Africa-Press – Kenya. President William Ruto will on Tuesday give a keynote address at the 7th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit.
The summit which has united 5,000 delegates and offers insights from 500 distinguished speakers across a spectrum of critical sectors is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The FII Institute is a worldwide nonprofit organization with an investment arm dedicated to making a global impact by fostering cross-border collaboration among exceptional minds.
It is dedicated to converting innovative ideas into practical solutions across critical areas such as artificial intelligence and robotics, education, healthcare, and sustainability.
The ongoing conflict between Israelis and Hamas has not significantly affected the preparations for the forum.
According to a Saudi Arabia news website Asharq Al-Awsat, CEO of the FII Institute Richard Attias had affirmed that the forum is proceeding as planned.
“During a virtual press conference held days before this international event, Attias noted that the news about the conflict in the Middle East is distressing and underscores the importance of leaders and policymakers coming together to address the global challenges facing humanity,” reads Asharq Al-Awsat.
Attias explained that this year’s edition of the forum is titled “The New Compass,” serving as a symbol for guidance.
“It is essential for the FII community to come together to redesign a new compass, as it is a tool for navigation and inspiration, added Attias,” reads Asharq Al-Awsat
Attias revealed that more than 250 decision-makers from China, not only from state-owned enterprises but also from the private sector, especially in the technology industry, will be coming to Riyadh.
Top industry leaders from Latin America, Asia, and Africa will also discuss emissions trading policies in preparation for the “COP 28” summit.
It is expected that Speakers at the conference will discuss the positive impact of carbon trading on climate change, the sovereignty of carbon credits in the global South, and the role of Islamic finance in accelerating green market development.
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