Agenda articles

How major sporting events are boosting Middle East economies

Successes such as F1 and the 2022 World Cup highlight how Middle East economies could diversify from oil and gas by becoming major sport destinations.

Recession risks re-ignited by banking crisis, World Bank warns of 'lost decade' of growth, and other economy stories you need to read this week

Top economy stories: Banking crisis sparks recession fears; World Bank warns of 'lost decade' in global growth; Generative AI could lift global GDP by 7%.

Green subsidy race? 5 experts explain what to expect

The Forum asked experts to weigh in on what the subsidies underlying the Inflation Reduction Act and EU Green Deal Investment Plan mean for the future of climate change and trade.

Why data integrity matters for net-zero and nature-positive

New algorithmic monitoring and Earth observation technology offers effective carbon accounting, which needs accurate data for a nature-positive future.

What is antimicrobial resistance and how can we tackle it?

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat which is exacerbated by overuse of antibiotics - as well as poor waste management and climate change.

How we create an international framework for privacy-preserving digital ID

The World Economic Forum’s Digital ID Initiative is catalyzing an international framework to realize financial, health and social impact amid privacy concerns.

Don't like Mondays? Here's how to take the stress out of weekdays

If you struggle to start the week after a weekend relaxing, it may be a lack of routine that's the problem, say health science experts. Here's what to do.

Here's why education systems need to start taking a 'skills-first' approach

The World Economic Forum has been leading a global initiative to improve education for skills. Here are our key takeaways for business, government and education.

Superglue can be turned into a recyclable, cheap, oil-free plastic alternative - here's how

US researchers have developed a low-cost, recyclable alternative to plastic that uses superglue to make products like cutlery and bowls. Here's how it works.

Here's what your work style preference says about you

A former company VP and COO outlines four work-style preferences and the personality traits generally associated with them. What's yours?

Charted: Here's what's driving the digital media revolution

Music and video streaming services were treated with suspicion upon arrival but are now the main means of accessing both, as this Statista chart shows.

Could a new 3D-printing technique help improve and personalize neurosurgery?

Neurosurgeons need to practice their surgeries on models, but current replicas can lack accuracy and feel. Here's how printing with silicon could help.