FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami Opens with Keynote by U.S. President Donald Trump
Riyadh, February 20, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The FII PRIORITY Summit commenced today in Miami, featuring a keynote address by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, who emphasized the transformative power of strategic investment in shaping the global economic landscape.
Addressing an elite gathering of international business and financial leaders, President Trump underscored the importance of investments that drive both financial returns and long-term social impact. He remarked, “Today, it is a tremendous honor to become the first American president to address the Future Investment Initiative Institute. I come today with a simple message for business leaders from across the nation and around the world: If you want to build the future, push boundaries, unleash breakthroughs, transform industries, and make a fortune.”
The event attracted a distinguished group of global investment, finance, and technology leaders, including Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia Khalid Al-Falih, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of FII Institute Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan, CEO of Tesla and Founder of SpaceX and xAI Elon Musk, CEO of Oracle Safra Catz, and CEO of Bridgewater Associates Nir Bar Dea, among others.
During his speech, President Trump expressed appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, for Saudi Arabia’s role in hosting talks in Riyadh aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. He also extended his gratitude to Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of PIF and Chairman of the FII Institute, for organizing the summit.
Following the keynote, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the FII Institute Richard Attias moderated a conversation with President Trump, covering business success, personal achievements, and investment strategies for future generations. The former U.S. president credited his father as a major inspiration, highlighting leadership values centered on peace, love, respect, and strength.
In addition to high-profile discussions on economic growth and global investment trends, the summit explored pressing issues such as scaling carbon markets, maritime sustainability, global health affordability, and workforce development. A key highlight was the launch of The Global Future of Work Report: Series Two, an in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing labor markets amid rapid technological transformation.
The FII PRIORITY Summit continues to serve as a premier platform for visionary dialogue on the future of investment, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as a key global player in economic transformation and strategic partnerships.