The World Economic Forum today announced major global commitments to invest in skills development for workers. The Reskilling Revolution initiative is on track to reach more than 850 million people worldwide, nearing its target of equipping 1 billion people with better access to skills, education and economic opportunities.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Economy and Planning has announced plans to launch an AI-enabled matchmaking partnership network, SUSTAIN, mainly designed to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and accelerate the delivery of sustainable development initiatives in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia is participating in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, which opens today in Davos, Switzerland, through the “Saudi House” pavilion initiative with an expanded programme – the largest since the launch of the initiative.
US President Donald Trump’s appearance at Davos this week could have almost immediate and lasting economic consequences for the global economy, warns Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as tensions over Greenland move toward a decisive phase.
Forbes Middle East has announced the launch of a new global strategic initiative at the ongoing World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos 2026. The initiative underscores the region’s growing influence in shaping global economic dialogue and contributing to future-focused international agendas.
