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Since oil was first found in Abu Dhabi more than 70 years ago, the Gulf region has experienced remarkable development and change.

These 5 megatrends will shape the Gulf and beyond over the next 25 years

Today, decades since the UAE's oil discovery changed the Gulf's fortunes, these five megatrends herald another economic renaissance in the Gulf and beyond.

Ahmed Galal Ismail

April 28, 2024

Geo-Economics and Politics

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

The Forum’s Quantum Economy Blueprint provides a roadmap to building and enabling quantum ecosystems equitably.

Fourth Industrial Revolution

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

EVs are an important part of the climate transition — but switching to them must be done sustainably and in a manner that ensures consistency.

Nature and Biodiversity

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

Energy Transition

How can public and private sector collaboration accelerate the energy transition? Industry experts explain

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

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Energy Transition

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

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Forum Institutional

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

This year's World Economic Forum Special Meeting is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Forum Institutional

#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

A man uses a laptop on a street at a business district in Tokyo, Japan.

Financial and Monetary Systems

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

Forum Institutional

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

Wind turbines on a snowy mountain: Members of the World Economic Forum’s Advanced Energy Solutions are leading in making clean energy viable.

Energy Transition

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

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Emerging Technologies

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 have both outlined their strategies for the development of the bioeconomy in their own countries.

Emerging Technologies

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

Business

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

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