The organizers of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), a major investment conference held in Saudi Arabia every year, announced on Monday that the event would be postponed from October 26-29 to an unspecified date in 2027.
\n\nAlthough the statement did not specify the reason for postponing the conference, it was widely assumed to be prompted by attacks on Saudi Arabia’s cities and airports by the Iran-backed Houthi insurgents of Yemen.
\n\n“This decision comes from a deep commitment to our partners, members, speakers, and delegates,” FII said on Monday. “Because this is our landmark tenth edition, we want to ensure it delivers the full scale, extraordinary quality, and unforgettable impact that our community has come to expect and truly deserves.”
\n\nA supporter of Yemen’s Houthi rebels carries his rifle during a rally in support of the group in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, October 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman)
\n\nThe organizers said reschedule dates in 2027 would be announced “very soon,” and “all current registrations and partnerships remain completely valid.”
\n\nCNBC noted on Monday that “some of the biggest names in business and finance were listed as speakers for the conference,” including Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase, David Solomon of Goldman Sachs, and…
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