Riyadh – The MOMENTUM 2025 Development Finance Conference concluded successfully after three days of high-level dialogue, strategic engagement, and impactful outcomes under the theme “Leading Developmental Transformation.” The conference was organized by the National Development Fund under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the National Development Fund.
The conference brought together more than 100 global speakers from over 100 countries to explore innovative approaches to development finance, address emerging global challenges, and accelerate national and international development priorities.
Pakistan was prominently represented at the conference by H.E. Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, who participated in high-level dialogues with global leaders on shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready economic environment. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to responsible economic growth, climate resilience, and inclusive development.
Held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center from 9–11 December 2025, the conference featured over 35 panel discussions covering sustainable investment, climate adaptation, food and water security, trilateral cooperation, innovation ecosystems, and the role of development finance institutions in expanding economic opportunities. An accompanying exhibition included participation from over 20 public and private sector entities.
The conference also witnessed the signing of 45 Memoranda of Understanding, with a total value of up to SAR 6 billion, aimed at strengthening partnerships between the development ecosystem and the private sector.
MOMENTUM 2025 concluded with a session titled “The Role of Development Finance Institutions: Empowering Development through Financial Capacity Building,” featuring Dr. Steven Grove, Governor of the National Development Fund, alongside CEOs of development banks and funds. Discussions focused on coordination, investment readiness, and scaling developmental impact across key sectors.
On the sidelines, the Minister of Investment awarded HSBC its regional headquarters license, highlighting growing confidence in Saudi Arabia’s financial market. Additionally, the Digital Cooperation Organization launched the Digital Economy Trends Report 2026, projecting 9.5% global digital economy growth next year.
The conference reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s position as a global leader in shaping the future of development finance and advancing sustainable, inclusive economic growth.
