World Economic Forum

January 19, 2026 9:47 PM

Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in focus

Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. President's presence looms large over the annual gathering of the global elite in Switzerland. Business leaders, including CEOs in financial services, crypto and consulting, were invited to a reception after Trump’s address to the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, the sources told Reuters on Monday. The agenda was unclear. One CEO simply had "a reception in ...

January 19, 2026 4:29 PM

UAE sends delegation of over 100 ministers and officials to World Economic Forum

The United Arab Emirates is participating in the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from 19 to 23 January 2026, with a delegation of more than 100 ministers, senior officials and private sector leaders. The delegation is led by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, representing the country's continued engagement with the global forum. As the fifth largest delegation at the forum, the UAE's par...

January 19, 2026 11:08 AM

Davos 2026: World leaders convene to address global challenges

World leaders from government, business, academia and civil society gathered in Davos on Monday for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting to discuss global issues and set collective priorities. The WEF, scheduled from January 19-23, will focus on five key global challenges where cooperation between public and private sectors, alongside engagement from all stakeholders, is considered essential for meaningful progress. Growth, resilience and innovation are expected to guide discussions ac...

January 14, 2026 6:11 PM

Economic confrontation replaces armed conflict as top risk in WEF survey

Economic confrontation between nations and its consequences topped the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual risks perception survey released on Wednesday, replacing armed conflict as the number one concern of 1,300-plus experts surveyed worldwide. The survey also showed perceptions of environmental risk slipping down the rankings while other concerns came to the fore - notably fears over the long-term consequences of weak governance of artificial intelligence. Saadia Zahidi, managing director o...

September 8, 2025 4:47 PM

India’s unemployment rate lowest among G20 nations, says Mansukh Mandaviya citing WEF

India’s unemployment rate stands at just 2 per cent, the lowest among G20 countries, Union Minister for Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday, citing the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025. Speaking at the signing of MoUs between the Ministry of Labour & Employment and Mentor Together and Quikr in New Delhi, Dr. Mandaviya said India’s rapid economic growth has been accompanied by employment generation across sectors, supported by enabling government s...

May 1, 2025 2:58 PM

U.S. and Ukraine ink landmark deal on critical minerals, opening new front in strategic resource race

Ukraine and the United States on Wednesday signed a deal heavily promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump that will give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and fund investment in Ukraine's reconstruction. The following is an overview of the critical minerals, including rare earths, and other natural resources in Ukraine: WHAT ARE RARE EARTHS AND WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR? Rare earths are a group of 17 metals used to make magnets that turn power into motion for e...

January 24, 2025 6:10 PM

India leads global WASH innovation discourse at World Economic Forum 2025

At the India Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, a high-profile discussion on “India’s WASH Innovation: Driving Global Impact in Climate and Water Sustainability” was held, spotlighting India’s transformative work in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and its significant role in global climate resilience and sustainable development. Union Cabinet Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, delivered the keynote address, highlighting India's achievements through the...