Syria is participating in the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), which officially kicked off on Monday at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. This year’s theme, “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth,” goes in line with Syria’s ongoing efforts toward economic recovery.
A high-level Syrian delegation, including the Ministers of Economy & Industry, Finance, Energy, and Communications, has arrived in Riyadh to take part in the 2025 edition of the FII. The event will be attended by heads of state, political and economic leaders, as well as global companies.
President Ahmad al-Sharaa is scheduled to participate in the global investment gathering and hold a meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. The meeting will reaffirm the renewed spirit of partnership between Damascus and Riyadh, exploring ways to enhance cooperation in development and investment.
President al-Sharaa will also deliver a keynote address focusing on reconstruction, innovation, renewable energy, digital transformation, and human capital development, while outlining Syria’s vision for attracting high-value investments and advancing its reconstruction efforts.
The Syrian delegation will hold a series of meetings with representatives from major global investment firms and economic institutions, as part of Syria’s broader strategy to boost economic integration and open up to international markets.
This year’s conference brings together more than 8,000 participants from around the world, including 650 leading speakers and experts involved in 250 panel discussions. Key topics include the impact of artificial intelligence on productivity, the challenges of wealth inequality, demographic shifts reshaping the workforce, and strategies for balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.
