Saudi Minister of Communications and IT, Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha held meetings with UK, India sides on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum at Davos
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UAE Gender Balance Council selected as knowledge partner by World Economic Forum
The move recognises the UAE’s influential role in promoting gender balance in the Arab world
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Saudi Arabia announces $22.5bn Riyadh Metro opening: Reports
Riyadh Metro will be the largest project for public transport networks in the world, the report said
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Saudi Arabia establishes innovation accelerator programme with World Economic Forum
The agreement with WEF is part of the ongoing work to transform the Saudi economy
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Davos meet: UAE minister calls for urgent investment in human capital to create a fairer world
UAE also announced launch of a ‘Future Possibilities Index’, in cooperation with Newsweek Vantage and Horizon Research Group
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UAE’s 4.5 working day week has improved efficiency and cut absenteeism: Minister
The UAE’s minister for government development and the future was speaking at a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos
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Aramco CEO joins global pledge to boost cyber resilience in the oil and gas industry
At the World Economic Forum, Aramco joined 18 companies that came together to take collective measures against cyberattacks
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UAE-Israel bilateral trade crosses $2.5bn within two years of Abraham Accords: UAE Minister
The benefits of the Abraham Accords were particularly evident during the pandemic, with the two nations working together towards concrete outcomes to control the impact of Covid-19 within the UAE, Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi said
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Saudi doesn’t need to change alcohol laws for its tourism sector to thrive: Princess Haifa Al-Saud
Saudi Arabia has been outperforming globally when it comes to tourism with what we already have to offer; there’s a lot to go around without introducing alcohol, the kingdom’s Assistant Minister of Tourism said
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Saudi Arabia climbs 10 spots on the World Economic Forum’s travel and tourism ranking
The WEF’s independent Travel and Tourism Development Index benchmarks 117 countries on 17 pillars crucial to the development and resilience of their travel and tourism industries
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UAE, World Economic Forum partner to launch business accelerators, develop blockchain applications
The UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Mariam Mohammed Saeed Al Mheiri offered solutions on food security, while the UAE Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, shared insights on the nation’s scientific research at WEF 2022
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Which sectors contribute the most to climate change and what can we do to lower emissions?
Here’s how digital technologies can be deployed together with new climate tech and business models to deliver net-zero and lower GHG emissions across three key sectors
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UAE’s Wage Protection System, financial literacy boost personal and business wellbeing: experts
The UAE’s mandatory electronic salary system not only provides financial access, but also enhances digitisation, and improves the traceability of consumer spending
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What’s on the agenda for Davos 2022?
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting will host nearly 2,500 leaders from politics, business and media including a delegation from the UAE
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Video: World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab on what to expect from Davos 2020
World Economic Forum Founder Professor Klaus Schwab discusses why 2020 is such a pivotal year for ‘Stakeholder Capitalism’ and what else needs to be discussed at this year’s Davos.
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In pictures: The Bahrain EDB hosts ‘Tomorrow’s World – Conversation on the Future’ session at Davos
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) hosted a breakfast meeting for global business and political leaders to discuss the innovative technologies, such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence, that are increasingly changing the way business is conducted around the world.
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In pictures: Crown Prince of Dubai attends opening of Davos World Economic Forum
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, lead the UAE’s delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos. UAE is participating in 10 sessions revolving around the economy, advances science, space, artificial intelligence, the environment and entrepreneurship.