEO, HSBC Laurence Fink, Chair... | “When it comes to doing<br>business in Saudi Arabia, there<br>has been no discrimination<br>in terms of private investment,<br>between women and men. That<br>inclusion, however, is now just more apparent, more visible.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What strategic shift has been made at Intel, and which areas does the company identify as having tremendous opportunity? | Intel has decided to refocus as an engineering-driven company, identifying AI, machine learning, agentic AI, and physical AI as areas with tremendous opportunity where it can play a major global role. | ttall, Co-CEO, KKR<br>Brookfield; Chair, Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB)<br>Stephen A. Schwarzman, Cofounder, Chairman & CEO, The Blackstone Group David Solomon, Chairman & CEO, Goldman Sachs Lip-Bu Tan, CEO, Intel David M. Rubenstein, Cofounder & Cochairman, Carlyle<br>“Only about 1% of global private<br>“There’s no question t... | “The decision has been made to refocus Intel as an engineering-driven company. Today, we see tremendous opportunity in AI, machine learning, agentic AI, and physical AI, areas where companies like Intel can play a major global role.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What resource is expected to be in short supply according to the text? | Power | and the companies like Intel can play a<br>ties lie in data centers and AI, regulatory environment.” major global role.”<br>with a particular emphasis<br>on power. Power is what’s<br>going to be in short supply.”<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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F I I 9 E... | Power is what’s going to be in short supply.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What investment did Qatar make in the UK, according to H.E. Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari? | £35 billion | poverty since the 1990s, while trade volumes have increased significantly. Turkey continues to invest in regional and global integration” because of that.
## **ECONOMIC NATIONALISM IS RESHAPING**
globalization every day that passes, yet interdependence on one another remains unavoidable as energy transitions, infra... | “It is now very important to build direct partnerships with countries,” he said, pointing to a £35 billion investment Qatar has made in the UK. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
How does The Rt. Hon. Rachel Reeves MP describe the role of AI in the UK economy? | She states that AI underpins everything the UK does and views it as a positive growth engine for the country. | ting to a £35 billion investment Qatar has made in the UK. “Qatar doesn’t want to talk about protectionism,” he added. “We need to work together to develop a win-win situation for the whole world.”
“We need to grow the economy on a foundation of stability,” said **The Rt. Hon. Rachel Reeves MP** , Chancellor of the ... | “AI underpins everything that we do. We see it as a positive growth engine for the UK.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to panelists at FII9, what is required for success in building essential national industries or iconic projects? | A strategic partnership between government vision and private sector execution. | erpins everything that we do. We see it as a positive growth engine for the UK.”
**H.E. Mehmet Şimşek** , Minister of Finance & Treasury, Republic of Türkiye, made the argument that globalization
keeps trade flowing seamlessly.” Ultimately, agility rests with the private sector. **Fernando Galletti de Queiroz** , C... | Success requires a strategic partnership between government vision and private sector execution, panelists at FII9 agreed. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What does Stella Li state about the impact of Vision 2030 on companies like BYD? | Vision 2030 provides strong policy direction that motivates companies like BYD to invest. | ment, described how “private capital has evolved from being a last resort to a partner of choice for governments and corporations, enabling investment in critical industries and long-term growth.”
Meanwhile, the development of a grand urban project was the subject of another panel. At the heart of Riyadh, New Mura... | “Vision 2030 provides strong policy direction that motivates companies like BYD to invest.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What construction achievements does Dyke cite to demonstrate that the Mukaab project is more than just a plan on paper? | They have moved 15 million cubic meters of rock and built 1,250 deep concrete piles, making it the largest and heaviest structure on the planet. | vest.” Still, policy must deliver on two fronts, added **Rajesh Subramaniam** , President and CEO, FedEx Corporation, who cited the need for “solid infrastructure ... and soft infrastructure that
Mukaab, a 400-meter-cubed living system, dome and tower, will be like entering “another world,” he added. “This is more ... | We’ve moved 15 million cubic meters of rock and built 1,250 deep concrete piles. It will be the largest, heaviest structure on the planet, | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What long-term strategic shift is needed for Europe's defense renaissance according to the text? | A shift from dependence to sovereign responsibility. | s trade, it<br>strategic investment also reduces friction<br>vehicles such as sover- and helps build<br>eign wealth funds.” lasting partnerships<br>among nations.”<br>“What’s really important is the 15-minute city<br>philosophy. We are very proud of our master<br>plan, which allows you to do 90% of the things<br>you n... | need for a long-term strategic shift from dependence to sovereign responsibility. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
Who stated that uncertainty is a call for Europe to take more responsibility for its security? | H.E. Jean-Yves Le Drian | ion looked at the imperative for increased spending, the deep-seated challenge of industrial fragmentation, and the need for a long-term strategic shift from dependence to sovereign responsibility.
This new urgency exposes deep structural challenges. **Ahmet Akyol** , President & CEO, Aselsan, questioned if the spen... | “The uncertainty is ... a call for Europe to take more responsibility for its security,” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What did the panel conclude Europe's success hinges on? | Overcoming internal division. | uncertainty is ... a call for Europe to take more responsibility for its security,” he said. But there was tension between national priorities for heads of state and the goals of global investors.
Ultimately, the panel concluded that Europe’s success hinges on overcoming internal division. “Defragmentation is an issu... | Ultimately, the panel concluded that Europe’s success hinges on overcoming internal division. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What did H.E. Gustavo Petro say about the government's commitment to science and history? | He stated that the government must commit to and trust science, history, and the stories that have shaped humanity, and if science indicates they must disconnect power from their needs, they should commit because they have the opportunity to transform. | nk positively about the future.”
## **THE POWER OF FII9 IS TO BRING THE WORLD’S MOST**
“We thought the Russia-Ukraine war would be the main catalyst for higher defense spending. In reality, the
influential investors together with sovereign heads of state to debate the fundamental principles of prosperity and ris... | “As a government, we have to commit to and trust science, history and the stories that have shaped humanity,” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
Who described the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a role model for a tangible vision of beauty and transformation? | H.E. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of The Republic of Albania | manity,” said **H.E. Gustavo Petro** , President, Republic of Colombia. “If science says we must disconnect power from our needs, then we must commit, because we have the opportunity to transform.”
“When it comes to humanity, everything works like a machine, with cause-and-effect relationships,” said **Ray Dalio** , ... | “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a role model, and this is connected with a tangible vision of beauty and transformation. It shows that anything is possible.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What connection is made regarding Saudi Arabia's status as a role model? | It is connected with a tangible vision of beauty and transformation, demonstrating that anything is possible. | udi Arabia is a role model, and this is connected with a tangible vision of beauty and transformation. It shows that anything is possible.”
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a machine, with cause-and-effect relationships,” said of Guyana. “We are shap... | Saudi Arabia is a role model, and this is connected with a tangible vision of beauty and transformation. It shows that anything is possible.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to H.E. Paul Kagame, what determines whether a society is successful? | A society's success depends on its mind, spirit, and practice rather than its size. | st science, history and the stories<br>Arabia is a role model, and this is connected with a tangible that have shaped humanity,” said H.E. Gustavo Petro , “As defense spending rises, we<br>vision of beauty and transformation. It shows that anything President, Republic of Colombia. “If science says we must must e... | A successful society is not a matter of size, but of mind, spirit, and practice | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What practical comparison did Catherine MacGregor use to explain the meaning of 1 GWH of energy? | She compared it to keeping a big city of hundreds of thousands of people powered on overnight. | to making mistakes,” admitted resilient defense ecosystem.”<br> Kagame , President, Republic of Rwanda. “We talk about H.E. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif , Prime Minister, Islamic<br> globalization and cooperation, but the starting point Republic of Pakistan. “It’s important to learn from these<br>is how you manage your... | “It’s keeping a big city of hundreds of thousands turned on overnight.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What three elements did the traditional "energy trilemma" framework aim to balance? | Affordability, sustainability, and security. | xplaining the staggering power required. “When AI can anticipate additional energy burdens, what does 1 GWH mean?” she asked. “It’s keeping a big city of hundreds of thousands turned on overnight.”
## **THE LONG-HELD “ENERGY TRILEMMA” – THE**
framework for balancing affordability, sustainability and security – is n... | framework for balancing affordability, sustainability and security – is no longer sufficient to navigate the modern energy landscape. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What progress has Saudi Arabia made in battery storage and automation according to AlGhamdi? | Saudi Arabia has connected 8 GWH of battery storage to the grid in under 11 months and increased automation from 4% in 2020 to 40% by 2026. | ate this new, more complex quadrilemma, concluding that the future requires a digitized, flexible and balanced grid that can no longer treat human needs in the Global South as a secondary concern.
This new demand requires a grid that is not only bigger but smarter and faster. AlGhamdi detailed how Saudi Arabia is ... | “We had no battery storage systems connected to the grid last year, but have connected 8 GWH in under 11 months since,” he explained. “Automation has gone from 4% in 2020 to 40% by 2026.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What solution does Greg Jackson propose to address the grid's core bottleneck? | Radical digitization of the grids to enable them to rapidly respond to fluctuating supply and demand. | change,” she said. “Security transforms into resilience. The sustainability agenda is not stationary; we need water and biogenic carbon in the mix. We need to redesign and modernize the trilemma.”
But this new demand, coupled with new renewable supplies, is exposing the system’s core bottleneck. **Greg Jackson** , C... | His solution is radical digitization. “With millions of generating points, balancing with baseload, flexible gas and solar panels, we must digitize grids so they can rapidly respond to fluctuating supply and demand.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What did James P. Danly state about the feasibility of simultaneously achieving the three key energy goals? | He stated that while it is empirically demonstrable to achieve two out of the three goals, successfully obtaining all three at once has not yet been accomplished. | ose one, but to advance them all together. In the Kingdom, we look to these three as interdependent.” **Marco Arcelli** , CEO, ACWA Power, concurred, labeling the challenge “more of a quadrilemma.”
## **TRILEMMA’S HUMAN COST**
The most urgent driver for change, however, is the profound human cost of energy inequity... | “it’s empirically demonstrable to have two out of three, but getting all three has not yet succeeded.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to the text, why do people migrate? | People migrate out of necessity rather than by choice, driven by increased access to power and the goal of driving inclusion. | he White House agenda is “to have affordable, reliable and secure energy.” But, he cautioned, “it’s empirically demonstrable to have two out of three, but getting all three has not yet succeeded.”
She explained that this is not a choice but a necessity. “People do not migrate because they want to leave their homes a... | “People do not migrate because they want to leave their homes and families; they migrate because they must. It’s about increased access to power and driving inclusion.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to the text, why did the 2022 energy crisis occur? | Exposure to gas prices. | Omogiafo OON** President & Group CEO, Transnational Corporation Plc **Meg O’Neill** CEO & Managing Director, Woodside Energy **Dr. Angela Wilkinson** Secretary General & CEO, World Energy Council
**Marco Arcelli** CEO, ACWA Power **Eng. Khalid S. AlGhamdi** CEO, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
**James P. Danly** D... | the 2022 energy crisis came about because of exposure to gas prices. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What does MacGregor state renewables need to address their intermittency and ensure flexibility and reliability? | Storage solutions and gas plants. | s you use not because of ideology, but because they are fast and simple.”
Eng. Khalid S. AlGhamdi, CEO, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) James P. Danly, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy
Greg Jackson, CEO & Founder, Octopus Energy
But their intermittency remains the key challenge. “Renewables need comple... | Renewables need complementing storage solutions, as well as gas plants that will bring flexibility and reliability | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What solution did Wenxuan Li advocate for to address energy costs and orchestrate the new energy system? | He advocated for deregulation and relying on market forces, emphasizing that solving cost issues first would subsequently address the energy trilemma. | al for energy-poor nations over the coming decade.” As developing nations seek affordable energy and developed nations focus on decarbonization, she argued. “Renewables plus LNG bridges that gap.”
To orchestrate this complex new system, leaders pointed to market forces and a new mindset. **Wenxuan Li** , Chairman &... | “First we solve cost, then the trilemma.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to Jackson, what is the big mistake often made regarding energy security, sustainability, and affordability? | Predicting the future based on the present. | nergy Dr. Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General & CEO, World Energy Council
Dr. Owen D. Omogiafo OON, President & Group CEO, Transnational Corporation Plc
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Jackson issued a final warning against linear thinking. “The big mistake we often make with energy security, sustainab... | The big mistake we often make with energy security, sustainability and affordability is predicting the future based on the present | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What is forcing a strategic rethink of power generation and grid reliability? | Demand surges from AI data centers and the developing world. | gas, and that’s where our<br>investment will be.”<br>Amin Nasser, President & CEO, Aramco<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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## ENERGY
The importance of energy to the future of prosperity was a key area of debate across multiple sessions.
“Renewables wi... | Demand surges, driven by AI data centers and the developing world, is forcing a strategic rethink of power generation and grid reliability. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to Amin Nasser, how do energy priorities differ between the Global North and the Global South? | The Global North prioritizes sustainability, while the Global South prioritizes affordability. | e at FII9, the future of energy demand was hotly debated. Demand surges, driven by AI data centers and the developing world, is forcing a strategic rethink of power generation and grid reliability.
The question of whether strategy can meet speed in solving the world’s energy challenge was the subject of one discussio... | Some in the North prioritize sustainability. For the South, affordability comes out on top. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What percentage expansion does Aramco plan for its gas business to unlock the potential for AI and data centers? | 60% | ow without dependable and sustainable energy.”He identified gas as a vital long-term source, noting Aramco plans to expand its gas business by 60% to “unlock the potential for AI and data centers.”
**Fred Thiel** , Chairman & CEO, MARA, argued the primary bottleneck is not generation.“The main challenge is expandin... | Aramco plans to expand its gas business by 60% to “unlock the potential for AI and data centers.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What did Ana Cabral, Cochairperson & CEO of Sigma Lithium, identify as the key to harnessing government support? | Uplifting people in tangible ways. | ----- Start of picture text -----**<br>
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## ALIGNMENT ENGINE
How to power economies with policy and tech was the topic of a high-level discussion.
Member of the Board of Directors... | “the key to harnessing government support is uplifting people in tangible ways,” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to the panel, what factor separates nations with ambitious economic targets from those that actually achieve them? | The implementation gap between written policies and their execution. | how circular technology and new energy strategies can elevate a nation’s economy, concluding that success hinges on a disciplined alignment between government policy and private-sector innovation.
**Robert Wilt** , CEO, Maaden, set the stage by observing that “nations that pair innovation with sound policy and stron... | This implementation gap, the panel concluded, is what separates nations with ambitious targets from those that achieve them. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to the panel, what factor separates nations with ambitious targets from those that actually achieve them? | The implementation gap. | innovation, but implementation remains our most significant obstacle.” This implementation gap, the panel concluded, is what separates nations with ambitious targets from those that achieve them.
This government role is critical for scaling new solutions, the panel argued. **Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh** , CEO & Execut... | This implementation gap, the panel concluded, is what separates nations with ambitious targets from those that achieve them. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
How does SABIC contribute to the Saudi Green Initiative according to the provided text? | SABIC serves as a key enabler of the initiative by ensuring that every solution, product, and material it develops is designed to be sustainable. | m committed to one shared<br>vision. The government here aims to<br>enable growth, not restrict it.”<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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How does Rayan Fayez describe the development approach for Saudi Arabia's gigaprojects? | He describes it as a blueprint for sustainable cities that are not anchored by legacy technology, but built on future infrastructure like green hydrogen and AI data centers. | *
## AMBITION AND EXECUTION
From looking at gigaprojects to optimizing organizations for megadevelopments, several panels channeled the challenges.
## **SAUDI ARABIA’S GIGAPROJECTS ARE BEING**
developed as interconnected ecosystems designed to drive national resilience and create new global growth hubs. **Rayan ... | Rayan Fayez , Deputy CEO, NEOM, described this as a “blueprint for what sustainable cities will look like,” one “not anchored by legacy tech,” but built on the infrastructure of the future like green hydrogen and AI data centers. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to the text, what technology does Marco Mejia identify as the only way to improve the customer experience at King Salman International Airport? | Biometric tokens | hor; Consultant, Connaught Street, championed the power of megaprojects. “When the amount of money spent on megaprojects is vast, you can make enormous savings through incremental growth,” he said.
Sustainable, tech-forward approach is a common theme. **John Pagano** , Group CEO, Red Sea Global, confirmed his resorts... | “biometric tokens” is the “only way to improve the customer experience” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
How large is ROSHN Group's land bank according to Charles Biele? | Over 200 million square meters. | t about technology. **Jerry Inzerillo** , Group CEO, Diriyah Company, reported his project is “on time and budget” while preserving heritage via a “mud academy” making 20 million bricks – by hand.
That kind of scale was evident and involves optimization of organizations, as another panel discussed. **Charles Biele*... | **Charles Biele** , Group COO, ROSHN Group, described his organization as the “national real estate developer,” with a land bank of over 200 million square meters. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What does Talal Kensara say about the location and inspiration for Diriyah Company's project? | The project is located in the birthplace of the kingdom and aims to create a living destination inspired by its significant heritage. | agement Company (KAFD DMC), noted KAFD is the “first operational project as a mixed-use development under the PIF umbrella.”
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Future developments need to be rooted in history. **Talal Kensara** , Chief of Strategic Management, Diriyah Company, ex... | **Talal Kensara** , Chief of Strategic Management, Diriyah Company, explained his project is located in the “birthplace of the kingdom” and aims to create a living destination “inspired by that significant heritage.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
Who signed the landmark agreement between FII and Expo 2030 on stage at FII9? | Eng. Talal H. AlMarri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, and Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee & Acting CEO of FII Institute. | such developments.
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## SIGN AGREEMENT
A landmark deal was signed between FII and Expo... | An agreement on how to address that was signed on stage at FII9, as **Eng. Talal H. AlMarri** , CEO, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, and **Richard Attias** , Chairman of the Executive Committee & Acting CEO, FII Institute, put pen to paper in front of the audience. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What is the shared goal of the partnership's mission? | To advance global prosperity and deliver impact for humanity. | valuable outcome for its host nation, and how can Riyadh’s Expo 2030 be engineered from day one to ensure the world’s best ideas are not just displayed, but are reborn as permanent Saudi ventures?
The partnership’s mission focuses around the shared goal to advance global prosperity and deliver impact for humanity – a... | The partnership’s mission focuses around the shared goal to advance global prosperity and deliver impact for humanity | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What is Jerry Inzerillo's view on the market bubble? | He states that he does not see a bubble. | ole in are private. There is a growing<br>from traditional masons<br>global manufacturing need for private capital as<br>to recreate the iconic<br>and innovation, this is the governments reduce spending<br>moment to rise and shine.” and public markets fail to meet topography of Saudi Arabia’s<br>birthplace, maki... | “I do not see a bubble. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to the text, what domains will the most impactful infrastructure of the future cover? | It will cover space, nuclear innovation, and private capital, in addition to Earth. | US the first operational project as a<br>board must be patient because<br>benefits from fiscal support, mixed-use development under<br>sometimes breaking things potential lower rates and the PIF umbrella. We have a lot<br>means not having the quarterly AI-driven innovation, creating of future ambitions.”<br>earni... | “The most impactful<br>infrastructure of the future will<br>not only be on Earth. It will be<br>in space, in nuclear innovation<br>and in private capital.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
How many passengers is King Salman International Airport expected to serve? | 229 million passengers | irman & CEO, MARA Mohammed Abdulaziz Alfraih, Acting CEO, STC Bank Fadi Saadeh, Acting CEO, VCM<br>“We see banks as strategic<br>partners to guide SMEs toward<br>“To build sustainable<br>“We launched King Salman “We are seeing major sustainable growth. They<br> infrastructure, we must utilize<br>International Airport... | We’ll serve 229 million passengers, and the airport is already growing 14.5% every year. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
How many mud bricks were made by hand at the Diriyah mud academy? | 20 million | on.”<br>every year. That’s the come utilities, raising questions a long-lasting, sustainable<br>attraction power of Riyadh.” about the grid’s profitability.” system.”<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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How long ago was King Salman International Airport launched according to the text? | Two years ago | by hand.”<br>Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO, Diriyah Company<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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Hisham Ahmed Al-Rayes, Group CEO & Board Anne Walsh, CIO, Guggenheim Partners Sultan Alobaida, Chief Commercial Officer... | “We launched King Salman International Airport two years ago and have made amazing advancements. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What is the annual growth rate of the airport mentioned in the text? | 14.5% | energy source<br>years ago and have made and Google, move into the products, such as supply chain<br>while offsetting emissions<br>amazing advancements. power generation business or point-of-sale financing,<br>We’ll serve 229 million themselves. The risk is twofold: rather than one-size-fits-all through the volu... | is already growing 14.5% every year. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What is the projected size of the global tourism market by 2040? | $15 trillion | **
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## MORE MEANINGFUL
## COMMON PATHS TO PROSPERITY
When it comes to making experiences, the equation comes down to balancing tech, the personal touch and new destinations.... | toward a projected $15 trillion market by 2040 | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What does Nassetta note is the power of AI? | Managing information to drive actions and outcomes. | ta** , President & CEO, Hilton Worldwide, called a “golden age of travel,” the winning formula balances massive investment in connectivity and AI with the irreplaceable value of human experience.
Technology, particularly AI, was identified as the essential tool for managing this growth. Sun highlighted her 10,000 e... | “managing information to drive actions and outcomes.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What did H.E. Han Zheng identify as the world's common pursuit and a task facing all countries? | Development and prosperity | AL KEY THEMES RAN THROUGH FII9’S**
multiple sessions. And several key themes run through different countries, no matter where you are in the world. Such was the case with a very special speaker.
“Development and prosperity are the world’s common pursuit, and a task facing all countries, especially developing ones,... | “Development and prosperity are the world’s common pursuit, and a task facing all countries, especially developing ones,” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What does Ferit Şahenk state AI will never replace, and how does he define true hospitality? | He states that AI will never replace the human touch, and he defines true hospitality as authenticity and thoughtful surprises. | row in late October just before FII9, and planning to connect “100 cities within the next five years.” This strategy requires global alliances, as **Ed Bastian** , CEO, Delta Air Lines, described his partnership with Saudi Arabia as a way to connect Riyadh “to the world, one stop away.”
However, the travel industry l... | “AI will never replace the human touch,” defining true hospitality as “authenticity” and “thoughtful surprises.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to Zheng, what historical connection highlights the deep-rooted spirit of cooperation between China and the Middle East? | Over 2,000 years ago, Chinese and Arab civilizations developed vibrant interactions and enriched each other with ever-closer economic relationships. | people, for people.” **Ferit Şahenk** , Chairman & CEO, Doğuş Group, concluded that “AI will never replace the human touch,” defining true hospitality as “authenticity” and “thoughtful surprises.”
The path forward, Zheng explained, lies in remembering that openness brings progress, a lesson taught by the history of ... | “Over 2,000 years ago, Chinese and Arab civilization developed vibrant interactions and enriched each other with ever-closer economic relationships,” said Zheng. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
How does China currently view Saudi Arabia according to the text? | As a key independent force in a multipolar world. | , Chinese and Arab civilization developed vibrant interactions and enriched each other with ever-closer economic relationships,” said Zheng.
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between China and the Middle East. “Over 2,000 years ago,<br>Tony Douglas, CEO... | Today, China views Saudi Arabia as “a key independent force in a multipolar world.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What are the Kingdom's plans regarding minerals, according to the Vice Minister of Industry & Mineral resources? | The Kingdom plans to become a global minerals hub. | number one destination in wanted to improve those ties further. “China is ready to work<br>26th, we launched our first the GCC, Middle East and Asia,<br> commercial service to Heathrow. thanks to innovation and the with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries to<br>We are in the game.” efforts of the Minis... | The Kingdom has grand plans to become a global minerals hub, according to the Vice Minister of Industry & Mineral resources. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
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## GLOBAL MINERALS AMBITION
The Kingdom has grand plans to become a global minerals hub, according to the Vice Minister of Industry & Mineral resources.
built on a strategy of “stability, transparency and investorcentric focus.” The minister stated the national mining ambi... | The minister stated the national mining ambition of Saudi Arabia is to create a “global mineral processing hub” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What did Daniel Yergin describe mining as in relation to Saudi Arabia's industrial development? | The third pillar of Saudi Arabia's industrial development. | at FII9 focused on how to pave the way to global mineral security. The discussion centered on the Kingdom’s national strategy to move from a regional player to a global hub for mineral processing.
Al-Mudaifer was in conversation with **Daniel Yergin** , Vice Chairman, S&P Global, who called mining the “third pillar ... | “third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s industrial development.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to H.E. Eng. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer, what is the stated ambition for Saudi Arabia's mining sector? | To create a global mineral processing hub that serves both the nation and the world. | entered their “golden age” in the Kingdom, which he identified as the “world’s fastestgrowing mining region.” He explained that this growth is
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H.E. Eng. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer, Vice Minister, Ministry of Industry & ... | “We have achieved great success, but our ambition is to create a global mineral processing hub that serves both our nation and the world.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What percentage of global citizens believe their country should develop its own AI capabilities rather than depend on foreign systems? | 77% | lly omitted <==**
## PRIORITY COMPASS 2025
The annual pulse check of the planet turned up some surprising results as it was unveiled at FII9.
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And as governments and industries grapple with the AI revolution, the survey highlights a strong global call for AI sove... | Some 77% of global citizens believe their country should develop its own AI capabilities, rather than depend on foreign systems. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What is the top concern for respondents in the PRIORITY Compass study? | Cost of living | 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 shapes conversations at FII9.
“The data from this year’s PRIORITY Compass offers a clear signal to world leaders: citizens are crying out for economic... | 50% of respondents name cost of living as their top concern, up ten points year-on-year. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to Dan Gardner, what happens when the amount of money spent on megaprojects is vast? | You can make enormous savings through incremental growth. | will not have enough money to live decently when they retire.
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According to the text, what is the primary difference between success and failure? | The difference is speed, not perfection. | & Member of the Board, Bridgewater Associates; Founder, Dalio Family Office
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**“The difference between success and failure is speed, not perfection. Great leaders recognize mistakes quickly and act... | “The difference between success and failure is speed, not perfection. Great leaders recognize mistakes quickly and act faster than others.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
Who argued that the private and public sectors need to work in tandem to tackle global paradoxes? | H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation for the Arab Republic of Egypt. | athways that align return with resilience, scaling solutions that lift whole economies. The goal is to help finance the future more intelligently so prosperity can be built – and broadly felt.
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According to Jim Fitterling, what was the scale of the investment Dow made in the Kingdom for a petrochemical complex? | $20 billion | Al-Mashat,** Minister of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation, Arab Republic of Egypt. “Governments can’t do it alone,” she said. “The private sector needs to see that risks are manageable, and that is only possible if we have aligned incentives from both sides.”
There were good examples to foll... | The scale we built here at the Kingdom was unprecedented at $20 billion dollars in one go for a world leading petrochemical complex, | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to Masahiro Kihara, why must countries connect with other nations? | To create innovations and achieve sustainable growth around the world. | e was true for **Jim Fitterling** , Chair & CEO, Dow. “The scale we built here at the Kingdom was unprecedented at $20 billion dollars in one go for a world leading petrochemical complex,” he said.
As well as public-private partnerships, there need to be groupings within each area, too. “A country cannot be self-suff... | “A country cannot be self-sufficient in every aspect; you have to connect with other nations,” explained **Masahiro Kihara** , President & Group CEO, Mizuho Financial Group. “It’s important for us to do this to create innovations and achieve sustainable growth around the world.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to H.E. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, how does Saudi Arabia's economic environment compare to the rest of the world during times of global uncertainty? | He states that while the rest of the world is experiencing uncertainty, Saudi Arabia offers certainty, and that tectonic shifts and political tensions do not change the country's economic direction. | markets are being upended and we don’t know how they’ll settle down because the globalization we’re used to has moved aside. In that environment, you can’t get anything done without partnerships.”
One area remains strong in the face of adversity. “The rest of the world is experiencing uncertainty, and in Saudi Arab... | The rest of the world is experiencing uncertainty, and in Saudi Arabia, there is certainty, | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What challenge does Aliko Dangote identify regarding public-private partnerships in Africa? | The public sector side requires more stability because policies frequently change whenever there is a change in government or ministers. | *Adebayo Ogunlesi** , Founding Partner, Chairman & CEO, Global Infrastructure Partners. “No institution from the US or Asia would have ever done anything in the Kingdom before.” Now that’s changed.
Here too the Gulf region is well-placed, said **Dina Powell McCormick** , Former US Deputy National Security Advisor; Vi... | As we’ve seen before in Africa, any time there’s a change in government or ministers in certain ministries, entire policies change. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to The Hon. Paul MP Chan, what is a key characteristic of public-private partnerships? | He stated that there is no single formula that fits all situations, emphasizing the need for flexibility. | ds more stability, he admitted. “As we’ve seen before in Africa, any time there’s a change in government or ministers in certain ministries, entire policies change.”
## **BROKERING PARTNERSHIPS**
The importance of public-private partnerships was wellestablished. But making good partnerships is trickier. “For public... | “For public-private partnerships, our experience is there isn’t one formula that fits all,” said **The Hon. Paul MP Chan** , GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
Who is the Executive Director & CEO of Temasek? | Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara | **
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**Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara** Executive Director & CEO, Temasek
## **The Hon. Paul MP Chan**
GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Rep... | **Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara** Executive Director & CEO, Temasek | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to the text, what does H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat state is the only way any country can address cost of living and jobs challenges? | Through alignments, which create the resilience countries need to withstand shocks. | ecretary of the Board**
## **Masahiro Kihara**
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“Strong fiscal and monetary<br>policies, a stable currency peg “The only way ... | “The only way any country can address cost of living and jobs challenges is through alignments, and alignments here are very important because they create the resilience countries need in order to withstand shocks.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to Masahiro Kihara, which energy source is considered the most logical high-density option alongside natural gas? | Nuclear power | of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) Development & International Cooperation, Arab Republic of Egypt<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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“A country cannot be self-<br>“Seeing nuclear power return<br>sufficient in ev... | Seeing nuclear power return to focus is hugely positive. It’s our most logical high-density energy source alongside natural gas. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Northern Metropolis project in Hong Kong? | It is not just for housing, but serves as a hub for the innovation and technology sector to diversify the economic structure and create more jobs. | ”<br>Jim Fitterling, Chair & CEO, Dow Masahiro Kihara, President & Group CEO, Mizuho Financial Group<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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“In Hong Kong, we’re embarking<br>on a massive project, the<br>Northern Metrop... | “In Hong Kong, we’re embarking<br>on a massive project, the<br>Northern Metropolis. It’s not<br>just for housing, but a hub for<br>the innovation and technology<br>sector. This will also enable<br>us to diversify our economic<br>structure and create more jobs.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What does Aliko Dangote identify as the main issue with investing in Africa and elsewhere? | The lack of consistency in government policies, as changes in government or ministers often lead to entire policies changing. | , The Government of the Hong Kong Special<br>Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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“It’s a good development that<br>the Kingdom and the GCC as a<br>whole have be... | “The issues with investing in Africa and everywhere is to do with consistency in government policies. As we’ve seen before, any time there’s a change in government or ministers in certain ministries, entire policies change.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
Who is the Chairman & CEO of TotalEnergies mentioned in the text? | Patrick Pouyanné | ntire policies change.”<br>Aliko Dangote, GCON President & Chief<br>Executive, Dangote Industries Limited<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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Where does private capital often appear to come back to according to the text? | The MENA region. | good sign<br>nothing short of impressive the Kingdom and the GCC as a<br>“In this environment, the volatility. Entrepreneurs adapt whole has actually become a<br>traditional markets are being and are resilient. Somehow source of capital.”<br>upended and we don’t know they can turn around and make<br>how they’ll s... | Where private capital goes, prosperity follows – but when you try to follow the money, it often appears to come back to the MENA region. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to H.E. Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef, what is necessary to continue growing the economy? | The right policy and stability. | ital goes, prosperity follows – but when you try to follow the money, it often appears to come back to the MENA region.
## **VISIONS OF THE FUTURE**
## **HOW CAN THE WORLD GENERATE ALPHA AMID**
geopolitical uncertainty? The answer includes stable policy, technological adoption and supply chain localization.
Loo... | “if you have the right policy and stability, you can continue to grow your economy.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What does Barry Sternlicht identify as the key bottleneck to meeting energy demand? | Transmission | ctor to leverage technology. **Dr. Siyu Huang** , CEO & Cofounder, Factorial Energy, said it is “fundamental to use AI to develop and scale,” highlighting its role in shortening testing processes.
The session was dominated by AI’s impact. **Omar Al-Midani** , President & CEO, Vision Invest, noted data center demand ... | “we have stopped building the desperately required transmission lines.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
Who outlined why the Kingdom is an attractive destination at the PIF Global Asset Management Forum? | Muteb Alshathri, Head of Regional Investments & Acting Head of Private Equity Investments Sections, PIF. | t, JLL, stressed infrastructure must be “smart, well-integrated and powered sustainably.”
## **PRIVATE INVESTMENT CAN CATALYZE CHANGE IN**
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“Our strategy focuses on<br>bringing institutional-grade<br>investments to a w... | Muteb Alshathri , Head of Regional Investments & Acting Head of Private Equity Investments Sections, PIF, outlined why the Kingdom is such an attractive destination. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
How does Muteb Alshathri characterize Saudi Arabia's current investment climate? | He states that the Kingdom is delivering emerging market returns at developed market risk levels, creating a balanced field for both buyers and sellers. | l Asset Management Forum, **Muteb Alshathri** , Head of Regional Investments & Acting Head of Private Equity Investments Sections, PIF, outlined why the Kingdom is such an attractive destination.
“Today, in Saudi Arabia, we are delivering emergingmarket returns at developed-market risk levels,” he said. “This is th... | “Today, in Saudi Arabia, we are delivering emergingmarket returns at developed-market risk levels,” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What investment vehicle does Ann Prendergast recommend to balance risk and bring liquidity and diversification to MENA portfolios? | Exchange-traded funds (ETFs). | idha** , CEO, ALAT, framed this as a moment for Saudi Arabia to “rise and shine in industries of manufacturing, supply and innovation.” He argued the strategy is to “leapfrog,” not by copying models but by evolving them through partnership to “build a best-in-class industry.”
Beyond digital, panelists highlighted co... | In the MENA region, portfolios tend to be overexposed to public markets and local real estate. ETFs help bring liquidity and diversification. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What does Yusuff Ali MA say Saudi Arabia offers that investors require? | Strong leadership, economy, security, and solid infrastructure | the region is firmly on the map. “Only a few years ago, many global investors needed education about the region, where it was on the map, what the investment case was, and why it mattered in a global portfolio,” said **Edward Winter** , Managing Director, GIP, BlackRock.
cacorn. This stability is a key draw, he said.... | “strong leadership, economy, security and solid infrastructure” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What does Ali Ayub state is required for digital transformation to succeed? | Investments in power, grid capacity, and data centers to run AI. | , Managing Director, GIP, BlackRock. infrastructure” that investors require.<br>Elsewhere, investment and industry leaders convened That infrastructure is the critical enabler for the digital<br>to analyze the drivers behind the MENA region’s explosive future. Ali Ayub , Chief Portfolio Officer, Vision Invest,<br>gr... | Ali Ayub , Chief Portfolio Officer, Vision Invest, stressed that “digital transformation cannot succeed” without investments in power, grid capacity and data centers to run AI. | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What is described as the world’s biggest economic challenge? | The global housing shortage. | $1 bil- “circular tech ecosystem,” as successful founders reinvest,<br>lion exits and the region paving the way for its first de- solidifying MENA’s global position.<br>“The global housing shortage is<br>the world’s biggest economic<br>challenge. Between 1.6 and<br>3 billion people worldwide lack<br>decent housing.”<... | “The global housing shortage is<br>the world’s biggest economic<br>challenge. Between 1.6 and<br>3 billion people worldwide lack<br>decent housing.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
What did Kirill Dmitriev cite as proof that Russia is not isolated? | Historic trade with China and India | forward and make the world secure,” he said.
## **THE GLOBAL ORDER IS CHANGING FAST, WITH A**
new order based on sovereign cooperation and strategic partnerships. **Kirill Dmitriev** , Special
Envoy to the Russian President for Investment & Economic Cooperation; CEO, Russian Direct Investment Fund, outlined his v... | He cited “historic trade” with China and India as proof that “we are not isolated and working with the Global South.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
According to Omeed Malik, what is the ultimate goal of 1789 Capital? | To ensure the US starts working for its own citizens again. | d isolation. “Isolationist ideas and approaches don’t work long term,” he said. He cited “historic trade” with China and India as proof that “we are not isolated and working with the Global South.”
**Omeed Malik** , Founder & President, 1789 Capital, argued this shift is necessary because “capital had become weapon... | The ultimate goal, he stated, is for the US to “start working for its own citizens again.” | FII 9 Executive Report.pdf |
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from datasets import load_dataset
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}
💡 About NeMo Data Designer
NeMo Data Designer is a general framework for generating high-quality synthetic data that goes beyond simple LLM prompting. It provides:
- Diverse data generation using statistical samplers, LLMs, or existing seed datasets
- Relationship control between fields with dependency-aware generation
- Quality validation with built-in Python, SQL, and custom local and remote validators
- LLM-as-a-judge scoring for quality assessment
- Fast iteration with preview mode before full-scale generation
For more information, visit: https://github.com/NVIDIA-NeMo/DataDesigner (pip install data-designer)
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