Head of World Economic Forum quits after backlash over Epstein meetings It comes after Borge Brende acknowledged that he dined with Epstein on three occasions in 2018 and 2019. Evening Standard · Feb 26
CEO of World Economic Forum to step down after investigation into Epstein ties Borge Brende was foreign minister of Norway before leading the group behind the annual Davos summit The Independent UK · Feb 26
Resignations, denials and excuses: Epstein fallout hits some harder than others While the US president’s many mentions in the Esptein files seem to have no consequences, in the UK Starmer could be the first world leader to fall The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Europe in the Epstein files: How far is the continent's political elite implicated? The release of more than three million extra documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has prompted resignations, accusations and a wave of online vitriol towards members of Europe’s political elite. But who is actually named in the files, and to what extent? Euronews · Feb 4
Who is attending Davos? Trump to lead largest-ever US delegation to 2026 event Many world leaders and top companies will attend the World Economic Forum's annual meeting The Independent UK · Jan 13
World Facing 'Most Complex' Situation In Decades: WEF The world is facing the "most complex" geopolitical situation seen in decades, the head of the World Economic Forum (WEF) told AFP Tuesday, warning that turmoil was "impacting global growth". International Business Times · Jun 24, 2025
At Davos, European Union vows to be pragmatic but principled' in negotiating with Trump Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would be "pragmatic, but we will always stand by our principles". Fortune · Jan 21, 2025
China, EU, Ukraine Leaders Take Davos Stage Under Trump Shadow With Donald Trump back as US president with his confrontational style, Chinese, European and Ukrainian leaders are expected to defend global cooperation on Tuesday at the annual gathering of the world's elites in Davos. International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025
Trump 2.0 Boosts Interest In Davos: World Economic Forum Chief Donald Trump is not stepping foot in Davos this week but the head of the World Economic Forum says the new president has brought renewed interest in the annual gathering of business and political leaders. International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025
Trump To Make Online Address To Global Elite's Davos Meeting Donald Trump will speak online to the annual meeting of the global political and business elite in Davos next week, days after taking office as US president, the World Economic Forum said on Tuesday. International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025
Gaza Set To Dominate Saudi-hosted Global Economy Summit The war in Gaza and broader Middle East tensions are expected to get top billing at a Saudi-hosted special meeting of the World Economic Forum that begins on Sunday. International Business Times · Apr 28, 2024
Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hardeep Puri to represent India in WEF Davos meeting World Economic Forum 2024: The annual meeting, which will be held under the theme of ‘Rebuilding Trust’ from January 15-19, will also be attended by nearly 100 political and business leaders from India. The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024
Wars To Cast Pall Over Meeting Of Global VIPs In Davos The world's political and business elites will convene in Davos next week, with wars in Gaza and Ukraine set to dominate the annual gabfest in the Swiss Alps. International Business Times · Jan 12, 2024
International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024 Blinken, Israel's Herzog, Argentina's Milei Among Davos A-listers US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Middle East leaders will attend a World Economic Forum in Davos next week dominated by the war in Gaza, the WEF said Tuesday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023 Saudi Arabia, WEF Launch Innovation Accelerator, Explore Collaborations in Global Metaverse Village A high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia participated in a multilateral meeting with the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) leadership at WEF’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, Ambassador to the United States; Abdullah bin Amer Alswaha,…
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023 Davos to host leaders, CEOs amid weighty global issues The Swiss town of Davos will host 52 heads of state and government and nearly 600 CEOs as the World Economic Forum hosts its annual meeting in the Alps next week
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022 Saudi Arabia, WEF Sign Two MoUs for Boosting Cooperation The Saudi delegation participating at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos 2022 met with the founder and CEO of the Forum Klaus Schwab and the President of WEF Borge Brende. During the meeting, opportunities to strengthen the partnership between the Kingdom and the Forum were…
The Independent UK · May 22, 2022 Climate to conflict, Davos' post-COVID return has full plate The much-ballyhooed World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alpine town of Davos gets underway this week after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The Independent UK · May 18, 2022 Davos returns from pandemic with Ukraine, climate in mind After a nearly 2-1/2-year hiatus, the Swiss town of Davos is set to again host global elites from business, government and activist groups for the World Economic Forum
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 18, 2022 Davos Returns from Pandemic with Ukraine, Climate in Mind After a nearly 2-1/2-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Swiss town of Davos is set to again host global elites from business, government and activist groups for the World Economic Forum. Russia’s war in Ukraine and climate change worries are expected to be on many minds at the…