Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum Set to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties in Riyadh
Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: The Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum is scheduled to convene at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh on May 13, serving as a vital platform to enhance strategic economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States. Timed to coincide with the state visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to the Kingdom, the high-profile event is expected to attract senior officials from both nations, alongside global CEOs, entrepreneurs, and investors.
The one-day forum will feature a comprehensive agenda of ministerial dialogues, executive panels, and leadership roundtables, focusing on priority sectors such as energy, finance, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. The proceedings will open with a session dedicated to Saudi-U.S. relations, setting the stage for in-depth discussions on energy transition, market stability, and macroeconomic policy coordination.
Senior Saudi ministers scheduled to address the forum include Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha, Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, and Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal. Representing the United States are leading business figures such as BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser, IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna, and Google and Alphabet President and CIO Ruth Porat.
The forum will delve into key areas shaping the future of global industry, including artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and industrial strategy. Notable sessions will spotlight the development of hyperscale data centers, the role of AI in transforming sectors, and the redesign of global financial systems through innovation in cross-border capital flows and regulatory frameworks.
Energy security and sustainability will form another cornerstone of the discussions, with panels highlighting joint initiatives in renewable energy and clean technologies. A dedicated session on industrial resilience will explore collaboration opportunities in advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, and localized supply chains.
In alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy, the forum will also feature briefings on the Kingdom’s preparations for hosting Expo 2030 and the 2034 FIFA World Cup—both presented as transformative national projects with international investment potential.
Complementing the plenary sessions, parallel roundtable discussions will cover a broad spectrum of emerging sectors, including biotechnology, digital health, aerospace, education, tourism, and venture capital. These sessions aim to promote direct engagement and unlock new investment opportunities between Saudi and American business leaders.
The forum will conclude with the formal signing of bilateral agreements and recognition of key strategic partners, followed by closing remarks from senior officials from both countries, reaffirming their commitment to deepening economic collaboration in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
