Saudi Arabia to host World Economic Forum global collaboration and growth meeting: Building common ground and reviving growth on 22-23 April 2026

Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth in Jeddah on 22-23 April 2026, it was announced on the closing day of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Forum in Davos,

IMF upgrades outlook for surprisingly resilient world economy to 3.3% growth this year

The U.S. economy, benefiting from the strongest pace of technology investment since 2001, is forecast to expand 2.4% this year, an upgrade on the fund’s October forecast and on expected 2025 growth — both 2.1%.

World Economic Forum boots Iranian foreign minister from Davos summit amid deadly crackdown on protesters

World Economic Forum withdraws Iranian foreign minister's Davos invitation amid deadly nationwide protests that have killed thousands of civilians.