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In 2022, Saudi Arabia hosted the in Riyadh under the theme "Investing in Humanity: Enabling a New Global Order". Often called the " Davos in the Desert ," the event aimed to shift the global narrative away from past diplomatic friction and toward the Kingdom’s massive economic transformation. Key Priorities and Shifts
FII 6th Edition 2022: Enabling a New Global Order - FII Institute In 2022, Saudi Arabia hosted the in Riyadh
: The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the establishment of investment companies in Jordan, Bahrain, Sudan, Iraq, and Oman, targeting up to $24 billion in regional deals. : The event served as a progress report
: The event served as a progress report for Vision 2030 , showcasing "gigaprojects" like NEOM and The Line. In 2022, Saudi Arabia hosted the in Riyadh
The 2022 summit signaled a "return to normal" for global CEOs who had previously stayed away following the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi. The focus shifted from political crisis management to aggressive economic expansion:
: There was a heavy emphasis on AI and robotics, with the FII Institute making new investments in autonomous fruit-picking and precision forestry technology.
