The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hosting a special meeting of the World Economic Forum in its capital city Riyadh from April 28th to 29th of 2024. This meeting is a result of a cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and the World Economic Forum.
Over 1000 participants including experts, leaders, and thinkers from various sectors like government, academia, and business gathered in Riyadh. They discussed global challenges and find sustainable solutions through constructive dialogues.
Riyadh has become a global hub for progress and leadership in economic matters. The meeting will focus on international cooperation, growth, and energy, aiming to address current global challenges and stimulate joint efforts for solutions.
Saudi Arabia’s central location and strategic connectivity make Riyadh an ideal host for such a meeting. It provides a platform for leaders to discuss challenges and propose solutions that benefit everyone.
For the first time in over fifty years, the World Economic Forum is moving from Davos to Riyadh. The meeting is under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
More than a thousand world leaders will attend the meeting to address pressing global challenges. It coincides with the anniversary of the launch of Saudi Arabia’s vision and it was highlighting the Kingdom’s development achievements and economic transformation.
The meeting’s agenda focuses on three pillars: international cooperation, growth, and energy for development. It aims to achieve prosperity, support growth, and build stronger institutions through cooperation and innovation.
On the sidelines of the meeting, there would be an open forum to facilitate dialogue on various topics such as environmental challenges, entrepreneurship, digital currencies, and mental health. This forum liked to engage students, entrepreneurs, and the general public in crucial discussions.
