Riyadh, October 14, 2021, SPA -- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced 16 partnerships with some of the world’s largest companies and entities ahead of the 5th Anniversary of FII on October 26-28, 2021, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As a global nonprofit foundation, the partners will support the work of the FII Institute to make an impact in five areas: AI, Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability. The 5th Anniversary FII will take place under the theme "Invest in Humanity". Discussions will revolve around the investments that will create the greatest benefits for humanity, as multiple sectors witness a renaissance in the post-COVID era. The platform brings together world leaders, experts, innovators, and media in a global forum to explore pioneering solutions addressing society's challenges and propel action towards their realization. The three-day conference will include interactive summits on Investing in Education; Investing in the Metaverse; and Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said, “We are delighted to welcome all of our partners to FII Institute. Each partner brings unique expertise, strategies and thought leadership, crucial to supporting our mission to positively impact on humanity." “At FII we believe in inclusivity as the prerequisite for effective cross-border collaboration to help resolve some of the most pressing issues faced by humanity. Our partners are leading companies and organizations from both the public and private sectors and have all expressed their eagerness to join hands with us to address the challenges and to help serve humanity.” The global partners include BNY Mellon, HSBC, Reliance Industries and Softbank Vision Fund. --SPA 16:06 LOCAL TIME 13:06 GMT 0012 www.spa.gov.sa/w1635285