FII Conference concludes its eighth edition with global launches and initiatives

The activities of the eighth edition of the Future Investment Initiative Conference concluded today, under the slogan “Infinite Horizons… Investing Today to Shape Tomorrow”, with the attendance and participation of heads of state, major investors and innovators, in addition to heads of international companies and prominent decision-makers from around the world.

Richard Attias, CEO and Board Member of the Future Investment Initiative Foundation, said in his closing remarks: “The discussions broke traditional boundaries in thinking and expanded the potential of human achievement to transcend traditional borders, and provided opportunities in markets that promise to shape the next economic era, including the results of the (Priority) Index report, which addressed urgent priorities such as the cost of living, governance and healthcare,” urging stakeholders to align their strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals.

During the conference sessions, speakers discussed the concept of mega-regions and large, connected economic zones as new centers of opportunity, with a focus on the role of capital in supporting these economic hubs through innovative solutions and infrastructure investments.

Industry experts revealed during their participation that artificial intelligence could contribute $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030, stressing its ability to transform work roles and provide new growth opportunities.

World leaders and decision-makers provided insights into initiatives aimed at addressing key priorities for citizens and highlighting ongoing challenges.

The eighth edition witnessed several launches, including the launch of a global initiative to enable artificial intelligence in emerging markets, which aims to leverage this advanced technology to serve local communities, as well as the launch of the “Ocean Central” platform from the “Wave” initiative, in addition to the announcement of a number of investment initiatives aimed at supporting innovative projects in various fields, such as renewable energy, healthcare, and technology.

During the conference, the Future Investment Initiative Foundation launched (3) major initiatives, namely: Inclusive Artificial Intelligence, Human Health, and Wave for the Ocean, through which it invited more than 110 companies, as well as governments from the Global North and South, to join it to make an impact on the lives of citizens by providing free health checks for citizens every two years, a 50% reduction in health bills, and ensuring tax-free benefits. In addition, three related publications were revealed, namely the Future Investment Initiative Priorities Compass, which surveyed the opinions of 22,600 participants in 21 countries, the Future of Global Work, and the Health and Longevity Compass. The Future Investment Initiative Foundation revealed its new report, “The Compass of the Future of Global Work,” which was presented during the conference and included the opinions of more than 1,300 people and 200 companies from the Middle East and North Africa region. The report shows that 50% of participants see advanced technology as a threat to stability, while 46% believe that training young people on technology is not enough, highlighting the need to reform education and raise skills.