Thu, 2021-01-28 14:58
LONDON/RIYADH: The fourth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) opened in Riyadh on Wednesday with panels addressing how to rethink the future of the global economy around the theme “The Neo-Renaissance” amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speakers discussed how investment can inspire an economic rethink and how it could support the energy sector to power a post-COVID-19 crisis recovery. They also discussed ways to re-imagine a new era of global sports and entertainment.
The second day of the forum starts on Thursday, with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expected to speak.
Follow the event live below (All times GMT):
12:30 – Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will make the opening address on day two of the event. Stay tuned.
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The pandemic has changed every aspect of life – we can’t return to the status quo. We opened FII 4th edition with this powerful message: The world has an unprecedented opportunity to embrace a new era of reinvention that will lead to a new chapter for humanity. #FIINeoRenaissance pic.twitter.com/vZGnNrq19g
— FII Institute (@FIIKSA) January 27, 2021
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12:15 – Saudi Arabia will be doing more than many Western countries to tackle climate change by the end of the decade, Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman (pictured below), the Kingdom’s energy minister, told a panel of energy leaders on day one. READ MORE HERE.
And to back that claim up, Saudi Aramco’s Amin Nasser said the firm had been taking advantage of accelerated technology to build its reliability in the market as well as decreasing carbon emissions. READ MORE HERE.
12:00 – It was an intense day of discussions on Wednesday as the FII kicked off virtually, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If you want to catch up on what happened on day one, click here.
Main category: Business & EconomyTags: FII 2021businesseconomySaudi ArabiaFuture Investment Initiative (FII) FII speakers optimistic about global growth in post COVID-19 eraAS IT HAPPENED: Future Investment Initiative – Day One