Middle-power leadership is moving the global agenda forward. Here's how
Middle powers are not global superpowers but are playing an outsized role in moving the global agenda forward thanks to their inclusive approach.
Børge Brende
April 28, 2024
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Towards a Saudi blueprint for a robust quantum economy
The quantum economy holds great promise in fields ranging from healthcare to energy and beyond. Here's how we ensure that potential is realized equitably.
Jeremy Jurgens, Basma AlBuhairan and Arunima Sarkar
April 28, 2024
Electric vehicles are key to the energy transition - but the switch must be sustainable. Here's why
OPINION: Switching to electric vehicles is undoubtedly key to the climate transition — but as demand slows, a foot on the brake pedal may not be a bad thing.
Lisa Donahue and Vance Scott
April 28, 2024
A global energy transition is necessary to curb the climate crisis and mitigate the stark disparities in energy access around the world.
Spencer Feingold
April 28, 2024
Why a multi-fuel infrastructure network is key to transport and heavy industry’s energy transition
Embracing a multi-fuel future needs more than just new energy sources – it needs resilient digital and physical infrastructure. Developing a networked infrastructure of port-anchored industrial clusters will be key for the transition.
Margi Van Gogh and Jörgen Sandström
April 28, 2024
Day 1 #SpecialMeeting24: Key insights and what to know
The World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development takes place in Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024.
Gayle Markovitz
April 27, 2024
#SpecialMeeting24: What to know about the programme and who's coming
This year's #SpecialMeeting24 convenes leaders from diverse spheres to discuss Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development.
Mirek Dušek and Maroun Kairouz
April 27, 2024
The latest on the US economy, and other economics stories to read
Top economy stories: Lastest on the US economy; Bank of Japan keeps interest rates steady; Warning over incomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, and more.
Joe Myers
April 26, 2024
Climate finance: What are debt-for-nature swaps and how can they help countries?
Debt-for-nature swaps could provide $100 billion to restore nature and help countries adapt to climate change, according to a report. But what are they?
Kate Whiting
April 26, 2024
Advanced energy solutions: The innovators scaling up clean power
Many of the innovations we need to get to zero are already out there – how can we scale up advanced energy solutions quickly? This week on Radio Davos.
Robin Pomeroy and Sophia Akram
April 26, 2024
Stanford just released its annual AI Index report. Here's what it reveals
Stanford University has released its AI Index report, covering trends such as public perceptions of AI, how it's outperforming humans on tasks, and more.
James Fell
April 26, 2024
Saudi Arabia and India: A bioeconomy match made in heaven?
Saudi Arabia and India have vast potential to cooperate in the bioeconomy. That could mean investment in biofuels, bioservices or healthcare applications.
Alok Medikepura Anil and Uwaidh Al Harethi
April 26, 2024
The world's top businesses do these 4 things to thrive in turbulent times
From geopolitical risk to climate and economic pressures, nurturing business growth is more complicated than ever. But some firms are thriving. Here's how.
Simon Freakley
April 26, 2024
What bullet-proof Kevlar teaches us about cooperation and resilience
Kevlar is more than the sum of its parts — and, by adopting that same model that helps Kevlar stop bullets, we can bolster global resilience to shocks.
Aba Schubert
April 26, 2024