Abeer Al Akel on How Cities Can Lead Sustainable Economic Regeneration #FII8

LAB 1 "HOW CAN CITIES LEAD ECONOMIC REGENERATION?" took place at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh on October 30, 2024, during the 8th Edition of Future Investment Initiative. #FII8 Cities are increasingly recognized as engines of economic growth and innovation, playing a crucial role in driving regional and national regeneration. The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has invested over $2 billion in primary infrastructure to develop AlUla as a "Living Museum" and sustainable cultural oasis, demonstrating the power of place-based development. How can cities effectively leverage their unique assets, cultural heritage, and human capital to catalyze sustainable economic revitalization and create a future where progress uplifts every citizen? SPEAKER: Abeer Al Akel, Acting CEO, Royal Commission for AlUla MODERATOR: Reina Takla, Head of Business Section, Arab News