His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has received an official invitation from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to attend the Future Investment Initiative Forum 2024 in Riyadh — the eighth edition of the Gulf's most influential investment summit.
Invitation Delivered at UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The invitation was formally conveyed to Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State, by Saud bin Saad Al Otaibi, Deputy Head of the Saudi Mission to the United Arab Emirates. The handover took place during a meeting held at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
About the Future Investment Initiative Forum 2024
The Future Investment Initiative Forum is one of the largest international gatherings of its kind, bringing together heads of state, global investors, and senior policymakers to deliberate on investment opportunities and the future of the global economy. Known informally as "Davos in the Desert," the eighth edition ran under the theme Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow and was held in Riyadh on October 29, 2024, under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Strengthening UAE-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership
The invitation underscores the deep and growing strategic partnership between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The two Gulf neighbours have intensified economic cooperation as part of their respective post-COVID development visions, and high-level participation in forums such as the FII Forum 2024 signals continued alignment on regional investment priorities and long-term economic planning across the Middle East.
