The second day of the Development Finance Conference MOMENTUM 2025 continued with dynamic discussions centered on turning ambitious visions into measurable impact. Hosted under the theme “Leading Development Transformation” at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, the event highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing leadership in sustainable development and brings together an elite group of decision-makers, experts, investors, and innovators.
The conference featured more than 30 dialogue sessions and over 100 speakers from around the globe, alongside an exhibition showcasing more than 20 public- and private-sector entities.
Proceedings opened with a session titled “How Can We Build Resilience in a Disruptive World?”, in which National Development Fund (NDF) Vice Chairman Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri emphasized that diversification lies at the heart of Saudi Vision 2030, noting the NDF’s continuous monitoring of key indicators such as non-oil GDP, employment, and local content.
In a session on sustainable investment opportunities, Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih revealed that the Kingdom aims to attract over $1 trillion in infrastructure investments by 2030, with 40% to 50% expected from the private sector. He reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s emergence as the regional hub for green finance.
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The conference also explored the rapid rise of the gaming and esports sector. Experts highlighted the Kingdom’s remarkable shift—from minimal infrastructure 15 years ago to global leadership today—driven by the National Gaming and Esports Strategy and major events such as Gamers8 and the Esports World Cup, which together amassed more than 750 million viewers and welcomed three million visitors to Riyadh. Additionally, this momentum has solidified Saudi Arabia’s position as the largest gaming market in the Middle East and North Africa.
Additionally, the NDF announced new funding initiatives exceeding SAR 300 million, including a SAR 150 million venture capital fund and the region’s largest gaming accelerator, valued at SAR 306 million. Finally, these investments have supported the financing of 59 companies, the development of over 80 games, and the attraction of 14 international studios.
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