The Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum is an international forum aimed at strengthening joint cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America.
The forum commenced on May 13, 2025, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, coinciding with President Donald Trump visit to Saudi Arabia as it was the first destination in his foreign visits during his second term. The forum brought together top leaders, decision-makers, and investors with the goal of opening new horizons for investment in vital and strategic sectors.
Target audience of the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum
The Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum is dedicated to supporting economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States. It is held in celebration of an economic and investment partnership that is nearing its first centennial. The forum targets leaders, decision-makers, and investors from both countries, with the aim of renewing and strengthening joint collaboration between the two nations.
The Accompanying Exhibition of the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum
At the launch of the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, attendees are offered a tour of the accompanying exhibition, which showcases historic photographs capturing key moments between the leaderships of both nations. The exhibition also features a selection of Saudi and American companies that have contributed to creating investment opportunities in promising sectors. Additionally, it highlights major projects and companies in Saudi Arabia dedicated to economic diversification and attracting investments.
Participation of the Crown Prince and President Trump in the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum
His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz and U.S. President Donald Trump took part in the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum.
In his address, the Crown Prince emphasized the deep-rooted economic ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States, which date back 92 years to 1933 with the signing of the oil exploration concession agreement in Saudi Arabia with Standard Oil of California.
According to the Crown Prince, joint investments have been one of the key pillars of the two countries’ economic relationship. Today, the Saudi economy is the largest in the region and the U.S.'s biggest economic partner in the region. He announced joint partnership opportunities worth USD600 billion, including agreements exceeding USD300 billion revealed during the forum. He also noted that work is underway in the coming months to finalize the second phase of agreements, aiming to raise the total value to around USD1 trillion.
In his speech, President Trump affirmed the strength of the relationship and ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States, which contribute to regional stability and security. He expressed his support for all future initiatives aimed at deepening and strengthening this relationship.
President Trump also praised Riyadh, calling it a historic and remarkable city that has evolved from a governmental center into a global hub for technology, innovation, and culture. He highlighted its upcoming roles as host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup and Expo 2030. His remarks included the announcement of lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria following discussions with the Crown Prince on the Syrian situation.
Sessions and Agreements of the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum
The forum’s program included ministerial dialogue sessions, CEO discussions, and the participation of over 125 speakers and two thousand attendees. It also includes twelve exhibition pavilions, fifteen specialized sessions, and four roundtables. The sessions have covered various topics including Saudi Arabia’s significant progress in developing various social and economic indicators, many of which have seen remarkable advancement and contributed to achieving key objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia’s efforts to empower transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics were emphasized, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global innovation hub and a leading center for AI and the digital economy. The forum also highlighted Saudi Arabia's ranking among the top 10 most-visited countries in the world as well as the adoption of Starlink services in the aviation and maritime sectors.
The forum concluded with the signing of 140 agreements and memorandums of understanding, amounting to approximately USD300 billion, covering a range of sectors such as sustainable energy, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and life sciences.
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