Saudi Arabia postpones its flagship investment conference to 2027

RIYADH, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia announced Monday the postponement of the 10th edition of its flagship investment conference, originally scheduled for Oct. 26-29 in Riyadh, to 2027.

This photo taken with a mobile phone on Sept. 19, 2026 shows thick smoke rising near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo: Xinhua)

The decision to postpone the Future Investment Initiative conference aims to ensure that the event delivers the expected scale, quality and impact, Future Investment Initiative Institute CEO Maha bint Mishari Al Saud said in a statement posted on the institute's official account on the X platform.

The new dates for 2027 will be announced soon, while all existing registrations and partnerships will remain valid, she added.