Saudi Arabia Postpones Its FII Investment Event After Houthi Attacks

New York Times - Oct 19, 2026

The Future Investment Initiative, a centerpiece of Saudi efforts to diversify its economy from its reliance on the energy industry, was set to begin next week.

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