In this episode, we delve into the profound socio-economic connection between Hong Kong and the Middle East, focusing on how the Hong Kong government and business sectors establish robust economic and cultural ties with the region. Notably, the FII Institute hosted its inaugural PRIORITY Asia Summit in Hong Kong, themed "Megatrends Shaping Humanity." We have the privilege of witnessing world leaders and visionaries charting a sustainable blueprint for our future. Additionally, we embark on a visit to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Dubai, uncovering their commendable efforts in promoting economic and cultural exchange.
Amidst the global trend towards sustainable development, numerous Hong Kong-based companies have successfully expanded their businesses in the Middle East. How do they bring green solutions, combining wisdom and experience, to navigate the Middle Eastern market? How do talents from different regions collaborate harmoniously to build a brighter future for humanity?

This episode delves into the technological advancements in the Middle East that promise to bring a better life for mankind. We embark on a journey to the west coast of Saudi Arabia, where we find a young and vibrant academic institute, the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. There, we meet the renowned academic Professor Tony Chan, who serves as the university's president. We explore four key areas: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Healthcare, and Sustainability. Additionally, we have the opportunity to meet some Chinese researchers who will help us unveil the alluring side of the Middle East, particularly for those at the forefront of technological research.

这一集深入探讨中东地区的创新科研，如何为世界带来更美好的生活。我们前往沙特阿拉伯西海岸，阿卜杜拉国王科技大学的所在地，与大学校长陈繁昌教授见面。探索人工智能、机器人、医疗科技和新能源这四个关键领域的最新发展。此外，我们亦探访来自中国内地及香港的研究人员，他们将揭示对于科技研究领域人员而言，中东吸引人材的原因。

In this episode, combatting climate change takes center stage. The episode delves into the realm of Green Finance, exploring its principles and the pivotal roles played by FII and banks in supporting sustainable projects through green finance. From there, viewers will be introduced to a local urban hydroponic farming startup that has expanded its operations to the Middle East, showcasing how they benefit from green finance and contribute to sustainable projects.

Furthermore, the concept of the carbon market will be introduced, emphasizing its global emergence as a trend in the fight against global warming. The episode will shed light on the commendable efforts made by HKEX (Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited) in their green and sustainability initiatives, highlighting their significant contributions to this global endeavour. Moreover, the episode will explore how Hong Kong-based companies actively participate in the global carbon market arena, further strengthening Hong Kong as a connecting hub of carbon trading.                                                                                                                        

在这一集中，应对气候变化成为主要焦点。该集探讨了绿色金融的范畴，探索其原则以及外资投资机构和银行在支持绿色金融下的可持续项目中所扮演的关键角色。接着，观众将会介绍一家本地城市水耕农业初创企业，该企业已将其业务扩展至中东地区，展示了他们如何从绿色金融中受益并为可持续项目作出贡献。

此外，本集将介绍碳市场的概念，强调它作为对抗全球变暖趋势的全球兴起。该集将阐明港交所（Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited）在绿色和可持续性倡议方面所做出的努力，突出了他们对这一全球努力的重要贡献。此外，该集还将探讨香港企业如何积极参与全球碳市场领域，进一步加强香港作为碳交易的连接枢纽。

This episode will begin with a brief introduction of the concept of ESG investing, especially in emerging markets, how nations and cities do their planning in terms of driving ESG, including financing ESG initiatives.  We can bring in KSA’s Vision 2030 plan as well as HK’s ESG financing ecosystem.

We will then focus on Sustainability/ ESG – one of FII’s key focus for investment. We will look at how FII invests in these priorities in accordance with ESG principles.This episode will feature several successful investee companies* under FII which are based in the Middle East: (i) RedSea, an agritech company (KSA) (ii) Seafood Souq, a foodtech company (Dubai).

这一集将从简要介绍ESG投资概念开始，特别是在新兴市场中的应用，以及国家和城市在推动ESG方面的规划，包括为ESG项目提供融资。我们可以介绍沙特阿拉伯的2030愿景计划以及香港的ESG融资生态系统。

接下来，我们将重点关注可持续性/ESG，这是FII在投资中的主要关注点之一。我们将看看FII如何根据ESG原则投资于这些优先领域。这一集将介绍几家位于中东的FII成功投资的公司：（一）RedSea，一家农业科技公司（沙特阿拉伯）；（二）Seafood Souq，一家食品科技公司（迪拜）

The Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII) holds an annual grand investment conference in Saudi Arabia, where global political, economic issues, and major trends are explored. The conference attracts participants from prominent financial institutions and government officials worldwide, making it one of the largest investment conferences globally. Vincent Tang attended the conference in Saudi Arabia to engage with the FII management and discuss the institute's efforts in promoting positive impact on humanity across different domains. As Hong Kong prepares to host the PRIORITY Asia Summit in December 2023, Vincent interviewed the key individuals who played a crucial role in making the summit in Hong Kong a reality.

未来投资倡议研究所每年于沙特阿拉伯举办大型投资峰会，探讨影响全球的政经议题和大趋势，是世界上其中一个最大型的投资峰会。主持邓家礼来到沙特阿拉伯出席峰会，与未来投资倡议研究所的管理层会面对谈，了解研究所如何透过不同面向推进全人福祉。香港将于2023年12月举办PRIORITY亚洲峰会，邓家礼访问香港能够举办峰会的幕后推手。