2022---forget-the-scandals--saudi-arabia-wants-to-shine-at-the--davos-of-the-desert- May 2026

The 2022 summit signaled a "return to normal" for global CEOs who had previously stayed away following the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi. The focus shifted from political crisis management to aggressive economic expansion:

: The event served as a progress report for Vision 2030 , showcasing "gigaprojects" like NEOM and The Line. The 2022 summit signaled a "return to normal"

: The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the establishment of investment companies in Jordan, Bahrain, Sudan, Iraq, and Oman, targeting up to $24 billion in regional deals. The 2022 summit signaled a "return to normal"

FII 6th Edition 2022: Enabling a New Global Order - FII Institute The 2022 summit signaled a "return to normal"