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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Citi announced the official opening of its new Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located at Kingdom Tower.
Backed by the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (MISK) and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), the EWC has grown into the world's largest startup competition, attracting over 420,000 entrepreneurs from 191 counries since its inception.
The kingdom is pouring money into data centers and working with U.S. and Chinese tech giants, landing its A.I. ambitions in the middle of a geopolitical tussle for tech power.
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The Future Investment Initiative, dubbed 'Davos in the desert', will lure investment to Saudi Arabia as the oil exporter attempts to diversify its economy.
Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih said at the Fortune Global Forum: “People have seen that the kingdom is a long-term partner. We’re not transactional.”
During Monday's press conference, the finance minister hit out against Saudi Arabia once again, as well as Israelis who he said were "insulted" on the Saudis' behalf. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich again attacked Saudi Arabia during a Religious Zionist Party (RZP) faction meeting in the Knesset on Monday,
Reeves signals tax rises being considered at Budget during Saudi Arabia visit - In an indication some form of tax rises could be on the table, the Chancellor suggested the Government needed to ensure its fiscal rules are met.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for Riyadh on Monday to attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9). He is visiting Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.