Under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the city of Riyadh will host a special meeting of the World Economic Forum on April 28-29, under the theme: "International Cooperation, Growth, and Energy for Development." This is the first of its kind for the World Economic Forum, with the participation of heads of state and policymakers from various countries around the world.
The special meeting, which extends the cooperation between the Kingdom and the World Economic Forum, will host over 1000 participants, including heads of states, senior officials, international experts, opinion leaders, and thinkers from government and private sectors, international organizations, and academic institutions. The discussions will cover various global economic issues and developments, aiming to find common solutions to address humanitarian, climate, and economic challenges. The meeting is a unique opportunity for decision-makers from around the world to find common ground among different parties to create positive global impacts.
The Crown Prince's patronage of the meeting aligns with the leadership's commitment to enhancing international efforts and collaborative work to tackle current challenges and innovate solutions. Hosting the forum in Riyadh reflects the Kingdom's prestigious economic standing in promoting international cooperation to drive global economic growth. This hosting reaffirms the long-standing partnership between the Kingdom and the World Economic Forum, which has led to numerous partnerships and initiatives resulting from the Kingdom's achievements in political, economic, investment, technological, environmental, and industrial fields.
The special meeting will feature numerous discussions and sessions aimed at enhancing international cooperation efforts and stimulating collective endeavors to innovate sustainable solutions. The sessions will focus on important topics, including international cooperation, growth, and energy for development, to address current economic and geopolitical challenges and to foster new partnerships.
Additionally, the Kingdom will host a series of exhibitions and related side events on the sidelines of the forum to highlight the latest trends and developments in several important areas, including sustainability, innovation, and culture. These accompanying events and exhibitions will showcase the unprecedented historical transformation and significant economic growth the Kingdom is experiencing under Vision 2030 and its ambitious projects aimed at achieving comprehensive economic transformation and enhancing the Kingdom's position as a global investment destination.
