Princess Maha bint Mishari: Building future economy requires trust, meeting public aspirations

Princess Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz, CEO of the Future Investment Initiative Foundation, participated in the B20 Summit, the business forum of the G20, hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington from November 9 to 11, 2026. This marked the first time the summit was held in the United States.

On November 10, Princess Maha took part in a panel discussion titled “Building the Next Economy,” alongside Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov, and Nathan Ohle, President of the International Economic Development Council. The session was moderated by Niki Lang of Boston Consulting Group.

Princess Maha noted that concerns over the cost of living are not unique to Americans, stating:

“For the fifth consecutive year, the cost of living has topped people’s priorities worldwide, regardless of demographic. People want an economy that offers them a better future and opportunities.”

She emphasized that the new economy must be built on trust and should promise a better future by taking people’s needs and aspirations into account.

Princess Maha cited findings from the “FII Priorities Compass 2026,” an annual global survey conducted by the foundation on citizens’ priorities. She also presented results from the “Moving Capital Index,” which the foundation plans to launch next week to track global investment flows across 11 key sectors and identify emerging trends and opportunities.