MOMENTUM Conference Begins in Riyadh

   Riyadh, December 09, 2025, SPA -- Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Development Fund (NDF), Riyadh is hosting the Development Finance Conference "MOMENTUM," organized by the NDF, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center today.
   Running from December 9 to 11, MOMENTUM will bring together a select group of decision-makers, investors, and innovators from across the Kingdom and around the world. The event aims to foster dialogue, partnerships, and solutions that advance sustainable and inclusive development in line with the aspirations of Vision 2030. More than 100 leaders from the public and private sectors and development economists from over 120 countries will participate. The objective is to align capital flows with policy and implementation frameworks, accelerating the transition of promising projects from planning to financing and execution.
   The conference agenda includes discussions aimed at shaping this year's key topics. One session will address strategies for enhancing economic resilience in times of global volatility. Another will explore the importance of bridging financing gaps and empowering youth-led ventures to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Additionally, there will be a focus on the role of investing in diverse locations, from mountains to heritage cities, to promote economic diversification and local development.
   -- SPA